Adopt

Why adopt a Rescue Golden?

The number one reason to adopt a rescue Golden is to provide a loving home to a dog that has either never had one, or can no longer be cared for by a wonderful owner. Also, most rescue dogs have learned basic house manners and obedience, building on that foundation can be quite easy. You know what you’re getting when you adopt a rescue Golden. Their temperament and behavior has already been evaluated and they have been living with a foster family who can give you a good idea of what to expect. Veterinary care has also been provided, including spaying/neutering, heartworm testing and treatment if necessary. Finally, GREAT Rescue’s primary goal is to place Goldens in what will be their forever home, so we take great care in matching our Goldens with an adopting family that matches their personality and needs.

Available Goldens

Thankfully, many of our dogs are placed into loving homes shortly after coming into our rescue program and often after a stay with an experienced foster family who helps evaluate, train and most importantly love the newly rescued Golden. We do list some of our dogs who are available for adoption on:

How to adopt

Our focus is to keep our adoptions to the Northeast Florida area. By doing this, we are able to provide transitional support to our new adopting families, and we get to see the GREAT dogs again at our many fundraisers and reunions! As always, adopting families are selected from approved applications on file. To be considered, you must complete & submit an application. Please be sure to review the Terms of Adoption as they outline your responsibilities as the owner of a GREAT Golden Retriever. If the Golden you have in mind has already been adopted, you will be placed on our waiting list for a future rescued dog that fits your needs. Keep checking Petfinder.com because your new “Best Friend” might just be out there waiting for you!!Thanks again for considering GREAT Rescue and for giving a Golden Retriever a second G.R.E.A.T. chance at life!