G.R.E.A.T. Rescue of N.E. Florida
G.R.E.A.T. (Golden Retriever Emergency Assistance Team) is a 100% volunteer-run Golden Retriever rescue dedicated to saving, rehabilitating, and re-homing Golden Retrievers. From veterinary care to loving foster placements, every dog is treated like family until they find their forever home.
Available Goldens Spotlight
Meet our wonderful, foster-loved dogs ready for immediate adoption in Northeast Florida & Southeast Georgia.
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Luna
3 Yrs 5 Mos • FemaleA sweet, affectionate 3-year-old Retriever mix with the softest coat imaginable! Non-destructive, quiet indoors, polite on walks, and loves snuggling by your side.
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Bonnie
6 Years Old • FemaleAn unstoppable, “golden-hearted” 6-year-old Lab girl thriving on three legs! Calm indoors, playful in the yard, and makes friends with everyone she meets.
Dedicated to Saving Golden Retrievers Since 2000
G.R.E.A.T. Rescue of N.E. Florida is a 100% volunteer-driven, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization focused on Golden Retrievers in need. Since our founding in 2000, we have helped hundreds of Golden Retrievers—from seniors and special-needs dogs to energetic youngsters—find safety, medical care, and loving homes.
We primarily serve Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, working closely with shelters, veterinarians, and families to ensure every dog is placed responsibly.
How You Can Help
There are many ways to make a profound difference in the lives of rescued Golden Retrievers.
Adopt
Welcome a rescued Golden into your family and give them the second chance they deserve.
Learn About Adoption →
Foster
Open your home temporarily to help a Golden heal, decompress, and prepare for a forever home. All veterinary care & supplies are covered.
Explore Foster Program →
Transport
Drive dogs to and from shelters, veterinarians, and foster homes so they can safely reach our care.
Join Transport Team →
Donate
Your 100% tax-deductible gift funds lifesaving medical surgeries, heartworm treatment, food, and supplies for Goldens in our program.
Support Our Dogs →Why Goldens Need Rescue
Even this famously friendly, family-oriented breed can find itself in crisis. Many Goldens come to us because of sudden life changes for their owners, untreated medical conditions, or behavior challenges that need patient training and structure.
Our team works with veterinarians, behavior specialists, and experienced fosters to address each dog's needs before they are matched with an adoptive home. We focus on honest communication with adopters so every placement is as safe and successful as possible.
Success Stories & Community
Real stories from the families and fosters whose lives have been touched by G.R.E.A.T. Rescue.
“G.R.E.A.T. Rescue has been a blessing for our family with the addition of our sweet boy, Arthur. They made a perfect match based on their application process. They are a loving, kind, knowledgeable, and dedicated Golden Retriever rescue group.”
“G.R.E.A.T. Rescue matched our family with an AMAZING boy. With some additional training, he is now a therapy dog bringing joy to everyone he meets. The support we have received from G.R.E.A.T. has been exceptional even after adoption.”
“G.R.E.A.T. Rescue is such a wonderful organization and has been a big part of our family. We've been lucky enough to foster four sweet Goldens and adopt two. Judi and Terri are superheroes and I'm in total awe of their devotion to helping dogs in need.”
Ready to Change a Golden's Life?
Whether you adopt, foster, transport, or make a tax-deductible donation, your kindness provides shelter, medical care, and hope for a dog in need.