GRIN tries to make every effort to keep this page current and up to date. Please keep in mind that by the time you submit an application and are going through the approval process, some of dogs pictured below may already be in the process of meeting and being adopted by other approved applicants.

The average ages of our rescued Goldens are 6-10 years of age, however GRIN does occasionally receive younger dogs that are in need of a home.  If you are interested in adopting a young dog, please do not wait until you see one on our website to apply for adoption.  Our approval process takes approximately 2-4 weeks to complete and by the time you have been approved for adoption, the younger dog will have already been placed into a loving home. Please start the application process now so that you can be on a waiting list for when GRIN does have younger dogs available.

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On Hold! - New Update & New Photo!
 
Gender: Female  Age:  8 years old

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We're so happy to have Josie! She came from a vet office who was asked by a breeder to euthanize the mill mom. They found a temporarily foster home for safekeeping, and reached out to GRIN for a forever home. The couple who watched Josie said she loves dogs and their cat. She also likes her crate, and gladly shares her space with the cat! While she is sweet, she is still shy and slightly scared. Josie is going to need guidance on housebreaking as well. She has been vetted and is in her foster home. Please check back on this girl who is ready to live her life!  

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Foster Update: 4/12/24

Hi, my name is Josie. I have been with my foster mom six weeks now, but I am still so scared and shut down. My foster mom is patient with me and I will now make eye contact with her and constantly watch her from my crate. I will also let her pet me. Even with the crate door open, I prefer to spend my time in my crate. I’m still too scared to come out of it, but my foster mom is working with me on that & I do come out to go potty. I’m still too scared to eat my food out of a bowl, but we are also working on that as well. She always tells me what a sweet & beautiful girl I am. 

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Foster Update: 3/18/24

Sweet Josie is learning to adjust to living in a home with people who will show her love & kindness. The sad part is that this poor girl is scared of pretty much everything.  She spends most of her day in her crate, with the door open when the foster is home. She does know to go to the back door to go potty. Josie has ventured out towards the back door on her own a few times, but I don’t rush over there to let her out because it will scare her. I wait till she goes back to her crate and then I take her out.  She will not eat out of a bowl or paper plate. I have to put the food on the bottom of her crate.  After two weeks, I was finally able to replace the blanket in her cage with a dog bed so she is more comfortable now.  Josie is very cautious when going outside & if she hears a loud noise, she wants to rush back into the house. However, with all this being said she is slowly making progress. Josie is such a sweetheart & will come around in her own time.  Keep a lookout for future updates on this pretty girl!

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Common Questions and Answers

I’m not in your adoption territory, will you make an exception?
Unfortunately, we are limited to where we have volunteers to support our activities. GRIN’s adoption process includes a home visit, and we must remain in the area in which our home visit volunteers are willing to travel. For a Golden rescue in your area, please visit Golden Retriever Rescue Network.
I'm an approved applicant.  Can I pick my own dog?
Now that you have applied for a GRIN dog, we trust you like and understand the Golden Retriever and are knowledgeable about the breed’s needs. That being said, here are some reasons why we discourage approved applicants from “picking out” a dog…
Is GRIN looking for foster homes?
Yes, we are always looking for foster homes. Foster homes provide our Goldens the great start they need on their way to new lives. These homes provide the love, care, training and confidence that will help a dog adjust to a new environment. Without foster homes we are limited in the number of Goldens we can take into our program. It is an extremely fulfilling opportunity and yes it is sad when they go but what joy it brings to know what a difference you made in that dog’s life.
I have previously adopted from GRIN, do I need to fill out an application or can you use my old application?
If your application is over 18 months old we would ask that you complete a new application to ensure we have the most current information on file about you and your household.
Does GRIN require a fence?
GRIN does require a fence for all dogs under 6 years of age. This rule was implemented after a number of incidents that put the safety of our dogs at risk. Some dogs come to us as strays or frightened and can be a flight risk.
Why are the adoption fees so much higher than shelters?
Before being adopted out GRIN provides all of the necessary medical care including vaccinations, spay/neuter, and treatment for various medical or behavioral issues. GRIN spends an average of $1,200 per dog.
Why haven’t I been contacted for my phone interview or home visit yet?
GRIN is a 100% volunteer organization. We are all volunteers and have jobs, families and outside commitments. If you feel your application has gone too long without contact, please visit our contact information section to make outreach to the applications team.
For a list of all Questions and Answers
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