Happy Tails

Dear GRRIN family! I (Mabel), now named Maggie, am so thankful that I now have a furever family! Greg and Leslie are so sweet and calm and I know that I will always have everything I need. I will say though, it was scary when my foster left but I know I will be okay! I have a new bed and new kennel and one of these days I will get to meet Lily, the resident cat.  The back yard is amazing and I will have a wonderful time sniffing all the new smells. I’m also going to get walks … Continue reading →

Hello GRRIN Friends, my name is Rusty, and I’m excited to tell you about my life since I’ve been adopted! I am living my life to the fullest! My new family has another two-year-old Golden that I am constantly playing with. We have so much fun together! I also love the kids in my family because they throw my ball for me to go fetch it. Some other parts of my new routine include being an excellent homework helper and sleeping in my spot next to my family. I love learning new things and I can’t wait to continue exploring … Continue reading →

We’re thrilled to share a heartwarming update on Bailey! Bailey has found the perfect home to live out her golden years. Since joining Nancy and Craig’s family, Bailey has brought boundless joy and energy to their home. Every morning, she eagerly looks forward to her walks around the neighborhood. Her friendly spirit shines through as she greets everyone she meets with enthusiasm. Playtime is a daily highlight, featuring a favorite rope toy and a bouncy ball that keep her entertained and active. Despite being 9 years old, she defies her age with her youthful energy and playful nature. Nancy and … Continue reading →

Hello from Gus! I love, love, love my new family! We have so much fun and I get lots of love and attention. Of course when company comes I like to let them know I’m here just so I can get attention from then too! My yard is nice and big for running and chasing balls or just doing zoomies!  Throw me a stick and I love to romp around with it and then just plop down to chew on it! I am getting two walks a day but if they arent long enough, I definitely let my family know we … Continue reading →

Hello everyone, I’m Bella and I am so excited to tell you about my life with my new family! They were so easy to love and of course I love all the attention! The girls snuggle with me in the morning, take me for walks and I even get to go on car rides! That is fun! My yard is nice and big with so many things to explore. I enjoy just being lazy outside or doing zoomies around, and chasing balls. I do have a favorite toy now, balloons and they are the best! My family is helping me … Continue reading →

If you are looking for little Darling Duchess…I’m here in my new furever home. For only being 14 months old, I have lived in five (5) different places…through no fault of mine. But, with the help of the fabulous GRRIN volunteers, I know that my sixth home will be my final, furever home. My new family is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I have five hooman brothers and sisters who play with me all the time; a two year old chocolate lab, Rookie, who loves to constantly run with me in my big backyard and sometimes we jump in … Continue reading →

Korra was adopted by her foster family! Stay tuned for her “furever” story.

Hi, Luna here. Just wanted to update you all on my life since being adopted. I know that these updates are usually written by a dog, but since I’m a human and not a dog this will have to do. My new parents and two human sisters are great. And I think they think I’m a pretty great person too. We go on long walks around the lake. When I see dogs, I could care less. But when I see a human, like me, I love the attention. Speaking of attention, I’m lucky my family likes cuddles, because I need … Continue reading →

Bolt has been adopted! Stay tuned for his Happy Tail.

Finley here (previously Pauley). Did you know that when you are the only boy in a house full of 4 girls, you get ALL the scratches and attention you can handle? My big sister Ruby (Boston terrier rescue, age 7) loves it when I pounce on her and make her play with me. Even though I’m 3 times her size, she tries to evade me by standing under me. My mom calls me a Velcro dog, I don’t know what that means but I need to be next to one of my girls at all times. I love to snuggle … Continue reading →

Jack was surrendered to GRRIN in May and adjusted quickly in his new foster home. This almost-middle-aged, handsome blondie was adopted six weeks later by a family with plenty of humans to give him all sorts of attention and love. The family shared that “Jack is living his best life. Lots of ballgames, walks, and belly scratches.” We think the smile on Jack’s face says it all. The volunteers at GRRIN truly appreciate the wonderful families that open their homes to rescue dogs. We hope to see alumni Jack at a future GRRIN event!

