The Golden Retriever Club of America National Rescue Committee

Adopt A Golden Atlanta

PO Box 420256
Atlanta, GA 30342-9998
Phone: 404-DOGLESS (404-364-5377) Fax: 404-256-8728
Contact: Lauren Genkinger
Email: info@adoptagoldenatlanta.com
Website: www.adoptagoldenatlanta.com
Territory Serviced: Atlanta metro area.

Organizational information:
Formed in 2003 and incorporated, this 501(c)3 orgainization is insured.
Licensing complies with state requirements
Board and officers are elected.
This program uses foster homes and boarding kennels.

Policies:
This program has written policies
This program works with purebred goldens
This program requires an application fee of $20
They adopt out of the service territory when when qualified applicants not available from our their area and they are filled to capacity; and if former adopter
Requires a dog be returned if the owner cannot keep it
Takes ownership of a dog upon intake
Requires a home visit before adoption approval in special circumstances depending on application answers
Follows up with adopters after placement
Dogs are observed and evaluated before adoption
All dogs receive all vaccines (Rabies, DHLPP and any other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption
All dogs have all tests (heartworm, fecal and other regionally appropriate tests) before adoption.
All dogs are altered (spayed or neutered) before adoption.
Adoption Fees:
Under 12 months = $400
1 - 4 years = $350
5 - 8 years = $300
9+ years = $250
Purebred dogs under 12 months $600
Focus on owner turn-ins. They do not take shelter dogs unless other area rescues won't