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
Bear
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He's a Labradoodle Dandy!
Breed: Labradoodle
Color: Golden
Age: 1-2 years
Size: 66 lbs
Sex: Male
Bear is an sweet and active boy whose favorite thing to do is cuddle. He is good with other dogs and loves his human friends. Visit his bio page to read more about him!
Harry
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Handsome and Loving!
Breed: Lab mix
Color: Yellow
Age: 2 years
Size: 60 lbs
Sex: Male
Harry is a lovely and affectionate Lab mix who is good with dogs and friendly to all the humans he has met. You can read more about this wonderful boy on his bio page.
Xander
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So Sweet and Adorable!
Breed: Retriever mix
Color: Golden
Age: 2 years
Size: 57 lbs
Sex: Male
Xander is a fuzzy wuzzy Golden mix who is ready to fill your world with smiles. He is good with other dogs and has never met a stranger. Be sure to read about him 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. |
Sweet Ginger!
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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.
Blue
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Somebody loves me and I will be going home soon!
Breed: Mini Australian Shepherd
Color: Golden
Age: 1 year
Size: 32 lbs
Sex: Male
Blue was found tied to a tree in a botanical park in AL. He holds no grudges about being abandoned and is ready to love again. Read more about this adorable mini-Aussie on his bio page.
Roscoe
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Somebody loves me and I will be going home soon!
Breed: Golden Retriever
Color: Golden
Age: 4-5 years
Size: 75 lbs
Sex: Male
This classic golden boy is ready to find love again. Roscoe has never met a stranger and loves everyone he meets. Visit his bio page to read more about him!
Happily Adopted
Dude
Happily Adopted! Breed: Retriever/Anatolian Shepherd mix
Dude, now Jax, is doing great - he had his first grooming appointment today and did very well. He starts obedience training tomorrow. It is a beautiful day & I am working on the porch outside while he lays at my feet. He is a very sweet boy. It’s been very busy! He has been having
few accidents in the house, so I am trying to catch him in the act. If I scold him, he lays down & gives me his belly- so it’s so hard to be serious! ~ Renee
Dude, now Jax, is doing great - he had his first grooming appointment today and did very well. He starts obedience training tomorrow. It is a beautiful day & I am working on the porch outside while he lays at my feet. He is a very sweet boy. It’s been very busy! He has been having
few accidents in the house, so I am trying to catch him in the act. If I scold him, he lays down & gives me his belly- so it’s so hard to be serious! ~ Renee
Luna
Happily Adopted!
Things are going extremely well with Luna! She is absolutely perfect
and the sweetest little lady! She made friends with my in-law’s lab
and our neighbor’s dog as well. We absolutely adore Luna and she is getting along so well here. She is better than I ever could have imagined and I love her so much! ~ Amanda
Things are going extremely well with Luna! She is absolutely perfect
and the sweetest little lady! She made friends with my in-law’s lab
and our neighbor’s dog as well. We absolutely adore Luna and she is getting along so well here. She is better than I ever could have imagined and I love her so much! ~ Amanda
Trixie
Happily Adopted!
Trixie has become my little shadow and sleeps with me at night. She gets along great with the kids and loves Brianna. When I am at work - she will hang out in Brianna’s bed while she does her homework. Her favorite spot is looking out the back door. She is so very alert and curious! She is just a love! ~ Linda
Trixie has become my little shadow and sleeps with me at night. She gets along great with the kids and loves Brianna. When I am at work - she will hang out in Brianna’s bed while she does her homework. Her favorite spot is looking out the back door. She is so very alert and curious! She is just a love! ~ Linda
Shadrach
Happily Adopted!
It's going well. He was nuts the first two days but has mellowed considerably. He and Charlie are doing OK, still getting to know each other. He is a toy destroyer! Charlie had a big basket of soft toys he just carried around, but Henry shreds them. On to more durable toys for him. He knows stairs, so he was an indoor dog at some point. I also think he knows the word "no". He mostly stops when you say it to him. We are getting him into routines, which helps. He loves the yard. We know he's going to be a wonderful dog. ~ Bruce
It's going well. He was nuts the first two days but has mellowed considerably. He and Charlie are doing OK, still getting to know each other. He is a toy destroyer! Charlie had a big basket of soft toys he just carried around, but Henry shreds them. On to more durable toys for him. He knows stairs, so he was an indoor dog at some point. I also think he knows the word "no". He mostly stops when you say it to him. We are getting him into routines, which helps. He loves the yard. We know he's going to be a wonderful dog. ~ Bruce
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
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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