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The Best Golden Retriever Rescues & Shelters in 2024

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David Adams

June 25, 2024

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This list showcases the top golden retriever rescues and shelters, all making a significant impact on the lives of countless dogs. We've compiled this list by gathering heartfelt testimonials from both the Sniffspot community and the wider public, ensuring a well-rounded perspective on these exceptional organizations.

    Golden Rescue South Florida, Inc
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    Foster based rescue, no physical location.
    miamiFloridaUS
    Golden Retriever, GoldendoodleGolden Retriever, Goldendoodle
    It appears that my testimonial may not have gone through. So I am writing again. What I love most about Golden Rescue South Florida is their unconditional love of all of the goldens they rescue, locally and internationally with no geographic boundaries, no matter the health status nor how dire the circumstances; they never say no to a golden in need. Additionally, the harmony of their superb leadership team--effective and with diverse expertise, gifts and talents--is reflected in the mutually supportive and collaborative relationships they have developed not only among themselves, but with the GRSF family: staff, volunteers, fosters, adopters, and the tremendous support they generate. As the beneficiary of their Breeder Rescue Mission, fostering to adopt a beautiful, loving retired breeder mom, I am profoundly grateful for the extraordinary and unwavering support of the GRSF team, open lines of communication throughout the process, effective guidance, and outstanding online resources they provided, all of which helped us to prepare ourselves and our home and property to receive our golden and respond effectively to issues as they arise. The GRSF team went above and beyond for us and our golden girl. Their website and facebook page are delightful, with charming and compelling posts of dogs available for adoption, capturing the essence of the dogs and their needs so as to attract and select suitable individuals and families to foster and/or adopt, as well as providing updates on facebook of selected rescues. GRSF is the best of the best of rescues due to its leadership and the synergy created to build a strong, devoted, harmonious GRSF family, providing loving homes to goldens in need and receiving boundless love in return from those goldens. Thank you with love and profound gratitude.
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    Golden Rescue South Florida, Inc

    #11 in United States, #2 in Florida

    Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle

    Miami

    Since 2005, Golden Rescue South Florida, Inc. ‚'GRSF' a 501c3 non-profit registered charitable organization has been dedicated to rescuing and rehoming displaced Golden Retrievers and Golden at Heart Retrievers. We are all-volunteer and foster-based organization who place abandoned, unwanted, displaced, or abused, Golden Retrievers and "Golden At Heart" dogs with safe, loving forever families in South Florida where each dog will receive the second chance they so richly deserve.

    "It appears that my testimonial may not have gone through. So I am writing again. What I love..."

    susan a.

    Adoptee

    "For the past week, my husband and I have been fostering to adopt a 5-year-old retired breeder mom from an..."

    susan a.

    Adoptee


  • Adopt a Golden Atlanta
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    PO Box 420256 Atlanta, GA 30342
    atlantaGeorgiaUS
    Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Puppy, Senior dogGolden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Puppy, Senior dog
    I have adopted 5 times from Adopt a Golden Atlanta. They are very thorough and thoughtful in their adoption and matching process. They offer the best care to their dogs. The fosters are loving and really provide wonderful homes for these rescue dogs. Everyone goes to great lengths to make sure that all of the dogs get taken care of and find the right homes. I am always happy to recommend AGA!!!
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    Adopt a Golden Atlanta

    #67 in United States, #2 in Georgia

    Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Puppy, Senior dog

    Atlanta

    Adopt a Golden Atlanta [AGA] is a volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to finding warm, loving permanent homes for Golden Retrievers [both purebred and high golden mixes] in order to prevent them from becoming strays or adding to the shelter overpopulation. If a non-golden is best friends with a golden who is surrendered to us, non golden will not be left behind and will accompany the golden into our program and placed with the golden to live together in their new home. Golden Retrievers, regardless of medical needs or age, will receive comprehensive evaluation, spay/neutering services, veterinary care, behavioral training if required, and safe passage into a permanent loving home. In addition to providing those services, Adopt a Golden Atlanta is intent on treating dog owners who are faced with surrendering their dogs with the utmost respect, understanding and compassion. It is also our obligation to educate and assist the metropolitan Atlanta general public, and dog owners specifically, regarding issues such as responsible pet ownership, spay/neutering, obedience training, and veterinary/specialists referrals. Our goal is to reduce the number of Golden Retrievers sent to shelters. AGA will never allow a golden to die in a shelter. AGA relies solely on donations and has a 501(c)(3) classification with the IRS. Your donation is tax deductible. We also meet the requirements for corporate matching, employee giving and volunteer grant programs.

