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
Benji
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Cuddle Muffin!
Breed: GoldenDoodle
Color: Golden
Age: 7 years
Size: 38-40 lbs
Sex: Male
When serious changes happened in his family's lives, Benji found himself in need of a new home. He is a true companion dog and wants nothing more than to be by your side. Read more about this wonderful fellow on his bio page!
Thank you all for your interest in sweet Benji! We are not accepting any additional applications at this time.
Breed: GoldenDoodle
Color: Golden
Age: 7 years
Size: 38-40 lbs
Sex: Male
When serious changes happened in his family's lives, Benji found himself in need of a new home. He is a true companion dog and wants nothing more than to be by your side. Read more about this wonderful fellow on his bio page!
Thank you all for your interest in sweet Benji! We are not accepting any additional applications at this time.
Jack
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Chocolatey Goodness!
Breed: Aussie-Doodle
Color: Chocolate & White
Age: 1 year
Size: 60 lbs
Sex: Male
This handsome fellow is ready to join you in your cool weather adventures! Jack is good with kids, dogs, cats, and, of course, adult humans. Read more about this great dog on his bio page!
Breed: Aussie-Doodle
Color: Chocolate & White
Age: 1 year
Size: 60 lbs
Sex: Male
This handsome fellow is ready to join you in your cool weather adventures! Jack is good with kids, dogs, cats, and, of course, adult humans. Read more about this great dog on his bio page!
Shadow
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Sweet Southern Gentleman!
Breed: Golden Retriever/Rough-Coated Collie mix
Color: Cream and White
Age: 9-10 years
Size: 50 lbs
Sex: Male
Shadow is one of those dogs who makes you grin from ear to ear! He has a gentle demeanor and kind expressive eyes. Read more about this wonderful guy on his bio page.
Note - Thank you for your interest in Shadow! We are not accepting any additional applications, for him, at this time.
Breed: Golden Retriever/Rough-Coated Collie mix
Color: Cream and White
Age: 9-10 years
Size: 50 lbs
Sex: Male
Shadow is one of those dogs who makes you grin from ear to ear! He has a gentle demeanor and kind expressive eyes. Read more about this wonderful guy on his bio page.
Note - Thank you for your interest in Shadow! We are not accepting any additional applications, for him, at this time.
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.
Nugget
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Somebody loves me and I will be going home soon!
Breed: Retriever mix
Color: Golden & White
Age: 12-18 months
Size: 55-60 lbs
Sex: Male
Nugget is a happy and friendly pup who wants nothing more than to be in his forever home for Thanksgiving. Read more about this wonderful guy on his bio page!
Breed: Retriever mix
Color: Golden & White
Age: 12-18 months
Size: 55-60 lbs
Sex: Male
Nugget is a happy and friendly pup who wants nothing more than to be in his forever home for Thanksgiving. Read more about this wonderful guy on his bio page!
Ginger
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Somebody loves me and I will be going home soon!
Breed: Golden Retriever
Color: Golden
Age: 9-01 years
Size: 60-65 lbs
Sex: Female
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: 9-01 years
Size: 60-65 lbs
Sex: Female
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.
Apollo
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Somebody loves me and I will be going home soon!
Breed: Golden Retriever
Color: Golden
Age: 4 months
Size: 60-70 lbs when full grown
Sex: Male
Apollo is 4 month old purebred Golden pup who is up for fun and adventures! Read more about him on his bio page.
Breed: Golden Retriever
Color: Golden
Age: 4 months
Size: 60-70 lbs when full grown
Sex: Male
Apollo is 4 month old purebred Golden pup who is up for fun and adventures! Read more about him on his bio page.
Iris
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Somebody loves me and I will be going home soon!
Breed: Golden Retriever
Color: Golden
Age: 4 months
Size: 50-60 lbs when full grown
Sex: Female
Isis is the sweetest little lady! Read more about her on her bio page.
Breed: Golden Retriever
Color: Golden
Age: 4 months
Size: 50-60 lbs when full grown
Sex: Female
Isis is the sweetest little lady! Read more about her on her bio page.
Happily Adopted
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
Marvin
Happily Adopted!
Marvin is the sweetest boy!! He is absolutely fabulous. He smiles with sheer happiness! Today he met neighbors while out on his walk, and everyone he meets just loves him. Our biggest challenge at the moment is that he has lots of energy and wants to run, but that won't be for a while. He's doing great. Thanks so much to everyone at Sunshine who has been so kind to him from the start. ~ Jen
Marvin is the sweetest boy!! He is absolutely fabulous. He smiles with sheer happiness! Today he met neighbors while out on his walk, and everyone he meets just loves him. Our biggest challenge at the moment is that he has lots of energy and wants to run, but that won't be for a while. He's doing great. Thanks so much to everyone at Sunshine who has been so kind to him from the start. ~ Jen
Nola
Happily Adopted!
Nola (now Pickles) is loving her new home! She ADORES Duckie and Duckie is being such a wise and patient older brother, teaching her tips and tricks. She’s already learning basic commands like sit and lay down, and she recognizes her name! She’s starting training classes this week and I know she’ll do great. She loves to run around the fenced in yard, and her favorite sport is chasing balls! Other than chasing Duckie of course.
Thank you again for helping us get the most perfect girl into our lives, we love her so much!!! ~ Sophia
Nola (now Pickles) is loving her new home! She ADORES Duckie and Duckie is being such a wise and patient older brother, teaching her tips and tricks. She’s already learning basic commands like sit and lay down, and she recognizes her name! She’s starting training classes this week and I know she’ll do great. She loves to run around the fenced in yard, and her favorite sport is chasing balls! Other than chasing Duckie of course.
Thank you again for helping us get the most perfect girl into our lives, we love her so much!!! ~ Sophia
Sparkles & Sundance
Happily Adopted!
Sparkles and Sundance, now Maggie and Bandit, are doing great! I’m so glad we took them both because they do everything together, it’s so sweet. They adjusted to both of us and the house right away, and they have been great with all the friends and neighbors who have come to meet them. Both are getting more used to the leash each day-the struggle is for us to keep them untangled😂 They are eating and sleeping very well. Potty training is not going so great. They don’t give us any clues, they just squat and go😂. We will get there. Lots of mopping in the meantime!! ~ Rose & David
Sparkles and Sundance, now Maggie and Bandit, are doing great! I’m so glad we took them both because they do everything together, it’s so sweet. They adjusted to both of us and the house right away, and they have been great with all the friends and neighbors who have come to meet them. Both are getting more used to the leash each day-the struggle is for us to keep them untangled😂 They are eating and sleeping very well. Potty training is not going so great. They don’t give us any clues, they just squat and go😂. We will get there. Lots of mopping in the meantime!! ~ Rose & David
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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