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AHGRRS has
been saving lives since 2002 and plans to continue accepting
as many orphan dogs - as space and finances allow. Your
donations will help keep our doors open to those who
need us most. We
have Adoptable
Dogs (click HERE) in need of homes and
permanent residents who will never know the joy of living
in a family environment because they are so damaged,
old, or sick that they are best suited to living out
their lives with us - here at the Sanctuary. Please
consider giving a homeless dog a home.
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 it is a volunteer
owned phone. Calls will be answered when possible. For
the fastest response, please email us.
If you
cannot adopt at this time, but would like to help
please consider the
following:
- Food donations
are always greatly appreciated. We feed our
rescues Iams
Minichunks.
- 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.
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Dogs adopted from Almost
Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary are eligible
for 30-Days of PetFirst
health insurance for your pet courtesy of Petfinder.com.
Meet
Almost Heaven's Adoptable Dogs Looking for Forever Homes
Our newest arrivals
can be found on Almost
Heaven's Petfinder page: Click HERE.

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Louie - Male,
Border Collie Mix
2 year old Louie came to us with a history of being
a "bait dog" for dog fighters. That may
or may not be true as Louie does seem to have some
neurological issues which could have been caused
by injury (head bobbing when drinking, and some
peripheral vision issues). We have had Louie thoroughly
checked out by our veterinarian, and he has assured
us that although Louie does seem to have some strange
issues, none of them appear to be affecting his
current health in any way nor does he expect them
to affect him in the future. Louie gets along with
some dogs, but does need close supervision, proper
introduction, and more socialization when meeting
strange dogs so he understands they are not going
to hurt him. He is very well behaved on leash. He
is affectionate with his humans, and listens extremely
well and, in fact, actually already knows a few
basic commands. Louie would do best in a home with
an experienced dog owner/trainer. Louie is a work
in process - and his new family should regard him
as a piece of art that, when finally complete, will
dazzle all who meet him.
If you think you can offer Louie that special furever
home, please submit an application.
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Brunie (Brunswick) - Female, Labrador Retriever Mix
8-10 year old Brunie came to us from the deep south
(Georgia), where she had been tied so tightly by
the neck - outside in the heat and with the bugs
- the chain had become embedded into her neck and
may have damaged her trachea. Brunie has successfully
undergone heartworm treatment and will be spayed
and ready for her new home - and new life in the
next few weeks. Brunie is one of the sweetest girls
we have ever met. She is totally crate trained,
fully vaccinated with core vaccines, now on heartworm
preventative, and is simply a joy to be around.
She would be great addition to any home - as we
simply cannot find any negatives with our Brunie.
If you are interested in offering Brunie a furever
home when she becomes available for adoption, please
submit an application.
If
you are not in a position to adopt at this time,
please consider making a tax deductible donation
to help with Brunie's medical bills and care. 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
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* * * Special Needs * * *
Chubbs - Male, Golden Retriever
Mix
8-10 year old Chubbs is a special guy. Chubby's
owner let him down just when he needed him the most.
Chubbs just underwent surgery for the removal of
3 peri-anal tumors...one of which had ulcerated
and was bleeding. We are hopeful that Chubbs will
have many good years yet to enjoy.
If
you would like to offer Chubbs a retirement home,
please submit an application.
We may also consider long term foster offers.

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Freedom - Male, Golden Retriever/Labrador Retriever Mix
8-10 year old Freedom's owner had to give him up.
Freedom has some arthritis and we have started joint
supplements, and anti-inflammatories. Freedom is
one of the nicest boys we have EVER had here. He
is a total sweetheart who asks so little - but will
give so much to some lucky adopter.
If
you would like to offer Freedom a place in your
heart and home, please submit an application.
If
you are not in a position to adopt at this time,
please consider making a tax deductible donation
to help with Freedom's care. 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
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* * * Special Needs * * *
Queenie - Female, Golden
Retriever Mix
3 - 4 year old Queenie has come a long way since
she was found almost dead from starvation and literally
fighting for her life. Heavens only knows what Queenie
has endured in her short life - but despite it all
- she is now a loving, affectionate, and trusting
girl. Because of Queenie's background (write to
us for details), we feel she would be best placed
in a quiet adult home - with a fenced yard - though
Queenie does LOVE to go for walks on leash. She
is spayed, vaccinated against distemper/parvo and
rabies, heartworm negative, and crate trained. She
is also probably housebroken - or very close to
it. We want to see Queenie in a home where she will
continue to blossom and receive the love and patience
she needs and deserves.
If you think you might be the right home for Queenie,
please submit an application.
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Baron - Male, Bloodhound
7
- 8 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 now a Senior dog - with
all the senior lumps and bumps that go along with
that age. Baron needs someone familiar with the
breed as he can be strong willed and protective
of his food bowl. Baron gets along with other dogs
- but doesn't always participate in playing.
If you would like to offer Baron a furever retirement
home, please submit an application.
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Biscuit Basket - Male, Australian Cattle Dog Mix
6-8 year old Biscuit Basket is a very endearing
boy. 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 took a little while
to warm up to strangers, was left behind. Biscuit
gets along well with all the other dogs here, is
playful, and even a little good naturedly mischievous.
He is learning just how great it can be to be a
dog and this wonderful boy is worth it!
If you are interested in offering Biscuit Basket
a furever home, please submit an application.

