This helps Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin (GRRoW) with pet care costs.
My basic info
Breed
Golden Retriever
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
2 years old, Young
Size
X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more (when grown)
Weight
100 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
25-056
My details
Good with dogs
Purebred
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
Microchipped
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Finn – Ready to Love and Be Loved
Hi, I’m Finn! I’m a big, handsome boy—about 100 pounds—with a heart just as oversized as my frame. I’m full of energy, curiosity, and a growing eagerness to learn. I’ve made huge progress in my foster home, and now I’m looking for a forever family who will keep helping me grow with patience, structure, and love.
Life wasn’t always easy for me. I came from a home where I didn’t get the socialization or training I needed, and there were young children who didn’t always understand my boundaries. Because of that, I developed some resource-guarding behaviors and got uncomfortable when handled suddenly. But everything has changed since coming to my foster home. With consistent, kind training—led by a veterinarian who specializes in animal behavior—I’ve started to blossom into the affectionate, responsive dog I was meant to be. I’ll do best in a home with kids 14 and older who can respect my space and understand my cues.
These days, I walk beautifully on a leash (especially with my Gentle Leader Headcollar), take treats gently, and even enjoy getting pets while I eat. I’ve learned to “Sit” and “Stay” for things I want—sometimes I even sit before I’m asked because I’m trying so hard to be good. I’m crate trained, I love chew-resistant toys, and I’ve adjusted well to the elderly dogs in my foster home. I haven’t met their cats up close yet, but I’m getting less reactive when I see them from a distance.
My perfect home would include:
Positive-reinforcement training to keep me on the right track
Someone willing to stay in touch with my foster family for support during my transition
Daily walks and playtime so I can burn off my energy
Slow introductions if you have another dog
Lots of sturdy chew toys
A patient, loving environment where I can keep becoming the best version of myself
I’m a quick learner with a goofy streak. I get excited meeting new people and sometimes I get the zoomies, which leads to bouncing around, jumping on furniture, or hopping up to say hi. I’m improving every day—just typical young-dog stuff that I’m working hard to master.
I’ve come a long way, and I still have so much love to give. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who’s eager to grow, learn, and share a lifetime of affection, I might be your perfect match. My foster parent, a veterinarian with experience in animal behavior, is happy to help you with my transition and ongoing training.
I can’t wait to meet the person or family who sees the good boy I’m becoming.
For more pictures & videos go to https://grrow.org/dogs/finn and email adopt@grrow.org if you have an interest in adopting Finn!
Finn – Ready to Love and Be Loved
Hi, I’m Finn! I’m a big, handsome boy—about 100 pounds—with a heart just as oversized as my frame. I’m full of energy, curiosity, and a growing eagerness to learn. I’ve made huge progress in my foster home, and now I’m looking for a forever family who will keep helping me grow with patience, structure, and love.
Life wasn’t always easy for me. I came from a home where I didn’t get the socialization or training I needed, and there were young children who didn’t always understand my boundaries. Because of that, I developed some resource-guarding behaviors and got uncomfortable when handled suddenly. But everything has changed since coming to my foster home. With consistent, kind training—led by a veterinarian who specializes in animal behavior—I’ve started to blossom into the affectionate, responsive dog I was meant to be. I’ll do best in a home with kids 14 and older who can respect my space and understand my cues.
These days, I walk beautifully on a leash (especially with my Gentle Leader Headcollar), take treats gently, and even enjoy getting pets while I eat. I’ve learned to “Sit” and “Stay” for things I want—sometimes I even sit before I’m asked because I’m trying so hard to be good. I’m crate trained, I love chew-resistant toys, and I’ve adjusted well to the elderly dogs in my foster home. I haven’t met their cats up close yet, but I’m getting less reactive when I see them from a distance.
My perfect home would include:
Positive-reinforcement training to keep me on the right track
Someone willing to stay in touch with my foster family for support during my transition
Daily walks and playtime so I can burn off my energy
Slow introductions if you have another dog
Lots of sturdy chew toys
A patient, loving environment where I can keep becoming the best version of myself
I’m a quick learner with a goofy streak. I get excited meeting new people and sometimes I get the zoomies, which leads to bouncing around, jumping on furniture, or hopping up to say hi. I’m improving every day—just typical young-dog stuff that I’m working hard to master.
