(Image: Facebook)The couple - who were active in their local golden retriever rescue organisation - adopted her when she was 14-years-old, believing people may be unwilling to take on such an elderly dog. The incredible story was shared by GoldHeart Golden Retrievers Rescue on Facebook, which claimed: "At 20 years old, Augie is the oldest golden retriever in history! "There are many accounts of 17 or 18-year-old goldens, and even a few stories about 19-year-old goldens, but Augie is the first golden retriever to ever reach the big two-oh." The post racked up more than 24,000 shares on Facebook, as one wrote: "Happy Birthday Augie! Happy Birthday, Augie.

Source: Daily Mirror June 24, 2020 11:24 UTC