Before You Apply, Please Consider This Important Information
When our rescue began in 2005, there was an abundance of purebred Golden Retrievers in need of homes. As the years have gone on, those numbers have declined greatly. Thus, SGRR has been taking in more mixed breeds than purebred Goldens. If you are only interested in adopting a purebred Golden Retriever, SGRR is probably not the rescue group for you.
Additionally, because our dogs are in high demand, 90% of our adoptions are direct adoptions from the south. If you feel you must meet a dog prior to adopting, then again, we are probably not the right group for you.
Additionally, because our dogs are in high demand, 90% of our adoptions are direct adoptions from the south. If you feel you must meet a dog prior to adopting, then again, we are probably not the right group for you.
A Note to Our Approved Applicants
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Applicants often ask how long it will take to adopt a dog. Sunshine, like many other rescue groups in the country, is currently in the enviable position of having many more terrific families and individuals approved and waiting to adopt a rescue dog than we have dogs. We wish that each of you could bring a rescue dog into your life as soon as you are approved to adopt. Knowing that is not possible, we ask for your patience and understanding as you await your dog. Our volunteers spend many, many hours evaluating our dogs and working on the right match to help ensure each dog finds a happy and forever home. For some of you, there will be a very short wait for a dog, while others will wait longer than hoped. This is simply a matter of getting the right match and does not reflect negatively on anyone. We are fortunate to have so many kind and giving people waiting to welcome home a dog in need. Thank you for your trust in Sunshine. We are hoping your wait will not be a long one!
Reasons to rescue...
Rescuing will change two lives forever — yours and your new companion's. Nationwide, animal shelters care for between 6-8 million dogs and cats every year, of whom 3–4 million are euthanized. The tragic fact is that there are simply not enough responsible homes for all of these wonderful, innocent animals. On occasion, SGRR will have puppies available for adoption that will be starting their lives, and some are older dogs who have been well cared for but whose owners can no longer keep them due to a change in circumstances. Many rescued dogs come to us sad and confused, and many have been neglected or abused. These sweet souls will require time and love, and often continued patience and behavioral work. Companion animals are remarkably adaptable and forgiving, with a boundless capacity for love. Their inner personalities will emerge as they feel more comfortable. While we begin the process with vetting and evaluations, their adopters are part of the rescue process and will be rewarded by seeing their new companions blossom! Just because they lived with someone else first, doesn’t mean they wouldn’t make a wonderful companion for you! If you can open your heart to one of these dogs in need, we encourage you to apply and become part of rescue.
Adoptable Dogs
Apollo
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All Dressed Up in his Tuxedo!
Breed: St Bernard/Newfie mix
Color: Black with White
Age: 2-3 years
Size: 85 lbs
Sex: Male
Apollo is ready to find his new family! Raised with children and another dog, this boy is such a gem with his kind eyes and a shiny black coat. Read more about Apollo on his bio page!
Breed: St Bernard/Newfie mix
Color: Black with White
Age: 2-3 years
Size: 85 lbs
Sex: Male
Apollo is ready to find his new family! Raised with children and another dog, this boy is such a gem with his kind eyes and a shiny black coat. Read more about Apollo on his bio page!
Jake
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Calling all Chocolate (Lab) Lovers!
Breed: Labrador
Color: Chocolate
Age: 4 years
Size: 101 lbs
Sex: Male
Jake was dumped in rural MS and was being shot at by a nincompoop whose property bordered the Good Samaritan who saved him. This is a lovely boy and you can read more about Jake on his bio page.
Breed: Labrador
Color: Chocolate
Age: 4 years
Size: 101 lbs
Sex: Male
Jake was dumped in rural MS and was being shot at by a nincompoop whose property bordered the Good Samaritan who saved him. This is a lovely boy and you can read more about Jake on his bio page.
Magnolia
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Sugar Magnolia...blossom blooming...
Breed: Goldendoodle
Color: Golden
Age: 5-6 months
Size: Est 50 lbs when full grown
Sex: Female
Hold on to your hearts because Magnolia is sure to steal them! This pup is so sweet and is a real cuddle-muffin! Read all about Mags on her bio page.
Breed: Goldendoodle
Color: Golden
Age: 5-6 months
Size: Est 50 lbs when full grown
Sex: Female
Hold on to your hearts because Magnolia is sure to steal them! This pup is so sweet and is a real cuddle-muffin! Read all about Mags on her bio page.
