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 Photos!
 
Gender: Male  Age:  2 years old

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Through a twist of unfortunate health, Charlie is a GRIN boy. Charlie's fate wasn't pretty without a rescue willing to take him after being diagnosed with heartworm disease.  That's in the rear view of this ex-breeding boy and things are looking up!  He's in a foster home and will be kept quiet during treatments. This handsome guy is fairly social but will need trained to walk on a leash. We suspect that very shortly our updates will include rave reviews, and Charlie will be the apple of his foster's eye! 

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Foster Update: 7/23/24

Let the countdown begin for Charlie!  He underwent his final HW treatments this past week and will be on restricted activity for the next 30 days.  Charlie tolerated the treatments like a champ.  His foster home is very dedicated in following the protocol for a successful recovery.  Charlie will be able to resume normal life around mid-August and we’re sure he’s looking forward to being off leash and rolling in the lawn.  What’s up next for Charlie?  He will need to be neutered prior to being deemed adoptable, which will be scheduled later this summer.

His foster mom reports that Charlie is making progress and allowing his humans to pet him and brush him.  He enjoys being outside (on leash) relaxing with his foster family watching the world go by. 

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Foster Update: 6/17/24

Charlie has been with us for a few weeks now and is showing some slow progress. Unfortunately, he is a typical mill dog, with no socialization.  He’s a very jumpy boy, any small noise or movement frightens him.  He seems to be mostly attracted to the three-year-old grandson in the house.  He does the cutest little bop with his nose to your hand after smelling it and today he bopped his foster Dad in the rear end while outside waiting for him to finish talking to a neighbor.  He has a wonderful appetite and would love to run free when outside.  He bounces when he walks and is good on the leash until something startles him, then he pulls and shakes his head very hard.  Charlie is learning his name and is working very hard to trust people.  He is a beautiful boy!

Charlie is scheduled for his 1st of two heartworm treatments on June 18th.  He will have restricted activity for the next 2 months as his final treatment will be in mid-July.  Once recovered he will be neutered.

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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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