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
Dude
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Our Gentle Giant!
Breed: Retriever/Anatolian Shepherd mix
Color: Golden
Age: 1-2 years
Size: 98 lbs
Sex: Male
Fostered in the Northeast
This hunky fella is as cool as Dudes can be! With his laid-back personality and gentle spirit, Dude will be a wonderful companion to have by your side. Visit his bio page to read more about him!
Luna
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Scrumptious Chocolate Lab!
Breed: Chocolate Lab
Color: Chocolate
Age: 3 years
Size: 63 lbs
Sex: Female
Fostered in the Northeast
Luna is a lovely 3 year old Chocolate Lab who is good with dogs, cats, and kids. She is as sweet as she is beautiful. Read more about this beauty on her 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. |
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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.
Shadrach
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Somebody loves me and I will be going home soon!
Breed: Golden Retriever/Basset Hound mix
Color: Golden, Brown, & White
Age: 2 years
Size: 45 lbs
Sex: Male
Shaddy is an adorable Golden/Basset mix who is sure to turn heads when you are out and about with him. He is good with other dogs and loves attention. Read more about this unique fella on his bio page.
Happily Adopted
Sam
Happily Adopted!
Thank you again to the team for coordinating getting him up here! He seems to be settling in well. He *loves* going for walks, so it's going to take a slight bit of time for us all to find the schedule that works for both of us. I can't exactly take him on a walk every hour even if he wants to, haha!! My brother sent him a "welcome home box" and he immediately grabbed a stuffed toy out of the box, so he definitely loves his toys. My wife just got home and he is already sitting with her - he is starting to accept us as his family now! ~ Chris
Thank you again to the team for coordinating getting him up here! He seems to be settling in well. He *loves* going for walks, so it's going to take a slight bit of time for us all to find the schedule that works for both of us. I can't exactly take him on a walk every hour even if he wants to, haha!! My brother sent him a "welcome home box" and he immediately grabbed a stuffed toy out of the box, so he definitely loves his toys. My wife just got home and he is already sitting with her - he is starting to accept us as his family now! ~ Chris
Ladee
Happily Adopted!
Ladee (we are spelling her name Lady) has turned our lives upside down! We’ve only known geriatric, three-legged loving for the past few years!😊 She has so much energy, Venus just doesn’t know what to do with her (and she’s aways trying to clean Venus’ ears). Lady has yet to have an accident which I’m amazed at. Lady likes to hug and enjoys sitting on the kitchen table, so she begins her etiquette class on April 10. We are working on her leash skills as well. She loves meeting all the neighborhood dogs. Even Silas, a Pointer that likes NO ONE and barks at everyone, likes her. They were bopping noses yesterday. Doing stairs threw her for a loop but she almost has that mastered. Bert & Ernie, our cats, are starting to venture out from their hiding places but as soon as she catches a glimpse of them, she gets so excited and scares them away. So that’s going to take some time. She loves to be loved and is just perfect. She brought life and laughter back into our house (with a touch of chaos) after our Miss Mhina left us. Thank you all for making this happen for our family. I just love my Sunshine girls! ~ Alicia
Ladee (we are spelling her name Lady) has turned our lives upside down! We’ve only known geriatric, three-legged loving for the past few years!😊 She has so much energy, Venus just doesn’t know what to do with her (and she’s aways trying to clean Venus’ ears). Lady has yet to have an accident which I’m amazed at. Lady likes to hug and enjoys sitting on the kitchen table, so she begins her etiquette class on April 10. We are working on her leash skills as well. She loves meeting all the neighborhood dogs. Even Silas, a Pointer that likes NO ONE and barks at everyone, likes her. They were bopping noses yesterday. Doing stairs threw her for a loop but she almost has that mastered. Bert & Ernie, our cats, are starting to venture out from their hiding places but as soon as she catches a glimpse of them, she gets so excited and scares them away. So that’s going to take some time. She loves to be loved and is just perfect. She brought life and laughter back into our house (with a touch of chaos) after our Miss Mhina left us. Thank you all for making this happen for our family. I just love my Sunshine girls! ~ Alicia
Beckett
Happily Adopted!
Beckett seems to be settling in very nice. He’s a very curious and loving dog and we look forward to many memories with him.
Thank you all for helping out and the work you do! ~ Adam
Beckett seems to be settling in very nice. He’s a very curious and loving dog and we look forward to many memories with him.
Thank you all for helping out and the work you do! ~ Adam
Laihla
Happily Adopted!
Laihla, who is now Tori, is doing great! She is loving, eager to please and is really smart! She is very relaxed, and I do think she knows she is home! She is conquering her fear of cats, and now knows, Casey is all hiss and no action! She and Desi are getting along well, and Tori has been very respectful and gives him space when her zoomies get a little crazy! We are working on house training and realize gates are not going to keep this little lady in one place! She loves to jump over gates! There may be a crate in her future especially when we head out! She loves her stuffed toys and chewies and so far has been very respectful to furniture! She is eating well, and we are all bonding and learning from each other every day. She loves her walks and does well on the leash. She met our daughters today and she was the perfect little lady, greeting them warmly while trying really hard not to jump up. I want to thank Sunshine and all the volunteers for bringing this special dog into our life. ~ Margie
Laihla, who is now Tori, is doing great! She is loving, eager to please and is really smart! She is very relaxed, and I do think she knows she is home! She is conquering her fear of cats, and now knows, Casey is all hiss and no action! She and Desi are getting along well, and Tori has been very respectful and gives him space when her zoomies get a little crazy! We are working on house training and realize gates are not going to keep this little lady in one place! She loves to jump over gates! There may be a crate in her future especially when we head out! She loves her stuffed toys and chewies and so far has been very respectful to furniture! She is eating well, and we are all bonding and learning from each other every day. She loves her walks and does well on the leash. She met our daughters today and she was the perfect little lady, greeting them warmly while trying really hard not to jump up. I want to thank Sunshine and all the volunteers for bringing this special dog into our life. ~ Margie
Caleb
Happily Adopted!
Things are going great. Caleb definitely is still a bit cautious, but
he’s made himself at home sitting on the coach with me. We’ve
even earned some of the little licks Tina (his foster mom up North) mentioned. Caleb and Ellie are doing well - they were just snuggled next to each other a few minutes ago. She’s still hoping for him to play with her, but that will come I’m sure. ~ Alex & Bailey
Things are going great. Caleb definitely is still a bit cautious, but
he’s made himself at home sitting on the coach with me. We’ve
even earned some of the little licks Tina (his foster mom up North) mentioned. Caleb and Ellie are doing well - they were just snuggled next to each other a few minutes ago. She’s still hoping for him to play with her, but that will come I’m sure. ~ Alex & Bailey
Teddie
Happily Adopted!
These two are a match made in heaven!!!!!! Thank you so so much
for choosing us to be Teddie’s pawrents!!!! ~ Christine & Austin
These two are a match made in heaven!!!!!! Thank you so so much
for choosing us to be Teddie’s pawrents!!!! ~ Christine & Austin
Ginger
Happily Adopted!
She is doing great. What a sweet dog! She’s having a lot of fun in snow. She is eating ok though did not finish all of her dinner maybe due to all the changes for her. Will keep an eye on this. She is sleeping through the night, lots of walks and cuddles. ~ Meghan
She is doing great. What a sweet dog! She’s having a lot of fun in snow. She is eating ok though did not finish all of her dinner maybe due to all the changes for her. Will keep an eye on this. She is sleeping through the night, lots of walks and cuddles. ~ Meghan
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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