Dozens of golden retrievers gathered on the Boston Common for a meet-and-greet with runners and others on Sunday.

Golden retrievers the Boston Common for the Golden Strong celebration.
The event was a fundraiser for the Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.
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Golden retrievers the Boston Common for the Golden Strong celebration.
The event was a meet-and-greet with marathon runners and families.
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The annual event is partly a fundraiser for canine cancer research at the Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.

The event is held in collaboration with Life Is Golden Company.

It was started in honor of Spencer, the golden retriever who was the official Boston Marathon dog. Spencer died in 2023.

Golden retrievers the Boston Common for the Golden Strong celebration.
The Golden Strong celebration was held Sunday, April 19.
Arthur Mansavage GBH News
Golden retrievers the Boston Common for the Golden Strong celebration.
Dozens of retrievers showed up for the event.
Arthur Mansavage GBH News
Golden retrievers the Boston Common for the Golden Strong celebration.
A golden retriever at the Golden Strong celebration.
Arthur Mansavage GBH News
Golden retrievers the Boston Common for the Golden Strong celebration.
Golden retrievers at the Golden Strong celebration.
Arthur Mansavage GBH News
Golden retrievers the Boston Common for the Golden Strong celebration.
Golden retrievers on the Boston Common for the Golden Strong celebration.
Arthur Mansavage GBH News
Golden retrievers the Boston Common for the Golden Strong celebration.
Dozens of dogs and their owners came to the Golden Strong meetup.
Arthur Mansavage GBH News