Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies

I’m a professional pet sitter and a full-​time foster home and volunteer for another dog rescue organization. I have worked with several volunteers from this organization and have a few clients who have adopted dogs from here. Most recently, a client adopted a 3 year old Golden mix we’ll call Jason. I won’t be dishonest — once Jason settled into his new home, he began to reveal some separation anxiety issues (tearing the blinds, chewing, etc.) I urged my client to contact the organization and attempt to find out more information regarding his previous life and foster situations. Apparently, Jason has never been an only-​dog, having lived on a farm and then with other dogs in his foster home. Jason was adopted once previously and returned because he did not do well with the toddler in the home. My client and I are working hard to find the perfect training situation for Jason.
EVERY rescue organization has the same extensive adoption application with the same questions — do you have a yard? Is it fenced? What will you feed the dog? Yards and fences aren’t necessarily requirements, but the rescue organization wants to know as much as possible about the pet’s living environment. EVERY rescue organization checks veterinary and personal references.
In addition, nearly every rescue I work with, including my own, is short on foster home and space. I can’t speak for the retriever rescue, but the rescue I work with has saved over 1500 dogs since its inception — all because of dedicated foster homes and volunteers. Please remember that these organizations are built on community, on hard work, and on the big hearts of animal lovers like myself.
I’ve been exceptionally pleased with my experiences with retriever rescue volunteers, and with the foster parents I’ve worked with in cases like Jason’s.

Ran into volunteers for this organization at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival. They were posted outside a store with «Pet Stuff.» This organization rescues and places unwanted golden retrievers into new loving homes in the Rocky Mountain Region. They also provide education, which they were doing at the event through flyers, newsletters, and talking to folks who walked by the table. In 2007 they placed 187 Goldens, and spayed or neutered 48. They publish a quarterly newsletter to publish stories about the dogs, and how they have been helped. They participate in events like the festival, Parker Days, and their own Spring Fling and Annual Rescue Reunion Picnic. At the events they sell merchandise to help subsidize their activities. I got a really cool book mark at their table. To join the organization is only $ 25/​year. Goldens are great, intelligent dogs, and if you are interested in helping those who need it, get in touch with these follks.