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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...
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!
*******I guess it’s time, once again, to explain the lengthy, loving, time consuming process we go through to find the best possible match for each of our dogs. Cold hard fact....IF WE HAVE THE OPTION TO PLACE A DOG IN A HOME WHERE THEY ARE NOT LEFT ALONE MUCH OF THE DAY. THAT IS AN OPTION WE WILL CHOOSE. Believe me, we know many, many people work full time and are loving dog people. But Goldens are social beings. They love people. We love placing them where they have lots of company...a lot of the day. Here’s the good news for the dogs. We have many more people waiting for dogs.....than we have dogs. So, we can truly choose among many, many potential adopters. THAT IS GOOD NEWS FOR THE DOG.
For each dog, we get dozens and dozens and dozens of replies....As well as people who have already had their home visits and are approved. There is ONE CONTACT person for each dog posted. That person is a volunteer, with a life outside of Rescue. That person responds to each appropriate inquiry. Then a home visit is set up. In the meantime others are inquiring and home visits are being arranged and done. Among those people inquiring....we are looking for the best match POSSIBLE for the dog. It is not our volunteer job to satisfy each of the people who inquire. It is our job to determine who WE BELIEVE is best for each dog. Some of us having been doing this for 20 years, 10 years, etc. Honestly, we are really, really good at what we do. We understand that each person thinks they are the perfect adopter for the dog they want. Here’s an example. A gentleman, who works full time, wants a young strong high energy dog. You work all day we said. No problem, my elderly parents are there. Does that make any sense? Not to us.
Please Realize that as volunteers, we work incredibly hard at this. Please trust us.....we do know what we are doing. We may not do it at the speed you’d like. And you may not agree if you’re not chosen. But BELIEVE THIS .....IT IS ALWAYS ABOUT THE DOGS....ALWAYS. And lastly, if you are genuinely a dog loving person who cares about the dogs...please be overjoyed that each dog gets the home we believe he or she will best thrive in.
For the love and care of the dogs.
GRSF
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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!
*******I guess it’s time, once again, to explain the lengthy, loving, time consuming process we go through to find the best possible match for each of our dogs. Cold hard fact....IF WE HAVE THE OPTION TO PLACE A DOG IN A HOME WHERE THEY ARE NOT LEFT ALONE MUCH OF THE DAY. THAT IS AN OPTION WE WILL CHOOSE. Believe me, we know many, many people work full time and are loving dog people. But Goldens are social beings. They love people. We love placing them where they have lots of company...a lot of the day. Here’s the good news for the dogs. We have many more people waiting for dogs.....than we have dogs. So, we can truly choose among many, many potential adopters. THAT IS GOOD NEWS FOR THE DOG.
For each dog, we get dozens and dozens and dozens of replies....As well as people who have already had their home visits and are approved. There is ONE CONTACT person for each dog posted. That person is a volunteer, with a life outside of Rescue. That person responds to each appropriate inquiry. Then a home visit is set up. In the meantime others are inquiring and home visits are being arranged and done. Among those people inquiring....we are looking for the best match POSSIBLE for the dog. It is not our volunteer job to satisfy each of the people who inquire. It is our job to determine who WE BELIEVE is best for each dog. Some of us having been doing this for 20 years, 10 years, etc. Honestly, we are really, really good at what we do. We understand that each person thinks they are the perfect adopter for the dog they want. Here’s an example. A gentleman, who works full time, wants a young strong high energy dog. You work all day we said. No problem, my elderly parents are there. Does that make any sense? Not to us.
Please Realize that as volunteers, we work incredibly hard at this. Please trust us.....we do know what we are doing. We may not do it at the speed you’d like. And you may not agree if you’re not chosen. But BELIEVE THIS .....IT IS ALWAYS ABOUT THE DOGS....ALWAYS. And lastly, if you are genuinely a dog loving person who cares about the dogs...please be overjoyed that each dog gets the home we believe he or she will best thrive in.
For the love and care of the dogs.
GRSF
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Reunion news!!
