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Golden Endings Golden Retiever Rescue Central and Southeastern Ohio
Golden Retriever Club of Greater Toledo Toledo area south to Lima, Ohio area and east to mid-state, west to the state line
Referral Only
Golden Retriever Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs Kentucky, Cincinatti and Dayton areas of Ohio
Golden Retriever Rescue of Northwest Ohio NW Ohio and surrounding areas.
Golden Retriever Rescue Resource, Inc Northwest Ohio
Golden Retrievers in Need Rescue Service, Inc Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania
Golden Treasures Golden Retriever Rescue Ohio - preferrably NE Ohio

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 Endings Golden Retriever Rescue

Contact Information:
Mailing Address 1427 Roxbury Rd. C.H.E.
City, State  Zip Columbus , Ohio 43212
Phone: 614-488-4966 (Rescue Hotline) Fax:  
Principal Contact(s): Kay Hirsch (thirsch@columbus.rr.com)
E-mail address: gegrr@att.net
Web site address: www.goldenendings.org
Territory Serviced: Central and Southeastern Ohio
Organizational Information:
Year Formed: Incorporated: 501(c)3 Insured:  
1993 Yes Yes    
Licensing complies with state requirements:    
Officers Elected Appointed Other
Board of Directors Elected Appointed Other
Program uses Foster Homes Yes No
Program uses Boarding Kennels Yes 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: $10.00 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
Under special 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: Vet check of prospective owner and extensive phone interview to determine match
Other program features  
Considerations for Intake/Surrender  

Golden Retriever Club of Greater Toledo: Referral Only

Contact Information:
Mailing Address  
City, State  Zip   
Phone:   Fax:  
Principal Contact(s):  
E-mail address: bernardo@wcnet.org 
Web site address:  
Territory Serviced: Toledo area south to Lima, Ohio area and east to mid-state, west to the state line
Organizational Information:
Year Formed: Incorporated: 501(c)3 Insured:  
         
Licensing complies with state requirements:    
Officers Elected Appointed Other
Board of Directors Elected Appointed Other
Program uses Foster Homes Yes No
Program uses Boarding Kennels Yes 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
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
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:  
Other program features  
Considerations for Intake/Surrender  

GR Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs (GRRAND)
See Kentucky listing for full details on this program

Golden Retriever Rescue Resource, Inc.

Contact Information:
Mailing Address 5671 County Road C
City, State  Zip Delta, OH 43515
Phone: 419-822-5872 Fax:  
Principal Contact(s): Cindy Laws
E-mail address: CLaws10133@aol.com
Web site address: www.gr-rescue.org
Territory Serviced: NW Ohio and surrounding areas.
Organizational Information:
Year Formed: Incorporated: 501(c)3 Insured:  
2002 Yes - 2002

Yes - 2003
with the state

No - cannot locate a provider  
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 No
Program uses own facility Yes No 
Program uses a combination of above Yes    Try to avoid boarding but will consider if necessary No
Policies:
Program has written policies. Yes  No  
Program accepts:
Purebred Goldens only Goldens & Golden mixes only
(some exceptions on mixes)		 All Breed/mix rescue
Program requires Application fee or donation. Yes/Amount:  $150.00 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
Under special 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:  
Other program features  
Considerations for Intake/Surrender  

Golden Retrievers In Need Rescue Service, Inc. (GRIN)

Contact Information:
Mailing Address P.O. Box 24365
City, State  Zip Cleveland, OH 44124-0365
Phone: 216-556-4746 Fax: 440-943-6510
Principal Contact(s):  
E-mail address: Grin@GrinRescue.org
Web site address: www.grinrescue.org
Territory Serviced: Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania
Organizational Information:
Year Formed: Incorporated: 501(c)3 Insured:  
1992 Yes - 1992 Yes - 1992 Yes  
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  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
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
 
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: Previous vet care must be established
Other program features  
Considerations for Intake/Surrender only refusal "vicious" dogs.

Golden Retriever Rescue of Northwest Ohio

Contact Information:
Mailing Address 4493 - 286th Street
City, State  Zip Toledo, OH 43611-1914
Phone:   Fax:  
Principal Contact(s): Susan Carlucci
E-mail address: slc4goldens@aol.com
Web site address:  
Territory Serviced: Northwest Ohio
Organizational Information:
Year Formed: Incorporated: 501(c)3 Insured:  
         
Licensing complies with state requirements:    
Officers Elected Appointed Other
Board of Directors Elected Appointed Other
Program uses Foster Homes Yes No
Program uses Boarding Kennels Yes 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
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
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:  
Other program features  
Considerations for Intake/Surrender  

Golden Treasures Golden Retriever Rescue 
Contact Information:
Mailing Address P.O. Box 434
City, State  Zip Bath, Ohio 44210
Phone: 330-659-2202  or 440-238-2457 Fax:  
Principal Contact(s): Sandy Strebler or April Hakaim
E-mail address: info@goldentreasuresrescue.org
Web site address: www.goldentreasuresrescue.org
Territory Serviced: Ohio - Preferrably NE Ohio
Organizational Information:
Year Formed: Incorporated: 501(c)3 Insured:  
2004 Yes Yes No  
Licensing complies with state requirements: Yes
Officers Elected Appointed Other
Board of Directors Elected Appointed Other None
Program uses Foster Homes Yes No
Program uses Boarding Kennels Yes 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 If good applicant and will consider special needs dog
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
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:  Good vet check, dog experience
Other program features  
Considerations for Intake/Surrender No vicious dogs

Website updated: 03/1/2008

 

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