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We are very sorry, but we have to limit our adoptions to the East Coast of Florida.
Our process requires home visits and follow up visits
and since we are all located on the East Coast,
adoption on the West Coast is just not a possibility.
Please check the West Coast Golden Retriever Rescues listed below...

Mid- Florida area www.grrmf.org
Naples area and Sarasota County www.grininc.org
Southwest Florida (Lee and Collier counties) www.grrswf.org
Joshua's House simplesite.com/joshuashouseforgoldenrescue
Sarasota, Collier, Charlotte,and Lee counties


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Important!!
*******When inquiring about a dog, please keep in mind that at least 40-50 other people are also. If your emails do not include where you live and if you have/have not had a home visit - we WILL NOT respond.
​Responding and then receiving one word answers takes too much time...so we will not do that any more. Sorry, but we are all volunteers and work many, many hours to help our dogs. Humans making our job harder...is tough.

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Help Needed!!

YIKES! We need help! Mostly, we need transport help. And mostly in Broward County, sometimes in Dade. A big need is getting dogs saved and "pulled" from MDAS. When we are told we can "have" them...we often have to go pretty quickly. We have a great foster home in Palm Beach Gardens...but they need "a ride" there. If you can help with these dogs or can help, in general, please contact Denise at: deniselibby@ymail.com
Thanks and paws crossed some people will be able to help.
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Machi

​I’m a big, loving Dude. I’d be a great comfort dog. I’m gentle and sweet and kind. Typical Golden, right? I’m around six years old. I’m neutered and current on my vaccines. I love kids and other dogs. I just want to be someone’s buddy. I’m arriving in Miami on Saturday and need a place to go. Can I bring my special kind of Golden love to you? If so, please contact Lee Ann at: flarunkle@bellsouth.net
Be sure to say where you live and if you have had a home visit...or you will not get a reply.

Shak

Awww, look at my joyful face! And that’s who I am...joyful, happy and incredibly grateful to be alive. I was hit by a car (Puerto Rico is a rough place to try and grow up) my pelvis and leg were fractured. I was around 5 months old. (I’m 8 months now). The Rescue in PR took care of me. I had surgery and AMAZING, I’m doing just great! No limp, no problem! So, now I’m ready to come to the States and find my new FOREVER family.
​ I’m a tiny little guy...I may end up being 30 pounds. I can’t wait to start my new life....I love everybody and everything. I’ve been in a crate, recuperating for 3 months, so I’m a little behind on my “skills “. But now that I can be “out and about “...I’ll catch up quickly. I am neutered and current on my vaccines.  Please, please, please, I’m arriving Saturday (yes THIS Saturday...2 days, I need a place to go....hopefully forever, but if not to be fostered...or foster to adopt.
Please contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.com  Be sure to say where you live and if you have had a home visit, or you will not get a reply.

Vincent

Hi my name is Vincent. I’m a little guy, as you can see. I’m only about 30 pounds. I am neutered and current on my vaccines. I’m fine with dogs and cats.....but not so comfortable around small children. I am house trained and I’m such a lover! I’m about a year old and I love to play. I think I’m “awesomeness” in a small package. Check out how cute my pictures are. The first two were taken as I was rescued in PR.

Want to meet me? please contact Lee Ann at:flarunkle@bellsouth.net. Be sure to say if you have had a home visit and where you live!

Bo-adoption in progress

Doodle fans, step right up! My name is Bo. I’m 11 months old. I love dogs and kids. I’m a standard Poodle Labradoodle...so I’m going to be a big boy. I’m 65 pounds now. But I’m not a crazy jumper kind of puppy. I’m sweet and friendly and well, ADORABLE, if I do say so myself. Want to meet me? Please contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.com.
​Remember, tell her if you’ve had your home visit. If not, tell her where you live, tell her about your home, family, pets and daily schedule .....cause if you don’t.....she won’t have time to respond 

Golden/Great Pyrennes mix

We want to pull this gorgeous lady from the shelter. She is between one and two years old. She is spayed, chipped and current on her vaccines. We need either a foster, or an adopter...or a foster to adopt. Can you help us help her? If so, please contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.com
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Nube

My name is Nube (pronounced New-bee.....cloud in Spanish.) I am sweet, gentle and as laid back as any Golden Retriever can be. I love my walks, but don’t need many of them. Here’s the thing. I have very limited vision. It’s a retinal degenerative condition. I am not blind. So, obviously, I need a special home. I love other dogs....and enjoy their company. I am the only dog in my foster home...so either way is fine. I’m sure cats will be no problem. So, if you’re looking for a quiet, loving companion...I need a forever home where I can be safe and loved. Please, I came all the way from PR to spend my “Golden years” loving and being loved. The Rescue hopes someone will reach out and do something special, caring and loving....and bring me home.
Contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.com

