{
  "id": 107802,
  "title": "Paw-loha! 100 golden retrievers gather at Desa ParkCity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/paw-loha-100-golden-retrievers-gather-at-desa-parkcity",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T01:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/08/04/paw-loha-100-golden-retrievers-gather-at-desa-parkcity"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, around 100 golden retrievers and their owners flocked to Desa ParkCity Waterfront in Kuala Lumpur for an evening of games, costumes and canine camaraderie, marking the largest gathering of the breed in Malaysia. The annual event organized by the Golden Nuggets Club Malaysia (GNCM) brought together paw-rents from Johor Bahru, Melaka and Seremban, bringing a sea of wagging tails to the waterfront grounds. The club's founder, Audrey Yeow, expressed gratitude for the increased turnout, which surpassed last year's attendance of around 80 dogs. The event featured a Hawaiian theme, with golden retrievers donning colourful garlands, hula skirts and other tropical-inspired outfits that made them the centre of attention for photographers and passers-by alike. Despite a sudden downpour interrupting the prize-giving ceremony, the dogs and their owners remained undeterred, with prizes awarded in categories such as Youngest, Oldest, Fluffiest Tail, Perfect Body Line, and Best Dressed. Three-year-old Lizzie won the Best Dressed Female category, delighting her owner, Nithi Kumar. Founded in 2022 following Yeow's own golden retriever's medical crisis, the GNCM aims to foster a supportive community for local golden retriever owners, rescue abandoned dogs and raise awareness about responsible pet ownership. The club has since grown to about 820 members nationwide, and Yeow hopes to organize even larger gatherings in the future, with room for between 150 and 200 dogs, by securing a larger, preferably indoor venue.",
  "summary": "It was a time of hula skirts and happy barks as furkids and furparents came together for a fun-filled Golden Nuggets Club Malaysia gathering.",
  "key_points": [
    "100 golden retrievers gather at Desa ParkCity Waterfront in Kuala Lumpur",
    "Annual event organized by Golden Nuggets Club Malaysia (GNCM)",
    "Hawaiian-themed gathering with colorful costumes and prize categories"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The record turnout for the golden retriever gathering signals the growing popularity and influence of the Golden Nuggets Club Malaysia in fostering a community for local owners and promoting responsible pet ownership.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}