Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc.

Additional adoption info

GBGRR does not do adoptions to families with children under 5 (five) years of age.

All applicants must be 21 years of age or older to submit an application.

GBGRR will consider out of area/state adoptions, however, adopter must be prepared to assist with planning transportation for the dog, and agree to pay any and all expenses associated with the transportation.

The adoption donation is $250.00.

The adoption donations are used to cover the cost of medical treatments incurred while the dog has been in the possession of GBGRR, prior to adoption. (i.e., examinations, spay/neuter, vaccinations, heartworm checks and preventative, heartworm treatments, flea preventative, etc.)

There is a 14-day trial period for all adoptions. As with any new pet, there will be a short adjustment period when your new Golden comes into your home. When you commit to an adoption, we expect that you will work with your new Golden and make a sincere effort to tackle any problems that may arise not only during this adjustment period, but also throughout the Golden’s life. GBGRR may be able to offer you some suggestions to help you and your Golden through any adjustments or problems. Occasionally, despite the best efforts of all involved, an adoption does not work out. In this case, the Golden must be returned to GBGRR, as stipulated in the adoption contract. If the dog is returned within 14 days, the adoption donation fee (less the adoption application processing fee and any transportation expense incurred by GBGRR) will be refunded.

GBGRR attempts to place our Goldens in the best possible of home environments. To that end, several interviews (including a telephone interview, review of the adoption application and a home visit to see where the dog will live, play and exercise) will be held between the prospective owners and GBGRR volunteers and/or representatives.

The interviews and application will help the Adoption Coordinator and the foster parents determine which Golden is the most suitable for each applicant.
PLEASE NOTE: A submitted application does not guarantee adoption of a Golden Retriever from GBGRR, nor does the application guarantee that the dog an applicant would LIKE to adopt from GBGRR is the one that is best suited to meet their needs. GBGRR reserves the right to offer the dog that they feel is best suited to match the application.

Adoptive families must agree to: periodic follow-up calls and visits during their first year of ownership, providing medical treatment when necessary, all annual booster vaccinations at the clinic of their choice as recommended by their vet and as required by city/county/state law, providing regular heartworm preventative, and keeping the Golden contained and not allowing the Golden to run loose at any time. GBGRR places Goldens as primarily indoor dogs, and adoptive families should plan for their Golden to be indoors when they are not home.

GBGRR is committed to our dogs, and requires that they be returned to GBGRR in the event that they cannot – at any time – remain in their new home.

PLEASE NOTE: Not all dogs appearing on the website will necessarily be available for adoption at the time an application is submitted.

Submission of your application confirms that you have read and understood the adoption procedures, and indicates your agreement to abide by GBGRR terms of adoption.

To submit an adoption application, please visit our website at www.gbgrr.org