About Our Rescue
Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue is a 501c3 registered rescue group. Since 2005, the volunteers of SGRR rescue Golden Retrievers who have been abandoned, abused or relinquished by their owners. We are dedicated to finding the best possible homes for Golden Retrievers and Retriever mixes in need. SGRR Serves the Following Areas Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Eastern New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, & Vermont. We have volunteers located in a few Southern states as well. If you live outside this area, please see the list at the bottom of this page to find a Golden Retriever rescue in your area. |
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Our Rescued Dogs
Overall, our Goldens and Golden-hearted dogs make wonderful pets and adjust well to their new families. Although it does happen, SGRR rarely has “perfect” dogs in our rescue. We want our applicants to also know that rescued dogs come from a variety of backgrounds. Some dogs are older dogs, including well-behaved and cared for pets whose owners have become ill or died. Many rescued dogs will require continued behavioral work due to a lack of training, neglect, or abuse in the dog’s previous setting. A patient and loving owner can make all the difference. From experience, we know that these dogs with “endearing imperfections” can move forward, provided their new family gives them necessary guidance and direction. Love is crucial, but love alone is not enough. Boundaries must be set and rules must be established. Strong human leadership is mandatory. The joys of seeing these Goldens become the devoted and contented pets they were meant to be is remarkable.
Going one step further, SGRR often takes in dogs that might appear “less adoptable” because of the physical conditions in which they have been found. We lovingly nurse the dogs back to health and find them homes that provide that extra TLC these dogs need.
Our adoption process begins when a homeless Golden Retriever is brought into rescue. Each dog is first provided a medical assessment and any necessary treatment including spaying or neutering, heartworm treatment, and vaccinations. We begin evaluating each dog's personality and temperament from the moment they are welcomed into our rescue. We attempt to assess each dog's behavior with other dogs, children, adults, and other animals when available. We observe our dogs to determine their level of house training, crate training, leash skills, knowledge of commands, ability to ride in cars, activity level, and exercise needs. Then, we carefully select homes based on the needs of each individual Golden or Golden-hearted dog.
Owners of rescued dogs can share with you that often their “ideal” dog turned out to be the one that did not immediately catch their eye, but were receptive to the suggestions of SGRR’s placement coordinators. At SGRR, our goal is to match the dog’s needs with the best home among our approved applicants. We encourage our applicants to keep open minds in terms of their preferences.
Overall, our Goldens and Golden-hearted dogs make wonderful pets and adjust well to their new families. Although it does happen, SGRR rarely has “perfect” dogs in our rescue. We want our applicants to also know that rescued dogs come from a variety of backgrounds. Some dogs are older dogs, including well-behaved and cared for pets whose owners have become ill or died. Many rescued dogs will require continued behavioral work due to a lack of training, neglect, or abuse in the dog’s previous setting. A patient and loving owner can make all the difference. From experience, we know that these dogs with “endearing imperfections” can move forward, provided their new family gives them necessary guidance and direction. Love is crucial, but love alone is not enough. Boundaries must be set and rules must be established. Strong human leadership is mandatory. The joys of seeing these Goldens become the devoted and contented pets they were meant to be is remarkable.
Going one step further, SGRR often takes in dogs that might appear “less adoptable” because of the physical conditions in which they have been found. We lovingly nurse the dogs back to health and find them homes that provide that extra TLC these dogs need.
Our adoption process begins when a homeless Golden Retriever is brought into rescue. Each dog is first provided a medical assessment and any necessary treatment including spaying or neutering, heartworm treatment, and vaccinations. We begin evaluating each dog's personality and temperament from the moment they are welcomed into our rescue. We attempt to assess each dog's behavior with other dogs, children, adults, and other animals when available. We observe our dogs to determine their level of house training, crate training, leash skills, knowledge of commands, ability to ride in cars, activity level, and exercise needs. Then, we carefully select homes based on the needs of each individual Golden or Golden-hearted dog.
Owners of rescued dogs can share with you that often their “ideal” dog turned out to be the one that did not immediately catch their eye, but were receptive to the suggestions of SGRR’s placement coordinators. At SGRR, our goal is to match the dog’s needs with the best home among our approved applicants. We encourage our applicants to keep open minds in terms of their preferences.
