Current Rescues
Golden Retrievers who are currently looking for a new family to call their own are listed below. Please click on each photo to find out more about them. If you are interested in one of the dogs please ensure you complete the Adoption Questionnaire before contacting us. It should be noted that GRR only rehomes dogs in NSW, the ACT and VIC.
*** Please note that this page contains only a small number of the rescue Goldies currently in care and looking
for new homes. Some of our rescues require only a minimal amount of time with a foster carer before they are assessed and ready to go to an
approved family, whereas other dogs may require extensive veterinary treatment or behavioural rehabilitation depending on the circumstances
from which they have come.
For these reasons GRR does NOT post every rescue Goldie on this page, in fact, the VAST majority of our Goldies
are rehomed to applicants already on the approved list who have been waiting for the right Goldie to come along. ***
Rescue 1 (Monty)
Two year old Monty has not had the best start to his life. This gorgeous boy has spent his life in a dog run. Despite being isolated in a run Monty has the best social skills and loves to spend time running with the other dogs and running is what Monty loves best. He is a big, bouncy boy whose next best thing after running free is cuddling people. If you are sitting on a chair or simply standing nearby, Monty will want to share his love. When Monty visited the Vet for his check a lump was found and surgery was performed. Pathology results showed that the lump was cancerous and this is the reason Monty has been in care for over a year. GRR’s vet advised that if the cancer was to return it would happen in the next twelve months and thankfully no lumps have been detected and Monty continues to thrive and not a lump in sight... (click here for more)
Two year old Monty has not had the best start to his life. This gorgeous boy has spent his life in a dog run. Despite being isolated in a run Monty has the best social skills and loves to spend time running with the other dogs and running is what Monty loves best. He is a big, bouncy boy whose next best thing after running free is cuddling people. If you are sitting on a chair or simply standing nearby, Monty will want to share his love. When Monty visited the Vet for his check a lump was found and surgery was performed. Pathology results showed that the lump was cancerous and this is the reason Monty has been in care for over a year. GRR’s vet advised that if the cancer was to return it would happen in the next twelve months and thankfully no lumps have been detected and Monty continues to thrive and not a lump in sight... (click here for more)
Rescue 2 (Remi)
The very lovely four year old Remi has come into care because of her family’s changed circumstances. GRR knows that Remi has been loved and cared for as all her vet work is up to date and she came to GRR beautifully clean and brushed with a backpack containing food, monthly treatments, shampoo and everything she needs to make her transfer into care at GRR less stressful. Remi is everything you expect in a well raised Goldie except that this girl requires lots of company so she is looking for a home where people are around much of the time. GRR cannot state strongly enough that Remi is only going to be rehomed where there is high, secure, colorbond type fencing and where someone is around much of the time. Remi is an escape artist. She can scale 2 meter wire fencing and can also leap over pool fencing giving a kangaroo a run for its...
The very lovely four year old Remi has come into care because of her family’s changed circumstances. GRR knows that Remi has been loved and cared for as all her vet work is up to date and she came to GRR beautifully clean and brushed with a backpack containing food, monthly treatments, shampoo and everything she needs to make her transfer into care at GRR less stressful. Remi is everything you expect in a well raised Goldie except that this girl requires lots of company so she is looking for a home where people are around much of the time. GRR cannot state strongly enough that Remi is only going to be rehomed where there is high, secure, colorbond type fencing and where someone is around much of the time. Remi is an escape artist. She can scale 2 meter wire fencing and can also leap over pool fencing giving a kangaroo a run for its...
Rescue 3 (Rory)
Sometimes life takes a direction which people have no control over so it was with much sadness that Rory came into GRR’s care. Eighteen month old Rory is your typical cheeky, exuberant, jumping all over you Golden teenager. Rory has been cared for and loved and it shows. He knows the obedience basics, sit, drop and come and he loves to love you and smiles his biggest smile whenever he comes running to you. His recall is a work in progress and his on lead walking can be challenging at times. He is well socialised with other dogs, will bark at cats and would jump on and knock over children. Life is just one big bouncy time for Rory.
This young Golden boy is used to having someone at home with him so he is looking for a family who wants to have...
Sometimes life takes a direction which people have no control over so it was with much sadness that Rory came into GRR’s care. Eighteen month old Rory is your typical cheeky, exuberant, jumping all over you Golden teenager. Rory has been cared for and loved and it shows. He knows the obedience basics, sit, drop and come and he loves to love you and smiles his biggest smile whenever he comes running to you. His recall is a work in progress and his on lead walking can be challenging at times. He is well socialised with other dogs, will bark at cats and would jump on and knock over children. Life is just one big bouncy time for Rory.
