This helps Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin (GRRoW) with pet care costs.
My basic info
Breed
Golden Retriever
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
4 years 6 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
70 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
25-089
My details
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Purebred
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Watson is an intelligent, driven dog who thrives on structure, consistency, and engagement. He does best with clear expectations and regular mental and physical stimulation. In situations where he feels unsure or under-stimulated, he may become overstimulated and attempt to control his environment by lunging. While this can look intense, Watson responds extremely well to direction and de-escalates quickly when asked to perform a command.
Watson kennels very well and finds calm, gentle kennel time helpful for settling his energy. He sleeps in his kennel overnight and is crated when left alone, which he has done successfully for up to three hours.
Watson loves other dogs and has consistently gotten along with every dog he has met, including a wide variety of breeds and sizes—from large mastiffs to a 5-pound chihuahua. All interactions so far have been with spayed/neutered dogs. He especially enjoys off-leash play and pack walks but also does well on leash.
He is very people-friendly and typically appropriate with greetings and interactions, aside from the overstimulation moments described above. He is eager to please and enjoys working with his handler.
Watson requires an above-average amount of mental stimulation and truly enjoys learning. His command set is solid, including: Sit, Down, Place, Look, Touch, Front, Finish, and Heel, and he requires minimal treat reinforcement. He also loves enrichment activities such as hide-and-seek games and treat-finding (snuffling).
Impulse control remains an area for continued training, particularly around distractions. While his lunging behavior can appear aggressive, it is rooted in overstimulation rather than intent, and he is able to calm himself with guidance, commands, and treats. Continued training and gradual exposure to outside distractions will help him succeed.
Watson has had limited exposure to cats and has shown only mild interest.
He does not get on furniture currently but would likely enjoy couch time if allowed.
In summary, Watson is:
Highly intelligent and eager to please
Very social with other dogs
High energy and thrives with structured outlets
Best suited for an active home committed to ongoing training
A dog who will shine with consistency, enrichment, and leadership
Watson will do best in a home that understands his need for engagement and is excited to continue his training journey. With the right match, he has the potential to be an incredibly rewarding and loyal companion.
Watson is an intelligent, driven dog who thrives on structure, consistency, and engagement. He does best with clear expectations and regular mental and physical stimulation. In situations where he feels unsure or under-stimulated, he may become overstimulated and attempt to control his environment by lunging. While this can look intense, Watson responds extremely well to direction and de-escalates quickly when asked to perform a command.
Watson kennels very well and finds calm, gentle kennel time helpful for settling his energy. He sleeps in his kennel overnight and is crated when left alone, which he has done successfully for up to three hours.
Watson loves other dogs and has consistently gotten along with every dog he has met, including a wide variety of breeds and sizes—from large mastiffs to a 5-pound chihuahua. All interactions so far have been with spayed/neutered dogs. He especially enjoys off-leash play and pack walks but also does well on leash.
He is very people-friendly and typically appropriate with greetings and interactions, aside from the overstimulation moments described above. He is eager to please and enjoys working with his handler.
Watson requires an above-average amount of mental stimulation and truly enjoys learning. His command set is solid, including: Sit, Down, Place, Look, Touch, Front, Finish, and Heel, and he requires minimal treat reinforcement. He also loves enrichment activities such as hide-and-seek games and treat-finding (snuffling).
Impulse control remains an area for continued training, particularly around distractions. While his lunging behavior can appear aggressive, it is rooted in overstimulation rather than intent, and he is able to calm himself with guidance, commands, and treats. Continued training and gradual exposure to outside distractions will help him succeed.
Watson has had limited exposure to cats and has shown only mild interest.
He does not get on furniture currently but would likely enjoy couch time if allowed.
In summary, Watson is:
Highly intelligent and eager to please
Very social with other dogs
High energy and thrives with structured outlets
Best suited for an active home committed to ongoing training
A dog who will shine with consistency, enrichment, and leadership
Watson will do best in a home that understands his need for engagement and is excited to continue his training journey. With the right match, he has the potential to be an incredibly rewarding and loyal companion.
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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