    "I have adopted 5 times from Adopt a Golden Atlanta. They are very thorough and thoughtful in their adoption and..."

    josi a.

    Adoptee

    "Adopt A Golden Atlanta is a very hands on rescue. They are invested in both their rescues and the..."

    patti d.

    Adoptee, Supporter


  • Retrieve aa Golden of the Midwest (RAGOM)
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    minneapolisMinnesotaUS
    Golden RetrieverGolden Retriever
    Rescue a Golden of the Midwest is an incredible group of volunteers. Not only do they rescue goldens but they also support the other golden rescues in neighboring states. RAGOM was instrumental in the organization and development of Golden Retriever Rescue of WI almost 25 years ago. RAGOM volunteers provided classes on assessing, fostering, fundraising, and every aspect needed to get GRRoW.org up and running. There is a very close relationship between RAGOM and other golden rescues. They have saved so many breeders and pups from awful situations. RAGOM is just an amazing group of volunteers dedicated to rescuing goldens and golden mixes. Love them so much for all they have done for golden retrievers in the Midwest.
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    Retrieve aa Golden of the Midwest (RAGOM)

    #235 in United States, #12 in Minnesota

    Golden Retriever

    Minneapolis

    "Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest" (RAGOM) is a non-profit organization based in Minnesota, that specializes in the rescue, fostering, and adoption of Golden Retrievers and Golden Retriever mixes. The organization serves the Midwestern region of the United States, including Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and western Wisconsin. RAGOM works to rescue Golden Retrievers from shelters, commercial breeders, and owners who can no longer care for them. They provide necessary medical care, foster homes, and behavioral rehabilitation as needed before finding suitable forever homes through their adoption program. Founded in 1985, Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest has become one of the largest and most well-known Golden Retriever rescue organizations in the United States. Their mission is to rescue and rehome as many Golden Retrievers as possible while also educating the public about responsible pet ownership and the importance of adopting from shelters and rescue organizations.

    "Rescue a Golden of the Midwest is an incredible group of volunteers. Not only do they rescue goldens but they..."

    carol g.

    Supporter

    "RAGOM has a reputation of being a great rescue, but it wasn't until I got to know them that I..."

    cheryl g.

    Adoptee, Supporter, Fan


  • Golden Bond Rescue of Oregon.
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    salemOregonUS
    Golden RetrieverGolden Retriever
    I proudly support Golden Bond Rescue. This amazing organization rescues retrievers and retriever mixes, many on the brink of being euthanized. They make sure they receive the best vet care, and work relentlessly at getting each and everyone in foster homes until they are ready for their forever homes. Golden Bond is run by volunteers that have dedicated a big portion of their life to the success of this organization.
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    Golden Bond Rescue of Oregon.

    #266 in United States, #13 in Oregon

    Golden Retriever

    Salem

    Golden Bond Rescue is a volunteer run, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of retrievers. Our mission is to find caring, adoptive homes for retrievers and retriever mixes in need and to educate the public to prevent the homeless retrievers of the future. Retrievers in need of new homes come from a variety of circumstances. Some come to us due to compelling family situations such as death, divorce, family illness, relocation or economic hardship. Others are released to rescue because of behavior problems due to lack of exercise and poor understanding of the needs of the breed. Since our beginnings in 1991, we have successfully placed over 3,500 dogs with new loving families. We would like to remind anyone interested in adopting a retriever that there is no source (including breeders, kennels, humane societies, rescue organizations) for a guaranteed perfect or pre-trained dog. Like many rescue organizations, we offer the benefits of being able to provide dogs who are already spayed or neutered, who have had a sound fundamental health examination, and whose temperament is fairly well known (since they have all lived with our foster families). Some of our dogs have not had a loving family in the past, but many have. Some may have behavioral problems, but many do not. And some need special medical care, just as most any dog will eventually. Many of our dogs need some level of training. All of our dogs need significant amounts of time, attention, patience, and love to adjust to their forever homes. Golden Bond Rescue is a resource for people who would like to give retrievers or retriever mixes a second chance in life. Golden Bond Rescue identifies a "retriever" as any breed that falls under the American Kennel Club's (AKC) retriever classification: golden retriever, Labrador retriever, Chesapeake Bay retriever, curly-coated retriever, flat-coated retriever, and Nova Scotia duck-tolling retriever. For more information about each of these breeds, please use this link RETRIEVERS.

