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.

Dixie - 24003

Adoption pending!
 
Gender: Female  Age:  2.5 year old

 My Special Sponsors:

Jeanne Kidera                                 Janie Linger
Denisa Iacob                                   Giavanna Tkach 
Deb Peterson                                  Natalie Wei
Sarah Aldinger                                Kim Downie
Megan Pinkelman                          Megan Walsh
Maddie Juricich                             Lauren Phiel
Barb Breznay                                  Lauren Martin Kascak
Stuart McGinn                                Anita Godfrey
MaryBeth Serrano                         Melissa Kunder
Katie Zac                                        
Mary Barrett
Robert Gobin, in memory of Ranger
Heather Goodman, from Beau Goodman
Scott and Nancy Case, sending prayers her surgery and recovery go well.
 

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Meet Dixie, a young and brave soul with a heart full of love. Her journey started when her breeder decided he could no longer care for her---she had sustained a horrific leg injury while in his care. Dixie, however, didn't let this change of circumstances dampen her spirit. She came to GRIN, and with our orthopedic vet partner, who always goes above and beyond, saved her leg. She's been casted and is in her foster home. She will have to recoup for a time, as  expected. We're hopeful that in time she's a bundle of energy, ready for a game of fetch or a run in the park. Despite her young age, Dixie has shown an impressive amount of bravery and resilience. We'll keep you updated, and as always, thankful to all our wonderful vet partners who lovingly care for our dogs and all their furry patients. 

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Foster Update: 3/28/24

Dixie is thriving with her new-found freedom of having her cast removed!  Dixie is a loving girl who loves to please & be praised.  She greets you with the biggest smile & happy tail wag each morning when she wakes up.  She loves being brushed & attention.  Dixie is very curious about everything & has a wonderful temperament.  She never let her casted leg bother her, adjusting to it by holding her leg straight out behind her when moving thru the house.  After her cast was removed, she has been gradually enjoying getting her freedom back, doing a little more activity each day.   Dixie goes on short walks with her foster family & siblings.  As new activities are introduced she needs to be monitored closely for any limping or swelling of her injured leg to make sure she does not over do it.  Dixie would love an active family as she has energy & likes to be on the go.  She does well on her daily routine of pottying, meal times, & her KONG treat in the evening. 

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Foster Update: 2/27/24

Sweet Dixie…we just can’t say enough good things about her! She is house trained, seems to understand some cues, and is definitely a very brave little girl. She had a casted leg for four weeks and managed somehow, holding the leg straight behind her, fly through the house on three legs when her foster daddy came home, and balance herself by standing on tippy toe when standing still! She has had her cast off a little over a week now and seems to be healing beautifully, putting a little more weight on the leg each day. She wants to play so badly, continually taking balls out of the toybox and pushing them with her nose, rolling them and chasing them. She is a whiz at dog puzzles, cleaning out all of the treats in record time. She is social with new people who come into the house, just a little cautious. She has been wearing an inflatable collar around her neck for weeks now so she wouldn’t bother her leg.  Now she is so used to it that when you take it off, she pushes her head through it to get it back on. She is a very smart girl and looks to you for direction when you tell her no. Like a typical Golden, she loves to put your hand or wrist in her mouth. Dixie adores being petted and brushed. She has the best temperament! 

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Foster Update: 1/30/24

Dixie has been in her foster home a little over a week now. She spends a lot of time sleeping and resting so that her leg can heal. When this little girl is awake, she is the sweetest, most loving golden. She absolutely loves attention and being petted. She exists with the two other goldens and two cats in the house with no problems. We can tell Dixie is beginning to feel a little better as she has picked up a few things off the floor that were not dog toys, but as soon as you say "no no" she drops/stops whatever it is and looks to you for direction. She is very curious about everything & have caught her chewing a few things.  At this time, she is very limited as to what toys she can have because we cannot have her chasing balls or running after toys, but you can tell she's really wanting to do that.  Some lucky family is going to have the best golden when she is ready for her furever home!!

Foster Photos 3-5-2024:

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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.
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