Before You Apply, Please Consider This Important Information
When our rescue began in 2005, there was an abundance of purebred Golden Retrievers in need of homes. As the years have gone on, those numbers have declined greatly. Thus, SGRR has been taking in more mixed breeds than purebred Goldens. If you are only interested in adopting a purebred Golden Retriever, SGRR is probably not the rescue group for you.
Additionally, because our dogs are in high demand, 90% of our adoptions are direct adoptions from the south. If you feel you must meet a dog prior to adopting, then again, we are probably not the right group for you.
Additionally, because our dogs are in high demand, 90% of our adoptions are direct adoptions from the south. If you feel you must meet a dog prior to adopting, then again, we are probably not the right group for you.
A Note to Our Approved Applicants
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Applicants often ask how long it will take to adopt a dog. Sunshine, like many other rescue groups in the country, is currently in the enviable position of having many more terrific families and individuals approved and waiting to adopt a rescue dog than we have dogs. We wish that each of you could bring a rescue dog into your life as soon as you are approved to adopt. Knowing that is not possible, we ask for your patience and understanding as you await your dog. Our volunteers spend many, many hours evaluating our dogs and working on the right match to help ensure each dog finds a happy and forever home. For some of you, there will be a very short wait for a dog, while others will wait longer than hoped. This is simply a matter of getting the right match and does not reflect negatively on anyone. We are fortunate to have so many kind and giving people waiting to welcome home a dog in need. Thank you for your trust in Sunshine. We are hoping your wait will not be a long one!
Reasons to rescue...
Rescuing will change two lives forever — yours and your new companion's. Nationwide, animal shelters care for between 6-8 million dogs and cats every year, of whom 3–4 million are euthanized. The tragic fact is that there are simply not enough responsible homes for all of these wonderful, innocent animals. On occasion, SGRR will have puppies available for adoption that will be starting their lives, and some are older dogs who have been well cared for but whose owners can no longer keep them due to a change in circumstances. Many rescued dogs come to us sad and confused, and many have been neglected or abused. These sweet souls will require time and love, and often continued patience and behavioral work. Companion animals are remarkably adaptable and forgiving, with a boundless capacity for love. Their inner personalities will emerge as they feel more comfortable. While we begin the process with vetting and evaluations, their adopters are part of the rescue process and will be rewarded by seeing their new companions blossom! Just because they lived with someone else first, doesn’t mean they wouldn’t make a wonderful companion for you! If you can open your heart to one of these dogs in need, we encourage you to apply and become part of rescue.
Adoptable Dogs
Caleb
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A Gentle and Tender Soul!
Breed: Golden Retriever mix
Color: Golden
Age: 5 years
Size: 30 lbs
Sex: Male
Sweet little Caleb is in search of a loving forever home in a quiet environment. He is as cute as a button and with TLC, he will unpack his baggage and learn about what it's like to be loved. Read more about him and learn how can become part of his rescue story.
Breed: Golden Retriever mix
Color: Golden
Age: 5 years
Size: 30 lbs
Sex: Male
Sweet little Caleb is in search of a loving forever home in a quiet environment. He is as cute as a button and with TLC, he will unpack his baggage and learn about what it's like to be loved. Read more about him and learn how can become part of his rescue story.
Ginger
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Beautiful and Loving Girl!
Breed: Golden Retriever
Color: Golden
Age: 9-10 years
Size: 60-65 lbs
Sex: Female
Fostered in the Northeast
Ginger has all the qualities that make Golden Retrievers the popular dog that they are. She is sweet and gentle and is a huge sports fan too! Read about this gentle golden girl on her bio page.
Breed: Golden Retriever
Color: Golden
Age: 9-10 years
Size: 60-65 lbs
Sex: Female
Fostered in the Northeast
Ginger has all the qualities that make Golden Retrievers the popular dog that they are. She is sweet and gentle and is a huge sports fan too! Read about this gentle golden girl on her bio page.
Marvin
- Marvelous Marvin!
Color: Golden
Age: 7 years
Size: 80-85 lbs
Sex: Male
Fostered in the Northeast
Marvin is the sweetest boy!! He smiles with sheer happiness and is an awesome companion dog who loves to play fetch! Read more about this jovial and playful fellow on his bio page.
