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Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary, Inc.

"Where Old Gold Shines"

Golden Retrievers adopted from Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary are eligible for prepaid ShelterCare! ShelterCare pet health insurance for your pet´s first two months courtesy of Petfinder.com ‹--You can also view a current list of ALL of Almost Heaven's Adoptable pets at this Petfinders link.

About the ShelterCare Gift Program: You´ve just found the perfect new addition to your family. That´s why Petfinder.com wants to give you a special gift ... your pet´s first two months of ShelterCare. To be eligible for this program you must activate your gift with 10 days of your adoption. Designed for adopted cats and dogs; this ShelterCare Pet Gift Program is available exclusively through Petfinder member-shelters and placement groups. You and your new family member can rest easy because unexpected accidents and illnesses common to shelter pets are covered.

Meet the Sanctuary's Permanent (& Pending) and Adoptable Residents
Looking for Forever Homes

If you are interested in any of these Goldens you must submit an application. You can obtain adoption information and an application by clicking HERE. Completed applications may be emailed to: ahgrr@frontiernet.net.

Please, we request that you don't call us until you have an approved application on file, as we must reserve the phone for emergency intake calls only.

Note: All of our available Goldens may not be displayed here, as we have Goldens leaving and arriving every week. It could well be that the Golden that is a good match for you has not had his/her photo taken yet; likewise the Golden that catch's your eye may not be the right one for you.

The most current listing of our available pets is maintained at Almost Heaven's Petfinder page: Click HERE.

Adoptable Residents Looking for Forever Homes

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Unable to Adopt or Foster a Golden? Why Not Sponsor A Senior/Resident, or an Available Golden awaiting a new home, and become an Angel? For As Little As $10/Month, You Can Make A Huge Difference In The Life Of One Of Our Permanent Residents!

Our Permanent Residents, shown below, have special needs that either require significant medical attention, a special home to help them overcome past trauma, or are just looking for a retirement home for their final time on earth. Many of them are looking for sponsors to help defray medical costs. Your tax-deductible sponsorship of these dogs is always greatly appreciated!

Find out how you can help one of these Goldens by clicking HERE. You can also help our Goldens by purchasing Golden Retriever gift items & products featured in our Almost Heaven Gift Store. Come see our very large selection of interesting & unique Golden Retriever gift products by clicking HERE. If you would like to make a donation, we accept Paypal, please use the following button:

Note: Multiple sponsorship of Goldens is permitted, as some of our Goldens can never have too many Angels. We are a registered 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization and operate solely on Donations. All donations are 100% tax deductible.

Winnie

Winnie is 5 years old and one of the nicest girls we have ever had here. She is just about perfect - except her prior owners put her outside in a pen, did not give her heartworm preventative - and Winnie has heartworm disease. We are doing the preliminary treatments now. The cost will be between $350 - $500.

Winnie is in need of sponsors for her medical expenses. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

Poor Boy - male - Golden Retriever mix

Poor Boy

Poor Boy is just a youngster, found as a stray, with a horrible skin. The shelter tells us that despite being in this despicable condition, he is as sweet as they come - - and we intend to give him every chance at a healthy, happy life. The shelter calls him Poor Boy - - and I think you'll agree - that fits.
This Poor Boy is in desperate need sponsors for his medical expenses. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

Sponsor: Golden Angel Nadine A Kowal

Sponsor: Golden Angel Don Zeh

Shadow (Currently in a permanent long term foster care situation)

Shep is probably at least 12 - 13 years old - abandoned by his owners and left to die by the side of a country road. This sweet old gent just needs a warm, loving home to spend the rest of his life. He is an easy going boy who would make some very lucky person a great companion and foot warmer this winter.

Sponsor: Golden Angel Robert Johnson

King

Poor King - at least 12 years old, arthritic, infested with intestinal worms, and heartworm positive, his prior owner dumped him on a rural road and drove away into the night. King also has horribly infected ears and dry eye which is contributing to at least some degree of blindness. We are systematically treating all his ailments and are hoping for as complete a recovery as possible for him. He will remain with us or in long term foster care until he is well enough to find his forever home. King is seeking sponsors/angels to assist with his care and medical expenses.

