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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Available for adoption- New Update, New Photos & New YouTube Video!
 
Gender: Male  Age:  8 months

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Meet pup Remi, a friendly, gentle, and loyal companion. Remi's happiness with his outlook on life is evident in his extraordinary loyalty and gentleness. He's ready to move forward and make every day count!  Adopt Remi and let his gentle, loyal nature fill your life with a magic only a best friend can provide.

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Foster Update: 8/16/24

Remi is as sweet as he is handsome!  His foster brother has taught him how to play & he now initiates play not only with the resident dog, but the neighbor dog who has become his good friend.  They run & chase each other all over the yard in the evenings.  Remi willingly shares toys with his foster brother & enjoys playing tug with him.  He loves attention & affection.  He is learning he needs to have '4 on the floor' if he wants loving.  

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Foster Update: 7/2/24

Remi was a very scared boy when he arrived at his foster home.  He has been working thru his fears & becoming more outgoing & happier.  He is potty trained & has now found that the crate, while it isn’t his favorite space, will get him a frozen KONG & he willingly goes in.  He loves the resident dogs, following them all over the house & yard, but does not know how to play.  He is enjoying a new game of chasing the ball & then playing keep away from one of his foster brothers.  Remi is a resource guarder & will need ongoing positive reinforcement training as well as adult only home.  He is learning, sit, down, off, watch me, leave it, & touch cues.  He would love a home where he can go for daily walks, car rides, & lots of training classes. 

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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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