Teddie
Wanna Play!
Breed: Yellow Lab mix
Color: Yellow
Age: 1-2 years
Size: 65-70 lbs
Sex: Male
Teddie is a sweet and affection Yellow Lab mix who is ready to play fetch and be your new best friend! He is good with other dogs and is a real smart fellow. Read about this amazing boy on his bio page.
Breed: Yellow Lab mix
Color: Yellow
Age: 1-2 years
Size: 65-70 lbs
Sex: Male
Teddie is a sweet and affection Yellow Lab mix who is ready to play fetch and be your new best friend! He is good with other dogs and is a real smart fellow. Read about this amazing boy on his bio page.
Courtesy Listings...
“Courtesy Posted” dogs are listed on our website to help the compassionate people who have rescued or own these dogs find homes for them. Courtesy dogs are not affiliated with SGRR and are available to be adopted privately via the information provided in their bio.
Adoptions Pending
The dogs listed below have Adoptions Pending. This means they are spoken for - the adoption contract has been signed and the adoption fee has been paid. Once the dog is medically cleared, he or she will go to their forever home.
Mya
Somebody loves me and I will be going home soon!
Breed: GoldenDoodle
Color: Golden
Age: 18 months
Size: 69 lbs
Sex: Female
Mya is a lovely 18 month old GoldenDoodle who would make an excellent companion for an active, family, individual, or couple. She loves to retrieve and is about as sweet as they come. Read her bio to learn more about Mya.
Breed: GoldenDoodle
Color: Golden
Age: 18 months
Size: 69 lbs
Sex: Female
Mya is a lovely 18 month old GoldenDoodle who would make an excellent companion for an active, family, individual, or couple. She loves to retrieve and is about as sweet as they come. Read her bio to learn more about Mya.
Rudy
Somebody loves me and I will be going home soon!
Breed: Chocolate Lab
Color: Chocolate
Age: 3 years
Size: 65 lbs
Sex: Male
Rudy is one of those dogs who will turn heads when you are out and about with him. Not only is he handsome, he is also loving and so eager to please. Read more about this hunky fellow on his bio page.
Breed: Chocolate Lab
Color: Chocolate
Age: 3 years
Size: 65 lbs
Sex: Male
Rudy is one of those dogs who will turn heads when you are out and about with him. Not only is he handsome, he is also loving and so eager to please. Read more about this hunky fellow on his bio page.
Happily Adopted
Nugget
Happily Adopted!
Nugget is the sweetest dog! His favorite thing to do is to run and play fetch in the yard. He has a ton of energy to work off. He also loves to steal anything that he can when we aren't looking! We will start training sessions in January to focus on jumping on people and mouthing. We took him to the vet where he was much admired by all. The vet thought that he had some Bernese Mountain Dog and/or Brittany Spaniel in him which I thought was interesting. Needless to say, we are thrilled and very lucky to have him. I can’t thank you enough for making him our boy. ~ Marea
Nugget is the sweetest dog! His favorite thing to do is to run and play fetch in the yard. He has a ton of energy to work off. He also loves to steal anything that he can when we aren't looking! We will start training sessions in January to focus on jumping on people and mouthing. We took him to the vet where he was much admired by all. The vet thought that he had some Bernese Mountain Dog and/or Brittany Spaniel in him which I thought was interesting. Needless to say, we are thrilled and very lucky to have him. I can’t thank you enough for making him our boy. ~ Marea
Benji
Happily Adopted!
Benji is happily adopted by repeat adopters Stephanie and John G.
They are very happy with him! Benji has already become a Michigan football fan with his new dog dad John. Stephanie tells us Benji is so
sweet and easy going. He is such a wonderful dog. He did great on the car ride home and slept well at night.
Benji is happily adopted by repeat adopters Stephanie and John G.
They are very happy with him! Benji has already become a Michigan football fan with his new dog dad John. Stephanie tells us Benji is so
sweet and easy going. He is such a wonderful dog. He did great on the car ride home and slept well at night.
Jack
Happily Adopted!
