Finding homes for Goldens in need...
PO Box 6, Great Mils, MD 20634
Adopt A golden
How do I adopt a golden
How do I adopt a golden
How do I adopt a golden
Please download and review our Adoption Guide to learn more about adopting from the Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland.
Adoption Fees
How do I adopt a golden
How do I adopt a golden
- 12 months or younger - $600
- 1 to 4 years - $500
- 5 to 7 years - $350
- 8-10 years - $300
- Over 10 years - $150
- $200 additional donation recommended to help defray travel expenses of dogs coming from overseas.
Application
How do I adopt a golden
Application
Click on the button below to submit your application online. Or, click HERE to download our application to complete later. If you choose to download the adoption application, complete and return the application to adoption@grrsm.org, or you can send to:
Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland, PO Box 6, Great Mills, MD 20634.
Home Visit
Home Visit
Application
A volunteer will contact you to schedule a time to come to your home to ensure you can provide a safe environment for a golden retriever and to answer any questions you might have
Ask about our Foster to Adopt Program which allows a dog to be placed directly in your home.
Approval
Home Visit
Follow Up
You will be notified by email once you are approved to adopt. Our Adoption Coordinator will provide the contact information for the dog you are interested in learning more about.
If we do not have a golden who is a good match for you we will hold your application for 6 months.
Please note that we require a physical fence, a canine companion (unless otherwise specified) and someone home part of the day for most young Goldens under the age of 3 years.
Follow Up
Home Visit
Follow Up
We will contact you periodically to ensure you and your new fur family member are doing well together. Please contact us if you ever have questions or concerns.