Every golden we save is made possible by your support.

GRIN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit powered entirely by volunteers — and by the generosity of people like you. Every dollar goes directly toward rescuing, rehabilitating, and caring for golden retrievers who need a second chance.

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Ways you can make a difference

No matter how you give, your support directly impacts the lives of the dogs in our care. From one-time donations to ongoing support, every contribution helps us continue saying “yes” to dogs who need us.

One-time donation

A single gift can provide immediate care — from medical treatment to food and shelter for dogs just entering our program.

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Monthly giving

Ongoing donations allow us to plan ahead and provide consistent care for dogs with long-term or complex needs.

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Sponsorships

Help cover the care of a specific dog, especially those requiring extended medical treatment or rehabilitation.
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Tribute & memorial gifts

Honor or remember a loved one — human or canine — by giving in their name and helping another dog in need.

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Employer matching & other ways to give

Many employers match donations, doubling your impact. Check with your company to see if your gift can go even further.

Mail-in donations

Prefer to give by check. Please make checks payable to GRIN and mail to:
GRIN Treasurer
PO Box 24365
Cleveland, OH 44124

Urgent needs

We welcome dogs of all ages and medical conditions — including seniors and those with serious or terminal illnesses who may never be adopted.

In recent years, we’ve seen a significant increase in dogs requiring complex, costly care. These are the cases that are hardest to say yes to — but also the ones who need us the most.

Your support helps make those decisions possible.

Your support makes this work possible

Whether you give once or choose to support ongoing care, you’re part of every rescue, every recovery, and every adoption story that follows. Adoption fees cover only a portion of what it takes to care for each dog. On average, GRIN spends over $1,600 per dog — and often more for those with medical needs. Donations bridge that gap. Every gift helps a dog heal, feel safe, and move one step closer to a home.
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FAQs

Yes. GRIN is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Your donation goes directly toward the care of our dogs — covering medical treatment, food, transportation, and foster support.
On average, GRIN spends over $1,600 per dog, and significantly more for those requiring specialized or emergency care.
No. Adoption fees only cover a portion of expenses. Donations are essential to filling the gap and continuing our work.
Yes. Monthly giving is one of the most impactful ways to support GRIN, helping us plan and provide consistent care.
Absolutely. Tribute and memorial donations are a meaningful way to honor someone while helping a dog in need.
In many cases, yes. Sponsorships help cover the care of dogs with higher or ongoing needs.
Yes. You can send a check payable to GRIN at the address listed above.
Many companies offer matching gift programs. Check with your employer to potentially double your impact.
Because they deserve care too. With your support, we’re able to say yes to dogs who might otherwise be turned away.

“Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.”  – Karen Davison

GRIN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit powered entirely by volunteers—and by the generosity of people like you. Every donation is tax-deductible and goes directly toward rescuing, rehabilitating, and caring for Golden Retrievers in need.

We welcome dogs of all ages and medical conditions, including seniors and those with terminal illnesses who may never be adopted. In recent years, we’ve seen a sharp rise in dogs requiring complex, costly medical care. Your support helps us say “yes” to every dog who needs us.

Adoption fees cover only a fraction of our expenses, which now average about $1,600 per dog. Donations bridge the gap and make our work possible. No gift is too small. Every dollar helps a Golden heal, feel safe, and find a loving home.

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