SAVE THE DATE!!!
JANUARY 18,2020!!!
THE 12th Annual GRSF Reunion and Fundraiser!!
Please watch Facebook, our web site, Instagram and your mailbox for more information.
This is our biggest event of the year. It’s a wonderful day of friends, raffles, silent auctions, awards, lunch and Goldens, Goldens and more Goldens. What could be better?
Hope to see you there!
JANUARY 18,2020!!!
THE 12th Annual GRSF Reunion and Fundraiser!!
Please watch Facebook, our web site, Instagram and your mailbox for more information.
This is our biggest event of the year. It’s a wonderful day of friends, raffles, silent auctions, awards, lunch and Goldens, Goldens and more Goldens. What could be better?
Hope to see you there!
Instagram!!
We now have an Instagram account...follow us for more photos and stories about our Goldens!
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Bonnie
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A lady doesn’t usually tell her age...but in this case...because I am so gorgeous...I’ll share... I’m around 4 1/2. I had a pretty crappy life until the Rescue, in PR found me. I spent my entire life chained. Yes, my whole life. So, it took me a while to get comfortable being a good Golden, indoor “lady”. But, I’ve got it handled now...and I love being a real lady...with wonderful indoor manners. I’m fine with other dogs and kids. Please contact Denise at deniselibby@ymail.com if you are interested in Bonnie.
Tell her if you’ve had your home visit. If not, tell her EVERYTHING about you, your home, family, pets and MOST IMPORTANT, your daily schedule. Tell her exactly where you live, remembering that you must live in our adoption area...the East Coast of Florida from Cocoa Beach to Miami. If it looks like we could be a match, you will hear from Denise.
Tell her if you’ve had your home visit. If not, tell her EVERYTHING about you, your home, family, pets and MOST IMPORTANT, your daily schedule. Tell her exactly where you live, remembering that you must live in our adoption area...the East Coast of Florida from Cocoa Beach to Miami. If it looks like we could be a match, you will hear from Denise.
Fozzy and Sebastian
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Yes, we are Golden Doodles. My name is Sebastian and my brother is Fozzy...he’s red. I am the blonde. We are 8 months old. Our birthdays are in June. Our first 8 months of life have been pretty complicated...but it’s all good now. A super kind lady rescued us. We weren’t in the best condition. But she took amazing care of us. We are now healthy and we are current on our vaccines and neutered. We’re completely house broken, and are beginning to learn some commands. We’ve been having the BEST time in her fenced yard. So we still need a little work on leash walking. BTW a fenced yard is a requirement if you’re thinking about adopting one or both of us. We’re sweet, fun, energetic. We were pretty timid when we first got to her house. My brother Fozzy is still a little timid at first meeting. We love all people, couches and beds....no big deal as we don’t shed as much as a Golden does....but we do shed a little. We’re great with other dogs, kids, awww heck...we’re just great. So, the plan is to adopt us separately...unless some one insists on adopting both of us.
Here are the requirements. As I mentioned, fenced yard is a must. You also need to be a stay at home person. We are much too social and energetic to be left at home alone all day. You need to live within our adoption area. East Coast of Florida from Cocoa Beach to Miami. No exceptions, please. The Rescue does home visits and often follow up visits, for every dog. We are all volunteers and can only cover that area.
So, if you fit in to those requirements please contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.com. She will get dozens and dozens of requests...so lastly, please tell her if you’ve had your home visit. If you haven’t please let her know EXACTLY where you live(your address so she can contact a volunteer in your area.) and everything else you can think of to tell her so she can determine if we’re a match. If we are, she will reach out to you. Please let her know if you’re interested in me, Sebastian or my handsome red brother Fozzy.
Please read.....
