• If you cannot adopt at this time, but would like to help please consider the following:
• A Dog food donation made through the Southern States - Winchester Branch can be ordered by phone at (540) 662-0375 for Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue c/o "Carol Free."
  $25 will buy a bag of food with FREE delivery. Almost Heaven uses: Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Dog Food (Dry) and Pedigree Meaty Ground Dinner with Chopped Chicken (Canned)
• Donating needed item(s) on our Wish List
• Sponsoring one of our residents. No donation is too small - All are always deeply appreciated. Use the PayPal button, Donation button, or mail to AHGGRS at P.O. Box 648, Capon Bridge, WV 26711.

Lucy

Contact Dee at britdog15@aol.com to obtain adoption information for Lucy or Sophie

Lucy and Sophie are Courtesy Listings are NOT Almost Heaven pets. Almost Heaven has not evaluated, met, or in any other way interacted with these pets. Consequently, Almost Heaven cannot make any representation or take responsibility for Lucy or Sophie's temperament or health.

Please do not contact Almost Heaven for information or fill out Almost Heaven's adoption application for Lucy or Sophie.

Lucy's Story...

Lucy

Sophie

Sophie's Story...

Sophie

8 - 9 year old Boulder was confiscated from his owner after he was allowed to run loose, fending for himself. Boulder is now fully vetted (neutered, vaccinated against distemper/parvo and rabies, heartworm negative, wormed, and in good weight. Boulder is a great boy - he's quiet, but will play. He is totally crate trained and will be easy to housebreak. He has gotten along with the dogs here, although he can initially be a little "in their face" and needs to learn to give other dogs some space in their initial meeting. Boulder is not a big barker, and is one handsome, sweet boy.

If you would like to give Boulder a second chance at happiness, please submit an application.

8 - 9 year old Cheyenne lost her home after her owner could no longer afford to feed her - and she was allowed to go hungry for days on end. Despite the starvation, Cheyenne is one of the most incredible dogs we have here. She is happy go lucky, gets along with other dogs, is wagging her tail all the time, and is now fully vetted (spayed, heartworm negative and on preventative, dental work performed, vaccinated against distemper/parvo and rabies, wormed, and at a very healthy weight). This girl is going to make some very lucky person a wonderful friend and companion.

If you would like to offer Cheyenne a forever home, please submit an application.

1 year old Allie is homeless through no fault of her own. She's a loving, easy going, wonderful girl, who is learning about all the things life has to offer her. She gets along Ok with the other dogs here, is totally crate trained, very affectionate, housebroken, and easy to train. She would probably do best in a quiet adult home as she is a little timid. Allie is vaccinated against distemper, parvo, and rabies and is spayed. She's a great girl!

If you would like to offer Allie a forever home, please submit an application.

Coming Soon! At only 4 months old, Slim and Jessie have spent their entire life inside one room - having never felt the grass under their paws, seen the beauty of the sky, and have never seen anyone but the man who owned them. They will be learning just how good life can be. At this point they will only be offered to those experienced in dealing with rescue dogs with fear and insecurity issues. Any Donations towards their care is greatly appreciated - and will provide updates on their progress.

Donations can be made via PayPal using the Donate button below or by mail to: AHGGRS at P.O. Box 648, Capon Bridge, WV 26711

2 - 3 year old Macey is a gem! He's just one of those dogs that for some unknown reason found himself thrown away by his previous owner and left to an almost certain death in a rural shelter in Georgia. But - Macey was lucky - and was rescued and sent on his way to us. Why on earth anyone would throw away this big, goofy, fun loving, affectionate boy is a mystery. Macey is learning crate training, and needs to gain a little weight. He is vaccinated against parvo, distemper, rabies, and bordatella, heartworm negative (and on preventative), and neutered. He is a little shy with other dogs - but not an aggressive bone have we seen. Macey is waiting for his special family to take him home and love him like he deserves to be loved.

If you would like to offer Macey that special home, please submit an application.

6 - 7 year old Lily became homeless through no fault of her own. Lily is afraid of other dogs, so needs to be introduced to them gradually. Once she knows they mean her no harm - she's fine. Lily has been spayed, vaccinated against rabies, distemper, and parvo, heartworm tested, and is crate trained. Lily is also diabetic - and insulin dependent. Her new owner must be prepared to monitor Lily's diabetes for the rest of her life. We can teach you how to do that - it's not hard - and Lily is so worth it. Lily is currently accepting applications - and will be ready to leave soon.

If you would like to offer Lily a forever home, please submit an application.

