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How Long Until I Get My Dog?
 Gold Ribbon rescue follows an adoption policy which involves an approved
 application, a phone interview and a home visit.

 Our dogs come from all over - owner surrenders, shelters, foundlings by Good
 Samaritans, and neglect cases.   They are all second-chance dogs, some in
 need of extra medical and emotional support. 

 We never can predict what Goldens will be available at any given time, and
 strive to keep our website updated with the most current available dogs.

 Are you looking for a puppy only? If you will only adopt a puppy, chances
 are that your application will be put on a waiting list. Golden puppies are rare in rescue
 and when they do come in, we have many applicants who are already approved and waiting
 for their right match.

 Are you looking for a perfect, 100% housebroken, 2 year old, calm female to play
 with your young children?   Again, it may take a while for that dog with those
 specific requirements to come into rescue. The more specific your requirements, the less
chance you will find what you want in rescue.  We are looking to find the perfect family
for each dog, as for us, finding that special forever home for our dogs is our top priority.

A number of our new dogs came into care with heartworms. We typically complete the treatment in foster care, but if one of these Goldens captures YOUR heart & you’re willing to take him or her through the treatment, please discuss it with us!   We’ll be happy to give you detailed instructions on the dog’s care (activity restriction is VERY important), and of course we will cover the cost at one of our approved clinics.  

Gold Ribbon Rescue rescues and rehomes second-chance Golden Retrievers who can find homes who will offer them the medical care and attention needed by the breed. We do not have the qualifications to train service dogs, nor do we have the expertise to be able to determine if a rescued Golden would qualify as a good service dog.
We encourage you to explore the service-dog channels.

ADOPTION:  THE ADJUSTMENT PERIOD - THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Generally, we don't adopt to families with children under five (5) years of age. We only make exceptions to families that can demonstrate to our satisfaction that all children under 5 have lived with and successfully interacted with large dogs. This policy is for the benefit of your children.  The goal is to make the adoption process more realistic and set the realistic expectations for prospective applicants.

Gold Ribbon Rescue Current Care Dogs Please note - the ages we assign to our dogs are only ESTIMATES As rescue dogs, their ages are not known with any definition. Extraordinary Goldens                        Timmy           Please Contribute to the Extraordinary Golden Fund Choppers aka Duke  Age: 5 Available                                              Updated: 8/10/13 Duchess Age: 7-8  Available: 09/01/13 Updated: 08/13/13     Levi Age: 7.5 Available Updated: 9/1/13 Freddy Age: 5 1/2 Available Updated 6/3/13 Carl Age: 8 Available Updated: 8/10/13 Timothy Age: 7 Available: Soon Updated: 08/13/13                         Malakai Age: 3 Medical Hold Updated: 08/20/13 Dooley Age: 10-11 Available Updated: 08/13/13 Ember Age: ~1.5 Available: TDB Updated: 08/13/13                 Anna Age: 11 Weeks Available Updated: 8/5/13 Darby Age: 11 Weeks Available Updated: 8/5/13 Sadie Age: 6 Months Available: 9/1/13 Updated 8/13/13 Frankie Age: 5 Available: Sept. 1 Updated: 07/03/13

Dogs with the are undergoing heartworm treatment.  Check their web stories for approximate availability dates.

We have been matched to our forever homes and are not available: Lady Julia Apollo Howser

Moved to their Forever Homes:

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