GRRIN has two very special dogs in foster care that we would like to adopt together. Reese and Ripken’s bio is below – they are quite the pair! If you are considering adoption, please note:

• Do you have a physical fence and is the fence attached to your home so that a dog can safely access the yard?
• Do you plan to keep the dog inside when you are not at home?
• Do you plan to have the dog live inside the house and be a part of the family?
• Can you afford to spend upwards of $1000 per year to cover the standard medical costs for a large dog which include year-round heartworm/parasite treatment, annual vaccinations, and emergency vet expenses?

If you answered “yes” to these questions and would like to learn more about adoption, call our Goldline at 402-330-6680 and a volunteer will help you begin the application process.

About Reese and Ripken…

Ripken is a stunning, light-colored golden who is a complete teddy bear. He loves long walks and is quickly learning not to pull. He is fairly laid back and independent. He loves hanging out in the yard and will also try to sit on your lap.

Ripken gets along well with other dogs but is also content being by himself. We are currently working on house manners, but he is very smart and making improvements each day. Ripken is crate trained. He does require some coddling to get him in, but he is fine once inside.

Reese is a beautiful dark red golden with fashionable crimped hair on her ears and a fiery personality to match. She is very active and likes to stay busy. Fetch is a favorite game and when she is not playing, she is happy just carrying her favorite ball around (blue preferred).

Her favorite place to be is either chasing another dog around or by your side, sometimes on your lap…we’re currently working on “off.”

She is crate trained and easily goes in and is comfortable there. She walks well with little pulling but prefers to walk with a companion dog.

Reese is an absolute sweetheart. She is very smart and trainable, but will require some support as she adjusts to her new environment.

Reese and Ripken are both absolutely beautiful animals with perfect golden sweet personalities. As they have always lived together, our hope is to find them a forever home together. They get along fine with other dogs and people and have been exposed to a cat with no conflict. They do fine getting in the car and riding, but will try to get in the front seat.

Both dogs will require continued training and reinforcement to help make them the perfect family members that they deserve to be. Because they are young, energetic, and require training, they probably are best suited for an experienced dog owner.

Come celebrate GRRIN’s 30th birthday!

Save the date! GRRIN’s favorite event of the year, Gold Rush, will be held on Sunday, October 10th, from 12 to 4pm at SumTur Amphitheater just south of Hwy 370 on 108th Street in Papillion.

• FREE ADMISSION!
• Donations to GRRIN gratefully accepted
• All leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome!
• Local vendors
• Games for dogs and humans
• Shop at the GRRIN store
• Event will be held rain or shine

11691 South 108th Street, Papillion, NE 68046

Thank you for submitting your photos! GRRIN calendars will be available for purchase at Gold Rush on Sunday, October 10th.

It’s time to send us your photos! GRRIN’s calendar committee is putting together another fabulous calendar for 2022 and they will need to choose from your photos. Calendars will be available for purchase at GRRIN’s Gold Rush celebration on October 10th.

Guidelines for Submission

Who is eligible?

We are accepting photos submitted by friends and supporters of GRRIN. It is not a requirement for the photograph to feature a GRRIN dog, however GRRIN dogs will have priority in the selection process. There is a limit of TWO (2) photos submitted per family, but should your photo be selected, only one will be used in the Calendar.

What is the deadline for submission of photos?

August 6, 2021

Will I get the photo returned to me after the selections are made?

ALL photos submitted become the property of Golden Retriever Rescue in Nebraska.  Make sure you create a copy before sending.

How can I submit my photos?

Complete the online form at the bottom of this web page and attach your photos.

What are the requirements for the photos?

1. Photos should be in color and in landscape orientation, with a preferred resolution of at least 1008 by 792 pixels (iPhone X or XI have 3264 x 2448 pixels resolution). Avoid using the zoom function on your camera when taking the photos. This affects the resolution.

2. Please include the dog’s GRRIN # if applicable.

3. We need a 50-75 word story about the dog and how he or she became part of your family. If your dog is chosen to be in the calendar, we reserve the right to edit the stories for length and style.

4. Please do not have any people in the photo. We will make an exception if the photo is a Christmas depiction with Santa Claus.

5. Submit your photo(s) and the Calendar Photograph Entry Form/Release Form.

Are there any fees for submission of my dog’s photo(s)?