Sponsor: Golden Angel Chantal Turner

Sponsor: Golden Douglas A. Drabik

Sponsor: Golden Angel Faith Furline - In Loving Memory of Zoel

Sponsor: Golden Angel Corbin Lee - In Memory of Buffett

Sponsor: Golden Angel Kathy Flake

Sponsor: Golden Angel Clay Warren in Memory of Jake and Guffy

Scooby

9 year old Scooby has suffered some neurological damage - we think he may have been hit by a car or similar accident. He has an unusual hopping, swinging type gait and some other motor quirks. Due to Scooby's health issues, he will remain here at Almost Heaven as a permanent resident. Scooby is seeking sponsors/angels to assist with his care and medical expenses.

Sponsor: Golden Angel Ron Ross - In Memory of Abigail

Sponsor: Golden Angel Jill Jeffries

Sponsor: Golden Angel Alexandra Coyne

Amos - Black Labrador Retriever

3 - 4 year old Amos found himself homeless - and sick. Amos has Lymes disease and is heartworm positive. Almost heaven will begin treating Amos for Lymes first so that he is as healthy as possible before we treat him for his heartworm disease. Amos has a very sweet temperment with a tail that never stops wagging. Black dogs are often times overlooked in shelters, and sick black dogs stand little chance of being adopted - or rescued. We think Amos deserves another chance at being a happy, healthy dog. We are looking for sponsors/angels to help defray some of Amos' medical bills. Amos should be ready for his new home by September 15th. We are accepting adoption applications for him now.

Sponsor: Golden Angel Pamela VanDerbeek

Sponsor: Golden Angels Debby & Larry Sosbey

Sponsor: Golden Angel Jody Roell

Cody - Golden Retriever mix

2 - 3 year old Cody is quite a character. He really doesn't like to be inside by himself, though he is a love bug whenever he is with people. Cody is a Houdini and we feel it is best for him to stay with with Almost Heaven until his urge to escape and run free is manageable. He has never met a stranger and loves other pets, too.

Sponsor: Golden Angel Charlie Hessler

Sponsor: Golden Angel E M Rummelein

Sponsor: Golden Angels Doug and Lynn Brown

Sunny (male)

Sunny is a GREAT boy, approx. 8 yrs old. He's happy, loves his tennis balls, very loving, but he really would prefer to be your only fur friend. Sunny would do best with his own fenced yard so that he can run and chase his tennis ball to his heart's delight.

Sponsor: Golden Angel Dianne Snow-Posner

Sponsor: Golden Angel Jill Jeffries

Allie

Allie, approx. 8 years old, was transferred to Almost Heaven from a rescue up north where she could no longer adjust to family life after suffering from uncontrolled allergies for years and years. Her reaction to these allergies became so bad they left her very sensitive to being touched. So far, the change of climate appears to be improving her condition.

Sponsor: Golden Angel Donna Toncic

Huckleberry

10-12 year old Huck is such a good looking boy. But, something happened to Huck before he came to us - and he just plain doesn't like other pets. He LOVES people - but as far as we can determine at this point, he could be dangerous to other pets in the home. We are going to have Huck evaluated for a couple of medical conditions and work with him on accepting other pets, but with his history, he would be best suited to remain with Almost Heaven as a permanent resident.

Sponsor: Golden Angel Karen Sue Chenoweth

Sponsor: Golden Angel Donna Zereconski

Sponsor: Golden Angel Donna Fina

Roo

Roo, a young boy who was born with no front legs, has led a hard life. He has been successfully treated for heartworm disease and received a wheelchair, wonderfully donated to him. Even without the wheelchair, Roo gets around just fine using a series of walking on his hind legs, hopping and flopping sort of like a frog. He's a happy boy, but does have some issues as he really is very distrustful of strangers, and very headstrong about taking correction. He is a sweetheart, though, and has quickly become one of Almost Heaven's favorites.

Sponsor: Golden Angel Teri Reibsamen

Sponsor: Golden Angel Kien Ziemkiewicz

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