-- Reasons and Facts

1.     Why Adopt:

The Golden Retriever is an ideal sportsman's buddy, family pet, gundog, guide, or service dog. It is worthy of your time and energy.

2.     What Pet to Adopt:

They are very well-mannered, intelligent dogs. You can consult various rescue organizations in operation for information about this breed.

3.     When to Adopt:

You can choose any time of the year to adopt a Golden Retriever. The various shelters and rescue organizations can help you in facilitating your adoption/rescue. The Golden retriever is usually the best friend of their master and makes a great companion to kids.

Golden Retriever Rescue -- Where to Look

1.     Online:

Today, you can choose from a variety of Golden Retriever rescue organizations online, whose mission is to save and locate good homes for pure bred dogs.

2.     Classifieds:

Often, your hometown newspaper will have ads for pets that need new homes.

3.     Pet Shows:

It is recommended to go to a pet show to view a Golden Retriever and their potential as a sporting dog.

4.     Local Vet:

You should check out the bulletin board at your local vet’s office for dogs needing a new home.

Golden Retriever Rescue -- What to Look For

1.     Pet Temperament:

Sometimes a dog that needs rescuing, or adoption, has been mistreated or neglected. The problems they have experienced will require your care and patience. An ideal Golden retriever is well mannered and playful.

2.     Pet's Surroundings:

An ideal Golden retriever's home would be one with a fenced yard. They can easily live in a country or city setting.

3.     Pet's Health:

You need to check information and paperwork a rescue organization has concerning the dog's vaccination and health history. The Golden retriever can sometime be prone to hip dysplasia, hereditary cataract, and epileptic seizures. You should also have the dog checked out by your vet prior to making a permanent commitment.

4.     What to Avoid:

You should avoid adopting an unhealthy Golden retriever.

Golden Retriever Rescue -- How to Choose

1.     Type of Pet:

While you are on a mission looking for a Golden retriever, do not forget which gender you prefer. You may feel torn as to which pet to choose, a puppy or an adult dog. It would certainly be best if you go for a Golden retriever that has a flat or wavy coat with good feathering, along with a dense, water-resistant undercoat.

2.     Supplies & Equipment:

The dog would need the following basics when you get it home: food and water bowls, a leash, a few toys, and a warm place to sleep. If you are rescuing a young Golden retriever that needs to be potty trained, you might want to consider a crate.

3.     Expense:

Adopting a dog requires a minimal expense. Most dogs up for adoption have had vaccinations at the shelter and have been sterilized. Usually an adoption fee helps support the rescue organization. In terms of rescuing a purebred dog, if the dog needing a new home is across the country from you, the expense of transporting it to you will be greater than if it is acquired close to your home.