Golden Retriever puppies and dogs in Minnesota

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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Thank you for stopping by to see me!  Please fill out an application to set up  a private meeting.  Hi! I’m Gilly, a 60-pound Goldendoodle with a gentle heart, a goofy personality, and a serious love for snuggles. If you’re looking for a loyal shadow who will happily follow you from room to room, I might just be your girl. My absolute favorite place to be is right next to my people. During the day, I love laying by your feet while you work, and in the evening you’ll probably find me curled up on the couch soaking up all the cuddles I can get. I’m a very affectionate girl and feel happiest when I’m close to the humans (and animals!) I love. Speaking of animals… I love my cat friend! I like to gently approach him to say hello, and I’m perfectly happy letting him lick me or curl up next to me. Because I enjoy interacting so much, I’d probably do best with a cat who also enjoys doggy friendship. I’m a confident and friendly pup, especially when meeting new people. I get excited to say hello and sometimes get a little mouthy when I’m greeting someone new—I'm just very enthusiastic about making friends! I also enjoy meeting other dogs and love to play, though I’m still learning how to read when another dog might be ready for a break. I enjoy walks and do pretty well on leash, though I can get excited if I see people or other dogs passing by. I’m working on keeping all four paws on the ground and improving every day. Car rides are easy for me—I’m happy to lie down in the back seat and relax for the trip. I’m very close to being fully potty trained. I do best when I’m on a schedule since I’m still learning how to tell my humans when I need to go out. My favorite way to go potty is off leash in a fenced yard, so a home with a fence would make me very happy. When it comes to fun, I love going for walks, lounging outside in the yard, chewing on a good bone, and playing with toys on my own. I also know “sit,” and I’m working on my recall skills like a good girl. One thing to know about me: I really love being around my people. I’m not a super independent dog—I’d much rather be wherever you are. If you’re moving around the house, there’s a good chance I’ll be right behind you making sure I don’t miss anything. If you’re looking for a sweet, affectionate, slightly goofy companion who will keep you company, make you smile, and happily snuggle up at the end of the day, I would love to meet you. Love, Gilly Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.   ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there*** Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com> ADOPTION EVENTS:      Adoption events are updated at the top of each dogs animals' as their foster home signs up. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. If an event is not listed within their bio above, the animal is not planning to attend.  Please understand that all of our pets are in volunteer foster homes and sometimes "life" happens and the foster family cannot make it to their scheduled adoption event. If you are traveling from a far distance to meet a specific animal, please understand we cannot guarantee event attendance. We recommend filling out an application and we will set up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. ADOPTION PROCEDURE: The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website: http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/   Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN.  All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment with an approved adoption application. Contact us at http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/contact-us/ if you have further questions. FOSTER CARE: All of our animals are fostered in individual homes or doggie daycare facilities. While they are in our care, they are part of our families and given lots of love. We work on training, crate-training and socialization prior to adoption, but each bio is written by the foster as they see them, in their home. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality, but it cannot be guaranteed. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves in time and with patience.  If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website  www.underdogrescuemn.com/foster-applications  and fill out a foster application. NUTRITION: Nutrition is vital to the rehabilitation and life-long health of our pets.  All of our foster animals are fed a premium diet such as NutriSource, Canidae, Orijen, Nature's Variety, Fromm, Pure Vita, Stella and Chewy's, Primal, or balanced raw diet.  All adopters are required to continue providing premium diets for the life of the animal. YOU CAN HELP: Not able to foster or adopt right now? Please consider sponsoring an Underdog. Your donation will help us buy dog food and pay for medical costs. Visit this link  www.underdogrescuemn.com/donate   to donate.  (Please note: A Paypal account is not necessary to use Paypal. When you get to the Paypal page, just use the link to the left of their login to make your donation via Paypal without an account.) March 8, 2026, 4:17 pm