5 - 7 year old Carly has obviously not had an easy life. All that changed the day she was relinquished to her local animal control, who then called us. This girl is wonderful. She is easy going, low-key, gentle, quiet, and adorable. What more could anyone possibly want in a furry companion? And, she is vaccinated against distemper, parvo, and rabies, heartworm tested (negative and on prevention), and spayed. She is also totally crate trained - one easy step to housebreaking, though we think Carly may be housebroken.

If you would like to offer this incredible girl a new home, please submit an application.

6 - 8 month old Milo is one of the nicest boys we've ever had the pleasure of helping. He's just nice. If there is anything negative about this puppy, we don't know what it could be. He's adorable in every way! He's crate trained, will be neutered very soon, is up to date on rabies, distemper, and parvo vaccinations, and heartworm tested negative.

If you would like to offer Milo the home he so deserves, please submit an application.

10-11 year old Jake is a West Virginia flood victim. His owners lost their home in those terrible floods and Jake became homeless. With heavy hearts, he was sent to an animal shelter, and then came to us. Jake is a great boy. He gets along fine with all the other dogs here - is crate trained, has been vaccinated against rabies and distemper/parvo, tested negative for heartworm disease and is on preventative. Jake has also been treated for fleas and groomed. Jake is not neutered - it is the opinion of our veterinarian that the risk of anesthesia for a dog Jake's age far outweighs any medical benefits that might be derived from the surgery.

If you would like to offer this fine older gent a gentle home to retire to, please submit an application.

7 - 8 year old Hannah has not had a good life. In fact - that's probably putting it mildly. Poor timid Hannah was dumped at a kill shelter with another dog from her family after having what appears to be many litters of puppies, heartworm positive, and ehrilichia positive. Who does that? Hannah has now been spayed, she is fully vaccinated against rabies, distemper, and parvo, and is currently being treated for ehrilicha and will start heartworm treatment soon.

Hannah is accepting applications for her forever home, although she will not leave us until she's healthy - - but if you'd like to help Hannah in the meantime, sponsors and donations towards her medical and rehabilitation costs are always greatly appreciated. Donations can be made via PayPal using the Donate button below or by mail: AHGGRS at P.O. Box 648, Capon Bridge, WV 26711

1 year old Zeus is adorable. He has a lot of characteristics of the Clumber Spaniel, which is why the shelter has labelled him as such. Zeus is crate trained, gets along with most of the other dogs here, is neutered, vaccinated for distemper/parvo and rabies, and is heartworm negative and on preventative. He is a knockout to look at, and as sweet as can be. Zeus will benefit from some obedience classes (as all dogs do), which also offers great opportunity for any owner to bond with their new dog.

If you would like to offer Zeus a forever home, please submit an application.

Smiley is available - the previous applicant wasn't approved - so, don't miss your chance to claim this exceptional boy. Can you say ADORABLE? How about PERFECT? 7 - 8 year old Smiley is simply adorable in every sense of the word. His name so fits this boy - he is just an easy going, happy go lucky dog. Why Smiley ever ended up homeless escapes us - he is definitely a jewel. Smiley is neutered, up to date on vaccinations (rabies and distemper/parvo), heartworm tested negative and on preventative, and has been shaved down in a summer hairdo, and treated for fleas. This boy would fit in anywhere - He's that nice.

If you would like to offer Smiley a forever home, please submit an application.

8 - 9 month old Mr. Smith is adorable. We honestly have no idea what his geneaology might really be; he kinda looks like a pointer - only smaller. We do know is he is a total sweetheart and is going to make some VERY lucky adopter a wonderful friend and companion. Mr. Smith has been neutered, is heartworm negative and on preventative, is vaccinated against rabies, distemper, and parvo, wormed, and had flea prevention applied. He is crate trained, and gets along with all the other dogs here. He's a baby - a clean slate for you to write on.

If you would like to offer Mr. Smith a forever home, please submit an application.

1 - 2 year old Shep is a ball of energy - which is typical of this breed. Like all Borders, he needs to have a job or he can find inappropriate and unsafe ways to entertain himself. Shep would be a terrific performance dog - agility would be something he could easily excel at. Shep is going to make some very lucky person a wonderful pet - he is crate trained, neutered, up to date on vaccines, and heartworm negative and on preventiative.

If you would like to offer Shep a forever home, please submit an application.

2 - 4 year old Chester has obviously not enjoyed a very good life. But, that's all changed for him now - and he's ready to make up for lost time! Chester is not a big boy, but he has a huge heart that he wants to share with his special someone. Chester gets along fine with all the other dogs here - is small enough for those who don't want to handle a full sized golden retriever, and is just plain cute, cute, cute! We think this little boy is going to make some very lucky person very happy.

