Adopt a Golden Atlanta [AGA] is a volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to finding warm, loving permanent homes for Golden Retrievers [both purebred and high golden mixes] in order to prevent them from becoming strays or adding to the shelter overpopulation. If a non-golden is best friends with a golden who is surrendered to us, non golden will not be left behind and will accompany the golden into our program and placed with the golden to live together in their new home. Golden Retrievers, regardless of medical needs or age, will receive comprehensive evaluation, spay/neutering services, veterinary care, behavioral training if required, and safe passage into a permanent loving home. In addition to providing those services, Adopt a Golden Atlanta is intent on treating dog owners who are faced with surrendering their dogs with the utmost respect, understanding and compassion. It is also our obligation to educate and assist the metropolitan Atlanta general public, and dog owners specifically, regarding issues such as responsible pet ownership, spay/neutering, obedience training, and veterinary/specialists referrals. Our goal is to reduce the number of Golden Retrievers sent to shelters. AGA will never allow a golden to die in a shelter. AGA relies solely on donations and has a 501 (c) (3) classification with the IRS. Your donation is tax deductible. We also meet the requirements for corporate matching, employee giving and volunteer grant programs.
The process for adopting one of our Golden Retriever starts with completing an application and submitting a non-refundable $25 application fee. We have a flat fee for adoptions as follows: All pups under 1 year old = $1000; All other dogs, regardless of age = $600; Turkey Dogs = $800; Senior to Senior: remains at fee waived for seniors 70+ who adopt dogs 9+years old. See application for specifics. Adoption fees go to help offset the medical costs we incur for our dogs. All dogs are given a full set of vaccines, treated for infections and allergies if needed and adult dogs are spayed and neutered prior to adoption. Serious medical problems are also treated. Fees also are used for behavioral training and boarding facilities. Our application asks questions regarding your history with dogs, your lifestyle, and what you are looking for in a Golden Retriever. Once your payment and application have been received, it will be reviewed, and references will be contacted. You will be called for a phone interview and a home visit by one of our volunteers. ALL family members must be present for the home visit. The volunteer will be looking for information on where the dog will spend the day and evening, and whether you have adequate space as well as an understanding of the needs of a Golden. We require that all of our dogs be “inside dogs”. Goldens are very unhappy if left outside unattended, even if they are with another dog. After your home check, one of our volunteers will work with you to match your family to the perfect dog. We do adopt to out-of-state residents, however, in-state applicants receive priority. If you live outside Georgia and an AGA volunteer is not in your area to conduct a home visit, we will request photos and/or video of your home. You must come to Atlanta and meet the dog(s) you are interested in adopting and if you want to adopt, you will have to drive your new golden home with you. We do not allow shipping or transport of our dogs. The decision to place one of our Goldens into an adoptive home is not one that we take lightly. We reserve the right to deny any application and may not disclose the reason for denial. We do not operate on a first-come first-served basis, as it is our goal to find the absolute best fit for both our dog and the adoptive family. If you are 70 years +, we have a special program you may be interested in – The AGA Seniors for Seniors Program. If you adopt one of our orphans who is 9 years +, we will waive the adoption fee. It’s a win-win for you and a senior golden retriever. If you need convincing, just go to the Orphans section on this website and click on the Why Adopt a Senior heart. Adopting a dog is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Your dog will be a part of your family for a long time, and can provide you with years of enjoyment and wonderful memories. Our goal is to ensure that all our dogs find permanent loving homes and each applicant finds the perfect dog.
Atlanta GA 30328 | 2.9 miles away
Animal Companion Rescue Foundation (ACRF) was founded by Dale Wintlend after witnessing aging neighbors dying and their pets being destroyed after their funerals. He was concerned about his own pets if something happened to him, and wanted to make a difference for other pet owners by providing an alternative to pet euthanization after their owners death. This was the start, and ACRF has grown sinc
Atlanta GA 30325 | 4.4 miles away
Atlanta Lab Rescue is an all volunteer, non-profit (501-c3) organization, whose volunteers have years of rescue experience. Our mission is to identify and rescue Labrador Retrievers and large breed mixes from overwhelmed shelters and abusive situations and place them in secure, loving homes. We average 30-40 dogs in the program at any given time and in our first 10 years, we have rescued over 3500
Atlanta GA | 4.6 miles away
A Welcome Home Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit created to help the homeless, hurt and/or abandoned animals. Our end goal is to place each animal in a permanent, loving home where all their needs will be met. We believe every animal deserves humane treatment. We believe in our role as caretakers, protecting those who cannot defend themselves, speaking for those who cannot speak for thems
Atlanta GA 31141 | 4.6 miles away
SNAP2it is a 501c3 nonprofit animal rescue dedicated to helping stabilize and control pet populations through a combination of Trap/Neuter/Release (TNR), low-cost spay/neutering, adoption services and education and community outreach. Since our 2009 inception, 100% of donations to SNAP go to supporting our animals and sustaining our shelter. We are committed to these important approaches as a mea
Atlanta GA 30319 | 4.7 miles away
Ruffus is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dog rescue in Atlanta, Georgia.