List of National Golden Retriever Rescues
AL Adopt a Golden Birmingham
AZ Arizona Golden Rescue
AZ Arizona Golden Retriever connection
AZ Rescue a Golden of Arizona
AZ Southern Arizona Golden Retriever Rescue
CA Golden Retriever Club of Greater Los Angeles Rescue
CA Golden Retriever Club of San Diego
CA Norcal Golden Retriever Rescue
CA Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue
CO Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue
CO Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies
CT Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue
DE Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue
FL Emerald Coast Golden Retriever Rescue
FL Everglades Golden Retriever Rescue
FL Golden Retriever Rescue in Naples
FL Golden Rescue of South Florida
FL Golden Retrievals
FL Golden Retriever Emergency Assistance Team of Northeast Florida
FL Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida
FL Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida
FL Joshua's House of Golden Rescue
GA Adopt a Golden of Atlanta
GA Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta
ID, Mt Was Inland Empire Golden Retriever Rescue
IL As Good as Gold
IA Iowa Golden Retriever Rescue
IA Golden Retriever Rescue of Iowa
IN Golden Retriever Rescue and Community Education
KY Adopt a Golden Nashville
KY Golden Retriever Rescue and adoption of Needy Dogs
LA Gulf South Golden Retriever Rescue
MD Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland
MD, PA VA Golden Retriever Rescue Education and Training
MN IO ND SD WI Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest
MO Gateway Golden Retriever Rescue
MI Golden Retriever Rescue of Michigan
MI Great Lakes Golden Retriever Rescue
MO Dirk's Fund
MO Love a Golden Rescue
MT Montana's Precious Gold Golden Retriever Rescue
NE Golden Retriever Rescue in Nebraska
NC SC Foothills Golden Retriever Rescue
NC Golden Retriever Rescue Club of Charlotte
NC Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue
NC Triad Golden Retriever Rescue
NJ Golden Re-Triever Rescue of New Jersey, Inc
NM Golden Retriever Rescue of New Mexico
NV Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Nevada
NV Goldens without Borders
NV Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas
NY Autumn Valley Golden Retriever Rescue
Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue
NY Golden Retriever Rescue of Central New York
NY Golden Retriever Rescue Operated With Love Statewide
NY Long Island Golden Retriever Rescue
NY Peppertree Rescue
OH Golden Endings Golden Retriever Rescue
OH Golden Retriever Rescue Resource
OH Golden Retrievers in Need Rescue Service
OH Golden Treasures Golden Retriever Rescue in Ohio
OK Sooner Golden Retriever Rescue
OR Golden Bond Rescue of Oregon
PA With a Golden Spirit
PR Love Puerto Rico Golden Retriever Rescue
SC Grand Strand Golden Retriever Rescue
SC Grateful Goldens of the Low Country
TN KY Adopt a Golden Nashville
TN Adopt a Golden Knoxville
TN Memphis Area Golden Retriever Rescue
TN Tennessee Valley Golden Retriever Rescue
TX Gold Ribbon Rescue
TX Golden Retriever Acres Senior Sanctuary
TX Golden Retriever Rescue Alliance
TX Golden Retriever Rescue of El Paso
TX Golden Retriever Rescue of Houston
TX Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas
VA. Southeast Virginia Golden Retriever Rescue Education and Training
VT CT Golden Huggs
WI Adopt a Golden Retriever
WI Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin
WI Golden Rule Rescue and Rehabilitation
WY Golden Moments (referral)
AZ Arizona Golden Rescue
AZ Arizona Golden Retriever connection
AZ Rescue a Golden of Arizona
AZ Southern Arizona Golden Retriever Rescue
CA Golden Retriever Club of Greater Los Angeles Rescue
CA Golden Retriever Club of San Diego
CA Norcal Golden Retriever Rescue
CA Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue
CO Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue
CO Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies
CT Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue
DE Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue
FL Emerald Coast Golden Retriever Rescue
FL Everglades Golden Retriever Rescue
FL Golden Retriever Rescue in Naples
FL Golden Rescue of South Florida
FL Golden Retrievals
FL Golden Retriever Emergency Assistance Team of Northeast Florida
FL Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida
FL Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida
FL Joshua's House of Golden Rescue
GA Adopt a Golden of Atlanta
GA Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta
ID, Mt Was Inland Empire Golden Retriever Rescue
IL As Good as Gold
IA Iowa Golden Retriever Rescue
IA Golden Retriever Rescue of Iowa
IN Golden Retriever Rescue and Community Education
KY Adopt a Golden Nashville
KY Golden Retriever Rescue and adoption of Needy Dogs
LA Gulf South Golden Retriever Rescue
MD Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland
MD, PA VA Golden Retriever Rescue Education and Training
MN IO ND SD WI Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest
MO Gateway Golden Retriever Rescue
MI Golden Retriever Rescue of Michigan
MI Great Lakes Golden Retriever Rescue
MO Dirk's Fund
MO Love a Golden Rescue
MT Montana's Precious Gold Golden Retriever Rescue
NE Golden Retriever Rescue in Nebraska
NC SC Foothills Golden Retriever Rescue
NC Golden Retriever Rescue Club of Charlotte
NC Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue
NC Triad Golden Retriever Rescue
NJ Golden Re-Triever Rescue of New Jersey, Inc
NM Golden Retriever Rescue of New Mexico
NV Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Nevada
NV Goldens without Borders
NV Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas
NY Autumn Valley Golden Retriever Rescue
Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue
NY Golden Retriever Rescue of Central New York
NY Golden Retriever Rescue Operated With Love Statewide
NY Long Island Golden Retriever Rescue
NY Peppertree Rescue
OH Golden Endings Golden Retriever Rescue
OH Golden Retriever Rescue Resource
OH Golden Retrievers in Need Rescue Service
OH Golden Treasures Golden Retriever Rescue in Ohio
OK Sooner Golden Retriever Rescue
OR Golden Bond Rescue of Oregon
PA With a Golden Spirit
PR Love Puerto Rico Golden Retriever Rescue
SC Grand Strand Golden Retriever Rescue
SC Grateful Goldens of the Low Country
TN KY Adopt a Golden Nashville
TN Adopt a Golden Knoxville
TN Memphis Area Golden Retriever Rescue
TN Tennessee Valley Golden Retriever Rescue
TX Gold Ribbon Rescue
TX Golden Retriever Acres Senior Sanctuary
TX Golden Retriever Rescue Alliance
TX Golden Retriever Rescue of El Paso
TX Golden Retriever Rescue of Houston
TX Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas
VA. Southeast Virginia Golden Retriever Rescue Education and Training
VT CT Golden Huggs
WI Adopt a Golden Retriever
WI Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin
WI Golden Rule Rescue and Rehabilitation
WY Golden Moments (referral)