Sunday, January 28, 2024 Social and Shopping: 11:30 a.m. Lunch and Training: Noon to 2 p.m. Nebraska Humane Society Auditorium 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. Lunch provided along with snacks and beverages Rescue topics will include how to do intake assessments and transports, a review of rescue processes, and discussion of veterinary care we provide to foster dogs No dogs, … Continue reading →

Join GRRIN at the Bookworm on Sunday, March 10 from 11 - 1pm. We'll be meeting and greeting! A small, cozy and quiet setting to meet a Golden that is in foster care or learn more about volunteering. The Bookworm is in Loveland Center on the NE corner of 90th and Center Streets. Please note, we do not guarantee the availability of a visiting foster dog. Interested adopters can learn more about the approval process here.

Join GRRIN at the Domesti-Pups I Love My Dog Expo! I LOVE MY DOG EXPO March 23 (9am to 5pm) and March 24 (10am to 4pm) Lancaster Event Center   |   4100 North 84th Street Admission $10  (Children under 10 are free) Two-day ticket $15 Dogs Welcome (see specific information on the Expo web page) Get ready for two days of dog-friendly, family-oriented fun this spring at the I Love My Dog Expo! The I Love My Dog Expo is a perfect opportunity to visit your favorite vendors for dog-related products and services or find your new best friend at one … Continue reading →

Join GRRIN at the Domesti-Pups I Love My Dog Expo! I LOVE MY DOG EXPO March 23 (9am to 5pm) & March 24 (10am to 4pm) Lancaster Event Center   |   4100 North 84th Street Admission $10  (Children under 10 are free) Two-day ticket $15 Dogs Welcome (see specific information on the Expo web page) Get ready for two days of dog-friendly, family-oriented fun this spring at the I Love My Dog Expo! The I Love My Dog Expo is a perfect opportunity to visit your favorite vendors for dog-related products and services or find your new best friend at one … Continue reading →

Join GRRIN at the Bookworm on Sunday, April 14 from 11 - 1pm. We'll be meeting and greeting! A small, cozy and quiet setting to meet a Golden that is in foster care or learn more about volunteering. The Bookworm is in Loveland Center on the NE corner of 90th and Center Streets. Please note, we do not guarantee the availability of a visiting foster dog. Interested adopters can learn more about the approval process here.

Join GRRIN as we celebrate another great year in rescue with our members! Thinking about becoming a volunteer? Own a Golden and want to meet other Golden Retriever fans? (Let's face it, we're crazy about our dogs.) Everyone is welcome, including your beloved canine family members. We'll serve a light lunch, conduct a short business meeting, and then we get to visit about - what else - our wonderful Goldens! Business meeting agenda: Vote on open board positions Review finance and rescue reports To recap: Fun for dogs and people! Bring your Goldens (or any friendly dog) on a leash … Continue reading →

Join GRRIN at Nature Dog, 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. 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. … Continue reading →

Join GRRIN at the Bookworm on Sunday, June 9 from 11 - 1pm. We'll be meeting and greeting! A small, cozy and quiet setting to meet a Golden that is in foster care or learn more about volunteering. The Bookworm is in Loveland Center on the NE corner of 90th and Center Streets. Please note, we do not guarantee the availability of a visiting foster dog. Interested adopters can learn more about the approval process here.

Wine & Howl brings together all the best parts of summer for a fantastic afternoon event! Join GRRIN at Wine & Howl! Bring your dog, a blanket or lawn chair and join us on June 9th, 11am-5pm, at Deer Springs Winery for an afternoon of dogs, food, wine and music. If you are looking for a new companion, many of the area’s rescue organizations will be bringing pets looking for their forever homes. And, you won’t want to miss the raffle prizes featuring pet, wine, and decor gift baskets from all around the area. Sip on a glass of Deer Springs … Continue reading →

Join GRRIN at the Bookworm on Sunday, July 14 from 11 - 1pm. We'll be meeting and greeting! A small, cozy and quiet setting to meet a Golden that is in foster care or learn more about volunteering. The Bookworm is in Loveland Center on the NE corner of 90th and Center Streets. Please note, we do not guarantee the availability of a visiting foster dog. Interested adopters can learn more about the approval process here.

2024 Pets in Omaha Pick a Pooch Adoption Days and Pet Expo Information This year’s free event will take place at Baxter Arena on Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many Rescues and Shelters will be in attendance! More than 100 area pet-loving businesses will be in attendance! Raffles, guest speakers, giveaways, and much more! For more information, check out our Facebook Event Page here.      

2024 Pets in Omaha Pick a Pooch Adoption Days and Pet Expo Information This year’s free event will take place at Baxter Arena on Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many Rescues and Shelters will be in attendance! More than 100 area pet-loving businesses will be in attendance! Raffles, guest speakers, giveaways, and much more! For more information, check out our Facebook Event Page here.      

