Golden Retriever puppies and dogs in Maryland

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 Creamsicle – The Golden-Hearted Girl Who Never Stopped Believing in Love At around 9 months old and 48 pounds, Creamsicle is a beautiful Golden Retriever–Great Pyrenees mix who somehow ended up with all the Golden personality and only the Pyrenees fluff. Sweet, friendly, eager, affectionate—this girl is sunshine in dog form. If Golden Retrievers had a motivational speaker division, Creamsicle would be the CEO. But her start wasn’t golden at all. Creamsicle spent her whole puppyhood tied to a tether outside a trailer, watching the world from a spot of dirt she never deserved. No toys. No soft beds. No one to run to. No one to run with. And yet… her heart never quit. When she first came to us, she had a little food aggression around other dogs—understandable when you’ve never known if your next meal was guaranteed. But with time, consistency, and the realization that she’s finally safe, Creamsicle has blossomed beautifully. She’s now doing wonderfully with her dog friends and has never shown an ounce of aggression toward people. Humans, in her eyes, are made of magic—especially the ones willing to pet her. And oh, does she love to be loved. She leans in, she wiggles, she smiles with her whole face. She gives love like she’s been storing it up for months—because she has. Creamsicle deserved so much more than what she got in her puppy months, but she refuses to dwell on the past. She’s too busy soaking up cuddles, handing out kisses, and living her best “I’m finally free!” life. Her capacity for forgiveness and joy would put most of us to shame. This girl is resilient, goofy, grateful, and ready. Ready for a family. Ready for a home. Ready to love—and to be loved back. If you’re looking for a sweet, gentle, funny, deeply affectionate companion with a heart big enough to light up your whole house… Creamsicle is your girl. Apply today at haydududeequine.org, and get ready to welcome a brave, bouncy, golden-hearted miracle into your arms, heart and home!! 🐾

Ellie is the sweetest, smartest happiest dog ever! She actually smiles. She has been fully vetted and tested negative for heartworm and the tick-borne diseases. She would make a wonderful companion for anyone or a great family dog. She loves to be with people. She does fine with other dogs as well.Please include phone number strayheartsrescue@outlook.com https://forms.gle/suhbpui9RXiVmvoJ9

Transport is an additional $185

Margo is the kind of dog who stops people in their tracks—beautiful, soft, soulful, and radiating that unmistakable Golden Retriever sweetness. She came from a backyard breeder as an 8-week-old puppy, advertised as a Goldendoodle, but as she grew, it became clear that her heart and her heritage lean almost entirely Golden. Born on 2/7/23 and now weighing about 50 pounds, she has matured into a graceful, gentle young girl who wants nothing more than to be loved. Her original family adored her and provided her with a safe, caring home, but unexpected personal challenges arose—difficult ones that prevented them from giving her the consistency, time, and attention she truly deserved. They made the painful, selfless decision to ask for help in finding her a new family, wanting Margo to live her best possible life. And what a gift this girl will be to her new home. Margo is sweetness personified. She is friendly with every dog she meets, respectful and calm around cats, and gentle enough to be trusted with young children. She needs to be in a home of no small dogs - she thinks they are playthings. Her temperament is exactly what people love about Golden Retrievers—steady, affectionate, intuitive, and endlessly kind. She greets new people with a soft smile and happy tail as if welcoming them into her world. Margo is still young and doesn’t have many commands under her belt, but she is a blank slate in the best possible way. She watches her people carefully, eager to understand what’s expected of her, and she responds beautifully to gentle guidance. With patience and routine, she will blossom into a perfectly mannered companion. A fenced yard would be ideal for her—she loves the freedom to run, sniff, and stretch those young, energetic legs. She hasn’t had nearly enough opportunities for outdoor play or structured exercise, so a family who values activity and time outside will help her thrive. After playtime, she’ll settle in beside you with that soft Golden warmth that makes every house feel more like home. Margo is the whole package: beauty, personality, intelligence, and a heart full of love. She is ready for the stability of a forever home where she won’t have to transition again—a place where she can grow up, bond deeply, and be cherished every day. If you’ve been dreaming of a young Golden mix with all the emotional intelligence and gentle spirit the breed is famous for, Margo could truly be your once-in-a-lifetime dog. She is hoping to find her new family just in time for the holiday season. To apply for this beautiful girl, emailccrnewengladn@gmail.com. Margo is ready for her fresh start. &#226&#156&#168PLEASE NOTE:  Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted.  Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site.  The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive.  Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comJanuary 6, 2026, 4:28 pm

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.All of the animals posted on our site have been temperament tested. While not all are in the immediate area, once we have processed and approved your application, we will move the dog to our adoptive area for you to meet, greet and hopefully adopt. Sometimes we will have more than one application on a dog. That does not mean it automatically goes to another family but you should be aware of the fact that until you are approved and set up for the meet/greet.. the dog could get adopted by another applicant.NOTE- INDIGO IS LISTED AS A COURTESY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL ASKING TO REHOME THEIR PET.  PLEASE SEE CONTACT INFO BELOW. Indigo is a big-hearted sweetheart with an incredibly loving and gentle soul. She is affectionate, eager to please, and thrives on human connection. With kids, she is especially joyful—she loves greeting them and often shows her excitement with wagging tails, happy body language, and sweet kisses. She grew up around kids and absolutely adores them. Her playful spirit really shines when she’s outside, where she adores running around the yard, chasing balls, and proudly carrying sticks like little treasures. In fact, she does the cutest “gazelle” hops just from pure excitement!  With adults, Indigo does best with slow, calm introductions, though she is certainly curious of new people. New situations and unfamiliar people can sometimes feel overwhelming for her at first, but once she has time to settle in and build trust, she forms deep, loyal bonds and becomes an incredibly devoted companion. She is extremely motivated, responsive, and genuinely wants to make her people happy. Indigo does well greeting other dogs in public settings, though she also needs slow and controlled introductions as well. She would thrive best as the only dog in a household. She enjoys being the center of attention and benefits from having consistent affection and one-on-one time, which allows her to feel secure and confident in her environment. Overall, Indigo is a loving, playful, and loyal dog who has so much affection to give. With patience, understanding, and a calm home, she will reward her future fur-ever family with endless love, joy, and companionship. Indigo Is located in Springfield, VA.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING INDIGO, PLEASE CONTACT:Valerie Thach Email: valerie.gthach@gmail.comVisit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 4, 2026, 11:52 am

** $419 in pledges to any rescue that may pull! ** ** New video 12/8! ** ** Interested foster/adopter through rescue! ** Dugan ACCT-A-237195 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. Dugan must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER by Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 at 10AM. Should Dugan’s medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change. Meet Dugan, a sweet and sensitive boy who is looking for a calm, patient home where he can truly shine! Dugan loves exploring on leash, checking in with his person, and showing gentle affection when he feels safe. He has a soft, loving personality and is ready to give his heart to someone willing to go at his pace. Dugan has specific sensitivities around handling, especially near his face and body, and can become uncomfortable or defensive if touched too quickly. While he can be playful and affectionate when he feels safe, he is not suited for homes with children. Because of these behaviors, he is recommended for an adult-only home and is rescue-only due to safety considerations with handling. Despite these challenges, Dugan is a loving companion with a lot of heart. He has shown progress with calm, predictable handling and responds well to positive reinforcement. With a structured, patient environment, Dugan will thrive and show his true gentle nature to