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These Golden Retrievers are available in Washington, District of Columbia.
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Merry

Golden Retriever

Female, 5 yrs
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
📌 Important Adoption Information All of our dogs are currently living in private shelters or foster homes in South Korea. Once an adoption is approved, dogs will travel to the United States through legal and approved international transport procedures. Video calls are available prior to adoption, and adopters can communicate with our rescue team in real time through our official organization and app-based messaging channels throughout the process. Meet Merry👋 Merry and her daughter were raised by incapable people who almost abandoned them. The city shelter ended up saving them after a long negotiation with them. • Personality: Friendly, Active, Easy-going like a typical goldie :) • Affinity with - Dogs: Loves other dogs regardless of their size - Cats: Not tested - Adults/Kids: Loves all people! Super friendly! • Housetrained: Indoor (pee pads) & outdoor hybrid! Though she prefers outdoor for potty • Walking Manners: Great on a leash without pulling! Knows her name and paces with the handler. • Bathing/Brushing: Good with both • Separation Anxiety: None. • Barks/Howls: When excited before food • Car Rides: Great with car rides. • Appetite/Food Allergies: A big eater! / No food allergies found so far • Likes/Dislikes: Likes to play with toys! • Shedding level (1~10): 7 • Health: A very healthy girl! 💙 Adoption Fee Information The adoption fee already includes all major expenses, such as: International transportation, Customs and export documentation, Medical care (spay surgery, vaccinations, health certificate, deworming, etc.) For this reason, we kindly ask that you refrain from requesting a breakdown or negotiation of the adoption fee. Your support directly helps us continue rescuing and caring for dogs in need, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding.

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Gavin Quinn

Golden Retriever Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
2 years old, 55 lbs This animal is new to the rescue and we can't wait to find out more about them. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue is a foster-based rescue in Washington, DC. We do not have a shelter. CDCK has a thorough adoption process to find the best possible fit for each of our dogs and cats. To answer your questions about included vaccinations, spay/neuter, etc., the adoption process, and more please visit at www.citydogsrescuedc.org If you are interested in meeting a dog or cat, we require an adoption application. If the animal has "HAS APPLICATION" listed, we are still accepting additional applications, as they sometimes fall through. If the animal is adopted by someone else, your application will be kept on file and you will not need to reapply for a different dog. Look at our available dogs and apply to adopt a dog at www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt-foster/adopt-a-dog/ Not Ready to commit to adopting yet? Foster a dog today! See our list of dogs needing foster at www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt-foster/foster-a-dog/ Apply to foster at www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/CDCK/Dog

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TEDDY

Golden Retriever

Male, 5 yrs
Georgetown, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐾✨ Meet Teddy — A Golden Retriever with a Truly Golden Heart 💛 A gentle soul who has never stopped loving people. 📍 Location: Korea 📌 Basic Information 🐶 Name: Teddy 🎂 Age: 5–6 years (estimated) ♂️ Gender: Male (Neutered) ⚖️ Weight: 73LB 🐕 Breed: Golden Retriever 🎨 Color: Golden 🐾 Personality & Temperament 💛 Extremely gentle, affectionate, and people-loving 🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Loves everyone — men, women, and children 🐕‍🦺 Little interest in small dogs 🐺 May only react if a large dog is aggressive first 🚫🐱 Does not get along with cats 👀 Very people-oriented — loves staying close to his guardian 🏡 Training & Habits 🚽 House-training: Tries very hard; may have accidents if walks are delayed 🏠 Crate: Training in progress 🐾 Energy: High at the beginning of walks (110%!) 😄 Calms down after potty and walks nicely beside you Indoors: quiet, observant, and loves attention 🤗 Handling: Loves being touched and petted 🗣️ Barking: Barks at cats or loud triggers; voice is soft due to past injury 🏃‍♂️ Escape tendencies: None — he is very loyal and bonded 🍗 Appetite: Healthy and very food-motivated (retriever style!) 🚗 Car rides: Nervous and not confident yet 🎾 Destructive behavior: None — only plays with his own toys 🏠 Ideal Home 💛 Best as the only dog 🚫🐱 No cats 🏢🏡 Apartment or house both fine 🐕 A family who can provide regular walks and affection ❤️ Someone who wants a loyal, loving companion always by their side 💔 Rescue Story Teddy lived for a long time chained to a tree, enduring loneliness, neglect, and harsh conditions. Yet he survived with a heart full of love. 🥹💛 Now he is ready to leave his painful past behind and start a new life filled with warmth and safety. 🌈 Teddy Is Ready for His Forever Family He will return every bit of love in the purest, sweetest way. If you’re looking for a gentle, loyal companion with a heart of gold, Teddy may be your perfect match. ✨🐾 📩 For adoption inquiries, please contact us anytime!

