Flat-Coated Retriever puppies and dogs in Connecticut

I have an Adoption Pending but hope you will consider one of our other dogs in need. Thank you! Through no fault of his own, this 2ish-year-old black beauty found himself in a scary place - a high-kill shelter in Louisiana. Being black in coloring, the color least adopted, Luigi's life was in danger. We will never know where this sweet boy spent the first years of his life. It is apparent that he was once someone’s pet, but his owner was not to be found. Luigi charms everyone he meets and will sit for a treat, shake hands/paws, and roll over for a belly rub. He has a great temperament and has never met a stranger. This young fellow has an energy level appropriate for a dog his age and will need an adopter who can provide him with adequate exercise, activities, and companionship. Luigi would do well with some training to help him become the very best version of himself. In return, Luigi will give you his unconditional love, 24/7, 365! One of our volunteers in Al shared, "He’s sooo gorgeous and has a happy spirit. He's not really keen on retrieving, but is getting the hang of it, as you can see in his video. Luigi loves to run and eventually settles after he runs around the yard, so a fenced yard in his new home would be wonderful for him. He’s in good health and has very white teeth that he likes to show off when he smiles! He totally loves affection." Luigi is good with other dogs, would enjoy playing with older children, but has no known history with cats. He has been brought up-to-date on vaccinations, is microchipped, neutered, and heartworm negative. Luigi has been given a Proheart-6 injection for 6 months of heartworm prevention. If you have it in your heart to give a gorgeous guy a loving and forever home, please consider Luigi. He will be ready to travel north in early May to be adopted. Please contact Cheryl Kewley if you are approved to adopt through SGRR. He is the most loving guy you will ever meet, and the most wonderful thing about Luigi is his heart and spirit. Rescued dogs come with a range of needs - from behavioral to emotional to medical. When approved applicants adopt such dogs, they agree to become an important, forever part of their life journey by continuing the rehabilitation we have begun. If not yet approved for adoption, please visit our website to learn more and to submit an online application. Click here to visit our website. Please contact us with any questions regarding your application status. PLEASE APPLY by submitting an application via this online link: Click for Adoption Application About Our Rescue Before being approved to adopt, all potential adopters need to complete our online application and participate in our pre-adoption review process. The process includes the completion of an online application, a reference from the applicants' vet, a phone interview, and a visit to the applicants' home. The application process helps us determine what type of Golden would be best suited for the applicants' life style. In some cases, the specific dog you are interested in may have found a home before this process is complete or further assessment may find that this dog is not the right match for your family. We are regularly getting new Goldens in need of a home, so we encourage you to apply and get approved so that when the right dog comes along you will be ready. The information provided on each dog is based on observations of our vets, volunteers, fosters and when available, trainers. While we do our best to report any and all issues, SGRR does not make any guarantees as to the health or temperament of any dog. Dogs evolve differently in different environments and we cannot predict with any certainty how the dog you adopt will act in your home. ADOPTION FEES - Effective of October 1, 2024 PUREBRED DOGS Purebred puppies, up to 6 months $1000 Purebred dogs, 6 months - 6 years $800 Purebred dogs, 7 - 9 years $650 Purebred dogs, 10 years and up $550 Young dogs with special needs $650 Senior dogs with special needs $500 Pairs of Purebred Puppies, up to 6 months $1600 Bonded pair - young purebred dogs $1400 Bonded pair - senior dogs 7 years & up $1000 MIXED BREED DOGS Up to 6 months $850 6 months - 6 years $750 7 - 9 years $650 10 years and up $550 Young dogs with special needs $650 Senior dogs with special needs $500 Bonded pair - young dogs $1000 Bonded pair - senior dogs 7 years & up $900 A contract is signed the day of adoption. Under the terms of the contract, all adopters are required to bring the rescue to a vet within 7 business days. The dogs receive basic veterinary care prior to adoption. If your vet identifies an illness that an adopter is not willing to treat, then the dog is returned and a full refund is provided. Many of our dogs are fostered in private homes and we do not have a facility to visit. We are committed to our dogs before, during, and after adoption! The rescue retains title to the dog and can never be released or sold. Should the adopters no longer be able to keep the dog, SGRR must be notified so that we can take the dog back into rescue and place it into another home. We reserve the right to remove a dog at any time should we find the adopter is no longer caring for their Golden in a way we see fit. Adopters then have to agree to follow up visits as needed. Please be a ray of light for this Sunshine dog and make a tax deductible donation toward medical and other expenses. Every cent of your generosity goes directly toward the care of a Sunshine dog. Please click on the Donation link below to support SGRR Luigi.