There are no fees. However, if you would like to donate to offset the cost of the calendars, please send a check to GRRIN, PO Box 126, BoysTown, NE 68010. Indicate “Calendar” on the check. Or click here to make a donation, and make a note that it is for the calendar.

Please contact us at calendar@grrin.org if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing the photos of your wonderful Golden Retrievers!

Prefer to mail your photos? Complete the Calendar Photograph Entry Form/Release Form and mail with your photos to: GRRIN, PO Box 126, Boys Town, NE 68010, ATTN: Calendars

Thanks for joining GRRIN for the first Yappy Hour at Omaha Dog Bar! It was a beautiful day and the dogs had a blast. Enjoy the pictures!

Spring is warming up and many of us are getting antsy to get out of the house and spend time with our friends and our pups. If you’re looking for an excuse to socialize with human and dog friends alike, join GRRIN at Omaha Dog Bar for Yappy Hour! Omaha Dog Bar is “a watering hole for dogs and their people.” They have an indoor bar/eatery and an outdoor dog park with food and drink for both dogs and their humans.

Where: Omaha Dog Bar, 1231 S. 14th Street, Omaha, NE 68108
When: Sunday, May 23rd, 3pm-5pm

For our event, Omaha Dog Bar has lowered the usual day pass fee to $7. Every dog must have a day pass or a membership to attend. (Humans are free!). Each additional dog from the same household is $5.

Also, dogs must be current on their vaccinations and an account must be set up on the Omaha Dog Bar membership portal to upload vaccination records prior to attending. For all of the important details, read this document from Omaha Dog Bar: GRRIN Yappy Hour Info

Whether you’re a GRRIN member, GRRIN volunteer, or just a dog lover, join us on the 23rd of May to say hi to old friends and to meet some new ones.

Join GRRIN at the Domesti-Pups I Love My Dog Expo!

Saturday, April 17 & Sunday, April 18 – 9am-5pm, Lancaster Event Center

ADMISSION $10; Children under 10 and dogs are FREE

The I Love My Dog Expo is an annual benefit to help support Domesti-PUPS programs to ​provide​ service dogs, therapy dogs and adoptables. Domesti-PUPS is a service organization headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for persons with special needs through the assistance of animals and to promote awareness through education. Domesti-PUPS provides service dogs for persons with disabilities, pet therapy programs, classroom dogs and educational programs. Domesti-PUPS serves clients locally, regionally and nationally.
For more information about bringing your dog and Covid safety measures, visit http://www.ilovemydogexpo.com/.

GRRIN’s mission is to rescue golden retrievers, but if we do not have enough foster homes, then there is the possibility that we will have to turn away dogs in need or ask a surrendering family to wait a longer period before their dog can come into foster care. Although our rescue operations have been slow during the pandemic, we are still receiving surrender calls. When we have dogs with specialized needs (only dog in the home, no young children, limited stairs) it helps to have a variety of foster families for us to contact.

If you have been thinking about becoming a foster parent, or if you simply have questions about the process, please reach out to GRRIN. Either send an email to info@grrin.org or call us at 402.330.6680 and leave a message. A GRRIN volunteer will get back to you to answer your questions and begin the foster approval process.

For more information, see the Foster a Golden page.

Thank you to everyone who participated in Share Omaha’s first Giving Tuesday promotion on December 1st! GRRIN raised over $700 through Share Omaha donations and over $500 more from supporters who donated directly through GRRIN’s PayPal option.

We’ve cared for several special-needs seniors in 2020, so your donations are greatly appreciated and are used for veterinary care. Senior dog Scout was able to receive diagnostic testing and medication. He was adopted in December!

It’s time to renew your membership with GRRIN! Click here!

In 2021 we are celebrating 30 years of rescue! Despite the challenges of pandemic restrictions, we continued our mission in 2020 and can’t wait to see what 2021 brings.

The reason our rescued Golden Retrievers have such great lives is simple: they have YOU in addition to their devoted forever families. YOU are GRRIN members.  Many of YOU not only pay dues but YOU also donate additional time and resources in order to help us continue to rescue and rehome Goldens.

