Golden Retriever Rescue And Adoption
Many Golden Retrievers Become Homeless Every Year And Need A Good Home
Getting a golden from a golden retriever rescue center can be a great way to get a good dog and start a new relationship.
Many golden retrievers become homeless each year for various reasons. If you are not up to the challenge of starting with a new puppy, then looking for a more mature golden at a rescue center may be an option.
Many golden retrievers at a rescue center will be at least a couple of years old. Seldom will you find a puppy at a Golden retriever rescue center. Starting with an older dog can be a plus though.
If the dog you choose is familiar with living in the home, you may eliminate all the usual problems you normally encounter with a puppy, like chewing your shoes, chewing the furniture, and bathroom problems.
Getting a dog from a golden retriever rescue shelter can be a great experience for both you, and the dog, but be sure to give serious consideration to all the commitments involved before making a final decision.
A lot of adult goldens can come with some baggage from their past situation. They can also have behavioral problems, and health issues. Golden retrievers will also need a reasonable amount of exercise every day, and they crave attention.
If you are committed to adopting a dog from a rescue shelter, then contact one of the shelters listed below for information on how to proceed.
When you do find a dog that you are interested in, find out as much as you can about its past from the golden retriever rescue center. This might help to avoid any major problems with temperament or health issues.
It is also a good idea to have everyone in your family meet the dog, and agree that this is the dog they want, before making a final decision.
When you get your new friend home, he or she may seem confused, and even cause some problems at first, but with a little patience and understanding, your new pet should adapt to his or her new home rather quickly.
Here Are A Few Good Rescue Shelters
Grreat Inc, Golden Retriever Rescue A non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, foster care and placement of Golden Retrievers in Maryland, northern Virginia, the District of Columbia, Deleware, south central Pennsylvania, and eastern West Virginia.
Golden Endings,Golden Retriever Rescue A non-profit, volunteer organization, located in Columbus Ohio.
Norcal Golden Retriever Rescue A non-profit volunteer organization located in Northern California.
Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue A non-profit, volunteer organization, located in Hudson Ma.
This is one of my favorite sites. For $25.00 a year you get a great magazine quarterly, filled with pictures and stories about golden rescues. The money also serves a very worthy cause, as I am sure it does with all the rescue organizations listed on this page.
Deleware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue A non-profit volunteer organization, located in Reinholds Pennsylvania. They operate in eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and have placed over 1600 Golden Retrievers in new homes since 1993.
Coastal Pet Rescue An all volunteer, non profit organization, dedicated to saving the lives of homeless, abused and neglected dogs and cats in the coastal areas of Georgia, South Carolina and Florida.