    "I proudly support Golden Bond Rescue. This amazing organization rescues retrievers and retriever mixes, many on the brink of being..."

    d. b.

    Supporter

    "Thank you for our sweet Simba!"

    kathy g.

    Adoptee


  • Golden Retrievers In Need Rescue Service, Inc.
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    akronOhioUS
    Golden RetrieverGolden Retriever
    GRIN helps golden retrievers make it out of puppy mills alive!
  • Golden Retrievers In Need Rescue Service, Inc. Logo

    Golden Retrievers In Need Rescue Service, Inc.

    #361 in United States, #13 in Ohio

    Golden Retriever

    Akron

    Golden Retrievers in Need Rescue Service, Inc., also known as GRIN is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, incorporated in 1992 by a group of Golden Retriever enthusiasts who recognized the need to find good homes for the countless Golden Retrievers euthanized each year for lack of a loving home. Thirty years later we are proud to continue the work they began.

    "GRIN helps golden retrievers make it out of puppy mills alive!"

    angela k.

    Supporter


What's the Sniffspot Top Golden Retriever Rescue & Shelter List About?

Welcome to the 2024 Sniffspot Top Golden Retriever Rescue & Shelter List, highlighting the top Golden Retriever rescues and shelters chosen by the Sniffspot community and the public.

This list is sponsored by Sniffspot, the largest global network of private dog parks. Sniffspot offers thousands of private dog parks around the world, including fenced, water, indoor, and beach parks. As a hub for rescue dogs, our sponsorship underscores our dedication to supporting shelters and rescues. Explore local dog parks on Sniffspot's platform.

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Sniffspot Golden Retriever Rescues & Shelters Frequently Asked Questions

How many Golden Retriever dog rescues and shelters operate in the United States?

Arizona has the most Golden Retriever dog rescues and shelters with 1.

What are the most reputable Golden Retriever dog rescues and shelters in the United States?

There are many reputable Golden Retriever rescues and shelters, the top 3 on our list are: Golden Rescue South Florida, Inc, Adopt a Golden Atlanta, Golden Retrievers In Need Rescue Service, Inc.

Why do these dog rescues and shelters focus on Golden Retriever?

Each dog rescue has its own mission, which is the reason it exists. For example, Golden Rescue South Florida, Inc’s mission is 'Our mission is to save, rescue, heal displaced golden retrievers and golden at heart dogs and place them with safe, loving forever families.'.

How can I adopt a Golden Retriever rescue dog?

Using our list of the top Golden Retriever dog rescues and shelters, you can find a reputable shelter. The adoption policies of each shelter varies and you can find information on the shelter profile page. Here is an example adoption policy:
How To AdoptADOPTION APPLICATION‚ Adopting a rescued Golden Retriever could be one of the most rewarding things you do in life! It's also a big decision with many considerations. It's a long-term commitment requiring the support and help of all members of your family. As a rescue organization, we help Goldens who need a new beginning. There are many factors that we must consider before matching a dog with a family. Each story is different, some are mistreated or neglected, abandoned, or surrendered, some rescued from dire and horrific conditions. In all situations they have been let down by humans therefore we must prioritize finding the dog the best homes vs. finding the perfect pet for you. The first step in the adoption process is to complete the ADOPTION APPLICATION, followed by a home visit..

Where are these Golden Retriever dog rescues and shelters located?

There are Golden Retriever dog rescues and shelters in 9 states, including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota

How can I find a Golden Retriever dog rescue or shelter in my local city?

There are Golden Retriever dog rescues and shelters in 12 cities, including Phoenix, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Sacramento, Denver. You can also find your local city rescue and shelter page and browse through rescues on that specific page to find a local rescue.

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