I’ve come a long way, and I still have so much love to give. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who’s eager to grow, learn, and share a lifetime of affection, I might be your perfect match. My foster parent, a veterinarian with experience in animal behavior, is happy to help you with my transition and ongoing training.
I can’t wait to meet the person or family who sees the good boy I’m becoming.
For more pictures & videos go to https://grrow.org/dogs/finn and email adopt@grrow.org if you have an interest in adopting Finn!
One of the GRRoW Volunteers will follow up with you via email or phone. If a good match a link of the adoption application will be emailed.
2.
Submit Application
Once you complete our adoption application we will conduct a veterinary reference check and background check. If passed will go to next step
3.
Home Check
A GRRoW volunteer will contact you to set up a home visit.
4.
Approve Application
GRRoW will notify you if you are approved or not. If you are not approved, we will provide you with the reason.
5.
Meet the Pet
A meet and greet will be set up to take place at the foster home.
6.
Sign Adoption Contract
Sign the Adoption Contract and pay the adoption fee.
7.
Take the Pet Home
The GRRoW foster home and applicant will decide on a place to meet.
Additional adoption info
GRRoW's Rescue's Adoption Process
Adoptions are simple, we always match the dog to the family and the family to the dog. Our Adoption process contains the following steps:
1. Contact the GRRoW Foster Coordinator via email about the dog you are interested in adopting.
2. A GRRoW Volunteer will reach out by phone to do an interview. If a good fit for the dog an adoption application link will be sent to you via email.
3. Complete our adoption application.
4. GRRoW will conduct a veterinary reference check and background check.
5. A GRRoW volunteer will contact you to set up a home visit.
6. GRRoW will determine and notify you if you are approved. If you are not approved, we will provide you with the reason we are not willing to allow you to adopt this particular dog.
7. GRRoW will put you in contact with the foster family to further discuss the Golden Retriever that you are interested in.
If you, as the applicant would like to continue in the adoption process, a Meet and Greet is set up with the foster family. GRRoW does require you, as the potential adopter, to travel to the foster home for the meet and greet.
8. GRRoW foster families have the FINAL decision on the family that will adopt the Golden Retriever rescue.
NOTE: Considerations include application, home visit, meet and greet and overall best fit and safety considerations for the Golden Retriever rescue.
NOTE: The length of time the adoption approval process can vary and is dependent on the schedules and availability of our volunteers and the applicant(s). We ask that you please be patient through this process.
1. GRRoW does not hold dogs. If you are interested in a particular Golden Retriever, you should arrange to meet that dog as soon as possible following approval.
2. GRRoW is unable to ship our Goldens to other states.
Adoption fees are as follows:
< 1 year old: $500
1-7 years old: $400
7+ years old: $200
International Dogs: are the standard fee plus $250
If you’ve adopted a senior dog from GRRoW in the past, you may adopt another senior dog from GRRoW for $100. For international dogs, there is an additional $250 transport fee.
We are unable to accept "payment plans," but we are able to accept credit cards or checks. If you write us a check, we ask that you please ensure you have sufficient funds!
*All Golden Retriever rescues come with all Rabies and DHPP vaccinations, HW test and HW preventative, spay/neuter, micro chipping, flea and tick preventative and certified vet inspection.
Your adoption fee pays for the next Golden Retriever saved.
GRRoW's Rescue's Adoption Process
Adoptions are simple, we always match the dog to the family and the family to the dog. Our Adoption process contains the following steps:
1. Contact the GRRoW Foster Coordinator via email about the dog you are interested in adopting.
2. A GRRoW Volunteer will reach out by phone to do an interview. If a good fit for the dog an adoption application link will be sent to you via email.
3. Complete our adoption application.
4. GRRoW will conduct a veterinary reference check and background check.
5. A GRRoW volunteer will contact you to set up a home visit.
6. GRRoW will determine and notify you if you are approved. If you are not approved, we will provide you with the reason we are not willing to allow you to adopt this particular dog.