We know EVERYONE knows what’s best for all dogs. So let me clarify. Not all dogs do require a fenced yard....and neither do we. But young energetic dogs who need to get lots of exercising (not just leash walking), we really believe thrive on a fenced yard to run in. And we do our best to choose adopters who’s situation will help them THRIVE. Older dogs do not necessarily require that. And we generally don’t mention it in those posts. Once again we understand that some people seem to take OUR requirements for placing our dogs personally. And once again, can we say this is NOT about people....it’s about the dogs? Also, in reference to Sebastian and Fozzy...that was a rock solid request from the lady who is surrendering. Last and most important, bashing us on our sites, only harms the dogs chances of being adopted. Please do not fear that these dogs don’t find homes. They all do and we have a list of perfectly qualified adopters ready and waiting to step up for the best match for everyone. So thank you for your concern for the dogs...I promise it’s our top priority.
Here are the requirements. As I mentioned, fenced yard is a must. You also need to be a stay at home person. We are much too social and energetic to be left at home alone all day. You need to live within our adoption area. East Coast of Florida from Cocoa Beach to Miami. No exceptions, please. The Rescue does home visits and often follow up visits, for every dog. We are all volunteers and can only cover that area.
So, if you fit in to those requirements please contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.com. She will get dozens and dozens of requests...so lastly, please tell her if you’ve had your home visit. If you haven’t please let her know EXACTLY where you live(your address so she can contact a volunteer in your area.) and everything else you can think of to tell her so she can determine if we’re a match. If we are, she will reach out to you. Please let her know if you’re interested in me, Sebastian or my handsome red brother Fozzy.
Please read.....
We know EVERYONE knows what’s best for all dogs. So let me clarify. Not all dogs do require a fenced yard....and neither do we. But young energetic dogs who need to get lots of exercising (not just leash walking), we really believe thrive on a fenced yard to run in. And we do our best to choose adopters who’s situation will help them THRIVE. Older dogs do not necessarily require that. And we generally don’t mention it in those posts. Once again we understand that some people seem to take OUR requirements for placing our dogs personally. And once again, can we say this is NOT about people....it’s about the dogs? Also, in reference to Sebastian and Fozzy...that was a rock solid request from the lady who is surrendering. Last and most important, bashing us on our sites, only harms the dogs chances of being adopted. Please do not fear that these dogs don’t find homes. They all do and we have a list of perfectly qualified adopters ready and waiting to step up for the best match for everyone. So thank you for your concern for the dogs...I promise it’s our top priority.
King
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Yay! I’m “coming to America”. And I can’t wait! My name is King. I am sevenish. I am neutered and happily heart worm negative. I am absolutely the classic Golden guy. I am gentle, kind, laid back...a lover and a loyal friend. I’m great with other dogs and I adore kids! My family is leaving PR and cannot take me with them. I have so much love to give that I just KNOW someone’s going to say come on King...come live with me. If that person is you.
Please contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.com. Tell her if you’ve had your home visit. If not, tell her EVERYTHING about you, your home, family, pets and MOST IMPORTANT, your daily schedule. Tell her exactly where you live, remembering that you must live in our adoption area...the East Coast of Florida from Cocoa Beach to Miami. If it looks like we could be a match. You will hear from Lisa. Hurry, please🙏💖
Please contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.com. Tell her if you’ve had your home visit. If not, tell her EVERYTHING about you, your home, family, pets and MOST IMPORTANT, your daily schedule. Tell her exactly where you live, remembering that you must live in our adoption area...the East Coast of Florida from Cocoa Beach to Miami. If it looks like we could be a match. You will hear from Lisa. Hurry, please🙏💖
Montero and Tiesto
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Look who’s safe and already had a swim! Many, many thanks to Stephanie and Jonathan, who stepped right up and transported them right out of MDAS and off to Boca to Lisa, our Assisted Living Angel. Their names are Montero and Tiesto. First order of business will be to get them NEUTERED. Then, after a few days to heal, we will offer them up for adoption. We do not feel they need to be adopted together, as Tiesto won’t stop humping poor older Montero...who tries to hide from him😪😪. Of course, once the testosterone stops flowing everything should quiet down for both dogs...and shortly thereafter they will know how to be good Golden citizens. Updates to follow. It really does “take a village”👍🏼💖👏
