Golden Retriever puppies and dogs in Gilroy, California

I've had Cerberus since he was a puppy. He is a good dog but I am not equipped to handle his behavioral issues. He charges at dogs in public, attacks dogs and cats, and can't be left alone without him experiencing anxiety. I don't know what to do but he deserves a good home and an experienced owner that can bring out the best in him.

Hello! I have Lucky 2 years because I have 3 kids and I have to move to new place. The new place don’t let me have dog. I have to take care my kids and my mom. I will give to someone $700 fee to help me bring him to new home. Thanks so much.

Meet Finn! This handsome golden retriever came to us by way of Hitchcock Road Animal Services where he was turned in as a stray and no one came to claim him. We can’t believe he wasn’t missed because he is an extremely sweet and loving boy! Now, Finn has a lot of love to share…so much that he really doesn’t understand the concept of personal space! He really is the definition of a Velcro dog. He loves people and he can't seem to get close enough to those he likes best. He has a hard time controlling his licker and if you get too close, be prepared for a sloppy, wet kiss (or three!). In his foster home, he has proven himself to be potty trained and doesn't mind going into his crate when his foster is away from the home. He also walks extremely well on a leash and is not reactive when passing or meeting other dogs. He is a true cuddle bug and loves getting a good belly rub. We don’t know Finn’s life before he came to us, but it’s pretty clear that training was not a high priority in his former home. "Sit" seems to be about the only command that he knows - other basics like “no”, “off” and “stay” are foreign to him…which means that the first few days with this sweet boy can be a little frustrating because he is a bit of a jumper and can also get over-stimulated quickly. When you take that into consideration with the fact that he doesn't understand the words "no" or "stop", he can be a bit of a challenge. But on the positive side, these are not "bad" traits - these are all things that can be worked on through training. And his foster mom has been working with a trainer already and they have found him to be a very smart guy and fast learner. Since a majority of his "bad manners" are those that can be addressed through training, it will be an adoption requirement that his adopters register him for a basic obedience class as he will be a much better family member with some improved manners. Finn is being fostered with three canine brothers and while he has done well living with them, his foster mom says he would also thrive in a home as an only dog as he loves being the center of attention. While he will occasionally play with his canine housemates, his favorite place in the foster home is being as close as possible to his foster mom. Finn has, unfortunately, shown a high prey drive and as such, he would not do well in a home with cats or other small animals or livestock. His obsession with squirrels and other outdoor creatures, too, will require a secure yard and he should not be left unattended as he does have an adventurous nature. Interested in Finn? Fill out our online adoption application today by visiting our website at www.animalfriendsrescue.org!

* Interested in adopting? Please read the dog’s full biography to see whether they may be a good fit for your home, then submit an application at www.dpsrescue.org. All DPS Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, dewormed, flea/tick treated, and microchipped prior to adoption.Adoption fee: $800 Float & Smoothie: Big Paws, Bigger Hearts   Meet Float and Smoothie, two adorable members of the “Bevvie” litter — a group of Goldendoodle puppies born in a loving home to mama Sundae and dad Waffle Cone before joining rescue to find forever families of their own. Born on March 6, 2026, these sisters are now 10 weeks old and already showing off the goofy charm, affectionate personalities, and oversized paws that hint at the beautiful big dogs they’re growing into. Mom weighs about 50 lbs and dad around 65 lbs, so these girls are expected to be solid medium-to-large companions when full grown.   Like many first-generation doodles, Float and Smoothie do have shedding coats, so they are not considered non-shedding or allergy-friendly dogs.   Sweet, Social, and Full of Wiggles   These girls are the definition of happy puppies. The second they spot a person, they come racing over with wagging tails and giant puppy grins, ready for belly rubs, cuddles, and attention. They absolutely adore people and would happily spend all day outside with their humans soaking up affection and companionship.   Float and Smoothie are social butterflies who seem to love everyone they meet — people, dogs, cats, you name it. They currently live with a small Labradoodle and do wonderfully. They’re outgoing, curious, and always ready to join in on whatever is happening around them.   They’re also hilariously goofy in that lovable “growing into my body” puppy stage: oversized paws, long legs, clumsy zoomies, and endless enthusiasm. They have huge hearts to match their giant puppy feet.   Typical Big Puppy Energy   These sisters are active, playful puppies with lots of energy. They love toys, love exploring, and especially love being outdoors. Their foster says they would happily spend most of the day outside if allowed.   They currently eat three meals a day outside and spend lots of time playing in the yard. They bark a little when they can see their people leaving or when they want attention, but they settle down fairly quickly once they realize it’s time to relax.   Their Perfect Home   Float and Smoothie would thrive in homes prepared for large, active puppies who will need exercise, structure, training, and companionship as they grow.   Most of all, they want connection. These girls crave love and attention and light up when people are around. They would likely make incredible adventure buddies once older — hiking partners, family dogs, road trip companions, and yes… probably oversized lap dogs too.   Why You’ll Love Them   Float and Smoothie have that special combination of sweet and silly that makes puppyhood so fun. They’re affectionate without being shy, playful without being overly wild, and deeply people-focused. They greet every day — and every person — with pure joy.   If you’re looking for a loving, goofy, social puppy with giant paws, a giant heart, and endless potential, Float or Smoothie might just be your perfect match.May 18, 2026, 11:40 pm