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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Honeysuckle found herself unwanted and in a high kill shelter in West Texas.  She is good with other dogs, and people, is also good with dog savvy cats. All dogs and puppies require supervision and training to be successful. Hi, my name is Honeysuckle but my foster just calls me Honey, because I am so sweet. I love other dogs; I actually think all dogs are my friends, so you may need to help me around those that aren't interested in being friends. I do require a home with another simlar sized, playful, confident dog to help with all the new things and who will share their toys, bones, etc with me. I love playing tug and wrestling with other dogs. I also enjoy chasing them when they chase a ball or have a toy so I can get it from them so they chase me. I have lived with cats and I did ok with them, I am just not sure why they didn't want to play with me? I may be a tad too much for some, so they need to be dog savvy. I am newer to MN but I enjoy frolicking in the snow. The ice I didn't enjoy, my legs went everywhere but underneath me and I didn't understand what was happening. I don't mind the cold, even though I am a Texas girl, I just pretend it's warm out. Rain, that doesn't bother me. Thunder, well that is some scarey stuff.  I love the outdoors, especially since it has warmed up some. I will need a fenced yard as I enjoy running, I am very fast and I have a good amount of energy; I also enjoy sunbathing outdoors. I am not a candidate for ecollars/invisible fence so I do require a physical fence. I love children and take treats very gently so I don't scare them when I am outside of the home.   I do however get excited when kids come into the home, but I do settle down eventually. My foster borrows the neighbor kids to help me work on this, but I still need some more work to help me not play like an oversized puppy with them.  I don't understand why I can't wrestle with them, I watch them do it in their yard playing something they call, football? I can be mouthy, espcially when I am excited, but sometimes when I want your attention I will use it to gain your attention.  Did I mention that I LOVE belly rubs? I am unsure when new people come into the home and and will bark at them.  If they give me some treats, a few minutes to observe them and the other dog(s) are ok with them, I will become friends with them too.  I just want to protect my home and humans.  With some more practice I am sure I will get better with this too. I have been working so hard and those people I now know, I settle down very quickly for, but I still put on a brief show.  I am a professional chewer. Beware of stuffies as I may swallow small chunks that I chew off;  so my foster only allows with supervision. I enjoy pigs ears, collagen chews, yak chews, cheek rolls, retriever rolls and dogwood type chews to keep me occupied. I will also help you mulch any sticks in your yard.  My supervisory skills are top notch, especially when you are in the bathroom.  I will make sure you are fully protected from any monsters that may lurk in there while you use it and will lay down outside the door if I cannot get in to keep a watchful eye.  I sleep on a dog bed in my foster's room all night long and supervise from a dog bed or lay at her feet when she works from home. I enjoy a good snuggle when humans are on the couch, and I like to sneak on the bed for a snuggle when it's allowed. I know I would LOVE to sleep in a bed with my humans. When I am ready to get up for the day, I start with some small groans to gently wake you up should you sleep in longer than I feel you should.  I am fully potty trained.  I go hang out by the door and hope you will see me to let me outside but if I really need to go I will tap on the window. I also know how to use a doggy door if you have one, they sure are handy.   I am usually fairly quiet when in my kennel.  I can get vocally excited when playing with other dogs, my foster says I purr when I play. I do bark when outside at new things and some of the neighbor dogs, but once I know things are safe and secure, I am good to go and mind my own business. I heard them say that I redirect well.  I am crate trained, I go right in when told, but don't forget to pay me for doing a good job. I am ok chewing my high value treats in there or eating my dinner if necessary due to other animals in the home. But don't worry,  I don't resource guard anything when outside of the kennel either. My foster gives these things in the kennel just to make sure I can handle any senario I may encounter and don't become too spoiled only being given outside of the crate.   I have learned that car rides are fun and I hop right up into the back seat floor of the van onto the dog bed and stay there quietly for the trip.  I have also learned that leashes aren't a bad thing; I am told I walk well on leash. They both usually mean something fun is going to happen or at minimum I will get some treats. I am cautious in new situations, but if you're confident, I will be too. Just give me a minute to process what is going on. I may jump at a new sound but will also check it out if I am able.  I have been through a basic obedience class and some agility classes, I am getting very brave at trying new things. I have a good start for my new home to set us both up for success.  I have been enjoying agility classes more and more each time I go. Please keep up on my training outside the home as I have learned so many new things with the classes to help me overcome my fears and timidness. Working on this only at home isn't enough for me. My foster or the rescue can suggest some places to bring me to for keeping up with what I have made progress on. It will also help me bond with you and keep me up on socializing. I can't promise that I won't make you start over with some of my skills, but I do have them with my current foster and some are scarey for me to try in new places or with lots of distractions yet, but I will get there.  I am not picky about my treats or food.  Please use caution when giving beef though, I may be sensitive to it, we aren't sure yet but the humans are watching me and slowly trying it to see how I tolerate it, but if I get a lot I seem to not feel as well. I do also like coconut oil, peanut butter, green beans, hot dogs, cheese, bannanas, carrots, ice cubes, cucumbers, blueberries, pineapple, red peppers and pumpkin so far. I do not like red delicious apples; what a silly name for something that does not match what it's called.  I enjoy being brushed. I don't mind my feet or backside being cleaned up or even my nails being trimmed but I am NOT a fan of bathtime. I can't be that perfect, right? You will need patience as I adjust. I may just hang out to observe everything for a while, but keep me out where I can see/hear everything safely. I do want to be part of the happenings, but I do need a space to feel secure when things are just too much. I tend to shutdown when I am scared and unsure.  My foster tells me I am a silly girl and near perfect. Do I sound like a perfect fit for you? If so, please apply for consideration on the rescue's website https://mattysheartandsoulanimalrescue.rescuegroups.org/      Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 9, 2026, 4:24 pm

Aleu was brought in as a stray and never claimed. Aleu is a beautiful mix of white shepherd, husky and golden retriever (that is our best guess anyway) and she is a sweet girl, she walks calmly on a leash and absolutely can't be around cats. Aleu was born in December 2018 and keeps a very clean kennel here at the shelter. She needs to lose a little bit of weight and we are working on that now. Aleu would love to find a new home with a new best friend that she can love for the rest of her life. All pets adopted from the Humane Society of Freeborn County will be spayed or neutered, up to date on age appropriate vaccinations, testing and will be microchipped. All of this is included in their adoption fee. Fill out an application to adopt at freeborncountyhs.org When transitioning your new pet home please allow for at least 4-6 weeks for your pet to adjust to their new home. They will need this time to decompress, and adjust to a new routine and environment. During that time we will provide check ins and counseling to ensure a successful transition. Please review all basic adoption requirements listed on our website before applying. We take finding the right homes for the animals in our care very seriously. They deserve nothing but the best! Please allow 2-7 days for applications to be processed. If an animal is listed in foster care, these pets are not at our facility, but are in foster care homes. They are still available for adoption, and meet and greets are done with pre-approved applicants only. If you have any questions feel free to send us an email at freeborncohumanesociety@gmail.com, send us a message on Facebook, or call or text 507-377-8501.

I am looking for a foster or forever family! Please email fostersupport@thebondbetween.org if you can say YES to fostering this animal! Select the "Apply for Adoption" if you would like to adopt Hello my name is Izzy Rose, I'm from Minnesota! From her foster: She's timid at first but really opens up once comfortable. She has a big personality, big voice, and is full of energy. She benefits a lot from regular exercise. She likes other dogs and wants to make friends, but she could polish her canine social skills. She's very food-motivated and loves toys and chew bones. Once she settles down, she adores cuddles from her people and enjoys curling up next to them for a nap. She's great in her crate overnight and also for a couple hours each day.