WELCOME TO THE YGRR ADOPTABLE DOGS PAGE!
When YGRR was founded 37 years ago, there were many purebred Golden Retrievers in New England who needed homes. Since 1985, we have helped thousands of Goldens! In the past few years, the number of purebred Golden Retrievers in rescues has declined by almost 70%. Because of this, YGRR has begun taking in a variety dogs, including Labrador Retrievers and other mixed breeds. While we still take in and rehome Golden Retrievers, the likelihood of being matched with one is significantly lower than it has been in the past.
Our dogs are placed into the best homes for them based upon their individual needs and personalities. While the time it takes to be matched with a dog varies, with some applicants being matched very quickly and others experiencing a more lengthy wait, it all depends on your personal circumstances and flexibility. Homes with children, other dogs, cats, or very specific requirements will generally experience the longest waiting times to find a compatible YGRR dog. Similarly, if you are only interested in adopting a purebred Golden Retriever, your wait time may be quite long.
HOW TO INQUIRE:
Please note: YGRR dogs are available only to approved adopters. We respectfully ask that you not inquire about a dog unless you have received confirmation of your approval status, as your inquiry will not be processed. Dogs cannot be put on hold for an unapproved applicant. If you would like to apply, please visit our Adopt a Golden Page for more adoption information and eligibility requirements, along with our online application.
If a dog interests you, we would be happy to discuss in greater detail that dog’s likelihood of being a match for your goals and lifestyle. To inquire, please email our Adoption Department at [email protected]. The Adoption Department reviews each adopter’s application and home visit, and will contact applicants for further discussion and a potential introduction based upon (most importantly) strength of match and the length of time the applicant has been waiting.
When the dog is adopted, we will update their profile to reflect that. If a meet with a potential adopter is scheduled, we will update their profile to say “meet pending” and will continue to accept inquiries during that time.
We look forward to helping you find a great match, and helping these lovely dogs find their new family!
Sammie (AKA Sampson) $400
Dogs: Sammie wants to be an only child!
Cats: Sammie wants to be an only child!
Kids: Adults only Please!
Fence: Highly recommended!
3 year old male Lab/Shepherd mix, 95 lbs
Sammie is what you would consider an introvert, he can be nervous when meeting new people. Sammie will let you know if he is uncomfortable by barking, he is very communicative! Once Sammie does warm up to you, he is the sweetest boy you could ever ask for! He LOVES attention, and you will find that he leans into you for love and pats. He even enjoys a good belly rub when he is comfortable with you. When Sammie REALLY likes you, he will even sneak in a kiss or two! One of Sammie’s favorite past times is fetch, he would play ALL day if you allowed him to. Sammie is very smart and is a quick learner. He is also food motivated, which makes training with him a breeze! He also walks very well on leash with the an EZ-Walk Harness.
Sammie will thrive in a low traffic, low activity home that has prior experience with nervous dogs. If you have guests coming in and out of your home regularly, this will not be the ideal home for him. He will benefit from having a job to do; nose work, agility, etc. Sammie thrives best with a lot of physical and mental stimulation to keep him calm and happy.
Bailey $900
Dogs: No thank you, wants to be an only child!
Cats: Unknown
Kids: Teenagers okay!
Fence: Strongly recommended!
1 year old female Labrador Retriever mix, 60 lbs
This sweet girl made her way to YGRR all the way from Oklahoma, and is looking for a new place to call home! She is very sweet and loves to get lots of attention. She loves to play with soft toys, and is still learning how to play fetch. She is also still learning her basic commands, and would love to bond with her new family by attending obedience classes together! Bailey would be awesome with agility classes as well! She is a true athlete!
Nico $900
Dogs: No thanks!
Cats: Unknown
Kids: Adults only please!
Fence: Required!
1 year old male Flat Coated Retriever, 80 lbs
This exuberant, young boy made his way to YGRR from Oklahoma, and is looking for a new place to call home. He is very energetic, and would make a great hiking, running or fetch buddy! He enjoys getting lots of pats and attention. He is really smart, and is still learning his basic commands and manners, which will be a breeze as he is very food motivated!
Moose $800
Dogs: No thank you, wants to be an only child!
Cats: Unknown
Kids: Adults only please!
Fence: Strongly recommended!
3 year old male Silver Labrador Retriever, 70 lbs
This exuberant, excitable boy is always happy and wagging his tail, as you can see in his photo! He knows that people are treat machines and is always expecting food. He will show you his automatic sit for a scrumptious treat! He is very smart and loves a good game of fetch. He is also a huge fan of soft toys! This energetic boy will need a lot of exercise to keep him calm and happy in his new home! He would benefit from obedience classes, and his motivation for food will make training a breeze!