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Daniel - Male, Golden Retriever
10-11 year old Daniel would love to find his own
forever home. This old fellow found himself homeless
when his owners separated and neither could take
Daniel with them. He spent time in a temporary home
and was then shifted to here. Daniel was very nervous
and unsure of himself when he first arrived at Almost
Heaven. He was suffering from a severe case of separation
anxiety, which took months and the use of special
equipment to overcome. Sadly, this behavior reappears
whenever his surroundings change, which happens
a lot at a rescue; therefore, we have permanently
assigned him his own "special space."
Daniel
socializes with a wide variety of canine companions
(young, old, big, and small) and gets along fine
with all of them as long as food or treats are not
involved. He is a Senior and should not be forced
to compete with other dogs in order to eat; so he
is fed and given treats separately as he can be
food aggressive with other dogs. Daniel has a reconstructed
knee cap so, although he needs physical exercise,
jumping should be discouraged. We have found Daniel
to be very loving and sweet with people but he can
be choosy selecting his canine companions.
If you would like to open your heart and offer a
forever home to Daniel, please submit an application.
Note: Daniel may require the same special setup
we have for him here and may also need more time
and patience than usual to adapt to his new home.

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Chaucer - Male, Border Collie
mix
1-2
year old Chaucer is so endearing. He is high energy,
but very responsive to training and correction.
Chaucer needs an electric fence, be leash walked,
a tie out, or fences at least 6' high to be safe.
He will climb or jump lower fences. He would make
a terrific agility dog - he has everything needed
to excel in that sport. (And, let's face it, he's
cute as can be.) Chaucer is a favorite here. He
will go home vaccinated against rabies, distemper
and parvo, heartworm tested negative, crate trained,
wormed, and neutered. Chaucer gets along best with
females and and other neutered males. He can, however,
be choosy with other dogs, particularly when being
walked on leash (we are working on this). Please
give him a chance at the life he so deserves.
If you would like to offer Chaucer a forever home,
please submit an application.
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Chester- Male, Golden Retriever mix
4
- 6year 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 some of the other dogs here
(he doesn't like the bouncy "in your face"
types too much) - is small enough for those who
don't want to handle a full sized golden retriever,
and is just plain cute, cute, cute! Chester has
had one incident of teeth baring with a stranger
visiting here. We have no idea why - as he has never
made a bad move towards us - any of us. 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.
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Zoey - Female, Golden Retriever
6 - 7 year old Zoey is just a wonderful girl. She
can be a little picky about the female company she
keeps - but, we haven't found that to be the case
with the males. She is crate trained, vaccinated
against distemper/parvo and rabies, and spayed.
Zoey has a very happy go lucky personality and she'd
love to be someone's best friend soon.
If
you would like to offer Zoey a new forever home,
please submit an application.
Update:
Sadly, Zoey does not appear to be an adoptable dog.
She has demonstrated some unpredictability around
strangers and other dogs. For now, she will remain
with us as a permanent resident.
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

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Benji upon arrival at shelter
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Benji- Male, Norfolk Terrier Mix
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
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A very kind lady (and professional groomer) took Benji to her shop and gave him a haircut - take a look at our boy now!
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Teddy Bear - Male, Collie/Golden
Retriever/Great Pyrenees Mix
8
- 10 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.
Although we handle them daily - they are not warm,
fuzzy dogs that want to crawl into your lap for
lovin'. They possibly never will be. 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
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Panda Bear - Male, Collie/Golden
Retriever/Great Pyrenees Mix
8
- 10 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. Although we handle
them daily - they are not warm, fuzzy dogs that
want to crawl into your lap for lovin'. They possibly
never will be. 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

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Cody - Male, Golden Retriever
Mix
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
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Jake
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.
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