Foster mom shares that Jack was a perfect loving gentleman when he was picked up. He went right to them and they to him. To say we will miss him is an understatement. He is beyond a good boy and in a short time he has shown us how quickly a dog can show eagerness to please and loads of love to give. He has found his new family, and we are thankful to them for offering to share their lives together.
Jack’s new family shares: He was amazing in the car and seems to be settling in! He’s doing so well! We took him to the vet tonight and everything looked good! He’s so sweet and just wants to be loved!
~ Allie
Foster mom shares that Jack was a perfect loving gentleman when he was picked up. He went right to them and they to him. To say we will miss him is an understatement. He is beyond a good boy and in a short time he has shown us how quickly a dog can show eagerness to please and loads of love to give. He has found his new family, and we are thankful to them for offering to share their lives together.
Jack’s new family shares: He was amazing in the car and seems to be settling in! He’s doing so well! We took him to the vet tonight and everything looked good! He’s so sweet and just wants to be loved!
~ Allie
Red
Happily Adopted!
Red is the absolute sweetest dog ever!! We introduced him slowly to our senior dog Alfie and our twin cats Bonnie and Clyde. He gets along with everyone. He is still adjusting but seems very comfortable so far. He walks great on a leash and loves to run in our yard. My wife Becky is in absolute love with him, and he seems to be smitten with her as well. He follows her around and wants to be with her, even when making the bed as he kept jumping up on it - Lol. We still have some work to do but we could not have asked for a better dog than Red! He has all of our hearts.
Thank you again for the amazing work all the volunteers do!
~ Chris & Becky
Red is the absolute sweetest dog ever!! We introduced him slowly to our senior dog Alfie and our twin cats Bonnie and Clyde. He gets along with everyone. He is still adjusting but seems very comfortable so far. He walks great on a leash and loves to run in our yard. My wife Becky is in absolute love with him, and he seems to be smitten with her as well. He follows her around and wants to be with her, even when making the bed as he kept jumping up on it - Lol. We still have some work to do but we could not have asked for a better dog than Red! He has all of our hearts.
Thank you again for the amazing work all the volunteers do!
~ Chris & Becky
PAW PRINTS OF LOVE: A RHED AND THATCHER BEACH ADVENTURE
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Rhed (adopted from SGRR) and Thatcher are playful Golden Retriever brothers who LOVE the beach. Come along as they play, romp and frolic from morning to night, leaving loving hearts behind in everything they do.
Written by SGRR adopter Barbara Davis and her sister Pam, this beautifully-illustrated children’s book promotes active engagement and participation with the text through discovery, encouraging the young reader (baby to age 6) to explore the colorful illustrations for the hidden tracks of love. It is a celebration of siblings, sun, sand, sea, exploration and finding the joy in each moment
Proceeds from Rhed and Thatcher will be donated to SGRR and other organizations. Treat the kids you know to this delightful story of brotherly love and fun in the sun and help some dogs along the way!
Written by SGRR adopter Barbara Davis and her sister Pam, this beautifully-illustrated children’s book promotes active engagement and participation with the text through discovery, encouraging the young reader (baby to age 6) to explore the colorful illustrations for the hidden tracks of love. It is a celebration of siblings, sun, sand, sea, exploration and finding the joy in each moment
Proceeds from Rhed and Thatcher will be donated to SGRR and other organizations. Treat the kids you know to this delightful story of brotherly love and fun in the sun and help some dogs along the way!
Jackson’s Story: One Dog’s Journey to His Forever Home
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Authored by one of SGRR's adopters, this children's book is written from the dog's perspective. We hope you will read the heart-rending story of Jackson's abandonment and journey to his forever home. Young readers will learn that dogs feel pain, fear, confusion, and sadness, just as we do, and will realize the importance of responsible, loving dog ownership.
Happy Tails 2024
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Forever Fosters
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There are wonderful humans who will provide special dogs with a forever foster home, giving them all the love and attention they could ever hope for. Because of their age and/or disability these dogs were considered un-adoptable but they are still able to live with a good quality of life. SGRR pays for ongoing medical care for these special dogs Consider being a forever foster or sponsor so that we can continue to show that dog how wonderful his or her world can be. This is the true meaning of "rescue."
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