Courtesy Listings...
“Courtesy Posted” dogs are listed on our website to help the compassionate people who have rescued or own these dogs find homes for them. Courtesy dogs are not affiliated with SGRR and are available to be adopted privately via the information provided in their bio. |
Sweet Ginger!
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Adoptions Pending
The dogs listed below have Adoptions Pending. This means they are spoken for - the adoption contract has been signed and the adoption fee has been paid. Once the dog is medically cleared, he or she will go to their forever home.
Harry
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Somebody loves me and I will be going home soon!!
Breed: Lab mix
Color: Yellow
Age: 2 years
Size: 60 lbs
Sex: Male
Fostered in the Northeast!
Harry is a lovely and affectionate Lab mix who is good with dogs and friendly to all the humans he has met. You can read more about this wonderful boy on his bio page.
Breed: Lab mix
Color: Yellow
Age: 2 years
Size: 60 lbs
Sex: Male
Fostered in the Northeast!
Harry is a lovely and affectionate Lab mix who is good with dogs and friendly to all the humans he has met. You can read more about this wonderful boy on his bio page.
Happily Adopted
Bleu
Happily Adopted!
We have had 3 good days and nights. Blue, yes we have kept the name, still not sure about the spelling, is doing well and is as much a joy as he is full of energy. We are trying to establish a routine and so far so good. We have walk options and so far he likes all. We introduced him to our neighbor retrievers and they had a ball together. We will have playtime in our fenced yard. He is a real looker and popular on walks through town. His coat coloration looks like his genetics are displayed in some sort of order. We are thrilled and are reading up on training. Bleu has definitely been taught the commands "sit" and "stay" which is great. We are reinforcing those commands in many settings He is quite responsive as you know. He is more trained than our earlier rescues. All in all, we are thrilled to have him in our family! ~ Joe & Carolyn
We have had 3 good days and nights. Blue, yes we have kept the name, still not sure about the spelling, is doing well and is as much a joy as he is full of energy. We are trying to establish a routine and so far so good. We have walk options and so far he likes all. We introduced him to our neighbor retrievers and they had a ball together. We will have playtime in our fenced yard. He is a real looker and popular on walks through town. His coat coloration looks like his genetics are displayed in some sort of order. We are thrilled and are reading up on training. Bleu has definitely been taught the commands "sit" and "stay" which is great. We are reinforcing those commands in many settings He is quite responsive as you know. He is more trained than our earlier rescues. All in all, we are thrilled to have him in our family! ~ Joe & Carolyn
Xander
Happily Adopted!
Everything is going so well! Buddy has been absolutely perfect and we can't believe what a good boy he is! He settled in quickly, sleeping nicely in his bed every night. The kids came home to meet him over the weekend and just fell in love with him. He's also met some other family members, as well as our trainer\boarder and our dog walker. He's so much fun to watch play. We've learned that if you bounce a tennis ball that he'll bounce and prance after it. And he's starting to bring it back so we can throw it again. He's very much a pack dog, always wanting to be wherever we are. All in all, everything is going very well! And we're VERY quickly falling in love with this guy! ~ Jon & Caren
Everything is going so well! Buddy has been absolutely perfect and we can't believe what a good boy he is! He settled in quickly, sleeping nicely in his bed every night. The kids came home to meet him over the weekend and just fell in love with him. He's also met some other family members, as well as our trainer\boarder and our dog walker. He's so much fun to watch play. We've learned that if you bounce a tennis ball that he'll bounce and prance after it. And he's starting to bring it back so we can throw it again. He's very much a pack dog, always wanting to be wherever we are. All in all, everything is going very well! And we're VERY quickly falling in love with this guy! ~ Jon & Caren
Flossie
Happily Adopted!
She is wonderful! Only here for a few days and she knows the lay of the land already. She is the sweetest dog, just loves to cuddle and give kisses. She was definitely well trained. She is so gentle and loving.
Flossie follows me everywhere. She has been introduced to my sister and my friend and she bonded right away with them.
I was very impressed by the way your group handles these rescues. You a
all care very much for the dogs you take in. It was a good find and a good fit for me. ~ Pauline
Bear
Happily Adopted!