Your active membership will provide you with access to the following members-only benefits:

• Voting rights at the annual meeting in April
• A 10 percent discount on all merchandise in our GRRIN store
• Invitations to members-only events for you and your Golden
• A subscription to our quarterly newsletter

And, if possible, thank you for considering an additional charitable donation to help GRRIN continue our efforts to rescue, rehabilitate, and find forever homes for Golden Retrievers.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, the GRRIN rescue team, our many volunteers and, most importantly, our GRRIN dogs, thank you so much for your ongoing support and engagement!

In order to celebrate our 30th anniversary in 2021, GRRIN has designed calendars. You may have seen the calendar photo contest GRRIN held earlier this summer or even participated by submitting a photo of your dog. Well, the winners have been selected and the calendar is for sale! Each month contains a full-page golden retriever photo, a quote from the family about their beloved pet(s), and a brief paragraph about the history of GRRIN or its current operations.

These 13-month calendars are the perfect gift for the dog-lover in your life and a great way to support GRRIN. They make great stocking stuffers, too!

The calendars can be purchased either online or via the mail.

Order your calendars online here: https://grrin.org/product/2021-grrin-calendar/

To pay with a check or cash, mail your name, address, phone number, and email address (if applicable), and the number of calendars being ordered along with $20 per calendar to the GRRIN P.O. Box:

The calendars will be mailed to your provided address. Shipping is free. A volunteer will be mailing the calendars once a week.

GRRIN is having an old-fashioned bake sale fundraiser!

Join us at Woof & Whiskers on Saturday, October 31, 12-2pm. Bring your favorite pups – or dress them up, it’s Halloween after all! – and come stock up on their favorite treats. We’ll have a specially designed cookie made just for GRRIN and all proceeds will go to our organization. We’ll also be selling our 2021 calendars if you haven’t already purchased one.

This fundraiser has been organized thanks to two high school students who want to give back to their community (and rescue dogs!), and we are incredibly grateful to Woof & Whiskers for supporting this event.

GRRIN will be meeting and greeting at Growl-O-Ween on Sunday, November 1, 12-2pm! Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1266788840337568/ for more information and to pre-register for the event.

GRRIN is once again open for new applications, so if you are interested in adopting a dog or becoming a foster family, please call the GRRIN Goldline at 402.330.6680.

Please note the safety of our volunteers is still our first priority, so it may take longer to schedule a visit to your home. We also have fewer dogs in foster care and approved families may wait several months to adopt.

• GRRIN will not accept applications for adoption or foster families; traditional home visits will not be conducted
• Public events will be canceled through April
• We are asking families needing to surrender to wait 30 days if possible, but please call our Goldline now (402-330-6680) so we can gather information; exceptions will include previously adopted GRRIN dogs
• Adoption procedures for current foster dogs will be managed on a case-by-case basis and adoptions will only take place if absolutely necessary

This event has been canceled.

Join GRRIN at Nature Dog from noon to 2pm! Nature Dog is dedicated to providing the healthiest and most wholesome foods for your dog and cat. They have grown over the years to carry an extensive selection of only super-premium products. Come check it out and meet our dogs available for adoption!

Note: We do not guarantee the availability of our foster dogs at meet and greet events. Due to the large number of applications we receive, the adoption process can take several months. We do not have an online application – please learn more about our adoption requirements, then leave a message on our Goldline. A volunteer will return your call. Be prepared to spend at least 30 minutes to answer questions.

This event has been canceled.

Do you love wine and beer and also love helping golden retrievers? Then come along to the wine and beer tasting fundraiser for GRRIN being hosted by Vino Mas on Saturday, April 11th from 1pm – 3pm. Five wines and three beers will be available to sample.

The cost is $20 per person, all of which will go directly to GRINN if you pay cash! ($15 will go to GRRIN if you pay by card.) Also, 10% of all retail sales will be donated to the rescue.

GRRIN will have foster dogs and/or ambassador dogs at Vino Mas, so you can greet some of our beautiful dogs while you taste some beautiful vino. Plus, this is a dog-friendly event, so bring your own pup along as well!

For more details, check out our calendar event or the facebook event.

Thanks to everyone who attended annual training! Over 40 volunteers spent the afternoon learning about rescue and sharing rescue updates. If you couldn’t attend but would like to get more involved with GRRIN, please send an email to volunteer@grrin.org.

