Hundreds of Golden Retrievers Gather to Honor Boston Marathon Dog [Video]

Hundreds of golden retrievers gathered to celebrate Spencer, the golden named the official dog of the Boston Marathon, and the impact the late dog had on the famous race.

MA Golden Meetups organized the event, which took place at Boston Commons in Boston, Massachusetts, on Sunday, April 14, and raised money for canine cancer research, according to Boston.com.

The Boston Athletic Association declared Spencer the official dog of the Boston Marathon in 2022. The golden retriever became known among marathon attendees (and the world) for showing up on race day at his favorite spot in Ashland, Mass., rain or shine, to cheer on runners and take photos with his fans.

Sunday’s meetup included a “social hour” for hundreds of golden retrievers, whose owners bought yellow bandanas that said “Boston Strong” in honor of the “Boston Strong” flags that Spencer would carry in …