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These Golden Retrievers are available for adoption close to Washington, District of Columbia.
We'll also keep you updated on Merry's adoption status with email updates.
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Merry

Golden Retriever

Female, 5 yrs
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
📌 Important Adoption Information All of our dogs are currently living in private shelters or foster homes in South Korea. Once an adoption is approved, dogs will travel to the United States through legal and approved international transport procedures. Video calls are available prior to adoption, and adopters can communicate with our rescue team in real time through our official organization and app-based messaging channels throughout the process. Meet Merry👋 Merry and her daughter were raised by incapable people who almost abandoned them. The city shelter ended up saving them after a long negotiation with them. • Personality: Friendly, Active, Easy-going like a typical goldie :) • Affinity with - Dogs: Loves other dogs regardless of their size - Cats: Not tested - Adults/Kids: Loves all people! Super friendly! • Housetrained: Indoor (pee pads) & outdoor hybrid! Though she prefers outdoor for potty • Walking Manners: Great on a leash without pulling! Knows her name and paces with the handler. • Bathing/Brushing: Good with both • Separation Anxiety: None. • Barks/Howls: When excited before food • Car Rides: Great with car rides. • Appetite/Food Allergies: A big eater! / No food allergies found so far • Likes/Dislikes: Likes to play with toys! • Shedding level (1~10): 7 • Health: A very healthy girl! 💙 Adoption Fee Information The adoption fee already includes all major expenses, such as: International transportation, Customs and export documentation, Medical care (spay surgery, vaccinations, health certificate, deworming, etc.) For this reason, we kindly ask that you refrain from requesting a breakdown or negotiation of the adoption fee. Your support directly helps us continue rescuing and caring for dogs in need, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding.

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We'll also keep you updated on Gavin Quinn's adoption status with email updates.
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Gavin Quinn

Golden Retriever Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
2 years old, 55 lbs This animal is new to the rescue and we can't wait to find out more about them. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue is a foster-based rescue in Washington, DC. We do not have a shelter. CDCK has a thorough adoption process to find the best possible fit for each of our dogs and cats. To answer your questions about included vaccinations, spay/neuter, etc., the adoption process, and more please visit at www.citydogsrescuedc.org If you are interested in meeting a dog or cat, we require an adoption application. If the animal has "HAS APPLICATION" listed, we are still accepting additional applications, as they sometimes fall through. If the animal is adopted by someone else, your application will be kept on file and you will not need to reapply for a different dog. Look at our available dogs and apply to adopt a dog at www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt-foster/adopt-a-dog/ Not Ready to commit to adopting yet? Foster a dog today! See our list of dogs needing foster at www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt-foster/foster-a-dog/ Apply to foster at www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/CDCK/Dog

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We'll also keep you updated on TEDDY's adoption status with email updates.
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TEDDY