If you would like to offer Chester a forever home, please submit an application.

7 - 8 year old Willow is just about the nicest bloodhound we've seen for a long time. She's just plain NICE. When the shelter called us about a bloodhound who had been neglected, tied outside for her entire life - then abandoned by her owner - still tied outside - we weren't sure what baggage Willow would be coming to us with. Well folks - this girl has been and is almost PERFECT. She is crate trained (one easy step to house broken), very affectionate, has gotten along well with the other male residents here, and is knock down gorgeous! (Willow doesn't always tolerate competition for affection from the other ladies here.) So, if you've been "thinking" about adding a bloodhound to your life - this one comes with our highest recommendation. As with all bloodhounds, they MUST have a physical fence. The fence requirement is not optional.

If you would like to offer Willow a forever home, please submit an application.

3 year old Woofie had a very rough puppyhood. Born to a mother who was tied to a picnic table and sired by a "travellin' man", he barely survived, and would not have lived had it not been for the kind heart of a neighbor who took him home, treated him for the neglect he had suffered, and then because of her own failing health, now has had to place him with rescue to find a new home. Woofie is housebroken, vaccinated, heartworm tested, and neutered. He really is a good boy who needs to find a forever home through no fault of his own.

If you would like to offer pretty Woofie a forever home, please submit an application.

3 year old Chewy had a very rough puppyhood. Born to a mother who was tied to a picnic table, he barely survived, and would not have lived had it not been for the kind heart of a neighbor who took him home, treated him for the neglect he had suffered, and then because of her own failing health, now has had to place him with rescue to find a new home. Chewy is housebroken, vaccinated, heartworm tested, and neutered. He really is a good boy who needs to find a forever home through no fault of his own.

If you would like to offer Chewy a forever home, please submit an application.

8 year old Mossey was dumped by his "owners" at their local shelter when he didn't get along with their new puppy. We've never had any problems - Mossey gets along with absolutely every living thing here - he LOVES other dogs - big, small, young, old, and everything in between. Not only was Mossey dumped - but he was sick - heartworm disease and ehrlichia (a tick borne disease). Mossey didn't know it then, and he's still learning - but that was the luckiest day of his life - and being dumped to die probably saved his life. The kind shelter folks took Mossey for medical care, and started his treatment for both diseases. . Mossey has completed his treatment - is now healthy and would really love to be someone's best friend. No dog deserves the kind of life that Mossey endured, no dog deserves to be so neglected that they become sick, and then are sentenced to death at the local shelter by an uncaring owner. We fully intend to make sure Mossey's future life is a good one. Mossey is now available for adoption,and we are accepting applications for his new home.

If you would like to offer Mossey a loving forever home, please submit an application.

If you can't adopt now, but would still like to help Mossey, sponsors and donations towards his care are always greatly appreciated. Donations can be made via PayPal using the Donate button below or by mail: AHGGRS at P.O. Box 648, Capon Bridge, WV 26711

5 year old Hank lost his home because he was too friendly. Yep - go figure. (Translation: we're too busy to train our dog). Hank is currently overweight, but on a diet, he has been vaccinated, is neutered, and heartworm, lymes, ehrlichia tested (negative to all). This is an incredible bloodhound. He is handsome as can be, well mannered (considering he has had NO training, but would benefit from a basic obedience class), and deserves to have the home every dog should have. Bloodhounds need exercise. They are NOT couch potatoes - without exercise, they can become inventive and find ways to entertain themselves. Bloodhounds DO benefit from obedience training. Bloodhounds are GREAT family companions for those who commit to taking the time and energy to train them and exercise them properly.

If you would like to offer Hank a forever home, please submit an application.

8 year old Orion's owner became too ill to care for him so he is looking for a new home. Orion is totally crate trained, neutered, up to date with vaccinations, and heartworm negative and on preventative. In addition, Orion enjoys the company of other dogs, is mild mannered, and has a strong desire to please. He's a very sweet gentleman - and would be an asset to any adopter lucky enough to adopt him.

If you would like to offer Orion a forever home, please submit your application.

5-6 year old Lula lost her home through no fault of her own. Her owner simply could not care for her any more. Lula is adorable - pictures do not do her justice. Lula is a big dog with a big heart. She really doesn't care much about the company of other dogs and rarely plays - but tolerates the presence of other dogs well. Lula would love to be some lucky person's best friend - she is obedient, easy going, and quiet. Lula has been extremely easy for us to transition into our schedule and routine as she wants to please - and we feel certain she would do the same in a forever home when one is offered to her. This gorgeous girl needs a home of her own.

If you would like to offer Lula a forever home, please submit your application.

