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

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Below are our newest added Golden Retrievers available for adoption in Massachusetts. To see more adoptable Golden Retrievers in Massachusetts, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!

ROCCO

Golden Retriever

Male, 6 mos

Methuen, MA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Story

Rocco is a young fellow who is still learning all about the world. He isaffectionate and loves to learn! He is looking for adopters willing to goat his pace and provide him space, time, and positive reinforcement when hemakes good choices. Rocco could live with a calm dog who is a good matchfor his personality and has a calm play style. We do not know if he haslived with a cat but he could be successful with thoughtful introduction.Rocco could live with children who can participate in his training plan

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Henry-In foster

Golden Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo

Springfield, MA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

Meet Henry, a handsome southern gent who traveled all the way from Tennessee to find his new home! This enthusiastic pup is full of personality, heart, and high energy. Henry is eager to please, thrives on interaction, and cannot wait to find a loving family to start his next big chapter with. 🐾 Ball Is Life: If there’s a tennis ball nearby, Henry is your guy. He loves a good game of fetch and will happily play until he runs out of steam. 🗣️ Vocal & Expressive: Henry isn't shy about expressing his joy! He’s a talkative boy who loves to let out happy chirps and woofs to chat with his favorite humans. 🐶 Dog-Friendly: He gets along well with other canine companions and enjoys making new four-legged friends. 🧠 Eager to Please: Henry is quick to pay attention and stays super motivated to learn, making training sessions fun and rewarding. ❓ Fresh Start Ahead: Because Henry arrived as a travel buddy from out of state, we don't have prior history regarding his house-training or previous routines, so his new family should be ready to guide him with patience and positive reinforcement. Ready to add a talkative, fetch-loving buddy to your life? Come down to the shelter today to meet Henry and see if he's the perfect match for your family! Ready to Adopt? You have two options: #1- VISIT IN PERSON Come during our open adoption hours: Tuesday - Saturday,12:30 - 3:00pm. You’ll be able to meet available dogs in the shelter. (Dogs in foster care are available to meet by appointment.) #2- ADOPT REMOTELY OR PLACE A 24-HOUR HOLD** If you’re ready to adopt without meeting the dog first, or you’d like to place a non-refundable $25 hold to reserve a dog for 24 hours, just call or email us: (413) 781-4000 x 1 springfield@dakinhumane.org. We are often helping other clients when you call, but we return voicemails and emails within 24 hours. **Holds are not available for puppies under six months, on Saturdays, or during adoption events.

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Finn

Golden Retriever

Male, Senior

Marblehead, MA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,

Story

Finn is almost 11 and in excellent health for a senior dog! He’s friendly to everyone and only wants to please. He LOVES to swim, wrestle with other Goldens, favors the company and interactive play of men, and needs his daily routine. He doesn’t travel well and would struggle too much with a radical change to a different climate and living situation, which is why I am looking to rehome him with an ideal owner who loves and is experienced with older Golden ownership and could provide him with what he needs — a stable and routined, low stimulation home where Finn could maintain his current way of living. He will need an owner who is experienced, sensitive to his mood separation anxiety, and willing to love him and care for him through his later stages of life. Finn would thrive with another Golden or as a solo pet.

