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Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland
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Adopting a Golden

How do I adopt a golden?
  1. Complete and return application (it's a Microsoft Word document; email us if you can't open or read it). Email to us or regular mail to Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland - PO Box 6, Great Mills, MD 20634.
  2. We'll give you an adoption booklet to help you learn about responsible dog ownership and finding the right dog for your family.
  3. Home visit - A volunteer from golden rescue comes to your home to provide information about golden retrievers and help you decide what type, or even if, a golden retriever is right for you.


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  4. Once approved to adopt, you are matched with a golden that is likely fit nicely with your family.
  5. A volunteer from golden rescue follows up with you to make sure things are working out.
  6. You sign an agreement to provide loving care to your new family member.
Maddie

We want to make sure your golden is a happy member of your family.
  • If, for whatever reason, you cannot keep a dog adopted from golden rescue, the dog must be returned to the rescue (not given to a friend or taken to a shelter).
  • Dogs MUST be house dogs. They may not be chained or penned away from the family.
    Annie