Join GRRIN at the Bookworm on Sunday, August 11 from 11 - 1pm. We'll be meeting and greeting! A small, cozy and quiet setting to meet a Golden that is in foster care or learn more about volunteering. The Bookworm is in Loveland Center on the NE corner of 90th and Center Streets. Please note, we do not guarantee the availability of a visiting foster dog. Interested adopters can learn more about the approval process here.

Join GRRIN at the Bookworm on Sunday, September 8 from 11 - 1pm. We'll be meeting and greeting! A small, cozy and quiet setting to meet a Golden that is in foster care or learn more about volunteering. The Bookworm is in Loveland Center on the NE corner of 90th and Center Streets. Please note, we do not guarantee the availability of a visiting foster dog. Interested adopters can learn more about the approval process here.

Gold Rush 2024 is coming soon and we can't wait to see you! Due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to change the date from October to September 22. Please update your calendars (or your GRRIN calendar if you have one!) and share the news. Gold Rush will be held from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 22nd 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 - the 2025 GRRIN calendar … Continue reading →

2024 Margre Durham Walk & Dog Fest September 29 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm From NHS: 2024 Walk & Dog Fest We’re back -- and we're ready to leash up the dogs and get walking! Join us on Sunday, September 29, 2024 for the 35th annual Margre Durham Walk & Dog Fest! Who’s ready to get out and Walk? We are! (And a huge shout out to everyone who supported us in 2023. You were there for the homeless animals and we appreciate all your fundraising efforts!) We can’t wait to see all your faces (human and furry) back in … Continue reading →

 Join friends of GRRIN and volunteers in Lincoln on Sunday, October 20 from 2-4pm at the first Urban Hound pop-up visit for Golden Retriever Rescue in Nebraska! Urban Hound Dog Bar and Park is located at 4848 Van Dorn St. It is an off-leash, adults and pups place to play! We will be selling the new 2025 GRRIN calendars for $20/each. Please note the following guidelines for visiting this venue. It is $10 for one dog to visit the day of the event and $5 for each additional dog. Pre-register online to save time at the front desk or bring … Continue reading →

Join GRRIN at the Bookworm on Sunday, November 11 from 11 - 1pm. We'll be meeting and greeting! A small, cozy and quiet setting to meet a Golden that is in foster care or learn more about volunteering. The Bookworm is in Loveland Center on the NE corner of 90th and Center Streets. Please note, we do not guarantee the availability of a visiting foster dog. Interested adopters can learn more about the approval process here.

It’s that time again! Time to send out your HO HO HOliday cards. If you want those photos to be extra special this year, why not stop by Nature Dog on Sunday, December 8th to get Fido a photo with Santa? The event will be happening from 1pm-4pm with a real, live Santa and his elves! Photos are $10 per dog, we prefer cash payment if possible. You will also be able to purchase a 2025 GRRIN calendar ($20/each).

Golden Retriever Meet-Up Sunday, December 15, 2024 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Hey, all you Golden Retriever pup owners! We are doing a meet-up just for you! All pups must register in our membership portal and upload their proof of vaccinations prior to visiting. Please read all our rules and guidelines also prior to visiting. See below https://www.omahadogbar.com/before-you-visit This breed meet-up coincides with our normal business hours, so other breeds and sizes will also be in attendance.

Join GRRIN at the Bookworm on Sunday, January 12 from 11 - 1pm. We'll be meeting and greeting! A small, cozy and quiet setting to meet a Golden that is in foster care or learn more about volunteering. The Bookworm is in Loveland Center on the NE corner of 90th and Center Streets. Please note, we do not guarantee the availability of a visiting foster dog. Interested adopters can learn more about the approval process here.

Sunday, January 26, 2025 Social and Shopping: 11:30 a.m. Lunch and Training: Noon to 2 p.m. Nebraska Humane Society Auditorium 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. Lunch provided along with snacks and beverages Rescue topics discussed No dogs, please The Nebraska Humane Society is located at 8929 Fort Street, Omaha. We will be in the auditorium (hallway to the right of … Continue reading →

It’s back and you are invited! We’ve been able to set up a “mini” Kibble ‘n Bids Yappy Hour event on Monday, February 3rd from 4:30 to 7:00 pm at Vino Mas. Why did we pick a Monday? February 3rd is National Golden Retriever Day so we thought what better time to celebrate than with a happy hour and bidding on fun silent auction items. This is not a wine tasting – you will purchase your own beverages and we’ll have happy hour munchies available It’s easy to attend – we’re not selling tickets, just pop in during happy hour … Continue reading →

Join GRRIN at the Bookworm on Sunday, February 9 from 11 - 1pm. We'll be meeting and greeting! A small, cozy and quiet setting to meet a Golden that is in foster care or learn more about volunteering. The Bookworm is in Loveland Center on the NE corner of 90th and Center Streets. Please note, we do not guarantee the availability of a visiting foster dog. Interested adopters can learn more about the approval process here.