Biscuit Basket is estimated to be between 6 - 8 years young and is a very endearing dog. Biscuit landed in a rural shelter when his elderly owner could no longer care for him and his two canine housemates. The housemates quickly found new homes, but poor Biscuit, who takes a little while to warm up to strangers, was left behind. Biscuit can be picky about his canine companions - he doesn't like high energy, in his face dogs at first. He is learning - he is worth it.

If you would like to offer Biscuit Basket a forever, loving home, please submit your application.

Duckie came to us last year after she gave birth to some incredible puppies. Duckie was found living feral and taken to a rural shelter where she curled up inside a plastic doghouse in subzero temperatures - waiting for her pups to be born - and most likely die in the bitter cold. We saved her in the nick of time and got her to the vet's. Duckie has ongoing skin issues due to the neglect she has suffered - but if ever a dog deserves a good home - Duckie is that girl. She is initially very shy. She will be a "project" dog for anyone who adopts her. Please consider giving this poor girl a chance at a normal life so she can see just how good it can be to be a dog. She is totally crate trained and not at all aggressive.

If you would like to offer Duckie a forever home, please submit your application.

5-7 year old Benji was not loved prior to going to the shelter in a rural community. Poor little Benji was in such terrible condition, so matted, so unkempt, that the shelter had trouble telling which end of him was which.

Someone really mistreated Benji as he is VERY distrustful of new people. Benji is not a available for adoption due to trust issues and fear-biting. For now, he will remain with us as permanet resident. Sponsors and donations towards his care are always greatly appreciated. Donations can be made via PayPal using the Donate button below or by mail: AHGGRS at P.O. Box 648, Capon Bridge, WV 26711

3-4 year old Tigger is hard to resist, isn't he? Who wouldn't fall in love with that face? Tigger is just an all round good boy - he gets along with every living thing here, and would fit into almost any household - but he will chase kitties if given the chance (he needs a little work on that). Tigger is totally crate trained, very intelligent, listens and learns very well and easily, and is just plain handsome, too.

If you would like to offer Tigger a forever home, please submit an application.

6 - 8 year old Teddy Bear came to us alongwith Panda Bear, who we understand is his littermate. Teddy and Panda were adopted and lived on a farm, unsocialized, and severely neglected for most of their lives. Teddy is slightly more social than Panda, but both dogs have a long way to go before they are ready to be adopted - if ever. For now, they will remain with us. Sponsors for them and donations towards their care are always greatly appreciated. Donations can be made via PayPal using the Donate button below or by mail: AHGGRS at P.O. Box 648, Capon Bridge, WV 26711

6 - 8 year old Panda has not had a very good life. He and his littermate, Teddy Bear, were adopted and lived on a farm, unsocialized, and severely neglected for most of their lives. Panda is slowly learning to trust us, and we are hopeful that he and Teddy might one day find their way into a forever home. For now, they will remain with us. Sponsors for them and donations towards their care are always greatly appreciated. Donations can be made via PayPal using the Donate button below or by mail: AHGGRS at P.O. Box 648, Capon Bridge, WV 26711

Sophie came to us at 6 months of age directly from her breeder. Sophie was dwarfed, emaciated, had numerous injuries, and was afraid to eat.

It seems that Sophie had been kennelled with her mother, who would literally try to tear her head off every time she got near the food bowl.

Sophie's injuries included a dislocated hip, a crushed pelvis with so many healing breaks that our vet stopped counting, and a dislocated shoulder. It is the opinion of our vet that Sophie, one of 17 in her litter, had been rolled on or stepped on repeatedly by her mother. It was our vet's opinion that her injuries were too old to be treated, and as Sophie was mobile, though with a limp, that we should just leave well enough alone.

Our biggest issue was convincing Sophie that she could eat - and not be attacked. It took weeks to convince her that food was a good thing. She didn't need to bury it, she didn't need to hide it, she didn't need the blankets over her crate and the lights turned off - in order to enjoy her meal.

Sophie has come a long way. She is a very happy, well adjusted dog. She will never be "normal". We monitor her physical activities very carefully to make sure she does not injure herself further as another injury could spell the end of the line for our Sophie girl.

Sophie is a very special dog. Despite all the horrible things that have happened to her - she is loving and accepting of all humans. She is food aggressive with other dogs (no reason to wonder why) - but loves to play, play, play outside.

Sophie is probably unadoptable. She needs controlled exercise and if she is injured - would probably not survive treatment. Sponsors and donations towards her care are always greatly appreciated. Donations can be made via PayPal using the Donate button below or by mail: AHGGRS at P.O. Box 648, Capon Bridge, WV 26711

Cody came to us on a rather large transport from a shelter in the Carolinas. The dogs on this transport were loaded into crates aboard a horse trailer for their ride to safety/rescue. Cody escaped his crate, and only the quick thinking of the truck driver following the trailer saved his life.

