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Gentle, affectionate, intelligent, friendly, loyal-- because these
characteristics are inherent to the breed, Golden Retrievers make outstanding sporting
dogs, superior guide dogs for the visually impaired, able assistants for the physically
challenged, and, most of all, loving companions. But a Golden, like any other dog, can find
itself in need of a new home.
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NORCAL Golden Retriever Rescue originated from the NORCAL Golden
Retriever Club. Like most responsible breed clubs, it recognized its obligation toward all
dogs of its breed and established a committee of volunteers to form a rescue organization.
In 1994, NORCAL Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc. was incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. NGRR is comprised of an all-volunteer crew and serves all of Northern California from Fresno to the Oregon border.
Our goal is to secure safe, loving homes for all adoptable Golden
Retrievers. We offer placement services for owners who need to give up their dogs because
of changing life circumstances such as relocation, financial hardship, divorce, illness,
or death. We offer them an alternative to taking their pets to an animal shelter or humane
society. We also rescue abandoned, neglected, and even abused Golden Retrievers. Some 400
dogs a year find a safe haven when they find us.
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We have about 100 volunteers throughout Northern California who generously
donate their time and love to rescuing displaced Goldens. Among these volunteers are a
board of directors and about 15 rescue agents. Each agent works with a network of area
assistants who help provide temporary foster homes, rescue Goldens out of animal shelters,
transport dogs, evaluate the health and temperament of dogs, and perform a myriad of other
tasks.
Other volunteers assist with everything from fundraising and public
relations to legal, accounting, and administrative work. Compassionate and responsible
volunteers are always needed. If you would like to help, call our Hotline (650)615-6810
to obtain the name and phone number of the agent nearest you.
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Though our organization is comprised entirely of volunteers, we do need money for
veterinary care, neutering and spaying, dog food, transportation, and administrative
expenses such as telephone, printing and postage. We rely primarily upon placement and
adoption donations for our funding. We suggest minimum donations of $100 for
placements and adoptions. We also raise money through fundraising events such as our very
popular art and wine auction, and on the online store with a shopping cart which sells items such as calendars and t-shirts. And, of course, we gladly accept charitable donations.
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Please go to the new Adoption Page.
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If you need to place your Golden Retriever in a new home, please contact the area coordinator in your area. A
volunteer will arrange to meet with you and evaluate your dog. We require owners to inform
us of any health and behavioral concerns with the dog and to sign a surrender contract
giving up all rights to the dog. If your dog is deemed adoptable, we will place it in
temporary foster care until we can find a new owner. We request a donation of $100 to cover expenses associated with placing your dog, but no Golden will be refused if you
cannot make a donation.
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| Please see if your area is covered by one of the organizations listed below. The GRCA List has rescue groups for all the states. If you can't find a group from the resources below, please do a web search. We can't research that information for you.
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We have many friends in the Bay Area and in cyberspace. Check out
our Friends Page for other
organizations who share and support our goals.
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