John

Update= Oct 10​--​John has a foster home. In a few days he will be ready to go to a forever home.
Wow, life sure got crazy for me. I am a sweet, Flat Coat Retriever mix. I am around four. I’m neutered, chipped and current on my vaccines. Thankfully, I got rescued from MDAS. I was terrified in that place. I went to my foster home, where it was safe and peaceful. I was just beginning to relax, when I came down with pneumonia. I was pretty sick. So off I went to the hospital. I’m finally ready to come out. But for a while I need to be an only dog IN CASE I am still contagious. After that I’m great with dogs and kids. So I guess we’re looking for a short term foster...or a foster to adopt. But I really, really want to get out of the hospital. Can you help? Please contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.com

Champ

Awwww, look at my sweet face. The Rescue thinks I look like a Golden Retriever and a Cocker Spaniel. Long ears, short legs definitely Cocker eyes. In any case, I’m 8 years old and I need a new home. My Family had a baby, and I admit, I’m beyond dealing with little kids. I’m sweet and a little shy. It takes me a while to warm up...but then I’m your loyal companion and best buddy. Although I’ve lived with other dogs...I’d have no problem being an only dog. I’m being fostered with another dog, so it’s not an absolute requirement. I know commands. I’m kind of heartbroken over this  “turn of events”. But I’m hoping someone will fall in love with my sweet face and bring me home. I’m quiet, laid back and mellow. I love going for walks. I’m just a dear, smaller and kind  guy. Please contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.com
Be sure to include where you live and if you have had a home visit in your email.

Bowie

OK, OK, so I don’t look much like a Golden...that’s way less important than having the heart and soul of a Golden....don’t you think? Here’s what my owner says about me:
 "Bowie is a sweet boy, he once jumped out of a car at a stop light to sit with an older lady because he knew she was sad! When we went to go get him she told us her husband had passed away about a week before. Bowie can definitely tell when his humans are sad, I deal with chronic pain and he has been my fluffy heating pad for weeks at a time! We are so sad to have to re-home him, unfortunately, we had to move back home to my father's farm once my fiancé got out of the military. Bo-bear isn't doing well sharing his humans with all the other farm animals. Bowie would do best in a home where he can have his human family all to himself. If our finances allowed we would just relocate to give him that but we just can't do that on our part-time income. Bowie is a wonderful pup and will be someones very best friend if they allow him the chance. He is almost 4, December the 12th, and is up to date on all his shots and completely healthy. He knows how to sit and "be easy" and he also knows how to be cute for a cookie. He will sit and paw at you with one hand, all you have to do is hold the cookie and say "Be cute!" We love him so very much and have always given him the best."
Bowie is in the Gainesville area. He will be transported here to our adoption area, if we find the perfect home for him. Or he can be met near Gainesville, if that’s where his “Angel” appears. For more information please contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.com

Teddy

Update--Oct 10--Teddy has found his forever home. There were many, many wonderful inquiries. In the end we chose one of “ our own”. It’s a Family who fosters for us, transports for us...takes care of sick dogs, goes to the vet. It was not in any way a compromise for Teddy. They met all the requirements we were looking for.  We cherish our volunteers who make this rescue “work”.  So, that is the direction we went. Many wonderful home visits were done and others who have had the HV’s done previously are on our list. I am sorry to those who are disappointed...
I hope we can all be happy for Teddy and his wonderful new family.

My name is Teddy. I’m an almost 2 year old labradoodle. No surprise I have lots of spunk and energy. I’m currently around 40 pounds. I love people and  other dogs I currently live with a 9 y/o male lab and 11 y/o female mutt who are both rescues), I’d  be great with kids. I haven’t met a cat yet. A fenced yard would be ideal for me, as I have so much energy. Someone who is home full-time or part-time would also be great as I love, love love human attention and interaction. I am a huge cuddlebug and, if you’ll let me, I  love to cuddle on the couch and even more so at night to sleep. I sleep in bed with my foster a Mom every night. I know basic commands (sit, stay, paw, down, etc.) Toys are a huge joy for me and I to play love fetch and tug-of-war. I’m a big fan of walks and riding in the car. I have not met a vegetable I don’t like, and love canned pumpkin on my food. It’s the understatement of the century to say I will be a great addition to any family who has the time and love to give me. Want to meet me? Here’s what you need to know. YOU MUST LIVE IN OUR ADOPTION AREA. Florida's east coast, approximately from Melbourne to Miami. If you don’t live in that area, please do not contact Lisa. She can be reached at  rjlph@outlook.com
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Sam- adoption in progress