someone willing to give him the trust and time he needs. Video: NEW! Meet Timestamped Dugan: https://youtube.com/shorts/XAZNngTpzLY?si=HNVygxQEw_5IAOKc Dugan and Ghost Buster leashed meet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDtuMKrT9CM Darling and Dugan leashed meet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCx7IrRpVR0 August & Dugan Meet: https://youtube.com/shorts/NuYsoI-Atf4?feature=share Darling and Dugan: https://youtube.com/shorts/wY9TLXKkh5s?si=lSzDbEN5K9ZXqg1y Behavior Notes: Walksheet Notes: 11/15 - low energy, does not like face handling at this time, not treat motivated, walks only, unsure with body pets 11/15 - medium/low energy, very sweet, easy to walk, good boy 11/15 - good dog meet with Darling 11/17 and 11/18 - medium energy 11/22 - medium energy, peed and pooped 11/25 - good boy, a little scared 11/26 - so sweet, no issues, medium energy 11/28 - go slow - sweet 12/1 - shy, high energy, pulls strongly on leash, difficult to walk thru the kennels and to get back in. vert touchy, tried to threaten to bite when trying to get leash on/off 12/1 - really easy tonight, likely potty trained 12/4 - pulled a lot *NEW!* Per staff on 12/6/25: wagging tail and the lunged towards the volunteer. was low growling when getting enrichment. she stepped back and dugan had an open mouth and soft eyes Per staff 12/3/25: Took Dugan out to get updated weight. He was growling, hard barking, tense stare, tail wagging, paws up on kennel door. Threw some hot dogs in, he loosened up a bit but went back to barking after eating; asked him to sit & opened kennel. He jumped up on door when trying to leash & was licking my hands, was able to leash & he came out no issues. Walks well, minimal pulling, easy to get to step on scale. Brought into exam room to see if vet needed him to examine (did not). Peed on floor few times. He sat when asked, gave hot dog piece- asked for paw/shake, & his body tensed slightly, tail stopped wagging, low growl. Moved hand & tossed him hot dog, & hid body language loosened again- only sign of distress noted outside kennel. Walked back to ISO no issues, crouched down & offered hot dogs, allowed me to clip leash while eating & gave more kisses to my hands. Returned to kennel, threw few more hot dog pieces & unleashed with no issues. Per staff 12/3/25: was called to help PCR test Dugan. he was ver loose and wiggly with me but hard barking and growling at the nurse when she tried getting close. we were able to muzzle him (double muzzle) while i pinned him against the wall to test him. prior he had thrashed through the muzzle and tried snapping at the nurse. food was tried and failed due to him knowing the q tip was coming. after successfully PCR'ing him i easily put hi back and gave him some pets Per Volunteer 11/26/25: Meet Dugan, the sweetest boy who completely stole my heart today. 🥹💛 When I walked by his kennel, he kept gently slipping his paws underneath the door like he was saying, “Hey… please notice me.” And of course, I did. From previous notes, I saw that he doesn’t like hands near his face — so I made sure to respect that boundary. And let me tell you, he was an absolute doll the entire time we spent together. He walked beautifully on the leash, took treats so gently, and even came over to quietly ask me for pets. It felt like he was trying so hard to trust, to be brave, to show who he really is underneath whatever he’s been through. I can only imagine this poor boy’s past, but I know one thing for sure: with a calm, patient, loving environment, Dugan will thrive. He’s ready for someone to show him that the world can be kind. Per staff 11/23/25: still does not like any sort of touch around his face or body, start flopping and hard barking when me and nurse tried to collect his PCR Per staff 11/22/25:Easy to remove from kennel, pulls mildly. Peed and pooped multiple times. Ran a few laps around the parking lot. Easy to return to kennel Per staff 11/17/25: Multiple concerns stated from both ACA's and Vet techs as well, dog will be loose and wiggly, appears very friendly but does not like handling. Especially near his face / head, has been noted to snap / bare teeth. Have to go slow, use caution when leashing and unleashing. Easy to walk and has done well with meeting other dogs while on leash during walks. Per volunteer 11/15/25: Meet Dugan. A sensitive boy who needs an experienced rescue to help him feel safe. Dugan is soft and social, greeting handlers with gentle tail wags and walking nicely on leash. Outside, he explores calmly and will check in with his person, though he isn’t very food-motivated. Dugan becomes uncomfortable with certain