Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin (GRRoW)

Additional adoption info

GRRoW's Rescue's Adoption Process

Adoptions are simple, we always match the dog to the family and the family to the dog. Our Adoption process contains the following steps:

1. Contact the GRRoW Foster Coordinator via email about the dog you are interested in adopting.
2. A GRRoW Volunteer will reach out by phone to do an interview. If a good fit for the dog an adoption application link will be sent to you via email.
3. Complete our adoption application.
4. GRRoW will conduct a veterinary reference check and background check.
5. A GRRoW volunteer will contact you to set up a home visit.
6. GRRoW will determine and notify you if you are approved. If you are not approved, we will provide you with the reason we are not willing to allow you to adopt this particular dog.
7. GRRoW will put you in contact with the foster family to further discuss the Golden Retriever that you are interested in.
If you, as the applicant would like to continue in the adoption process, a Meet and Greet is set up with the foster family. GRRoW does require you, as the potential adopter, to travel to the foster home for the meet and greet.
8. GRRoW foster families have the FINAL decision on the family that will adopt the Golden Retriever rescue.
NOTE: Considerations include application, home visit, meet and greet and overall best fit and safety considerations for the Golden Retriever rescue.

NOTE: The length of time the adoption approval process can vary and is dependent on the schedules and availability of our volunteers and the applicant(s). We ask that you please be patient through this process.

1. GRRoW does not hold dogs. If you are interested in a particular Golden Retriever, you should arrange to meet that dog as soon as possible following approval.
2. GRRoW is unable to ship our Goldens to other states.

Adoption fees are as follows:

< 1 year old: $500
1-7 years old: $400
7+ years old: $200

International Dogs: are the standard fee plus $250

If you’ve adopted a senior dog from GRRoW in the past, you may adopt another senior dog from GRRoW for $100. For international dogs, there is an additional $250 transport fee.

We are unable to accept "payment plans," but we are able to accept credit cards or checks. If you write us a check, we ask that you please ensure you have sufficient funds!

*All Golden Retriever rescues come with all Rabies and DHPP vaccinations, HW test and HW preventative, spay/neuter, micro chipping, flea and tick preventative and certified vet inspection.

Your adoption fee pays for the next Golden Retriever saved.