Atlanta GA 30356 | 4.8 miles away
BullsEye Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit, licensed Georgia dog rescue. We are committed to improving the lives of Pit Bulls and Pit-mixes (as well as the occasional cat!) in our community. The BullsEye team rescues stray and sheltered dogs in the Atlanta area. All of our dogs receive medical care and training and remain under our care in BullsEye foster homes until a qualified adoptive family is foun
Atlanta GA 31139 | 5.3 miles away
Founded in 2010, Georgia Homeless Pets is a private, all volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) rescue organization for dogs and cats in need. Our mission is to save, care for, and place animals into loving homes; promote population control through sterilization; and encourage proper veterinary care, all in an effort to eliminate the euthanasia of animals in Georgia’s public animal shelters.
Atlanta GA 30318 | 5.9 miles away
We are a volunteer rescue organization started in 2011 with the purpose of helping abandoned and feral cats and their caregivers in Metro Atlanta as well as needy dogs. If you want to understand about feral cats please browse our site and links and contact us for more information. Paws and Whiskers is a 501(c)3 IRS Designation for tax deductable donations. Please donate, foster or adopt!
Atlanta GA | 6.8 miles away
Best Friends in Atlanta is now a completely foster-based program in our continuing efforts to best serve the metro-Atlanta area in its final push to end the killing of dogs and cats in shelters, while strengthening the movement across the entire Southeast region. The program collaborates with shelters, animal welfare organizations and individuals throughout the SE region as part of our roadmap to
Marietta GA | 7 miles away
All Paws Considered is an all volunteer non-profit(501-C3), no-kill pet rescue organization licensed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Our goal is to rescue neglected, abused and homeless animals and provide them with needed medical care and rehabilitation until their permanent home can be found. We have a small network of foster homes and try to help as many animals as we can, including t
Marietta GA | 7 miles away
Papillon 911 Rescue and Adoption, Inc. (or Pap 911) is a charitable organization created to rescue Papillons and Papillon mixes nationwide. We supply food, shelter, and loving attention plus medical and dental care to all Papillons in need, and will rescue and shelter any Papillon or Papillon mix abandoned in a kill shelter or accept one from an own who is unable to care for their dog. We especial
Marietta GA | 7 miles away
Our Mission is to rescue, nurture and connect abandoned Weimaraners with forever homes… one gray dog at a time. We provide for the rescue, care, and adoption of lost, surrendered and homeless Weimaraners by working with Georgia shelters, other rescues and providing foster homes leading to forever homes! In addition, we provide public education on the breed and responsible dog ownership. On a mo
Roswell GA | 7.1 miles away
Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta (GRRA) is an all-volunteer, tax-deductible IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We are dedicated to providing veterinary care, comprehensive evaluation, and foster and adoptive homes to Golden and Labrador Retrievers who are abandoned, mistreated, neglected, or left in shelters throughout Georgia.
Atlanta GA | 7.1 miles away
We are a home-based rescue in Midtown, Atlanta Ga. For over 15 years we have rescued stray animals found in our neighborhood, brought them into our home, and we love and care for them as our own until we find the perfect home for each one. We are a family with pets of our own, and our foster pets can interact with other dogs, cats, and children to become used to any situation. This is our passion,
Marietta GA 30007 | 7.4 miles away
Mutt Madd-ness could not be more passionate about rescuing dogs from high-kill shelters, educating our youth on the humane treatment of animals and working on seeing legislation passed in the state of Georgia to protect all of our animals.
Connect, Seek Advice, Share Knowledge