• 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.

There just aren't enough adjectives to describe what a wonderful girl 6 - 7 year old Angel is. If this sweetie has a fault, we haven't seen it. (Except for being very overweight - and is now on a diet). Angel is housebroken, gets along with every living thing, is spayed, up to date on distemper, parvo, and rabies vaccinations, and heartworm negative and on preventative. She craves attention and would fit into any home. Angel lost her home when her owner became too ill to care for her.

If you would like to offer Angel Blue a place in your heart and home, please submit an application.

4 year old Baby Boo's genetic makeup is a mystery. She's a medium sized girl whose owner became ill and unable to care for her. She gets along fine with other dogs, is housebroken, up to date on vaccinations for distemper, parvo, and rabies, spayed, and is heartworm negative and on preventative. Baby is reserved with new people - but it doesn't take her long to warm up - and invite you to play. She's really just a nice girl who needs a new home to call her own.

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

6 - 7 year old Joey ended up on death row at a high kill shelter through no fault of his own. Joey, too is just a nice apartment sized golden mix boy who is looking for that special someone who will love him for the rest of his days. Joey, Too is neutered, up to date on distemper, parvo, and rabies vaccines, and heartworm negative and on preventative. He's also very handsome but hasn't let that go to his head - lol

If you would like to offer Joey, Too a new forever home, please submit an application.

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 be Scooby's best friend and offer him a forever home, please submit an application.

8 year old Duke has not had a very good life, but that's all changing now - and he's a happy boy - ready to "get on with it". Duke came to us matted to the skin and with toenails so long and curled under that it took great effort and obvious pain for him to walk. He was also grossly overweight and obviously was kept in a crate or other small area for prolonged periods of time. Duke has a terrible haircut now - but the mats are gone, the weight is coming off, and after a good pedicure, he's able to get around just fine. Duke is neutered, vaccinated against distemper, parvo, and rabies - and heartworm, lymes, and ehrlichia negative. He is also very hypothyroid and does take daily medication to correct that imbalance (this also probably contributed to his bad skin and weight gain.) The medication is not expensive, and Duke takes it happily wrapped inside a small piece of cheese. Duke does have some arthritis, and he would be best served in a home with older kids and adults - and no stairs. Duke LOVES people and does great with other dogs. He is absolutely housebroken and loves to lay on his dog bed.

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

2 - 3 year old Eddie came to us from a shelter in the deep south. Sadly, Eddie has been infected with heartworm - and will be undergoing treatment for it very soon - we have now done all the preliminary and preventative treatments. This is one incredible boy. He's good looking, sweet as can be, and when his treatment is complete - he is going to make some lucky person the bestest friend in fur that anyone could ever want. We expect Eddie will be ready to leave us by mid-October.

If you are looking for a furry best friend and would like to offer Eddie a forever home, please submit an application.

8 year old Joey came to us with his Mom, Dixie. They do not need to be adopted together - although we think the company of another dog would be nice for them. Joey has never set a wrong paw since he came to us - he is neutered, totally crate trained (and reportedly housebroken), up to date on distemper/parvo and rabies vaccines, and heartworm negative. Joey is very obedient and responsive to anything we have asked of him.

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

6-8 year old Onyx certainly looks like a flatcoat and she has all of the happy go lucky personality traits of a flatcoat - but we honestly don't know what her true genetic makeup may include. Onyx's owners gave up all of their dogs when they could no longer care for them - poor Onyx was the last one left at the shelter until she came to our rescue. Onyx is vaccinated against distemper, parvo, bordatella, and rabies, spayed, and heartworm negative (and on preventative). Onyx knows a lot of basic obedience commands - sit, down, and shake are among them. She is a fast study and learns quickly. She is crate trained and also appears to be housebroken. Onyx really likes her food bowl - so feeding her separately is advised. She is an incredible girl!

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

8 year old Joey came to us with his Mom, Dixie. They do not need to be adopted together - although we think the company of another dog would be nice for them. Joey has never set a wrong paw since he came to us - he is neutered, totally crate trained (and reportedly housebroken), up to date on distemper/parvo and rabies vaccines, and heartworm negative. Joey is very obedient and responsive to anything we have asked of him.

If you would like to offer Joey a forever 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.

Update: Lily was adopted and returned when her adopters tried to integrate her into their household too quickly. Lily needs structure, patience, and time to adjust in a new home. This MUST be done using a crate (her safehaven), and a leash. Please help Lily find her place in the world.

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

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.

1 - 2 year old Jango is a very unique looking boy - - and we are only guessing his heritage. What we don't need to guess about is that he is a really good boy, totally crate trained, easily trained, and easy on the eyes, too. Jango will go to his new home neutered, vaccinated for distemper, parvo, and rabies, heartworm tested (negative) and on preventative.

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

10-11 year old Daniel would love to find a home soon. This old fellow found himself homeless when his owners separated and neither could take Daniel with them. He then spent time in a temporary home and was then shifted here. Daniel was very nervous and unsure of himself when he first arrived at Almost Heaven. We were told he had food aggression issues, and that he might be picky with his canine friends. We have seen NONE of this. We do feed Daniel separately - he is a Senior - he should not be forced to compete with other dogs in order to eat. He has a wide range of doggie friends here - young, old, big, and small - and he does fine with all of them. 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.

If you would like to open your heart and home to Daniel, please submit an application.

1 - 2 year old Peter is a high energy love bug. We don't usually recommend dogs for joggers, but, this boy just might be the exception (as long as caution is used and special attention is paid to outside temperatures and running surfaces). He might also be a candidate for agility - or any sport where speed and endurance is a plus. Peter is a total sweetheart - he just wants to be someone's best friend.

If you think Peter is the right choice for you and would like to offer him a forever home, please submit an application.

1 year old Chaucer is so endearing. He is high energy, but very responsive to training and correction. Chaucer needs an electric fence, to 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 with most dogs - he does best with females and and other neutered males. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.