Sunday, January 26, 2020
12:00 – 3:00p.m.
Xcel Community Center

RSVP to volunteer@grrin.org

New to GRRIN? So are a lot of us! Come out and meet other volunteers and board members. Thinking about volunteering? This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about what we do and how you can help Golden Retrievers in need.

Plan to join us as we socialize and learn more about rescue.

• Lunch provided along with snacks and beverages
• Rescue coordinators will highlight their piece of the rescue puzzle
• No dogs, please

The Xcel Community Center is located at 4526 S. 143rd Street, Omaha.

In case of inclement weather, we will post cancellation information on our website and Facebook page.

It’s time to renew your membership with GRRIN! Click here!

In 2020 we will turn 29 years old! Our founding members could not have predicted the successful outcome of their mission to rescue a few homeless Goldens, but here we are celebrating another year of caring for these wonderful dogs. In fact, we took in over 40 new foster dogs, found forever families for 36 dogs, and are currently caring for a dozen foster dogs, including nine seniors! Despite significant medical expenses, we were able to give the best care possible.

The reason our rescued Golden Retrievers have such great lives is simple: they have YOU in addition to their devoted forever families. YOU are GRRIN members.  Many of YOU not only pay dues but YOU also donate additional time and resources in order to help us continue to rescue and rehome Goldens.

Your active membership will provide you with access to the following members-only benefits:

• Voting rights at the annual meeting in April
• A 10 percent discount on all merchandise in our GRRIN store
• Invitations to members-only events for you and your Golden
• A subscription to our quarterly newsletter

And, if possible, thank you for considering an additional charitable donation to help GRRIN continue our efforts to rescue, rehabilitate, and find forever homes for Golden Retrievers.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, the GRRIN rescue team, our many volunteers and, most importantly, our GRRIN dogs, thank you so much for your ongoing support and engagement!

We want to thank everyone that came out yesterday to Nature Dog for Photos with Santa! Due to the great response from everyone and the amount of photos that were taken, we want to let you all know your photos will be all sent by tonight. We also want to give a huge shout out and thank you to Michelle Vidlak of M Realea Photography for taking all of the wonderful photos of all the dogs that came out. Thank you all for your patience and have a great holiday season!

It’s that time of year again. It’s the holiday season, and many of us have a lot of shopping to do. But what if we told you that by shopping, you could help support GRRIN while doing basically nothing at all?

If you’re not familiar, Amazon Smile is program through amazon.com that enables you to choose a charitable organization to support. Every time you purchase eligible products on Amazon, your chosen organization (GRRIN, of course!) will receive proceeds at no cost to you. All you have to do is go to smile.amazon.com.

The first time you visit, you will need to select GRRIN as the organization you would like to support. To do this, find “Or pick your own charitable organization” on the lower right hand side. You can search for GRRIN by typing in “Golden Retriever Rescue in Nebraska” OR “47-0758414”. You only need to do this once. In the future, Amazon will remember that you want your shopping to support GRRIN.

After that, all you have to do is make sure you go to smile.amazon.com (instead of www.amazon.com) every time you shop on amazon. Everything will look and function the same, but GRRIN will receive money every time you purchase eligible products!

GRRIN’s mission is to rescue golden retrievers, but if we do not have enough foster homes, then there is the possibility that we will have to turn away dogs in need. This is not something that we want to do, but our list of foster homes is struggling to up with our need. We are especially in need of foster homes willing to care for senior goldens and bonded pairs.

If you have been thinking about becoming a foster parent, or if you simply have questions about the process, please reach out to GRRIN. Either send an email to info@grrin.org or call us at 402.330.6680 and leave a message. A GRRIN volunteer will get back to you to answer your questions and begin the foster approval process.

For more information, see the Foster a Golden page.

Join GRRIN at Nature Dog from noon to 2pm! Nature Dog is dedicated to providing the healthiest and most wholesome foods for your dog and cat. They have grown over the years to carry an extensive selection of only super-premium products. Come check it out and meet our dogs available for adoption!

Note: We do not guarantee the availability of our foster dogs at meet and greet events. Due to the large number of applications we receive, the adoption process can take several months. We do not have an online application – please learn more about our adoption requirements, then leave a message on our Goldline. A volunteer will return your call. Be prepared to spend at least 30 minutes to answer questions.