Doing well, just a couple of spats, (to be expected). These were 2nd
day. Eating well and loves to run and explore his new yard. Vet visit
this week! ~ Susan
Doing well, just a couple of spats, (to be expected). These were 2nd
day. Eating well and loves to run and explore his new yard. Vet visit
this week! ~ Susan
Cheech
Happily Adopted!
He is settling in beautifully with us and our one and a half year-old Golden.
He is a lovable dog. We are so fortunate. Thank you again for everything!
~ Judy
Roscoe
Happily Adopted!
Roscoe is doing great! He was in need of some TLC 😊 We De-matted an entire dog’s worth of fur off of him, we had his ears treated and we are waiting for some guidance on his elbows. He is definitely going on a diet too! Interestingly, his records have 4 different birthdays, but it does look like he’s a bit older than we thought! He will be turning 7 this year. All in all, he and Teddy are getting along just fine and are getting used to each other a bit more each day. He’s an absolute love. We are so glad
he gets to be spoiled rotten in our home for the rest of his life.
~ Cameron
Roscoe is doing great! He was in need of some TLC 😊 We De-matted an entire dog’s worth of fur off of him, we had his ears treated and we are waiting for some guidance on his elbows. He is definitely going on a diet too! Interestingly, his records have 4 different birthdays, but it does look like he’s a bit older than we thought! He will be turning 7 this year. All in all, he and Teddy are getting along just fine and are getting used to each other a bit more each day. He’s an absolute love. We are so glad
he gets to be spoiled rotten in our home for the rest of his life.
~ Cameron
Dude
Happily Adopted! Breed: Retriever/Anatolian Shepherd mix
Dude, now Jax, is doing great - he had his first grooming appointment today and did very well. He starts obedience training tomorrow. It is a beautiful day & I am working on the porch outside while he lays at my feet. He is a very sweet boy. It’s been very busy! He has been having
few accidents in the house, so I am trying to catch him in the act. If I scold him, he lays down & gives me his belly- so it’s so hard to be serious! ~ Renee
Dude, now Jax, is doing great - he had his first grooming appointment today and did very well. He starts obedience training tomorrow. It is a beautiful day & I am working on the porch outside while he lays at my feet. He is a very sweet boy. It’s been very busy! He has been having
few accidents in the house, so I am trying to catch him in the act. If I scold him, he lays down & gives me his belly- so it’s so hard to be serious! ~ Renee
PAW PRINTS OF LOVE: A RHED AND THATCHER BEACH ADVENTURE
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Rhed (adopted from SGRR) and Thatcher are playful Golden Retriever brothers who LOVE the beach. Come along as they play, romp and frolic from morning to night, leaving loving hearts behind in everything they do.
Written by SGRR adopter Barbara Davis and her sister Pam, this beautifully-illustrated children’s book promotes active engagement and participation with the text through discovery, encouraging the young reader (baby to age 6) to explore the colorful illustrations for the hidden tracks of love. It is a celebration of siblings, sun, sand, sea, exploration and finding the joy in each moment
Proceeds from Rhed and Thatcher will be donated to SGRR and other organizations. Treat the kids you know to this delightful story of brotherly love and fun in the sun and help some dogs along the way!
Written by SGRR adopter Barbara Davis and her sister Pam, this beautifully-illustrated children’s book promotes active engagement and participation with the text through discovery, encouraging the young reader (baby to age 6) to explore the colorful illustrations for the hidden tracks of love. It is a celebration of siblings, sun, sand, sea, exploration and finding the joy in each moment
Proceeds from Rhed and Thatcher will be donated to SGRR and other organizations. Treat the kids you know to this delightful story of brotherly love and fun in the sun and help some dogs along the way!
Jackson’s Story: One Dog’s Journey to His Forever Home
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Authored by one of SGRR's adopters, this children's book is written from the dog's perspective. We hope you will read the heart-rending story of Jackson's abandonment and journey to his forever home. Young readers will learn that dogs feel pain, fear, confusion, and sadness, just as we do, and will realize the importance of responsible, loving dog ownership.
Happy Tails 2024
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Forever Fosters
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There are wonderful humans who will provide special dogs with a forever foster home, giving them all the love and attention they could ever hope for. Because of their age and/or disability these dogs were considered un-adoptable but they are still able to live with a good quality of life. SGRR pays for ongoing medical care for these special dogs Consider being a forever foster or sponsor so that we can continue to show that dog how wonderful his or her world can be. This is the true meaning of "rescue."
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