Waffles $1,000
Dogs: No thank you, Waffles doesn’t like to share!
Cats: No cats please!
Kids: No thanks, Waffles wants to be an only child!
Fence: Strongly recommended!
1 year old male Golden Retriever, 54 lbs
Do you know what goes great with chicken? WAFFLES! This handsome, young boy is really smart, and already knows all of his basic commands. He could certainly learn any new tricks that you wanted to teach him. He is very energetic and enjoys racing around the yard, but he will also cuddle with you on the couch while you are watching your favorite shows!
Reilly $800
Dogs: No thank you, wants to be an only child!
Cats: Unknown
Kids: 12 and older
Fence: Recommended!
8 ½ year old male, Golden Retriever 81lbs
Reilly made his way to YGRR, needing knee surgery on both of his legs. He has had his 2nd surgery, and is now looking for his new home that he can finish recovering in! Despite all that Reilly has gone through, he is such a sweet, happy and friendly boy. He loves to cuddle and get lots of attention. He loves every toy that he encounters. He has been on a weight lose journey, and still has some miles to go! Once he is fully recovered, he would enjoy being your walking or hiking buddy!
Reilly’s adopter will need to be committed to taking him to his post surgery rechecks to ensure that he heals properly.
Lily $800
Dogs: Would thrive with a confident, outgoing pal
Cats: unknown
Kids: 12 and older
Fence: Required
6 1/2 year old female Goldendoodle, 60lbs
Lily is a sweet, sensitive girl who is looking for a new place to call home! She takes a while to warm up to new people, but once she does, her personality flourishes. She does especially well with woman, men, are another story! She does enjoy attention and playing with her toys, especially the plushies! She would thrive in her new home with a confident, outgoing dog to show her the way. Serena just needs some time, patience, and most importantly, love!
Kaya $1,400
Dogs: No thank you, wants to be an only child!
Cats: Unknown
Kids: 12 and older
Fence: Strongly recommended!
2 ½ year old male Golden Retriever, 64 lbs
This handsome, affectionate boy made his way to YGRR, all the way from Turkey. His name means rock in Turkish, and this boy DOES rock! He has such a great personality. He is very sweet, and LOVES to get lots of attention. He is also a big fan of toys, any toys really; Nylabones, tennis balls, soft toys, you name it! He is still learning his basic commands, and would enjoy bonding with his new family at obedience classes!
Kirmizi $1,400
Dogs: No thank you, Kirmizi doesn’t like to share!
Cats: No cats please!
Kids: No thanks, Kirmizi wants to be an only child!
Fence: Recommended!
4 year old male Golden Retriever, 70 lbs
Kirmizi means crimson in Turkish, and this gorgeous red headed boy certainly has the coat to prove it! He so affectionate, and will nudge you to let you know that he wants more pats and love. He enjoys playing with toys, and is still learning how to play fetch. He enjoys playing with soft toys and is still learning how to play fetch. He is really smart, and already knows most of his basic command, in English! Amazing, right?!
Maple $1,400
Dogs: Yes!
Cats: Unknown!
Kids: 10 and older!
Fence: Strongly Recommended!
1 year old female Golden Retriever, 50lbs
Maple is as sweet as sugar and is as lovely as can be! She loves to get lots of attention and loves to be around people. She enjoys playing with soft toys and is still learning how to play fetch. She still doesn’t have the retrieving part down… Weird, right?! She is also REALLY smart and already know all of her basic commands. She may enjoy more advanced training classes to learn even more! Maple is an energetic girl, and would love an active family that will give her enough exercise to be happy and healthy. She may also be a great candidate for agility… If that’s what you are into!
Aurora $1,000
Dogs: Yes, would depend on the dog!
Cats: Yes!
Kids: Yes!
Fence: Strongly Recommended!
3 year old female Golden Retriever, 50lbs
Aurora will shine a light on any dull situation! She is always so happy and loves to be around people, like ALL the time! She would prefer that you to be home ALL day with her so that she can get her minimum number of pats needed per day. Aurora would tell you that that number is 1 million pats per day, but we can assure you that it is FAR less! Aurora is an energetic girl, and would love an active family that will give her enough exercise to be happy and healthy. She may also be a great candidate for agility… If that’s what you are into!
Pamuk-Panco $1,400
Dogs: No thanks, doesn’t like to share!
Cats: No cats please!
Kids: No thanks, Pamuk wants to be an only child!
