GRRA - Welcome to Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta

Adoption Application

Thank you for your interest in adopting a Golden Retriever from GRRA. If you are able to provide the special home a rescued Golden Retriever deserves, we hope to be able to match you with the right dog.

About the Adoption Process

The GRRA application process is as follows:

Please complete the application form below and submit a $20 application fee payment. This fee is non-refundable and all proceeds directly benefit the GRRA rescue dogs.

The fastest way to activate your application is to pay using a credit card or PayPal. You can submit an on-line payment by clicking any "Donate" or "Payment" button on the GRRA website.

A GRRA Adoption Consultant will contact you to explain the adoption process and help you determine what dog attributes and personalities are best suited for your home.

The Adoption Consultant will also arrange for a GRRA volunteer to visit your home. This step is required and further helps us make perfect matches between people and rescued dogs. Reference checks may also be conducted.

The GRRA Foster Volunteers carefully review applications and other relevant information to identify applicants who are potential matches for the dogs in their care.

Your Adoption Consultant will inform you of GRRA dogs that may be potential matches for you, and coordinate meetings when appropriate.

Golden Retriever Adoption Fees*

Current GRRA adoption fees are as follows:

Puppies 6 months or younger - $450

6 months to six years of age - $350

Between seven and nine years of age - $250

Seniors (10+ years of age) - $150

* The average cost to GRRA for vetting dogs and preparing them for adoption is significantly more than the adoption fees. The difference is subsidized by donations and grants. Over 95% of all monies received directly benefit the dogs, mostly for medical procedures and behavioral training. The remainder covers necessary business expenses such as licenses, permits and volunteer insurance. Any and all additional contributions are very much appreciated!

If there are exceptions to this fee schedule for a specific dog, that information will be posted on the dog’s web bio.

Additional Information

Applicants living outside of a 100 mile radius of Atlanta are advised to contact GRRA before submitting an application, as we may have limited or no volunteer resources in their area.

We do not refuse out of state applicants, although logistically it can be more challenging to place a dog outside of our primary service area. If you are seeking Golden Retriever rescue groups in your state, the Golden Retriever Club of America National Rescue Committee has a list of rescues organized by state.

Please direct all questions regarding the application process to: placement@grra.com

Terms and Conditions

The information I have provided in this Adoption Application Form is accurate and complete.

I understand that the completion of this application does not in any way guarantee that GRRA will adopt a dog to me.

If I adopt a dog from GRRA, it will reside in my home as a pet. I will provide it with adequate shelter, food, water, training, affection and medical care, including monthly heartworm preventatives.

I understand that I must consent to an interview and a home visit before approval to adopt a GRRA dog is granted. Reference checks may also be required.

I understand and agree that GRRA may refuse my application for any reason at its sole discretion, and I hereby agree not to sue or take legal action against GRRA in the event my application is not approved or I am not able to adopt a GRRA dog.

If my application is approved, I understand that there may be several meetings with rescue dogs and their fosters before an adoption is finalized.

I understand that prior to adopting any dog from GRRA, I must sign a mutually acceptable Adoption Certificate and Indemnification Agreement, which shall be provided by GRRA.