Pupperoni IS a treat!! This gorgeous shiny and wavy black haired beauty has lots of energy and plenty of fancy moves, ready to go!! She is a very social girl that showed up at an apartment complex as a young pup and has been passed around the complex ever since. She grew into a large dog (and syill needs to fill out) with a lot of energy and finally somebody spoke up and asked Rescue to find her a more appropriate home than a small apartment. She pulls on a leash but knows how to listen and can walk well with just a little bit of training. She is good in a crate and currently live with cats! She loves everybody she meets and would make an excellent running partner or agility dog. She is very loving and very easy to take care of, love, loves her baths, and nails trimmed— she gets treated like it’s a spa day! Looking for an active lifestyle for this girl who could log many miles with you. She can learn to be off leash as the border collie in her leads her to run out and then circle back and check on you. For adoption application please contact irondawgs13@gmail.com

WE ARE A TX-BASED RESCUE. THIS DOG IS CURRENTLY LOCATED IN TX AND WILL BE TRANSPORTED UPON ADOPTION. Please fill out an adoption application at haydudeequine.org Meet Mary – The Mom of the Neverland Crew and Adventure Extraordinaire! 👑🐾 At 2 years old and a sweet 75 pounds, Mary is the kind of dog who commands respect… and cuddles. Named after Wendy Darling’s mom, she’s every bit the leading lady of her pack, balancing her mom energy with a heart as big as Texas. Her crew are ready to their own forever homes and it's Mary's turn to be the center of attention. Mary is leash trained and as polite on walks as a Southern belle, but she’s got a strong will and a confident streak. She’s great with male dogs (her favorite kind of company), but honestly, Mary probably prefers being the queen of her castle, so a home where she reigns supreme is ideal. Her energy level is just right—not a couch potato, but not a wild tornado either—so she’s perfect for a family that loves moderate playtime and plenty of snuggle breaks. She’s proven herself super sweet with kids as young as six, showing patience and gentle manners that would melt the heart of any parent. Mary has been living outside recently but is house trained and very clever, so she’s ready to step back inside and become your loyal, loving companion. What makes Mary special? - 75 pounds of smart, sweet, queenly charm - Leash trained and always ready for a stroll (or a royal parade) - The mom who raised the Neverland Crew with love and strength - Great with kids and male dogs, a little selective with the ladies - Medium energy: perfect for play, cuddles, or lazy evenings together If you’re ready to welcome a loving, confident lady into your home who’s as smart as she is sweet—with just a dash of “a confident” attitude—Mary is waiting to meet her forever family. ✨ Apply today at haydudeequine.org and let Mary bring the sunshine and snuggles into your life!

Goose is the perfect little wingman. Wherever his brothers go, he is right behind them, taking it all in and making sure he does not miss a thing. He may be cautious at first, but he is not intimidated, even big dogs do not faze him. He carries himself with quiet confidence and a steady spirit. Goose loves his people, big and small, and enjoys attention, but he is also wonderfully independent. While his brothers are busy wrestling outside, he is perfectly content grabbing a toy and entertaining himself. He is the kind of pup who can balance affection and adventure with ease. He is a sweet, happy boy, but do not expect him to sit still for endless snuggles, he has important puppy business to attend to. Goose is curious, thoughtful, and full of personality, and he is going to grow into a loyal, well rounded companion. You can apply directly for Goose by clicking the Apply for Adoption button on the linked page. https://www.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/FODS-A-819 All our dogs come with 30 days of free post-adoption support through Petcademy.org. This benefit includes free access to Petcademy's team of trainers/behaviorists, as well as access to online materials that will help you settle your new family member into your home. You can text unlimited questions to Petcademy and they'll respond within 24 hours (Monday-Friday).