Fence: Recommended
3 1/2 year old female Golden Retriever, 63 lbs
Pamuk-Panco made her way to the US all the way from Turkey, and is looking for a new place to call home! She is very sweet and affectionate and enjoys getting lots of love and attention. She absolutely loves, loves, LOVES toys! Some would say she is obsessed with them! She is still learning her basic commands and general manners, which will be easy as she LOVES treats!
Katy $800
Dogs: Katy would prefer to be an only child
Cats: Unknown
Kids: 10 and Older
Fence: Not required
6 year old female Goldendoodle, 54 lbs
Katy is a delightful doodle who made her way to YGRR from Oklahoma, and is looking for her new home! She’s as sweet as they come, always wanting to be by your side and wagging her tail. Katy loves offering a helping paw for you to hold and even sneaks in some hugs! Katy is a beautiful, sweet girl who just wants a nice family to love her. She has had a history of chronic ear infections, and she just had a TECA surgery to remove both of her ear canals. She may be hard of hearing, but she has so much love to give! How can anyone say no to this adorable face!
Buddy $1,400
Dogs: Maybe a patient female, doesn’t get along with males!
Cats: Unknown
Kids: 12 and older
Fence: Strongly Recommended!
1 year old male Golden Retriever, 56 lbs
Buddy is a silly, young boy who is full of life and energy! He is very playful and loves to play fetch. He is also a big fan of soft toys! He loves to get tons of attention and pats, he will soak in all of the love that he gets. He is still learning his basic command and manners, and he would enjoy bonding with his new family at obedience classes.
Bulut $1,200
Dogs: No thank you, Bulut doesn’t like to share!
Cats: No cats please!
Kids: No thanks, Bulut wants to be an only child!
Fence: Recommended!
3 1/2 year old male Golden Retriever mix, 70 lbs
Bulut means cloud in Turkish, however, this goofy guy is sure to brighten up anyone’s day! He is very sweet and loves to cuddle and lay on your lap. He enjoys playing with soft toys and is still learning how to play fetch. Bulut is still learning his basic command, and would love to bond with his new family by going to obedience classes together.
Mutlu $1,800
Dogs: No thanks, Mutlu doesn’t like to share!
Cats: No cats please!
Kids: No thanks, Mutlu wants to be an only child!
Fence: Strongly Recommended!
2 1/2 year old female Golden Retriever, 53 lbs
Mutlu made her way to the US all the way from Turkey, and is looking for a new place to call home! She is a very exuberant girl, and would benefit from plenty of exercise. She does like to play with toys, and is still learning how to play fetch. She is very smart, and already know all of her basic commands… In English! She is still learning her general manners and leash skills, but is very food motivated, so training will be a breeze!
Tonton $1,000
Dogs: Would like a calm, respectful friend!
Cats: No thanks!
Kids: Adults only please!
Fence: Recommended
8 ½ year old old female Golden Retriever, 75 lbs
Tonton has made her way to YGRR all the way from Turkey, and she is looking for a new place to call home! She is very sweet, and enjoys getting tons of attention and pats. Though she is on the older side, she has a playful side to her. She loves to play fetch, and chase around balls and soft toys, it is the cutest thing! She is looking for a calm, loving home to live out the rest of her “Golden Years”!
Gwen $900
Dogs: Would like a calm, respectful friend!
Cats: Unknown
Kids: 12 and older!
Fence: Required!
6 month old female lab mix, 50 lbs
Gwen made her way to YGRR all the way from Oklahoma with her sister Grace. She is a little on the shy side at first, but comes out of her shell with some love and affection. Once she is more comfortable with you, she is a real sweetheart. She puts her head on your lap and looks into your eyes soulfully. She even gives kisses! She enjoys getting lots of pats and will follow you wherever you go.
Who will open their heart and home to her to show her what love truly is!
Grace $900
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Kids: 12 and older!
Fence: Strongly Recommended!
6 month old female lab mix, 50 lbs
Grace made her way to YGRR all the way from Oklahoma with her sister Gwen. She is very sweet and friendly, and enjoys getting lots of love and affection. She enjoys playing with toys. She is a gentle, calm soul, and will melt your heart with her eyes! She is still a puppy, and is still learning her basic commands and general manners.
Evy (FKA Whitney) $800
Dogs: Confident friend required!
Cats: Unknown
Kids: 12 and older
Fence: Required
3 year old Goldendoodle, 54 lbs
Evy was adopted a little while ago, and through no fault of her own, is back at YGRR and looking for her new adoptive home. She is a little on the shy side but comes out of her shell with a confident friend nearby. When she opens up, she becomes a very sweet girl. Once she realizes how loving you are, you may even get a kiss in return! She is looking for a patient, kind home that will show her what love is all about!
Who is willing to open their heart and home to this special girl?