This young Golden boy is used to having someone at home with him so he is looking for a family who wants to have...
Rescue 4 (Orlando)
Two and a half year old Orlando (affectionately known as Lando) has not had the start to his life that all of us who love Goldies would care to hear.
This handsome lad is in foster care living with a Golden foster brother and two Golden foster sisters who do not put up with his antics of trying to dominate them. When Orlando meets other dogs on his daily walks his foster carer can never be sure of this boy’s reaction. At times he can be a tail wagging happy chappy and at other times Orlando can show that he is not keen to interact and will emit a low growl.
While Orlando may have the occasional lunge at other dogs while out walking he has never bitten nor has he been involved in an altercation with another dog. Given his less than ideal start to life Orlando tries to be......
Two and a half year old Orlando (affectionately known as Lando) has not had the start to his life that all of us who love Goldies would care to hear.
This handsome lad is in foster care living with a Golden foster brother and two Golden foster sisters who do not put up with his antics of trying to dominate them. When Orlando meets other dogs on his daily walks his foster carer can never be sure of this boy’s reaction. At times he can be a tail wagging happy chappy and at other times Orlando can show that he is not keen to interact and will emit a low growl.
While Orlando may have the occasional lunge at other dogs while out walking he has never bitten nor has he been involved in an altercation with another dog. Given his less than ideal start to life Orlando tries to be......
Rescues 5 (Summer)
Summer’s journey has been one of change and transformation. At nine years old, this lovely Golden Retriever found herself in need of a new family when her previous owner faced unforeseen circumstances and could not take her along to their new home. Since arriving in foster care, Summer has been thriving.
She has been vet-checked, vaccinated and had a tooth extracted along with a thorough cleaning. A petite Goldie, Summer is on a dedicated weight-loss journey that is showing great results. Summer is being given Antinol to support her joint health as she loses weight. While technically a senior, no one has told Summer that age can slow you down and she is becoming something of a pocket rocket in terms of games and she is learning the joys of chasing her younger foster brother and joining in the...
Summer’s journey has been one of change and transformation. At nine years old, this lovely Golden Retriever found herself in need of a new family when her previous owner faced unforeseen circumstances and could not take her along to their new home. Since arriving in foster care, Summer has been thriving.
She has been vet-checked, vaccinated and had a tooth extracted along with a thorough cleaning. A petite Goldie, Summer is on a dedicated weight-loss journey that is showing great results. Summer is being given Antinol to support her joint health as she loses weight. While technically a senior, no one has told Summer that age can slow you down and she is becoming something of a pocket rocket in terms of games and she is learning the joys of chasing her younger foster brother and joining in the...
Rescue 6 (Billy)
Billy’s start to life was everything it shouldn’t be for a Goldie. Born on and living for four years on an intensive breeding facility, Billy’s journey to becoming a regular Goldie has been long and has taken many dedicated people visiting him on a regular basis to show this boy what life is like when you are loved and cared for. This gorgeous golden boy arrived into GRR’s care terrified and unapproachable and seven months later has found that people are a source of cuddles and fun. He is walking on lead, travels well in the car, just needing a little help to get in. Billy is approaching people but can be hesitant at times, although he is always excited to meet you and does his very funny paw tap dance.
Billy has lived all his life out in the elements but is looking forward to being an inside dog and becoming part of a loving family... (click here for more)
Billy’s start to life was everything it shouldn’t be for a Goldie. Born on and living for four years on an intensive breeding facility, Billy’s journey to becoming a regular Goldie has been long and has taken many dedicated people visiting him on a regular basis to show this boy what life is like when you are loved and cared for. This gorgeous golden boy arrived into GRR’s care terrified and unapproachable and seven months later has found that people are a source of cuddles and fun. He is walking on lead, travels well in the car, just needing a little help to get in. Billy is approaching people but can be hesitant at times, although he is always excited to meet you and does his very funny paw tap dance.
Billy has lived all his life out in the elements but is looking forward to being an inside dog and becoming part of a loving family... (click here for more)
Rescue 7 (Alfie)
Two year old Alfie is described by his foster carer as being one of the sweetest Goldies who has been in their care. His personality and beautiful temperament along with his unique facial features earns him the title of “unique and ruggedly handsome”.
As a puppy Alfie suffered an auto immune disease known as Juvenile Cellulitis, more commonly known as Puppy Strangles, and after a visit to VSoS, Veterinary Specialists of Sydney, GRR is advised that there is no active dermatosis and the changes to this boy’s face are purely cosmetic and they are permanent. There is no treatment required as Alfie will remain unique for the remainder of his life. While in care Alfie has learnt to walk on a loose lead and come when called. He impressed his Specialist Vet with his calm demeanour and beautiful manners. This boy is currently sharing......
