Happy Tails

Our goal in GRRIN is to get every foster dog to their forever home. Each “Happy Tail” is a reflection of the caring effort shared by volunteers and the families who open up their homes to a rescued Golden Retriever.

Would you like to submit a story for your recently adopted dog or send an update for a former adoption? Contact GRRIN at webmaster@grrin.org.

24-01 Willy

Willy has been adopted! Many thanks to the families who were interested in meeting him. We’ll share his adoption story soon. Meet Willy! He is a one year old Golden ready to find his furever home! He really enjoys receiving pets, cuddling, and playing. Willy will play with his toys, a bone, your other dogs, your cat, your kids…you name it! He just loves being around people and having a companion. Willy enjoys sleeping with or near his human friends at night, but he will get in the kennel when asked. He is very well-behaved, so you will not have … Continue reading

  • Adopted by: Josh and Maren
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23-28 Ellie

Ellie and Netta have been adopted together! Hi…I’m Ellie, Netta’s better half who is a very cute, spirited 8 year old Westie. I love to explore and run in the yard. I like kids and other friendly dogs, and I also like to take car rides and go for walks. Something you wouldn’t expect from me is that I’m a mouser…yep, I’m a mouser and I’m pretty good at it. Since I was just a little white fur-ball, I have always lived with a solo female. I’m a little bit more reserved than my fur-sibling Netta. It takes me a … Continue reading

  • Adopted by: Chad and Sara
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23-29 Netta

Ellie and Netta have been adopted together! Are you looking for the perfect young adult Golden? Look no further…you just found her. Hi…I’m Netta and everyone agrees that I am the perfect adult 6-year old Golden. I know my commands. I’m very respectful around kids and dogs. Taking a car ride is my number one favorite thing to do. Like some of us, I have put on a few pounds; so I made it my 2024 New Year’s resolution to lose some weight. Actually, I started a little early and so far, I have lost 4 pounds. I love to … Continue reading

  • Adopted by: Chad and Sara
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23-27 Cash

So this happened while Cash’s new family was signing their adoption paperwork! We think this is our funniest adoption photo ever. Cash will get wonderful training with his very experienced adopters, but sometimes those pups are too quick! Stay tuned for an update on Cash’s progress in his “furever” story.

  • Adopted by: Dave and Michele
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23-26 Cephus

Cephus (now Nevi) has been adopted! We will post her “furever” story soon.

  • Adopted by: Stephanie
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23-23 Scout

Update on Scout: Scout will require surgery for elbow dysplasia. The surgery will take place before the end of the year and Scout will need 6-8 weeks for recovery. Scout will then be adopted by his foster family! Meet Scout. Scout is a brand new one-year old (birthday October 29th) neutered, sweet boy. He was surrendered because his parents were going through a divorce and could not take both he and an older resident dog, to a small apartment. Scout is loyal, smart, silly and incredibly loveable. If he could, he would become a bona fide lap dog.  Scout’s shown … Continue reading

  • Adopted by: Kelley
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23-16 Gabriel

Hi everyone. My name is Gabriel, and I was recently adopted by the most fantastic family. At first, I think we were all a little nervous. I mean I did not know who these people were, and I hadn’t really been with children. It didn’t take long for me to realize that kids are really great. You see, the thing that I like most is fetching balls – I can play ball all day long and I even know the colors of the balls. Well, I guess my human siblings like to play fetch also because it seems they never … Continue reading

  • Adopted by: Hector & Kim
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23-24 Alice (aka Allie)

My name is Allie. I began my life as a breeder dog in Texas. I made the journey to GRRIN at age 4 after being outside with minimal human interaction. Those days are gone. Tom came along after losing his beloved golden and was looking for a golden for him and Tank (my golden brother) to join their family. He saw a perfect fit in me. I went from being shy and scared of most things to playing with my brother and carrying around toys. I went from sleeping outside to sleeping on a dog bed next to my human … Continue reading

  • Adopted by: Tom
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23-25 Buttercup

Buttercup (now Kenedy) has been adopted! We’ll post her “furever” story soon.

  • Adopted by: Charlie and Michele
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23-06 JJ

When JJ was surrendered to GRRIN he had several obstacles to overcome before he could be adopted. He had a bad back leg that needed to be assessed, so the perfect home for JJ was one with few or no steps. Weight loss was important for the sake of his leg so special dog food was required until he maintained a healthy weight. Above all JJ needed someone that could love him despite his handicap. JJ spent several months in his foster home just hoping to find his perfect fur-ever home. Despite JJ’s hurdles, his sweet temperament and loving heart … Continue reading

  • Adopted by: Lisa
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23-20 Jack

Jack has been adopted! What a wonderful Thanksgiving treat! We’ll share his adoption story soon. Hi everyone, my name is Jack! I’m a one-and-a-half-year-old beautiful Golden puppy looking for my furever home. Here are a few things you should know about me: I have a lot of energy and I love to give my friends kisses. I will never refuse to go fetch a ball or toy. I am a BIG eater because I’m still growing into a big, strong boy. You won’t have any trouble with loneliness when I’m around because my favorite things to do are snuggle and … Continue reading

  • Adopted by: Kyle and Ashley
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23-18 Nora

Nora has been adopted by her foster mom! As a retired breeding dog, Nora bonded over time in her foster home and is a perfect fit. We’ll share her adoption story soon! My name is Nora and I am 8 years-old. I’m looking for a patient and loving home to call my own after many years serving my owner as a breeder for multiple litters of puppies.  Thanks to GRRIN and an incredibly loving foster mom, I’m slowly learning to trust and accept unconditional  love. I currently live with 3 other dogs and get along well with them. I would … Continue reading

  • Adopted by: Cathi S.
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23-17 Bosworth

Bosworth has been adopted by his foster family! Stay tuned for his story and adoption photo.

