Golden Retriever Adoption in Iowa: Golden Retriever Puppies for Sale in Iowa

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Bonded Pair

Stormy

Golden Retriever

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo

Swisher, IA

Size

(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

11/10/26-Cat Update: Their profile has changed to “can live with cats”. They are staying at a foster home that has two cats. No problems! 10/27/26-Update: Luna and Stormy had a mini-vacation at Two Sisters Boarding while their foster parents were away. They did really well,and liked to play with their new friend, Niko! Few updates: *Perfect for a work-from-home adopter. *Love to play with each other. *Car rides are getting to be not so scary. *Love to cuddle! Submit your applicaton today for this wonderful duo! ***** Meet Luna and Stormy: The Ultimate Golden Package! 🐾❤️ Are you looking to double your love, double your giggles, and welcome the ultimate duo into your heart? Meet Luna and Stormy, a bonded pair of beautiful 4-year-old Golden Retriever sisters who are looking for a patient, loving home to help them start their next big adventure! These gorgeous, goofy girls are incredibly sweet and relaxed. They are looking for an understanding adopter who will guide them with patience and love as they blossom into the confident, social butterflies we know they can be. Get to Know the Sisters: *Stormy (106 lbs): Stormy is the laid-back girl of the duo. She’s a gentle giant who takes life at her own easy pace. She has a touch of mild arthritis in her front knee, but a daily supplement keeps her moving comfortably! Stormy also rocks a very deep, impressive bark when she has something to say, though she’s generally a quiet girl. She loves balls! *Luna (90 lbs): Luna is a sweet soul who looks to her sister Stormy for reassurance at times. She is a bit more engaged and playful, especially with kids! She loves to carry her stuffies around in her mouth (sometimes more than one!). In her prior home, she liked to counter-surf. While in foster care, she has only put her paws on the counter once. She is easily corrected with an off command. Our Ideal Forever Home Checklist: A Physical Fence: A physical fence is a must! Luna seems to have a natural prey drive for small furry critters. Because of this, they also need a home with no cats. Kid-Friendly (6+): Gets along with children! They've done wonderfully around young children. However, because they are big, strong girls, we are requesting a home with children aged 6 and up, with supervision for any younger visiting kids. Dogs: Lived with 3 dogs prior to foster home. A House (No Apartments/Condos): Would do best in a house with a yard. They aren’t big barkers, Stormy does have a deep bark. Car Safety Partners: Car rides are very new and a bit scary for them right now. Both girls are considered a flight risk in vehicles and try to get out immediately. Their future family will need to use crates or tie-downs to keep them safe and secure while they get used to riding in a vehicle. The Golden Extras: *House & Crate Trained: Absolute champions in their crates! They happily go to bed around 8:30 PM and sleep soundly until 6:00 AM. Luna even loves her crate so much she’ll tuck herself in for naps during the day. No potty accidents, but they do go out a few times during the day. *Grooming Superstars: Just had a full spa day at North Star Grooming by Andrea, and she gave them an A+! They did beautifully with their baths, nail trims, and paw pad touch-ups. Brave in Storms: Loud thunder and lightning? Doesn't faze them one bit! *Leash & Class Learners: They weren't walked on leashes before coming to our foster home, but are already doing great! Because of their size, they currently need two people to walk them. They can still get a little startled by loud trucks driving by. We would absolutely love a family who will take them to obedience training classes to build their confidence. *Both girls are currently on track to shed a few pounds, and we think their playfulness will really shine once they get a bit trimmer! Luna and Stormy are a package deal because their bond is special. If you have the space in your home and a surplus of love in your heart for two goofy, loyal companions, apply to adopt this beautiful pair today! https://grroiowa.org/adoption-information/

