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.

Gracie - 24100

Available for adoption - New Update & New Photos!
 
Gender: Female  Age:  7 years old

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This pretty breeder relinquishment is a big love! She’s been vetted, was spayed, and is tolerating that cone of shame “gracefully". (pun intended). Her foster mom is taking great care of her and will report back periodically.

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Foster Update: 8/29/24

Gracie is truly blossoming and becoming more confident each and every day.  She remains the sweet natured Golden she was when first arriving at her foster home, but her personality is shining as she is coming out of her shell.  Gracie loves toys and now initiates play and wrestling with the resident dog.  She loves to be brushed and have her “spa” time.  Gracie also loves to be outside in the backyard.  She trots around the perimeter along the fence and listens to the birds and watches the deer.  Foster mom believes a traditional fence would work best for Gracie and not an invisible fence. Gracie is mild mannered and chill.  She has big bursts of energy and playtime, but then enjoys relaxing.  She gets along well with the resident dog and her foster mom believes she would benefit with another dog in the home as she seems to build more confidence being around the resident dog.  Gracie is starting to go on more walks and continues to increase her time out of the yard and walking in the neighborhood.  She is still very anxious getting into the car and her foster mom has purchased steps to help get her in and out with more ease.  Gracie has lost 9 pounds, which the vet was very pleased with at her last visit.  Her foster mom describes Gracie as having an exceptional disposition, funny and always seems to be smiling.  Gracie is curious about her surroundings and her foster mom feels she would adjust quickly in her new home.  She is often referred to as Princess Gracie or Her Royal Highness.

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Foster Update: 7/23/24

Gracie is doing so well! She is settling into her foster home nicely and adapting. She is playing and getting along well with resident dog.  She is such a sweetheart and is always smiling. She is not eating much so her foster mom is trying new things to add to her food to entice her. Gracie doesn't love to walk on the leash, but her foster mom is working with her in the backyard and making it fun. Gracie will try and then come to a complete stop when she is done. She is unbothered by her incisions/stitches and takes her meds like a champ. She had one night where she showed some anxious behavior, but her foster mom was there to calm her and she was fine, not showing any anxiety since. Gracie is a total sweetheart and seems to love her foster home. She prefers to be outside vs inside the house, but does well in both areas.

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Foster Photos 7-22-2024:

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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.
For a list of all Questions and Answers
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