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Maple

Golden Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 11 yrs 1 mo

Amherst, MA

Size

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

Details

Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,

Story

Meet Maple! A gentle Golden Retriever mix currently in Princeton, NJ, who is almost twelve years old, whose warm golden coat, soulful eyes, and quietly affectionate nature make her a lovely companion for a peaceful new chapter. Maple is a sweet senior girl who has perfected the art of enjoying life at an unhurried pace! Her favorite agenda is simple: find a comfortable bed, soak up a patch of indoor sunshine, enjoy a tasty snack, and spend time near her favorite people. Toys have never been particularly exciting to her, but mention peanut butter and suddenly you have her full attention! At about 60 pounds, Maple is an affectionate companion who loves being close to her people. She is not looking to climb into your lap. She is more of a settle-by-your-feet kind of girl, happiest knowing her favorite person is nearby. She knows several cues, including sit, paw, touch, and come, is house-trained, and handles time alone well. Maple appreciates familiar routines, comfortable places to rest, short outdoor breaks, leisurely walks, and opportunities to relax indoors. Her easygoing approach to daily life makes afternoons together especially enjoyable. Maple is looking for a calm, caring environment where she can be the only pet and live without children. She has shown reactivity toward dogs, including a serious altercation with another dog, so her future family should be committed to thoughtful management, positive reinforcement, and behavior support. Because Maple has previously escaped over a lower fence, secure physical fencing at least six feet high is recommended to help keep her safely contained. An experienced pet parent would help her navigate walks and daily life safely and confidently. Maple’s recent routine bloodwork was within normal limits. Her medical history includes successfully treated heartworm, removal of a low-grade mast cell tumor in 2024, and arthritis. She takes medication for anxiety, which has been working well for her, as well as medication for urinary incontinence, which is currently well managed. She is spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccinations. Maple brings companionship, tail wags, soft-eyed affection, sunny lounging sessions, and the quiet pleasure of sharing life with a dog who appreciates the cozy things! Could Maple be the sweet, snack-loving companion you’ve been hoping to welcome into your family? To learn more about adopting Maple, contact adopt@joyfulpets.com. Content Notice: This pet is represented by Joyful Pets. All photos, descriptions, and behavioral summaries are proprietary and may not be republished, altered, or used by third-party platforms. Any unapproved aggregation or rewriting of this listing is strictly prohibited.

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Mochi

Golden Retriever

Male, 9 yrs 9 mos

Amherst, MA

Size

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

Details

Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,

Story

Meet Mochi! A spirited nine-and-a-half-year-old Golden Retriever currently in Monson, MA, whose essence is an athletic burst of enthusiasm wrapped in a lightly golden coat and powered by an enormous love for his people. At 75 pounds, Mochi is a loyal, affectionate boy who believes life is better when there is something fun on the agenda. Fetch? Absolutely! Swimming? He is ready! Running, retrieving balls, and hopping into the car for an adventure? Count him in! Mochi is in very good shape for his age and still approaches activity with impressive enthusiasm. After the fun, he is also happy to relax at home alongside his favorite people. Smart and eager to learn, Mochi has received formal obedience training and knows his basic commands, plus the crowd-pleasing roll over. He is house-trained, neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations. He receives a daily joint supplement, and green beans are added to his meals to help with weight management. This enthusiastic foodie LOVES eating, perhaps even more than swimming! Food also requires thoughtful management. Mochi has a longstanding pattern of resource guarding and has bitten two family members when they attempted to take food away. The bites did not require medical care. His trigger is consistent, so he needs caregivers who will keep food secured, maintain a tidy environment, and use established management strategies and positive reinforcement. His current guardian can share approaches that have worked successfully for years. Mochi is suitable for a family without young children and would do well with respectful, school-age children and adults. He lives peacefully with a cat but is selective with dogs, particularly larger, assertive males, so he should not regularly share space with another strong-personality dog. A securely fenced yard will give this athlete room to enjoy himself safely. Mochi also has a strong reaction to animals on television. Seeing them on screen can get him very worked up, so the simplest solution is to have him leave the room when animals appear. It is another one of Mochi’s particular sensitivities that his new family will want to understand and accommodate. For a thoughtful, active family prepared to manage his food boundaries, Mochi offers tremendous loyalty, companionship, laughter, and adventure. Could Mochi be the golden adventure buddy you have been waiting to meet? To learn more about adopting Mochi, contact adopt@joyfulpets.com! Content Notice: This pet is represented by Joyful Pets. All photos, descriptions, and behavioral summaries are proprietary and may not be republished, altered, or used by third-party platforms. Any unapproved aggregation or rewriting of this listing is strictly prohibited.

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Goldie

Golden Retriever/Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult

Boston, MA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

Goldie is pure gold. Look at that stunning boy! Goldie is good with dogs, kids and people. He is 29 lbs and fully grown. Goldie does great with all of the fosters dogs, and would be fine in a home with pets! He is a young puppy and highly trainable. To adopt this handsome retriever/lab mix head to aplaceforace.org

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