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:  2 years old

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Meet Chloe, a two-year-old English cream Golden who is a bundle of sweetness. She was relinquished by her breeder as she had a hooded vulva, which was repaired during her spay. Know that her personality is as soft as that cream-colored coat. Though shy and timid, Chloe is showing glimpses of the loyal companion she can be. Adopt Chloe and you'll gain a friend who'll cherish your companionship and love you unconditionally.


Foster Update 4-13-2024:

Chloe’s first week with her foster family was an exciting one for her! This sweet girl had a lot of new things to discover, and she’s been decompressing quite well. She has two surgery sites, and has been wearing a neck pillow and cone to keep her from bothering with them, so she has been kept quiet in terms of activity and is healing well. She so much wants to play and run outside with the resident dog though, and has already learned that toys are very fun to shake around and shred! Chloe enjoys her quiet time in her crate which sits with the door open in the living room, and comes out often to see what’s going on and seek out attention from foster mom and dad. She is very affectionate, laying her head on laps, doing the golden lean into the legs, and nudging our hands with her nose to say, Hey I’m here, love me please! Even her first night she allowed pets and put her paws on foster mom’s lap. She does well with the resident cat, is somewhat interested, but doesn’t chase and keeps her distance. Chloe is very food motivated which makes training easier. She takes pills easily in pill pockets and allows us to put in ear drops, check her incisions, wipe her wet paws, brush her, and clean her when needed. All that being said, she is working on potty training, confidence building, and leash skills. In less than a week, she has mastered peeing outside reliably,  but we are still trying to grasp the number twos. She was fearful of the tv, but has already become accustomed to it, along with other household noises and movements. She hasn’t encountered any children yet, but due to her background, she definitely would need a home with older kids that aren’t loud or unpredictable. She loves to spend time outside exploring the yard, and hanging out in the kitchen while meals are being made. She does pull on the leash, but hasn’t had much opportunity yet to try walks due to her healing process. After her stitches are out, we will move forward with getting more exercise and trying new things. Chloe is as sweet as pie, and beautiful on top of that, and she’s going to make a great pet for someone willing to be patient with her and give her all the attention she deserves!


Foster Photos 4-13-2024:

 

 

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Common Questions and Answers

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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 complete list of common questions and answers click on any of the above questions