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23-21 Pepper

Hi friends! Pepper is my name. I am now in my new home. My family loves me a lot! I get excited when new people come into the house. I can hardly contain myself. A nice trainer came over to help me learn new ways to meet new people without jumping on them. I am learning to sit but it is so hard to do that!! I am a work in progress. I do burn off some of my energy by running around and around the back yard. I have an older brother now. He is a little guy. His … Continue reading

  • Adopted by: Robert & Sally
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23-11 Willow

Hello, Willow here with an update. I was adopted by my foster family in July. Everyone keeps talking about ‘foster fail’ but how can it be a fail when I got a furever home and my family got me? I have two great older brothers who are also GRRIN dogs and I love them lots. I like to snuggle with them and show them how happy I am to be their little sister. Oso and I are really great together and we play lots. We even get zoomies together. Ceasar is kind of an old guy but he makes a … Continue reading

  • Adopted by: Danny
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23-15 Charli

Charli has been adopted! Stay tuned for her happy tail. I am a one year old female golden retriever who weighs in at only 46 pounds. I have an endless amount of love and energy to give to an active family. I do well with other dogs, but if I go to a home with another dog, I will need a dog that loves to play as my energy level can overwhelm some dogs. I am a puppy, so I will need a family who has no kids or older kids that will not be knocked over by my occasional jumping and … Continue reading

  • Adopted by: Steve
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22-28 Taffy

Hello from Maggie (renamed) and Taffy! What a scary, yet wonderful journey we have been on! Little did we know that we would be taken on a long ride (never before had we been in a car), to our foster home with Danielle. We were frightened by everything but through her gentle, patient care, we learned what it was like to live in a house and feel safe and loved! Thank you foster mom! Our 8 months with you made our adjustment easier to be adopted into our fur-ever home! We have been with our adoptive family (Mark & Deb) … Continue reading

  • Adopted by: Mark and Deb
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22-27 Maggie (formerly Huntress)

Hello from Maggie (renamed) and Taffy! What a scary, yet wonderful journey we have been on! Little did we know that we would be taken on a long ride (never before had we been in a car), to our foster home with Danielle. We were frightened by everything but through her gentle, patient care, we learned what it was like to live in a house and feel safe and loved! Thank you foster mom! Our 8 months with you made our adjustment easier to be adopted into our fur-ever home! We have been with our adoptive family (Mark & Deb) … Continue reading

  • Adopted by: Mark and Deb
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23-13 Loki (now Alphie)

So many changes….I don’t know where to begin.  First, me and my very best friend, Lotus, are running around in circles in our new beautiful yard celebrating our adoption. Second, I (LOKI) was renamed ALPHIE; and (LOTUS) was renamed BERNIE. We like our new names and responded to them right away. Our mom and dad are awesome: they were so excited to adopt both of us. We go for walks every day, love the car rides to get pup cups, we can sleep in their bed, and we can go outside anytime and run around in our big backyard. There are a … Continue reading

  • Adopted by: Joel & Rachael
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23-14 Lotus (now Bernie)

This is the life! One day me and my very best friend, Loki, are running around in circles in our new beautiful yard celebrating our adoption, the next day we are in our forever home! I (LOTUS) was renamed BERNIE; and (LOKI) was renamed ALPHIE. We like our new names and responded to them right away. Our mom and dad are awesome: they were so excited to adopt both of us. We go for walks every day, love the car rides to get pup cups, we can sleep in their bed, and we can go outside anytime and run around in our big backyard. There … Continue reading

  • Adopted by: Joel & Rachael
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23-12 Emma

Emma came to live at our house a week before her first birthday. She was excited to meet her dog sisters Lucy (12y) and Maggie (2y). They met in the yard and had a great play! After a little get to know you time, inside for a look around was lots of fun! After the first night, where she was a little nervous, Emma settled in beautifully. She liked being called Emmy and soon discovered that there were so many toys in her new house that she could play with! She also loves hanging out in the back yard with … Continue reading

  • Adopted by: Thomas & Ann
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23-10 Winnie

Hi there – Winnie here! I love, love, love playing with my new dog brother!  We have the best time running around the backyard, sharing toys, and following each other as we sniff all the cool smells. We go for a long walk with our mom each morning and get pooped out for the start of the day. It makes for a nice nap on the couch or comfy dog bed before Dad comes home to let us out to play at lunch. I am good and don’t get into anything while my parents are gone, and sometimes play with … Continue reading

  • Adopted by: Terrine & Charles
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23-09 Sarge

Sarge has been adopted!! Stay tuned for his Happy Tail 🙂 Sarge is just like any other 1.5-year-old golden. He doesn’t let his birth defect that left him without his right front leg slow him down. He loves to play, go on walks, and cuddle his humans! Stairs are not an issue for him. He goes up and down his foster’s stairs many times a day and will follow her all around the house. When his foster leaves Sarge is allowed to roam the house freely as he gets stressed when he is kenneled. When his foster mom gets home, … Continue reading

  • Adopted by: Jo
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23-08 Maverick

In my wildest puppy dreams, I never thought that I, Maverick, could be so happy. I found my wonderful furever home; I have a new fur-brother and we run around in the back yard all the time; and, the best part…no crates! I also have a human brother and a little human sister that I play and cuddle with and give puppy kisses. Every day we go for a walk around the neighborhood and I’m meeting many new fur buddies. My mom and dad are awesome. They think that I am just wonderful, so I’m doing my best to always be … Continue reading

  • Adopted by: Jon and Megan
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23-07 Rocky

Rocky has been adopted! Check back later for his Happy Tail.

  • Adopted by: Linda & Doug
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