When you inquire about a dog the foster home may conduct a telephone interview, and if you BOTH agree, a time may be scheduled for you to meet and discuss the dog in more detail. Our goal is to place each dog in a home where the dog and new family will complement each other. Additionally, every four weeks between mailings of the dog lists, we host a Golden Retriever Adoption Day where we arrange to bring multiple dogs to a central location and invite pre- approved applicants and the public to attend. Only pre-approved applicants are eligible to adopt at these events, but applications, which will be evaluated at a later time, may be submitted. Adoption days offer a good opportunity to see dogs of different gender, age, color and temperament.
Some dogs require specific circumstances and the needs of each individual dog are evaluated.
A fence may be required for young, active dogs or dogs who have had little or no obedience training or a tendency to roam. These dogs may need a safe, enclosed area for proper exercise and safe release of youthful energy. We may require some dogs to attend a formalized obedience class within 4 weeks of the adoption date. At completion of the obedience course, please send your Certificate of Completion to the address below and a refund will be mailed to you. A good obedience course could ensure the success of your adoption experience.