Give up a Golden

It is never an easy decision to give up your Golden, and the reasons why this can happen are many. Often owners do not have enough time for a dog and the ability to meet the expenses associated with responsible dog ownership. Owners may encounter health issues, or a family member may discover they are allergic to the dog. A job may require relocation, and dog-friendly housing is not available, or perhaps a family is facing divorce or other financial challenges.

If your need is temporary, ask family, friends, and co-workers if they will care for your dog. If you need to find a temporary foster home for your Golden due to an emergency, hospitalization, or military deployment, see additional information below.

Regardless of your reason, seeking out GoldHeart, dedicated to fostering and caring for Golden and golden-mix retrievers until a forever home can be found, shows you have your dog’s best interests in mind. Dogs cannot fend for themselves and do not do well in pounds or shelters, and sadly, in some shelters, they may be killed. Advertising for homes on social media is also risky as individuals may misrepresent their intent. At GoldHeart, you can rest easy since all dogs are initially matched to approved foster homes, and after being fully vetted, forever home placement always focuses on the best fit for each dog (all homes go through a rigorous approval process, including reference checks and on-site home visits).