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Bonded Pair

Luna

Golden Retriever

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo

Swisher, IA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

11/10/26-Cat Update: Their profile has changed to “can live with cats”. They are staying at a foster home that has two cats. No problems! 10/27/26-Update: Luna and Stormy had a mini-vacation at Two Sisters Boarding while their foster parents were away. They did really well,and liked to play with their new friend, Niko! Few updates: *Perfect for a work-from-home adopter. *Love to play with each other. *Car rides are getting to be not so scary. *Love to cuddle! Submit your applicaton today for this wonderful duo! ****** Meet Luna and Stormy: The Ultimate Golden Package! 🐾❤️ Are you looking to double your love, double your giggles, and welcome the ultimate duo into your heart? Meet Luna and Stormy, a bonded pair of beautiful 4-year-old Golden Retriever sisters who are looking for a patient, loving home to help them start their next big adventure! These gorgeous, goofy girls are incredibly sweet and relaxed. They are looking for an understanding adopter who will guide them with patience and love as they blossom into the confident, social butterflies we know they can be. Get to Know the Sisters: *Stormy (106 lbs): Stormy is the laid-back girl of the duo. She’s a gentle giant who takes life at her own easy pace. She has a touch of mild arthritis in her front knee, but a daily supplement keeps her moving comfortably! Stormy also rocks a very deep, impressive bark when she has something to say, though she’s generally a quiet girl. She loves balls! *Luna (90 lbs): Luna is a sweet soul who looks to her sister Stormy for reassurance at times. She is a bit more engaged and playful, especially with kids! She loves to carry her stuffies around in her mouth (sometimes more than one!). In her prior home, she liked to counter-surf. While in foster care, she has only put her paws on the counter once. She is easily corrected with an off command. Our Ideal Forever Home Checklist: A Physical Fence: A physical fence is a must! Luna seems to have a natural prey drive for small furry critters. Because of this, they also need a home with no cats. Kid-Friendly (6+): Gets along with children! They've done wonderfully around young children. However, because they are big, strong girls, we are requesting a home with children aged 6 and up, with supervision for any younger visiting kids. Dogs: Lived with 3 dogs prior to foster home. A House (No Apartments/Condos): Would do best in a house with a yard. They aren’t big barkers, Stormy does have a deep bark. Car Safety Partners: Car rides are very new and a bit scary for them right now. Both girls are considered a flight risk in vehicles and try to get out immediately. Their future family will need to use crates or tie-downs to keep them safe and secure while they get used to riding in a vehicle. The Golden Extras: *House & Crate Trained: Absolute champions in their crates! They happily go to bed around 8:30 PM and sleep soundly until 6:00 AM. Luna even loves her crate so much she’ll tuck herself in for naps during the day. No potty accidents, but they do go out a few times during the day. *Grooming Superstars: Just had a full spa day at North Star Grooming by Andrea, and she gave them an A+! They did beautifully with their baths, nail trims, and paw pad touch-ups. Brave in Storms: Loud thunder and lightning? Doesn't faze them one bit! *Leash & Class Learners: They weren't walked on leashes before coming to our foster home, but are already doing great! Because of their size, they currently need two people to walk them. They can still get a little startled by loud trucks driving by. We would absolutely love a family who will take them to obedience training classes to build their confidence. *Both girls are currently on track to shed a few pounds, and we think their playfulness will really shine once they get a bit trimmer! Luna and Stormy are a package deal because their bond is special. If you have the space in your home and a surplus of love in your heart for two goofy, loyal companions, apply to adopt this beautiful pair today! https://grroiowa.org/adoption-information/

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Ruby

Golden Retriever

Female, 1 yr 6 mos

Swisher, IA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

11/10/26-Update from Ruby's foster mom: Ruby has been having a great fall- hiking, retrieving, and jumping in leaves. Thank you to those who have asked about her. We regret that she really isn’t the perfect dog for young children, as she can be impulsive and knock kids over at times. She truly has a lot of energy that needs to be released and a consistent structure to her day. What a great candidate for doggy day care if your schedule involves long periods away from home! She believes that there are no strangers- just friends she hasn’t met yet. Ruby is loved by her foster family, but she truly wants a home of her own where she doesn’t have to wait for her turn for affection! **** 🍁Available for Adoption - Ruby🍁 Ruby is a 1.5-year-old bundle of joy who recently experienced the death of her beloved owner. She came back to her original GRRoIowa foster home for a month and is now ready to give the world another chance. Ruby is a very high-energy, playful girl. She is known as the whirlwind in our house- always ready for action, very open for cuddles, and tireless at retrieving. But she is not a girl to be ignored. She wants to experience life full force. If you ever wanted to train a dog to go hiking or do agility, fearless Ruby is your candidate! She loves other dogs, particularly if they want to race her all day! She is fine with dog-savvy cats. Ruby needs: 🐾A fenced yard. No invisible fences. Ruby was originally placed with GRRoIowa as she has a history of running. She is an adventurous, brave soul. You will need the fence to help burn off her energy. 👫Companionship. Ruby needs her people around more often than not. She has too much energy to be home alone all day. She needs a lot of ball throwing and then can sit quietly at your feet while you work. 💜Affection. Ruby has had a tense couple of months, and we need to make it up to her! She needs someone to truly commit to her. She loves being brushed. 🐾Patience. Ruby can get overexcited and needs to work on her training. She has some basic commands but selective hearing at times. She has experience living with children, but kids should be eight or older, as she is a whirlwind. Training classes would be a great way to encourage that human-dog bond! ⚕Medical care. Ruby came to GRRoIowa with a history of urinary leakage following her spay. She must remain on Proin medication once a day for life. This medication costs about $30 a month, and she thinks it is a treat. She has been dry at her foster’s home both times with us while taking this medication, but she did have accidents at her last home. She is currently let out frequently during the day (again to retrieve those balls!), but she also makes it through a nine-hour night sleeping loose on her foster parents’ bedroom floor, staying dry. If she is off schedule, she will need a diaper at night. (Think too much drinking water after a long walk late at night.) 🏐Toys! Yes!! BALLS! This is a resilient, happy-happy dog, but she is young and makes mistakes at times. And she’s been displaced again. But she will make her family extraordinarily happy! She’s pretty amazing! Submit an application today if Ruby is your girl! https://grroiowa.org/adoption-information/