* Interested in adopting? Please read the dog’s full biography to see whether they may be a good fit for your home, then submit an application at www.dpsrescue.org. All DPS Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, dewormed, flea/tick treated, and microchipped prior to adoption.Adoption fee: $800 Whoopie Cushion: Parkour Zoomies & Boneless Snuggles   There are some dogs who enter a room politely and quietly. And then there’s Whoopie Cushion — lovingly known as Cush — who arrives like a one-dog celebration parade, convinced every person, dog, couch cushion, squeaky toy, and backyard deserves his full enthusiasm.   This 7-8 month old, 50 lb Doodle was surrendered to a shelter by his owner, and the shelter immediately reached out to DPS because they knew this goofy, lovable boy deserved a soft landing. Of course we said yes. Since then, Cush has been busy making volunteers laugh, charming every human he meets, and proving that life is simply more entertaining with a giant doodle puppy in it.   The Dog Who Rolls With Everything   From the moment he arrived, Cush handled every transition like a seasoned professional. New people? Great. New dogs? Excellent. New house? Amazing. He happily romped with a young Boxer, politely sniffed the Myth puppies during their photo shoot, and then lollygagged his way into foster care like he’d been doing this his whole life. He’s the definition of a dog who rolls with the punches.   The Morning Routine (Featuring Emotional Support Potty Breaks)   Cush starts his mornings around 7:30am when the teenagers wake up for school. Morning potty time is very serious business… mostly because there are PEOPLE and DOGS and THINGS HAPPENING and Cush does not want to miss any of it.   He benefits tremendously from what his foster lovingly calls an “emotional support human” sitting calmly in the yard while he remembers to actually go potty. He’s still learning, and consistency plus calm encouragement go a long way.   Once his morning responsibilities are complete, he enthusiastically supervises the kids getting ready for school. His specialties include stealing a shoe while someone is putting on the other one, requesting emergency cuddles before anyone leaves the house, and attempting dramatic escape missions out the front door to join the school run.   Velcro Work-From-Home Assistant   During the workday, Cush settles into full Velcro mode. He happily spends hours snoozing under a desk with at least one paw or body part touching his person at all times.   He adores soft squeaky toys, crinkly toys, plush toys… honestly, any toy he can rotate between every few minutes. It’s common to find the couch covered in a carefully curated collection he’s hauled out himself. He entertains himself well but always wants to remain near his humans.   At the end of the day, he greets everyone returning home with full-body excitement and another round of joyful zoomies before settling in for couch time and snuggles.   Olympic-Level Zoomies   While Cush absolutely has an off switch, his “on” mode is legendary. This boy has Olympic-level zoomies. Not normal puppy zoomies — parkour zoomies.   He launches himself off furniture, twists midair, races through the house with wild joy, and generally behaves like an oversized muppet discovering gravity for the first time. An active home that appreciates a goofy, athletic adolescent dog would be ideal for him. He’d likely excel at agility or another activity that gives both his body and brain an outlet.   He’s playful, social, and always trying to make friends, even with older dogs who may not fully appreciate his enthusiasm.   Boneless for Belly Rubs   Once the energy burns out, Cush becomes a total puddle. His foster says one of the funniest things about him is how dramatically he melts when someone finds the perfect scratch spot.   This has resulted in him sliding off couches mid-scratch, becoming wedged between furniture because he refused to interrupt the belly rubs, and fully collapsing across people in snoring dead weight while they lose all circulation in their legs   When Cush relaxes, he commits completely.   Smart, Social, & Still Learning   Cush walks nicely on a harness when walked solo and enjoys exploring the world with his people. He doesn’t bark at dogs or squirrels on walks and generally approaches life with happy curiosity.   He’s still very much a puppy, though. He chews, occasionally digs if something catches his interest, and sometimes barks when startled, when he wants to play, or when the TV is off and he catches sight of his own reflection staring back at him. (Turning the TV on solves this existential crisis immediately.)   He crates overnight beside the resident dogs and settles nicely after a little initial protest.   His Perfect Home   Cush’s ideal home will appreciate exactly who he is right now: a giant-hearted adolescent doodle with endless enthusiasm, hilarious antics, impressive athleticism, and a deep need to be involved in absolutely everything his humans are doing.   He’ll thrive with people who appreciate a goofy, high-energy puppy, can continue his potty-training routine with consistency, want a very affectionate Velcro companion, enjoy active play balanced with serious cuddle sessions, and will laugh at his antics instead of expecting instant perfection.   Cush plays hard. Cush chills hard. And life with him is never boring.May 18, 2026, 11:40 pm