handling, especially around his face and body. He’s shown moments of gentleness with slow, positive reinforcement, but he’s still learning how to navigate touch and trust. Dugan will thrive with a rescue that understands behaviorally sensitive dogs and can give him structure, decompression, and careful, predictable handling. Due to his sensitivities, he is not suited for a home with children. Per staff 11/15/25: it took a few tries to get his vaccines done which ended up in him having to be double muzzled with regular muzzle and red leash due to him continuously getting out of the muzzle. While he was in the room with me we worked on him being more gentle which seemed to work if you only had treats in hand and using positive reinforcement but he still doesn't seem to understand he cant bite unless he has a treat in front of him. Per staff 11/15/25: Per vet nurse was cautious during his intake exam. When examine face and mouth he snapped at her fingers, teeth connected with glove no broken skin. Did not microchip due to behavior. Went slow and used caution in order to get vaccines done. Per staff 11/15/25: Kennel Presentation: Dugan was at the front with a very fluid body and tail. He had soft eyes and a wagging tail. He was easy to secure and came right out Leash Skills: pulls minimally Sociability: Dugan went to the bathroom as soon as he went outside. He walked around with me for awhile before i attempted some handling. I sat on the bench and called him over to me. He showed no interest in the hot dog i offered and walked away from me. I called him back again and offered my hand for him to sniff. He continued to wag but a bit slower, i reached my hand under to be a bit less intimidating. I got a couple chin scratches in before Dugan bared teeth at me. I gave him some space before attempting some body handling. at first he whipped around, seeming supposed that i touched him. I let him sniff my hand and touched him gently again to see if now he would be more tolerant. He watched my hadn't go towards his back and was tolerant but unsure, being stiff so i stopped. Play: no interest Dog Interaction: n/a Return to Kennel: walked right back into the kennel without an issue Per staff 11/13/25: Dugan was much more relaxed when arriving to the shelter, very loose body language with happy tail wags, leashed with no issues, sat at my feet and allowed pets. Per staff 11/13/25: when a staff member was attempting to leash him he avoided the leash multiple times, the staff member’s hand reached over his head when attempting to leash and he lunged toward him but did not make any contact, appeared startled by the leash/ seemed to be more of a correction than aggression. Once he was short leashed he walked fine, the finder ended up lifting him in the truck with no issue. Medical Notes: 12/3/25: Persistent URI URI 11/19/25: This dog has been observed to have shelter acquired upper respiratory infection (URI), or a "doggy cold". They have been started on medication, and will be monitored for resolution of the respiratory infection. Intake 11/15/25: Collar placed? no due to not liking hands anywhere near face or neck Age- 4 Urogenital- male Altered- intact Eyes- clear no ocular discharge Ears- clean Nose- clear & moist Coat/Skin- clean for what we were able to see Teeth- unable to see Gums- unable to see Musculoskeletal- good no lameness Behavior- QAR very reactive to hands and fast movement. had to perform visual exam due to alligator flopping, hard barking, & bit my index and middle finger but did not break skin or the gloves I believe it was a warning bite to not try again. Due to being significantly overcapacity with dogs and cats and higher than usual intake, extensions are unlikely to be granted. If you are interested in an animal please contact ACCT Philly immediately. Due to limited space, timestamps may also be proceeded with early so it is imperative to let us know if you are considering adopting or tagging a dog or cat. ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week. Please visit www.acctphilly.org/adopt for details. If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email our lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/ Confirmed placement is considered confirmation of an actual rescue pull. Possible placement, interested parties, and other "TBD" statuses are not considered confirmed and do not indicate an animal is no longer urgent. All animals at ACCT Philly are from Philadelphia, as the only open intake animal shelter in Philadelphia, we are not able to accept animals from outside of Philadelphia. ACCT Philly’s Pennsylvania kennel license number is 08313.v