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Special Needs

Harley (Courtesy Post)

Golden Retriever

Female, 9 yrs 2 mos

Council Bluffs, IA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained,

Story

Harley is a sweet senior Golden Retriever mix, born in 2017. She is very loving and friendly with everyone. Once you pet her, you'll have a friend for life! Harley is diabetic and needs someone who can handle her medication needs, both financially and administering. Personality Friendly with kids (all ages), and strangers Loves to give kisses Loves to be outside in the yard, sniff and lay in the grass Generally calm, but gets excited when people talk to her and pet her Friendly to other dogs that are smaller than her She is intimitated by bigger dogs - not aggressive, just doesn't engage with them She's never been around cats, so we don't know how she would do Harley's Skills House trained Leash and Crate trained Knows some commands Other Health Info Takes medication for allergies Her eyesight is not what it used to be, but she does not have problems getting around According to the vet, she has cataracts Diagnosed with diabetes a littlve over 2 years ago The Perfect Home Someone who is okay giving medication or is willing to learn A fenced yard would be ideal so she can safely wander in the yard (although she is accustomed to being in an apartment) Kids or no kids would be okay Not sure about cats, but she is very loving so she might be okay with them ** Please consider giving this special girl a home or spread the word if you know someone that might be perfect for her! ** The suggested adoption donation for Harley is $350, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training). Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees. Please Note: A Courtesy Post designates that an animal is still in the home of its owner and not in a Muddy Paws foster. This means that our exposure to the animal is limited since we are only assisting the owner in finding a new home for their pet. From time to time, owners find a new furever home for their pets outside of Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue and there is a delay in removing them from our site. We apologize if the Courtesy Post you apply to adopt is unavailable for adoption. Information about the adoption process: All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. Please Note: We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months. To learn about Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc. ##2838823##

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Arnold JuM

Golden Retriever/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 5 yrs 5 mos

Clive, IA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Story

Meet Arnold & Gilbert 🤎🤍 These two handsome middle-aged boys were found wandering the streets together, relying on each other for comfort and survival. Now they’re safe with us… but they’re still waiting for their forever family. Arnold is a bit shy and looks to his best buddy Gilbert for reassurance. Gilbert is his confidence boost, his safety blanket, his person in dog form. 🐶❤️🐶 They are a bonded pair who truly deserve a calm, patient home that will give them the time they need to feel safe and loved. And in return? You’ll receive a lifetime of loyalty, companionship, and gentle love. If you’ve been thinking about adopting not one—but TWO—amazing dogs who just want to belong… Arnold & Gilbert are your guys. Local adoption fee is $450 ( in TX, together ❤️) Out of state adoption fee is $650 (includes transport to your area- together)

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Oakley

Golden Retriever/Labrador Retriever

Male, 6 yrs 4 mos

Council Bluffs, IA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

House-trained,

Story

Hey guys, I'm Oakley! I'm a Golden Retriever mix, born 7/11/2020. People tell me I'm an amazing dog! I am very well mannered in the home and completely potty trained. I love going for walks and LOVE hanging out with my person. Even though I like other animals, I would prefer to be the only dog, but I wouldn't mind sharing my home with a nice cat or two. I'm open to having some older kids (age 15+) in my new home because they will be able to understand if I want some love and attention or if I need a little alone time. My new people should know I don't always enjoy being petted or too close, but I'll let you know when I'm ready for pets! Oakley does take time to warm up and trust people, and he has been known to guard food on occasion. He would be happy to have his own personal space for meals. So because of this, we recommend the adopter work with one of our free trainers for a session or two. The suggested adoption donation for Andy Oakley is $265. Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization which means that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2020 alone, we were able to provide animal Healthcare costing over $241,000 covered mainly through adoption fees. Information about the adoption process: All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application is approved, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. Please Note: We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months. To learn about Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page. ##1254588##

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