Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue

Wonderful Rescue not just for Goldens. My first dog I adopted was a ½ Golden and ½ Lab and he is totally amazing and of course I am madly in love. But, he really needed a buddy after I lost my lab he would whine every time we would walk by other dogs on our walks. I decided it was time to look for a buddy for Sammy. There are many many wonderful rescues to work with now so searching for Mr. Right #2 should be easy but it becomes very overwhelming.
Many rescues don’t give much information about the dogs they take in so it could be a mystery as to their personality. It became an overwhelming choice. I decided to focus on a few rescues and of course GRFR was my first choice. I contacted them directed and told them I was looking for a buddy for Sammy. They instantly put me on the top list and any dog I inquired about I got to meet right away since I already adopted from them in the past. After a couple of dog meets, we found our forever friend and buddy for me and Sammy.
I could of worked with a number of wonderful rescues but I know that GRFR gets all of their dogs from unfortunate high kill shelters in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska to name a few. Most of these dogs are beyond wonderful and just need a chance in life. Knowing I am helping this cause of saving these wonderful dogs means a ton to me.
I now have 2 rescues from GRFR and could not happier, in fact Sammy who is quit the looker even won the calendar contest for 2013. How cool is that?
Thank you GRFR for making my home a happy and fun Golden home!!!

This place is awful. They are unprofessional, unreliable, and impossible. After we filled out an application, passed the phone interview, passed the home visit and began looking for dogs to adopt, they backtracked on EVERYTHING. Our home and our family was praised by everybody who met us or visited us, we have a huge back yard, are active and animal savvy. They all knew that we had a young son, but for some reason, they just couldn’t find a dog for us. We met two dogs that the foster families thought were great fits, but the volunteers who talked to them after convinced them that they shouldn’t be in our home.
I have a friend who fosters for another reputable organization in the area who found no surprise at all that I had such bad experiences at GRFR. In fact, she said that she and other fosters in her organization refuse to work with GRFR because they are so difficult.
Their adoption process is the longest, most ridiculously drawn out process that is completely unorganized. They have no idea when the left hand is talking to the right hand and never actually give you a clear picture of how to get a dog to your house. They tell you to show up to their «events» and you never hear back from them.
If my friends were looking to adopt a shelter dog, I would NEVER send them to GRFR. For the same reason, if you’re looking to adopt, please look elsewhere. There are many reputable and good organizations to adopt from… go support people who are going to work with you! Why make yourself miserable waiting for them to play God and «gift» you with the perfect dog. You’ll be disappointed, frustrated, and infuriated if you try to work with this place.

Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue is like heaven for most of the dogs that are taken in by this organization. It is a nonprofit all volunteer group that has some of the most caring and personalized volunteers we’ve ever met. All the dogs are taken in and given excellent care and treatment by their foster homes until their new family is found.
The best part is that because the dog is in foster care they know exactly how to match you with the best dog ! The process is a little longer requiring an application and a home visit but this ensures the best fit vs going to a shelter and only getting 20 minutes of visiting time and not knowing any of the dogs true habits or quirks.
We have adopted a *wonderful* 4 year old Golden from GRFR and couldn’t be happier ! He was (and still is) the perfect addition to our family ! We can’t imagine life without him!
If you’re looking for a worthy cause to support financially or volunteer your time, this is an excellent organization.
Thanks GRFR for all your hard work to help these dogs !