Here we go again. Left at MDAS. Two gorgeous Goldens..not sure of their ages. We’re assuming they are a bonded pair. We have placed a hold on them. If we do get them, we’ll need a place for them to go...either to foster or adopt. If they can be separated, because no one will take them both, we will. But one step at a time. They will clearly be euthanized if they don’t come out. Can you help us help them? Please contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.com. . Thank you
Here we go again. Left at MDAS. Two gorgeous Goldens..not sure of their ages. We’re assuming they are a bonded pair. We have placed a hold on them. If we do get them, we’ll need a place for them to go...either to foster or adopt. If they can be separated, because no one will take them both, we will. But one step at a time. They will clearly be euthanized if they don’t come out. Can you help us help them? Please contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.com. . Thank you
Nick-adoption in progress
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Well, Nick got his freedom ride out of MDAS. He spent the night at the vets, got his bite marks and wounds all cleaned up..and he got a bath. He’s just a darling sweet little boy, who obviously took quite a “beating by another dog”. He is just a gentle soul and he’s finally beginning to feel safe enough to wag his tail (a little bit). When he meets otherl dogs, he just stands really still. He is definitely scared. But not in anyway aggressive. I’m sure he’ll be happy to make legged friends. As you can see from his pictures, he’s not a big guy.....maybe 45 lbs. I imagine he would be good with cats, as well. If you’re interested in making the second half of his life CLEARLY better than the first.
Please contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.com. Please tell her if you’ve had your home visit and when. If you haven’t, tell her EVERYTHING about you, your a Family, your home, other pets, etc. if it looks like you could be a match...Lisa will be in touch. Remember, you have to live in our adoption area...East Coast ofFlorida between Cocoa Beach
and Miami.
Please contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.com. Please tell her if you’ve had your home visit and when. If you haven’t, tell her EVERYTHING about you, your a Family, your home, other pets, etc. if it looks like you could be a match...Lisa will be in touch. Remember, you have to live in our adoption area...East Coast ofFlorida between Cocoa Beach
and Miami.
Luna-adoption in progress
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Well, I truly GOT DUMPED at a high kill shelter, to be put to sleep. But the Rescue wouldn’t let that happen. I ‘ve been at my foster getting all healthy again. My foster Mom says I’m the BEST! I’m probably around nine but I act WAAAAY younger than that. I love playing! I love playing with the two legged kids in the house. I’m being fostered with another dog....but I sure wouldn’t mind being the only dog. I’m a big girl. I’m not overweight, just tall with really long legs. I am really well trained and well mannered. I’d make the best buddy, companion and friend to someone. I’m as sweet a girl as there is.
> So, if you’re interested in bringing a loving, wonderful “Golden Oldie” into your home.....I’d sure be interested too! Please contact Lee Ann at: flarunkle@bellsouth.net. Tell her if you have had your home visit and when. If not tell her EVERYTHING about you. Where you live, what is your daily schedule? Tell her about your home, family, yard, pets. She needs all that info to determine if you could be a “fit” for me. If you are you will hear from Lee Ann. Lastly, you MUST live in our adoption area. The east coast of Florida from Cocoa Beach to Miami.
> So, if you’re interested in bringing a loving, wonderful “Golden Oldie” into your home.....I’d sure be interested too! Please contact Lee Ann at: flarunkle@bellsouth.net. Tell her if you have had your home visit and when. If not tell her EVERYTHING about you. Where you live, what is your daily schedule? Tell her about your home, family, yard, pets. She needs all that info to determine if you could be a “fit” for me. If you are you will hear from Lee Ann. Lastly, you MUST live in our adoption area. The east coast of Florida from Cocoa Beach to Miami.
Olivia, now Latke- adoption in progress
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Update on Olivia: For a dog who was named Latke, I sure haven’t had much MAZEL (luck). I found my forever home. I got along great with the cat. I took glorious walks with my Mom, enjoyed having Family and friends visit. It was perfect. I really thought I found my “happy place”. But again, no mazel. Her job is changing and she will have to travel. Therefore, so will I...to another new “forever” home.
