Great Lakes Golden Retriever Rescue is dedicated to finding Golden Retrievers in need of their forever home. We work hard to find the right home for the Goldens we receive from various situations. Our Goldens typically come from owner surrenders and shelters. After we take in a Golden, we ensure proper vetting and, if necessary, behavioral training. Our organization is very passionate and dedicated to doing what’s best for our Goldens and we have foster homes throughout the State of Michigan that feel the same way. We adopt dogs to families located in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin. If you are interested in adopting one of our Goldens, please complete our adoption application. An interviewer will contact you to help you find the perfect Golden! If you are interested in volunteering with Great Lakes Golden Retriever Rescue, please visit our volunteer page.
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Fosters leave paw prints on your heart that never fade. For me, Nash will always be one of the most memorable. Nash was born with a defect in his front leg that caused him pain and limited his mobility. Amputation was the best option, so we focused on getting him healthy and strong for surgery. When the day came, he handled it like a champion. Me? I was a nervous wreck. Within hours of surgery, Nash was already moving faster than he had before (despite the doctor’s orders!). That was Nash though, he was incredibly stubborn, full of love, and always ready to take on the world.We went through so much together over those 6 months, from normal challenges of a puppy to recovering from major surgery. He challenged me, made me laugh, and filled my heart in ways I’ll never forget. Saying goodbye was hard, but I knew my job wasn’t to keep him forever. It was to be his safe place until he found his forever family. Today, he’s living his best life with an amazing family and a fellow GLGRR alum, Izzy. Knowing he’s right where he belongs makes it all worth it! Having a foster home changed Nash’s life, but he changed mine too. Every Golden who comes into your home gets a chance at a better life, and you may find your own heart changed along the way. Each foster has impacted me differently and taught me so much about the resilience of our rescue Goldens. Fostering isn’t about keeping them forever. It’s about loving them until their forever family finds them.Have you ever thought about becoming a foster? Join us at our FREE Foster Open House this Saturday, October 24, from 1-4pm at TipTopTails in Kalamazoo! Meet volunteers with stories like Nash’s, get your questions answered, and learn what fostering looks like. RSVP is required! We’d love to help you take that first step in becoming a foster. Learn more here: greatlakesgoldens.org/open-house/...
Something special is coming for 2027 and it is time to pre-order! 🐾We’re giving our GLGRR calendars and planners a fresh new look, with brand-new layouts, fun content, and an exciting addition: The Goldie Awards! 🏆 We can’t wait to share these with you all! And the best part? Every pre-order helps GLGRR provide the care, love, and second chances our Goldens deserve. Calendars and planners are $25 each. If you would like to pre-order, please email your order and mailing address to glgrr2003@gmail.com. ...