I knew immediately when I first walked into my new foster parents’ home that I had found my furever home and family. And, the best part is…my new foster parents immediately knew they had found their loveable, friendly Golden…me TUCKER… and wanted to adopt me. I already had a basket full of toys and a new bed waiting for me: but, all of us really enjoy sitting on the sofa doing a lot of cuddling. I can go outside and run around in my big back yard chasing balls and attempting to be “friends” with all the squirrels in the … Continue reading →

Max (and his brother Jack), are 4-5 yo light colored goldens who came into the GRRIN system in May. They were (and still are) an energetic pair of dogs…often left to their own devices. At times, this could even mean going on unauthorized “cruises” of the neighborhood after creatively finding (okay, digging) a hole under the backyard fence. A decision was made to separate these rascals upon foster, and that was absolutely the right decision. They did meet again 3 weeks later at a GRRIN outing, and while they politely said hello, they didn’t have any real desire to spend much … Continue reading →

After having multiple Goldens in our house for years, we thought we had become a one dog house when we lost Trooper in 2023. Turns out, one Golden can’t produce enough hair or love to fill our family’s needs and our 8-year-old Bentley still wanted a doggie playmate. When we met Strauss at the Bookworm, we knew he was the perfect brother for Bentley. We needed to make one small change. Strauss became Scout. Scout and Bentley tug on toys constantly, race each other for tennis balls across the yard, and swap chew bones anytime one of them drops one. … Continue reading →

  After 8 months in GRRIN foster care, I found my furever home… and I couldn’t be happier. My new family loves to watch me run around and watch all of my silly antics. We go outside and play ball, go for walks around my new neighborhood and meet new people and dogs, go for car rides, and a lot of cuddling in the evening with my human sister, brother, mom and dad. I like to follow them around the house and be a part of everything! There is always some activity and I’m seldom home alone. One of my … Continue reading →

Miss Quinn here….I want to tell all of you that I am now in my fur-ever home…and, I LOVE IT! I have a wonderful fur-sibling, Buttercup, and she is really nice to me. We go for walks together; play, run around in the yard; go visit other humans and fur-friends: she really is the best. I also have a Tuxedo cat-sibling, Harley, we are still getting acquainted, but I think he’s beginning to like me. In the evening we relax outside or in our family room and just cuddle and enjoy each other. Before I was adopted I lived with … Continue reading →

YOLO!  You only live life once!  I am living my best dog life ever.  My name is Tripp and I have been in my new fur-ever home for just over a month.  My new mom is helping me overcome some of my fears and anxiety.  She is helping me gain confidence to be my best dog self that I can be.  I go to work every day with mom (I am so glad she works from home so that I am not home alone and I can visit mom when she is working).  I have made friends with my neighbor … Continue reading →

It’s amazing how your whole life can change. One day I’m living with my lifelong companion, Nola, on an acreage; the next day we are living in a cool house with a BIG backyard and people who constantly dote and love on us. The first morning I brought my new foster mom a present to the back door…a squirrel carcass! I was so proud of myself!  We liked our new digs, but it took some time for us to get adjusted to being indoor dogs. One thing it didn’t take us long to learn was how to be lap dogs! … Continue reading →

Like my lifelong companion Holly said, things can change very quickly. One day I’m living on an acreage, and the next we were living in a cool house with a BIG backyard and people who are showering us with pets and hugs. I loved all the new attention, but I was in for some changes. It took us some time to get used to being inside dogs, but since I was a “velcro dog” I was content sticking close to the humans. I didn’t like it when they left us alone, so I treated myself to a remote, a hat … Continue reading →

Hi everyone, Maxx here, formerly known as Jameson. My parents gave me a new name from a football player they like and I caught on quick! I’m settling into my new family just like I always belonged there. I have a new brother who is a cat that I am determined to be best friends with and have learned not to steal his toys. I even offer him my own! I’m a bit of a velcro dog and love being by mom and dad at all times. Wherever they are, you’ll find me spread out on the floor beside them. … Continue reading →

Huck (now known as Hank) gained a fur brother in his new home and is the perfect addition to our family. He loves spending time running around the backyard chasing squeaky balls and digging through the toy bin to find new treasures. Hank and Leo have been getting plenty of walks and exercise in during the day and are always ready to curl into bed with mom and dad at night for some snuggles. Hank celebrated his 1st birthday with a cookie and a trip to Omaha where he took his first swim in grandma and grandpa’s pool. Overall Hank … Continue reading →

Nala has been adopted!  

Willy has been living his best adopted life for a few weeks now! He loves to play with his new sister, Winnie. They have become the best of friends. Willy spends a lot of time outside watching for squirrels and bunnies, as well as chewing any sticks he can find! He also loves to snuggle with his new parents, Maren and Josh. They think he is a very smart dog! He has learned some new tricks and will do anything for a treat. The funniest thing about Willy right now is how he eagerly runs towards the ice machine when … Continue reading →

Bear has been adopted! We will share his “furever” story soon.  

Evie came home the day before her 5th birthday! She had been set up for success with her foster mama, who had worked so well with her. Evie had come from a breeding situation, she had not lived in a home. She was nervous and timid and didn’t have any confidence. She would belly crawl through the house. She and our resident golden became fast friends. Evie became Gracie’s shadow and mimicked all Gracie’s behaviors. It was so important for Evie to have a resident dog to learn from. Fast forward a year later and Evie is confident and she … Continue reading →