Well, everyone at the Rescue thinks it’s my turn. My turn to find a forever home that suits me. One where I can be who I am. Picture a dog, a pretty one, who is about six years old, who is probably more like a cat than a dog. But that doesn’t mean I’m not affectionate! Just in a cat like way. I’d love to find my safe spot....for the rest of my life. The Rescue is pretty certain my life was pretty crappy before I got here. I arrived from PR almost six months ago. My name was Olympia. I got adopted immediately, with a young and very active puppy. They named me Latke. Eventually that family gave me up. I was too quiet and clearly not happy. Then I went to a foster home with cats and another dog. It was there the Rescue learned I was pretty sick. Which certainly explained who I was at my first Florida home. I’m better now. I’m fine with the cats (I understand them). But this foster Mom wants a dog who will play with her dog. That’s just not me. I’m not mean to her..just not one to “frolick”. So, once again, I’m looking for a home. I can be your buddy...watch TV ...hang out...go for walks (I don’t need long walks...but it’s fun being on a leash)...or I can just hang out in a fenced yard....and then, I’m happy to come in. There must be someone out there looking for me. Because I’m certainly looking for you...if you’re looking for a quiet, laid back “dog/cat.”
Please contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.com. Tell her if you’ve had your home visit, and when. If not tell her everything about you...your home, family, other pets and most important, your daily schedule. If it looks like you could be a fit, Lisa will get back to you. Lastly, remember, you must live in our adoption area...the East Coast of Florida from Cocoa Beach to Miami( or in my area)
Well, everyone at the Rescue thinks it’s my turn. My turn to find a forever home that suits me. One where I can be who I am. Picture a dog, a pretty one, who is about six years old, who is probably more like a cat than a dog. But that doesn’t mean I’m not affectionate! Just in a cat like way. I’d love to find my safe spot....for the rest of my life. The Rescue is pretty certain my life was pretty crappy before I got here. I arrived from PR almost six months ago. My name was Olympia. I got adopted immediately, with a young and very active puppy. They named me Latke. Eventually that family gave me up. I was too quiet and clearly not happy. Then I went to a foster home with cats and another dog. It was there the Rescue learned I was pretty sick. Which certainly explained who I was at my first Florida home. I’m better now. I’m fine with the cats (I understand them). But this foster Mom wants a dog who will play with her dog. That’s just not me. I’m not mean to her..just not one to “frolick”. So, once again, I’m looking for a home. I can be your buddy...watch TV ...hang out...go for walks (I don’t need long walks...but it’s fun being on a leash)...or I can just hang out in a fenced yard....and then, I’m happy to come in. There must be someone out there looking for me. Because I’m certainly looking for you...if you’re looking for a quiet, laid back “dog/cat.”
Please contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.com. Tell her if you’ve had your home visit, and when. If not tell her everything about you...your home, family, other pets and most important, your daily schedule. If it looks like you could be a fit, Lisa will get back to you. Lastly, remember, you must live in our adoption area...the East Coast of Florida from Cocoa Beach to Miami( or in my area)
Snow White
I was one of the first dogs out of The Bahamas. I went to what was going to be my forever home...but one of the dogs already there got sick and honestly, she needed quiet and calm. I am absolutely a whirlwind of energy. I’m like a puppy...I want to run and play and be full of the joy I feel being safe. I’m around two years old. I weigh about 30 pounds. I am spayed and current on my vaccines. I’m not sure if I should be around little kids...just because I’m soooo active. I have worked with a trainer to be around other dogs. I’m as sweet as can be....but active, active, active. Want an adorable, loving whirling dervish...please contact Lisa at: rjlph@outlook.com. Tell her if you’ve had your home visit and when. If you haven’t, please tell her where you live and everything you can about you, your home, family, other pets and most important, your daily schedule. Remember, you must live in our adoption area...the east coast of Florida from Cocoa Beach to Miami.