Golden Retriever

Male, 5 yrs
Georgetown, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐾✨ Meet Teddy — A Golden Retriever with a Truly Golden Heart 💛 A gentle soul who has never stopped loving people. 📍 Location: Korea 📌 Basic Information 🐶 Name: Teddy 🎂 Age: 5–6 years (estimated) ♂️ Gender: Male (Neutered) ⚖️ Weight: 73LB 🐕 Breed: Golden Retriever 🎨 Color: Golden 🐾 Personality & Temperament 💛 Extremely gentle, affectionate, and people-loving 🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Loves everyone — men, women, and children 🐕‍🦺 Little interest in small dogs 🐺 May only react if a large dog is aggressive first 🚫🐱 Does not get along with cats 👀 Very people-oriented — loves staying close to his guardian 🏡 Training & Habits 🚽 House-training: Tries very hard; may have accidents if walks are delayed 🏠 Crate: Training in progress 🐾 Energy: High at the beginning of walks (110%!) 😄 Calms down after potty and walks nicely beside you Indoors: quiet, observant, and loves attention 🤗 Handling: Loves being touched and petted 🗣️ Barking: Barks at cats or loud triggers; voice is soft due to past injury 🏃‍♂️ Escape tendencies: None — he is very loyal and bonded 🍗 Appetite: Healthy and very food-motivated (retriever style!) 🚗 Car rides: Nervous and not confident yet 🎾 Destructive behavior: None — only plays with his own toys 🏠 Ideal Home 💛 Best as the only dog 🚫🐱 No cats 🏢🏡 Apartment or house both fine 🐕 A family who can provide regular walks and affection ❤️ Someone who wants a loyal, loving companion always by their side 💔 Rescue Story Teddy lived for a long time chained to a tree, enduring loneliness, neglect, and harsh conditions. Yet he survived with a heart full of love. 🥹💛 Now he is ready to leave his painful past behind and start a new life filled with warmth and safety. 🌈 Teddy Is Ready for His Forever Family He will return every bit of love in the purest, sweetest way. If you’re looking for a gentle, loyal companion with a heart of gold, Teddy may be your perfect match. ✨🐾 📩 For adoption inquiries, please contact us anytime!

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Bianca

Golden Retriever Great Pyrenees

Female, 1 yr
Alexandria, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Current Location: Alexandria, VA Hello! My name is Bianca! I'm coming to OPH on 1/9. Please check back soon for updates on my personality, and to see adorable new photos. I’m looking for my forever family! Is that with you? If so please click “apply for adoption” or submit an application through the Adopt tab. Let’s get our family started!

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Lincoln

Golden Retriever Schnoodle

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Great Falls, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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Buddy

Golden Retriever

Male, Young
Great Falls, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Serious inquiries only, I'm looking for the perfect forever home form my 2-year-old purebred Golden Retriever. Ideal home: - A family with large breed experience. - Home with a yard for him to run and play. - Someone home most of the day or able to arrange plenty of companionship. - Prepared for heavy shedding, regular brushing, grooming, and a good vacuum are a must. - Prepared for ongoing cost, vet care, grooming, preventatives, and possibly pet insurance - Open to occasional photo/video updates. - Commitment to keep him for life, no rehoming, transferring to another party. I will provide: - Full veterinary records - His crate, bed, toys, bowls, leash, collars, grooming tools, blanket and dog towels, etc. - Simparica flea/tick/heartworm prevention - enough doses to last until May 2026 ( retail value about $150) - Original AKC registration certificate. Please let me know your family, daily routine, dog experience when you apply, I just want the absolute best forever home for him!

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Golden Retriever shelters & rescues in Washington, District of Columbia

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Golden Retriever puppies in Washington, District of Columbia. Browse these Golden Retriever rescues and shelters below.

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3.4 miles

3ft.RESCUE - DC transport

Washington, DC 20037

Pet Types: dogs

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4.4 miles

City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties - DC

We do not have a shelter. All of our dogs and cats are in private foster homes., Please complete our application or attend our weekly adoption events to meet one!, Washington, DC 20008

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

4.6 miles

Welcome Paws Korean Dog Rescue - DC Transport

Georgetown, DC 20007

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

14.1 miles

Operation Paws for Homes, Inc. - VA Chapter

P.O.Box 90813, Alexandria, VA 22309

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

17.9 miles

Second Start Rescue

PO Box 285, Great Falls, VA 22066

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

20.3 miles

HART (Homeless Animals Rescue Team)

P. O. Box 7261, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

20.3 miles

Homeward Trails Animal Rescue

11116 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

28.4 miles

Canines and Kitties Rescue

Chantilly, VA 20152

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

38 miles

God's Dog's Rescue of TX for MD Transport stop

Baltimore, MD 21212

Pet Types: dogs

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40.2 miles

Baltimore Humane Society

1601 Nicodemus Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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