Upon seeing Cody's paws at the top of the door to the trailer, the trucker started weaving the lanes of I-95 and slowing down. He was also frantically trying to signal the driver of the transport vehicle.

Without much hesitation, Cody leaped out of the trailer and onto I-95. Thankfully, the truck driver had traffic stopped by now, and people banned together to capture our boy, who only suffered a few bruises and abrasions.

Cody is an escape artist. Cody has escaped every pen, run, cable, kennel, and crate (except the gorilla crate) we have put him in. Luckily, for the most part, he is a happy dog and doesn't stray very far from home.

Cody is also storm phobic - and reacts to loud noises, such as gun fire or fire works. It has been a challenge to find a situation that would be right for him. Cody is fine as long as his "person" is with him. Left alone - he knows only one thing - and that is escape.

We'd love to find Cody a home where he would be safe to roam a bit and where he would have someone home with him a lot. He's fine here with us, though until that home becomes available. Sponsors and donations towards his care are always greatly appreciated. Donations can be made via PayPal using the Donate button below or by mail: AHGGRS at P.O. Box 648, Capon Bridge, WV 26711

Our "Oskie" is one heck of a special dog. He's mostly blind now - but has enough sight to find his way to my back deck for a good snooze in the sun. Oskie gets along with everyone, loves to sneak inside my house for treats, appears perfectly housebroken, and is a totally loving, gorgeous dog - inside and out. We would LOVE to find our "Oskie" a retirement home - but like the other residents here, he is welcome to stay with us.

Sponsors and donations towards his care are always greatly appreciated. Donations can be made via PayPal using the Donate button below or by mail: AHGGRS at P.O. Box 648, Capon Bridge, WV 26711

2 - 3 year old Baron ended up homeless and in a shelter with no chance of adoption because, in true bloodhound fashion, he protected himself against what he considered to be a threat. Baron is a young, healthy, dog that would make a great working bloodhound - or a housepet for someone familiar with the breed and willing to work with his "issues".
Update: Baron was sent to "bloodhound college" with the Virginia Dept of Corrections. Baron LOVES to track. He will run tracks forever - but, sadly, it's not always the same track - so, he's a college dropout looking for a new home.

Sponsors and donations towards his care are always greatly appreciated. Donations can be made via PayPal using the Donate button below or by mail: AHGGRS at P.O. Box 648, Capon Bridge, WV 26711

5 - 6 year old Sniffy has been with us since he was about 6 months old. Sniffy was recruited by the Virginia State Police for their mantrailing program - but flunked out the first week. Sniffy would much prefer to sniff his bed than any trail offered to him. Sniffy is totally crate trained, gets along great with all the other dogs here, but like many bloodhounds can be a little possessive of his food bowl. With Sniffy - it's really not a big deal - and he's very cooperative when corrected. Sniffy does seem prone to developing benign growths, and recently had 3 removed and is doing extremely well. He'd make a great lifelong companion for some lucky person - if just given half a chance. Like all bloodhounds, Sniffy needs a completely fenced yard and would benefit from some basic obedience training with someone new to make the bonding process complete.

If you would like to offer Sniffy a forever home, please submit your application.

Sponsors and donations towards his care and/or medical expenses are always greatly appreciated. Donations can be made via PayPal using the Donate button below or by mail: AHGGRS at P.O. Box 648, Capon Bridge, WV 26711

Spirit has a wonderful personality. This dog just adores other dogs, but physically, she is not put together very well and injures very easily. Spirit has had numerous operations on her eyes to correct a variety of issues, including cherry eye, entropian, and lid "flap". Her eyes are very deep set and even after all the surgeries, she has little to no peripheral vision because of the physical makeup of her face. Spirit has also become periodically incontinent. It is not all the time - and just when we think we have the problem solved with medication, it will begin again. But, she's fine on her Kuranda bed (which is washable), and loves to be outside under the trees in nice weather. Spirit will probably live out her life with us though she is available for adoption to a family willing to work with her medical issues.

Sponsors or donations towards her care and/or medical expenses are always greatly appreciated. Donations can be made via PayPal using the Donate button below or by mail: AHGGRS at P.O. Box 648, Capon Bridge, WV 26711

Lawn mower - Jake (his brother Jasper recently passed away) - were abandoned at their prior home when their owner was evicted from the property.

Wonderful for keeping the fields "mowed" where lawn mowers cannot go.