My foster parent describes me as a gentleman and a noble giant. I am a total and true testament to the incredible loving and forgiving temperament of a Golden. ESPECIALLY a Golden Oldie. As you can see from my first picture...where and how I lived was really awful. But I was removed from the place I EXISTED (it wasn’t really living)...and life looks Golden from here. I am neutered and current on my vaccines. I am Heartworm negative (now that’s a miracle) I love kids and other dogs. I am housebroken and a low maintenance loving guy. I’m arriving from PR on Saturday. I’m so ready to spend the rest of my life giving and getting lots of love...and finally feeling safe. Can you open your heart and home to me? If so, please contact Lee Ann at: flarunkle@bellsouth.net
Please be sure to tell where you live and if you have had a home visit

Shadow

​Shadow is the perfect name for me. Why?  Because I am your classic, sweet, loving Velcro Golden Boy....who will definitely be your shadow. I have been loved and cared for my whole life. But my owner has gone into the hospital and now there is no one around to care for me. Believe me, it’s been a terrible blow for both of us. So, here I come to Golden Retriever Paradise to find a new and loving forever home. I know you can tell from my pictures I am a gentle soul. I am around 8 years old, neutered, current on my vaccines and a Heart Worm negative. I’m arriving from PR this Saturday....got a home for me? Please contact Lee Ann at: flarunkle@bellsouth.net
​Please be sure to say where you live and if you have had a home visit, or your email will be deleted.

Tabitha

Sweet senior girl, Tabitha, will be coming from PR. She’s going to need a home. More information to follow. But if you’re interested, please contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.com
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Mandy- adoption in progress

Mandy’s owner has to give her up...here is what she says about her:
Mandy is a Golden Retriever Mix female. She is around 35 lbs, 8 years old, utd on shots, spayed and microchipped.
Mandy is sweet, easy-going, housebroken, has good house manners, does not go on the furniture, greats guests with her tail awaggin.’ She is a calm dog with a big dog watch dog bark which is not excessive. She learns quickly who is a regular visitor. She knows her name, Mandy, comes when called (she’d rather be in the house with her family), will sit and is happy to relax at her peep’s feet. She also is good with grooming, can easily be brushed, the groomer has no problem grinding Mandy’s nails or giving her a bath. She gets along with other dogs but does not play. Mandy loves chewing bones and will entertain herself going from one bone to another. So, if you’d like to meet her. Please contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.com
Be sure to tell where you live and if you have had a home visit.  Without this info, your email will not be answered.​

 Help for Honey

For updates on Honey, go to her special page....

​Miraculously, we have received enough donated money to cover the cost of Honey’s surgery. We were touched by a $2500 donation from ONE of our FB followers. And we’re happily grateful for all of you who stepped up for Honey.  Of course, if someone still wants to donate, I’m sure there will be other expenses, after surgery. But the Rescue wanted  everyone to know...YOU DID IT. Her surgery is next Wednesday. Of course we will be posting her progress. Your kindness and generosity overwhelms us with gratitude. THANKY, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

​Help!! Honey needs your help! Read about this sweet girl who needs an expensive surgery, and help if you can!
Please note:  Honey already has a home and is not up for adoption.

Buddy-adoption in progress

Update for Buddy
HE NEEDS TO BE MOVED BY MONDAY (tomorrow)
If you have no children and no other pets please call Buddy’s owner directly. She can answer all questions. Denise@ 954 806-1873. Paws crossed!!

So, it is very clear I am as handsome as a Golden can be. I am 6 years old. I am neutered and current on my vaccines, HW and flea and tick prevention. I love people, I love to cuddle, I sleep in bed with my Mom. So, in many ways, I’m truly your classic Golden. And in some ways, not so much. Although I have lived with children and another dog....it is clear now that I would thrive in a home with adults, and no kids and no other pets. I’ve had “training”, so I know lots of commands. I love to play ball and I love to swim. I’m looking for a special owner, who will love and understand me. In return, I will be loyal and loving...and a great “Buddy”. Please contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.comRemember, you need to live in our adoption area, the SE coast of Florida. Please let Lisa know if you’ve had a home visit. And PLEASE give her lots of information about you, your home, etc.

BB

BB is happy and loved today

Update on BB Oct 8--​BB ‘s foster Family is now his forever family !

Update on BB:  Now that B.B. is stable...he is available for adoption.  If you think you would want to be part of a super satisfying rescue...watching this happy boy enjoy life, please contact Denise at: deniselibby @ymail.com
Be sure to say where you live and if you have had a home visit, etc.
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Every once in a while, we get a truly disturbing rescued dog.  BB is one such Golden.
If you would like to hear more about BB and his recovery, click here.  Warning- the photos are graphic and disturbing.