Two year old Alfie is described by his foster carer as being one of the sweetest Goldies who has been in their care. His personality and beautiful temperament along with his unique facial features earns him the title of “unique and ruggedly handsome”.
As a puppy Alfie suffered an auto immune disease known as Juvenile Cellulitis, more commonly known as Puppy Strangles, and after a visit to VSoS, Veterinary Specialists of Sydney, GRR is advised that there is no active dermatosis and the changes to this boy’s face are purely cosmetic and they are permanent. There is no treatment required as Alfie will remain unique for the remainder of his life. While in care Alfie has learnt to walk on a loose lead and come when called. He impressed his Specialist Vet with his calm demeanour and beautiful manners. This boy is currently sharing......
Rescue 8 (Chip)
Two year old Chip has been in foster care for several weeks and this handsome young chap has proved to be a wonderful house guest as he loves to play with the other Goldies in his foster home and is responding to his training really well. This boy is eager to please and quick to learn and both his loose lead walking and recall are improving but remain work in progress.
Chip loves to ride in the car, loves cuddles, loves playing with other dogs and doesn’t bother about the cat in his foster home. Chip barks when he becomes excited and when meeting new people as well as when the doorbell rings. However, Chip can be easily distracted from barking with a toy and his new family will need to keep working on these behaviours. When Chip is out and about......
Two year old Chip has been in foster care for several weeks and this handsome young chap has proved to be a wonderful house guest as he loves to play with the other Goldies in his foster home and is responding to his training really well. This boy is eager to please and quick to learn and both his loose lead walking and recall are improving but remain work in progress.
Chip loves to ride in the car, loves cuddles, loves playing with other dogs and doesn’t bother about the cat in his foster home. Chip barks when he becomes excited and when meeting new people as well as when the doorbell rings. However, Chip can be easily distracted from barking with a toy and his new family will need to keep working on these behaviours. When Chip is out and about......
Rescue 9 (Gemma)
Two year old Gemma came into GRR’s care a week before Christmas, just in time to enjoy her turkey dinner and Christmas stuffies. Gemma enjoys playing with her Christmas toys but she does not enjoy sharing her toys or anything else that Gemma decides is her property. This Golden girl has been much loved and spent much of her time with her family in a one on one situation and is very suited to this type of life where she is the centre of her family’s world. GRR is looking for a home for Gemma without another dog, where she has the company of people all day, every day. Gemma does enjoys playing with other dogs but there will not be a happy outcome if toys, balls or food are involved in a multi dog situation.
Gemma has previously lived with a cat and is house trained. She has received basic obedience training and will sit and drop with a roll for a tummy rub......
Two year old Gemma came into GRR’s care a week before Christmas, just in time to enjoy her turkey dinner and Christmas stuffies. Gemma enjoys playing with her Christmas toys but she does not enjoy sharing her toys or anything else that Gemma decides is her property. This Golden girl has been much loved and spent much of her time with her family in a one on one situation and is very suited to this type of life where she is the centre of her family’s world. GRR is looking for a home for Gemma without another dog, where she has the company of people all day, every day. Gemma does enjoys playing with other dogs but there will not be a happy outcome if toys, balls or food are involved in a multi dog situation.
Gemma has previously lived with a cat and is house trained. She has received basic obedience training and will sit and drop with a roll for a tummy rub......
Rescue 10 (Bella)
Two and a half year old Bella has been in foster care living with a family who has a Goldie and a cat. Bella was initially quite wary of other dogs but is growing in confidence and does not chase the cat preferring to bark. When Bella came into care it was noticed that she limped and x-rays have shown that one of her front legs is shorter than the other. Because of this issue Bella is helped out of the car, lifted down from the furniture and GRR has been advised that because of this issue there will be the likelihood of early onset arthritis, so Bella is currently on Antinol which she will need to continue taking for the rest of her life.
Before coming into foster care Bella had not been introduced to the big wide world of other dogs, people and loud noises. She is slowly becoming used to all these new experiences and while her first reaction is to bark at anything......
Two and a half year old Bella has been in foster care living with a family who has a Goldie and a cat. Bella was initially quite wary of other dogs but is growing in confidence and does not chase the cat preferring to bark. When Bella came into care it was noticed that she limped and x-rays have shown that one of her front legs is shorter than the other. Because of this issue Bella is helped out of the car, lifted down from the furniture and GRR has been advised that because of this issue there will be the likelihood of early onset arthritis, so Bella is currently on Antinol which she will need to continue taking for the rest of her life.
Before coming into foster care Bella had not been introduced to the big wide world of other dogs, people and loud noises. She is slowly becoming used to all these new experiences and while her first reaction is to bark at anything......