Golden Retriever puppies and dogs in Champlin, Minnesota

Lacy is a sweet, playful and curious 3 month old golden retriever mix and is looking for her forever home. She’s your typical puppy, full of energy and curiosity, with lots of learning still to do, but she is making great progress and picking things up quickly! Lacy loves people and enjoys being close to and interacting with her humans. She loves giving kisses and following her foster parents around the house to see what they’re up to (especially if it involves making food). She’s a playful girl who enjoys all kinds of toys, and when she’s ready for some downtime, she loves chewing on bones and treat puzzle toys. Lacy is also a very smart and food-motivated girl. She responds well to training and knows sit, lay down, and kennel up.  She enjoys playing with other dogs and is excited to have canine friends around. Like most puppies her age, she is still learning appropriate play manners. She is in the phase where she likes to nibble hands, clothes and just about anything she can reach. She’s learning that people aren’t chew toys and is working on redirecting that puppy energy toward toys and chews.  Lacy is also still building confidence when she encounters new people, sounds or things in her environment. She may bark when something catches her off guard or she isn’t quite sure about it, but she typically warms up quickly once she realizes everything is okay. She is doing really well with her crate and potty training! Lacy sleeps quietly in her crate overnight without accidents. During the day, she spends a few hours at a time in her play pen without accidents. She is continuing to learn potty training and does well throughout the rest of the house when given frequent potty breaks and appropriate supervision. Overall, Lacy is an affectionate and playful puppy who loves being part of the action. She has a fun, curious personality and is already showing how smart and eager to learn she is. She’ll bring plenty of kisses, laughs, and puppy adventures to her forever home!                   Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, Alter, Prepaid microchip, Dewormed, Rabies vaccine (if age appropriate), Distemper combo vaccine(s) appropriate to age, Bordetella vaccine, 4DX (over 6 months of age), Flea/tick and heartworm preventative while in rescue. Adoption fee: $625.00 Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 6, 2026, 5:51 pm

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.  Meet Ruby! Ruby is a sweet, loving Golden Retriever who is looking for her forever home! She is gentle and affectionate with people and has all the classic Golden Retriever qualities we love: playful, silly, cuddly, and convinced she’s a lap dog. Ruby loves going for walks, playing fetch with her favorite tennis ball, enjoying treats and ice, and joining her humans on adventures. She has lots of energy and does well in the car, making her a fun companion for an active person or family. She knows basic commands including sit, stay, come, lie down, and go potty. Ruby can be timid and jumpy when she is in a new or unfamiliar place. She is fearful of loud noises and lots of commotion, so she will do best with patient people who can give her time to feel safe and comfortable in her new surroundings. She also barks in her crate and can take some time to settle down. When Ruby gets really excited, she sometimes has so much energy that she doesn’t know what to do with herself! She may bark out of excitement, and occasionally her own bark surprises her. It’s just part of her goofy, endearing personality. An important note: Ruby is not good with other dogs and will need to be the only dog in her forever home. She would thrive with a loving person or family who understands her needs and is willing to help her build confidence at her own pace. Ruby is incredibly loving and gentle, and she has the potential to be a wonderful, loyal companion and protector. Once she trusts you, she will happily be by your side—and probably in your lap, too! If you’re looking for a playful, affectionate, silly Golden with a big heart, Ruby may be your girl. 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.) October 6, 2026, 9:56 pm

Meet Cooper — A Sweet Senior With a Young-at-Heart Spirit! 🐾 Cooper is back in RAGOM land and ready to find his forever home! At 11 years old, this handsome guy is playful, affectionate, smart, and surprisingly energetic for a senior. Cooper is deaf with very limited hearing, but that hasn’t slowed him down. He quickly learned hand signals for commands like “come,” “sit,” and “go,” and he’s a very eager student. He loves his people, enjoys snuggling, playing fetch, swimming in the lake, and even going for golf cart rides! Cooper does have arthritis, but with medication and shorter walks, he’s moving comfortably and enjoying life. He also deals with seasonal allergies, but medication helps keep symptoms under control. He can be mouthy and excitable during play, so children 15+, who understand his boundaries would be the best fit. He has also shown some reactivity toward other dogs while on leash. His ideal home would be a quiet country setting with a fenced yard where he can safely explore. Most of all, Cooper needs a family committed to making this his forever home—a place where he can spend his golden years surrounded by love, companionship, and plenty of fun. To learn more about Cooper visit his page at https://ragom.org/dogs/cooper-25-244/

Update 8/12/26 Buffy had a weigh-in last week and is at a total weight loss of 5lbs. She anticipates her morning walks and has reached 1.25 miles. She is still such a happy easy going girl. Could she be the sunshine to brighten your day? Meet Buffy! ☀️ Buffy is a big, sunny, smiley girl with an even bigger heart. Found as a stray in South Dakota, this lovable lady greets each day with a happy face and her signature "helicopter tail" that spins in circles whenever she's excited. Buffy is on an inspiring weight-loss journey, already making progress with daily walks and a healthier diet. She loves peaceful morning strolls, relaxing outside to watch the world go by, and soaking up affection from her favorite people. She's gentle, intelligent, and gets along well with resident dogs she knows, though she can be reactive to unfamiliar dogs on leash and will need continued management and training in those situations. Buffy also has some arthritis, so she takes medication to keep her comfortable and would thrive in a low-key home without lots of stairs. She previously had a benign growth removed from one of her toes, and while it may return in the future, she's currently doing well. If you're looking for a sweet, easygoing companion with a loving spirit, a goofy smile, and endless affection to give, Buffy is ready to find the family who will cheer her on through the rest of her journey. To learn more about Buffy visit her page at https://ragom.org/dogs/buffy-26-114/

Meet Ella — A Diamond in the Rough Who Is Learning to Trust Ella is a gorgeous 5½-year-old light-red Field Golden and a retired breeding mom who is discovering what it means to be part of a loving family. When Ella first arrived in foster care, she hid in the farthest corner of the yard and would retreat if anyone looked her way. Four months later, she is staying close to her foster family, exploring her surroundings, and even approaching for an occasional gentle sniff or kiss. Those little kisses are huge milestones for this sweet girl! Ella loves walks, rides calmly in the car, sleeps through the night, and follows her foster dog siblings outside. She is still learning about house-training and can be startled by sudden movements and everyday city sounds. Ella needs a patient, quiet home with a securely fenced yard and a confident medium-to-large resident dog to help her feel safe. Children in the home will need to be 15+ for this sweet girl. Her family will need to move slowly, respect her boundaries, and celebrate the small victories as she builds confidence. After five years as a breeding mom, Ella deserves the chance to experience kindness, comfort, and the security of a forever home. She may not be a “typical” Golden yet—but with time and love, just imagine the beautiful girl she can become. Could you be Ella’s safe place? To learn more about Ella visit her page at https://ragom.org/dogs/ella-26-087/

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)