Local Rescue Groups

The program description information has been provided by the individual groups
for you to be better informed of the services and policies of their group before
surrendering or adopting a dog.

Golden Retriever Rescue of Michigan (GRRoM)

Contact Information:

Mailing Address P.O. Box 250583

City, State Zip Franklin, MI 48025

Phone: 248-988-0154 Fax:

Principal Contact(s):

E-mail address: info@grrom.com

Web site address: www.grrom.com

Territory Serviced: Michigan

Organizational Information:

Year Formed: Incorporated: 501(c)3 Insured:

2000 Yes - 2000 Yes - 2000 Yes

Licensing complies with state requirements: None Required

Officers Elected Appointed Other

Board of Directors Elected Appointed Other

Program uses Foster Homes Yes No

Program uses Boarding Kennels Yes when necessary No

Program uses own facility Yes No

Program uses a combination of above Yes very rarely when a foster isn't available No

Policies:

Program has written policies. Yes No

Program accepts:

Purebred Goldens only Goldens & Golden mixes only All Breed/mix rescue

Program requires Application fee or donation. Yes/Amount: $5.00 No

Program adopts out of service territory. Yes No

Under special circumstances only

Program requires return of dog to the program if adopter cannot keep. Yes No

Program takes ownership of the dog upon intake. Yes No

Other:

Program requires home visit before adoption approval. Yes No when possible

Under special circumstances Yes

Program follows up with adopter after placement. Yes No

Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption. Yes No

All dogs are spayed/neutered before placement (unless medically contraindicated). Yes No

All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption. Yes No

All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption. Yes No

Other requirements of adoption: Application, interview, visits to 2+ foster homes

Other program features

Considerations for Intake/Surrender Temperament, only refuse biters, siezures we treat HW & injuries.

Great Lakes Golden Retriever Rescue (GLGRR)

Contact Information:
Mailing Address			6919 Cherry Valley SE
City, State Zip			Caledonia, MI 49316
Phone:				Fax:
Principal Contact(s):			Moreen Devroy or Deb Meppelink
E-mail address:	morisgoldens1@charter.net alternate e-mail: jmeppel@iserv.net
Web site address:			www.petfinder.org/shelters/MI377.html
Territory Serviced:			West Michigan
Organizational Information:
Year Formed:	Incorporated:		501(c)3	Insured:
2003	Yes - 2003		Pending	Pending
Licensing complies with state requirements:				Yes
Officers	Elected		Appointed	Other
Board of Directors	Elected		Appointed	Other
Program uses Foster Homes				Yes		No
Program uses Boarding Kennels				Yes only if fosters are full		No
Program uses own facility				Yes		No
Program uses a combination of above				Yes		No
Policies:
Program has written policies.			Yes	No
Program accepts:
Purebred Goldens only		Goldens & Golden mixes only			All Breed/mix rescue
Program requires Application fee or donation.			Yes/Amount:			No
Program adopts out of service territory.				Yes		No
				Under special circumstances only not out of state but state wide
Program requires return of dog to the program if adopter cannot keep.				Yes		No
Program takes ownership of the dog upon intake.				Yes		No
				Other:
Program requires home visit before adoption approval.				Yes		No
				Under special circumstances Depending on the applicants circumstances
Program follows up with adopter after placement.				Yes		No
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption.				Yes		No
All dogs are spayed/neutered before placement (unless medically contraindicated).				Yes		No
All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption.				Yes		No
All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption.				Yes		No
Other requirements of adoption:			a) Call the two (2) personal non-family references and the current Vet Clinic reference b) Provide proof of secure area for the Golden c) Guiding an applicant toward the Golden which would be best for their family d) Home visit when concerns are found
Other program features			a) Listing of obedience classes in the area b) Using our volunteers who have training talents to help the adopting families who have problems c) Providing short term "Golden Sitting" for adopting families d) Annual update letter for Golden to identify death, health problems, etc.
Considerations for Intake/Surrender			a) Try to keep a well-rounded selection of ages available for adoption. b) No Goldens who are aggressive to humans or animals will be accepted. c) Personal evaluation of all goldens whether from a shelter or an Owner Surrender.

Website updated: 12/27/07

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