7. GRRoW will put you in contact with the foster family to further discuss the Golden Retriever that you are interested in.
If you, as the applicant would like to continue in the adoption process, a Meet and Greet is set up with the foster family. GRRoW does require you, as the potential adopter, to travel to the foster home for the meet and greet.
8. GRRoW foster families have the FINAL decision on the family that will adopt the Golden Retriever rescue.
NOTE: Considerations include application, home visit, meet and greet and overall best fit and safety considerations for the Golden Retriever rescue.
NOTE: The length of time the adoption approval process can vary and is dependent on the schedules and availability of our volunteers and the applicant(s). We ask that you please be patient through this process.
1. GRRoW does not hold dogs. If you are interested in a particular Golden Retriever, you should arrange to meet that dog as soon as possible following approval.
2. GRRoW is unable to ship our Goldens to other states.
Adoption fees are as follows:
< 1 year old: $500
1-7 years old: $400
7+ years old: $200
International Dogs: are the standard fee plus $250
If you’ve adopted a senior dog from GRRoW in the past, you may adopt another senior dog from GRRoW for $100. For international dogs, there is an additional $250 transport fee.
We are unable to accept "payment plans," but we are able to accept credit cards or checks. If you write us a check, we ask that you please ensure you have sufficient funds!
*All Golden Retriever rescues come with all Rabies and DHPP vaccinations, HW test and HW preventative, spay/neuter, micro chipping, flea and tick preventative and certified vet inspection.
Your adoption fee pays for the next Golden Retriever saved.
Go meet their pets
Since all of our Golden Retrievers are in foster homes, we do require an approved adopter to travel to the foster home for the meet and greet.
Please watch our website at https://grrow.org/adopt/ or our Facebook page Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin (GRRoW)
Since all of our Golden Retrievers are in foster homes, we do require an approved adopter to travel to the foster home for the meet and greet.
Please watch our website at https://grrow.org/adopt/ or our Facebook page Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin (GRRoW)
More about this rescue
Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming Golden Retrievers. GRRoW is an all volunteer-run organization, and to cover the expenses of caring for rescued Goldens we rely on donations and fundraising as well as sales from our online shop.
We save Golden Retrievers from shelters, humane societies, and owner surrenders. Our rescued dogs are placed into foster homes to be loved, nurtured, trained and in some cases nursed back to health while we find the perfect permanent home and loving family for them.
OUR MISSION We encourage and promote responsible dog ownership, to reduce the abuse and neglect of all Golden Retrievers through rehabilitation and adoption. We do everything in our power to assure humane treatment, accept, spay/neuter, rehabilitate Golden Retrievers by placing them in caring foster homes. We strive to educate the public in responsible dog ownership, proper health and nutrition, spay/neutering, training, and good canine citizenship and discourage unwanted and careless breeding practices. We promote humane care for all dogs.
We are always looking for new volunteers, especially foster homes. We could not do what we do without all of our wonderful volunteers.
With rising professional costs for medical/rehabilitative care, your tax-deductible donation will help us to continue our mission to save goldens who deserve a long and fulfilling life.
Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming Golden Retrievers. GRRoW is an all volunteer-run organization, and to cover the expenses of caring for rescued Goldens we rely on donations and fundraising as well as sales from our online shop.
We save Golden Retrievers from shelters, humane societies, and owner surrenders. Our rescued dogs are placed into foster homes to be loved, nurtured, trained and in some cases nursed back to health while we find the perfect permanent home and loving family for them.
OUR MISSION We encourage and promote responsible dog ownership, to reduce the abuse and neglect of all Golden Retrievers through rehabilitation and adoption. We do everything in our power to assure humane treatment, accept, spay/neuter, rehabilitate Golden Retrievers by placing them in caring foster homes. We strive to educate the public in responsible dog ownership, proper health and nutrition, spay/neutering, training, and good canine citizenship and discourage unwanted and careless breeding practices. We promote humane care for all dogs.
We are always looking for new volunteers, especially foster homes. We could not do what we do without all of our wonderful volunteers.
With rising professional costs for medical/rehabilitative care, your tax-deductible donation will help us to continue our mission to save goldens who deserve a long and fulfilling life.
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