| Although Golden Retrievers are very sociable, | | | | breeders who breed more puppies than they can |
| lovable dogs many of them end up in rescue | | | | sell. Some come from owners who neglect or |
| centers each year for a variety of reasons. | | | | mistreat their dogs. Sometimes it isn't the owners |
| These centers are typically run by volunteers | | | | fault for the dog's position - the owner may be |
| who care for the dogs until a new owner is found. | | | | forced to move house or change locations where |
| You may have wondered if golden retriever | | | | keeping a dog isn't feasible. |
| adoption is a good option for you. We will look at | | | | Places Where You Can Adopt a Golden Retriever |
| the advantages and disadvantages of adoption | | | | There are two main places where abandoned |
| and where you can find your dog if you do | | | | Goldens end up: animal shelters and breed rescue |
| choose to adopt. | | | | centers. Animal shelters cater to a wider variety |
| Should I Adopt a Golden Retriever? | | | | of pets (mostly cats and dogs) whereas breed |
| The first question to ask yourself is whether | | | | rescue centers are places for just one particular |
| adoption is a good path for you. If you have no | | | | breed of dog. If you don't have one particular |
| dog ownership experience then you should not | | | | breed in mind animal rescue centers would be a |
| adopt a dog. Many of these Goldens have been | | | | good place to look. You would be able to select |
| mistreated and require good dog handling and | | | | from a range of dogs and find the best one |
| training skills to make them well balanced | | | | regardless of breed. If you are set on adopting a |
| retrievers again. Also you need to be certain that | | | | Golden Retriever then you should definitely |
| you are committed to long term ownership | | | | contact breed rescue centers in your area and |
| otherwise the dog will not be much better off in | | | | view some of the dogs. In most rescue centers |
| the long run. If you have owned dogs successfully | | | | the dogs still receive plenty of care from |
| in the past - ideally Golden Retrievers then you | | | | volunteer owners who often run foster homes |
| should definitely consider adoption. You will be | | | | for the dogs. If you do decide to adopt a dog, |
| putting your skills and experience towards | | | | you will have to submit an application and you will |
| improving one more dog's life. | | | | receive a house visit to make sure you can |
| Why Do Goldens End Up in Rescue Centers? | | | | provide a good home for your new dog. |
| Many abandoned dogs come from less responsible | | | | |