* Interested in adopting? Please read the dog’s full biography to see whether they may be a good fit for your home, then submit an application at www.dpsrescue.org. All DPS Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, dewormed, flea/tick treated, and microchipped prior to adoption.Adoption fee: $800 Float & Smoothie: Big Paws, Bigger Hearts   Meet Float and Smoothie, two adorable members of the “Bevvie” litter — a group of Goldendoodle puppies born in a loving home to mama Sundae and dad Waffle Cone before joining rescue to find forever families of their own. Born on March 6, 2026, these sisters are now 10 weeks old and already showing off the goofy charm, affectionate personalities, and oversized paws that hint at the beautiful big dogs they’re growing into. Mom weighs about 50 lbs and dad around 65 lbs, so these girls are expected to be solid medium-to-large companions when full grown.   Like many first-generation doodles, Float and Smoothie do have shedding coats, so they are not considered non-shedding or allergy-friendly dogs.   Sweet, Social, and Full of Wiggles   These girls are the definition of happy puppies. The second they spot a person, they come racing over with wagging tails and giant puppy grins, ready for belly rubs, cuddles, and attention. They absolutely adore people and would happily spend all day outside with their humans soaking up affection and companionship.   Float and Smoothie are social butterflies who seem to love everyone they meet — people, dogs, cats, you name it. They currently live with a small Labradoodle and do wonderfully. They’re outgoing, curious, and always ready to join in on whatever is happening around them.   They’re also hilariously goofy in that lovable “growing into my body” puppy stage: oversized paws, long legs, clumsy zoomies, and endless enthusiasm. They have huge hearts to match their giant puppy feet.   Typical Big Puppy Energy   These sisters are active, playful puppies with lots of energy. They love toys, love exploring, and especially love being outdoors. Their foster says they would happily spend most of the day outside if allowed.   They currently eat three meals a day outside and spend lots of time playing in the yard. They bark a little when they can see their people leaving or when they want attention, but they settle down fairly quickly once they realize it’s time to relax.   Their Perfect Home   Float and Smoothie would thrive in homes prepared for large, active puppies who will need exercise, structure, training, and companionship as they grow.   Most of all, they want connection. These girls crave love and attention and light up when people are around. They would likely make incredible adventure buddies once older — hiking partners, family dogs, road trip companions, and yes… probably oversized lap dogs too.   Why You’ll Love Them   Float and Smoothie have that special combination of sweet and silly that makes puppyhood so fun. They’re affectionate without being shy, playful without being overly wild, and deeply people-focused. They greet every day — and every person — with pure joy.   If you’re looking for a loving, goofy, social puppy with giant paws, a giant heart, and endless potential, Float or Smoothie might just be your perfect match.May 18, 2026, 11:40 pm