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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Gender: Female  Age:  10 years old

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Sweet Emmy has a heartbreaking story. Her owner was hospitalized and passed, and a relative asked GRIN to take her in. In the interim, she was watched by the owner’s friends. Curious Emmy and her fur sibs moseyed away through an open gate.  Thankfully she was found at a shelter and GRIN was able to pick her up. Emmy is overweight, has various lumps and bumps, and required a dental with extractions as she had diseased teeth. She’s a bit nervous but is so friendly and will adjust quickly! A healthy diet, exercise, and TLC will mean the world for this girl.

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Foster Update: 4/15/24

Emmy has been in her foster home for about six weeks and has settled in quite nicely.  Emmy is crate trained and prefers to eat her meals in it and takes the occasional nap there as well.  While not a high energy dog, she gets her spurts of energy and loves to try to pick up as many stuffed toys in her mouth as possible.  Emmy has such a sweet golden personality and seeks out pets and back scratches as much as possible.  With Emmy’s age and arthritis, long walks and lots of exercise may not be her thing, but loves to go outside every chance she gets.  Emmy is a great companion and loves to be loved!  She gets along great with her three golden sisters and while she may not be overly interested in cuddling or initiating play with them, she keeps an eye on them to make sure she’s not missing out!

As a senior dog who is a bit overweight and arthritic, Emmy takes arthritis medication and a hip/joint supplement daily. She is having some redness in one of  her eyes and is scheduled to see a specialist. 

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Foster Update: 3/18/24

At initial intake, Miss Emmy didn’t have much showing in her favor.  She’s older, overweight, arthritic, & riddled with lipomas.  She had a mass that needed to be removed and possibly needed to be on medication for pain management long term.  However, after a week in her foster home, her family has so many positive things to report!

Emmy is such a sweetheart.  She knows her name and basic cues.  She’s house trained, dog & cat friendly & birds fascinate her.  She loves a good snack and comfy spot to snooze (often found on the couch or a plush dog bed)!  She walks well on a leash and enjoys a little trot around the neighborhood.  She loves to meet new people.  Squeaky toys make her happy.  She’s not possessive of her food or toys.  She can be trusted to be left alone & happy to greet her foster family return.  The BEST news of all is the mass that was removed is benign!

With a better diet and some exercise, Emmy is working to lose weight, which is necessary to help minimize pain associated with her arthritis.  She has a follow-up vet appointment in a few days and we’re hoping to report back with some positive news on that front as well!

It takes a special person to choose to adopt a senior dog.  It’s hard knowing that the years together will be short.  But the truth is, no one knows when that day will come.  Emmy had the misfortune of losing her owner earlier this year, the only family she ever knew.  Emmy deserves a second ‘forever family’ to see her through the rest of her golden years and we know she will find them!  Until then, she’ll be loved and spoiled by her foster family.

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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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