Golden Retriever Rescue - GRR NSW, Victoria, ACT - Australia

04/04/2025

Dudley leaves for his new life.

Lucky Dudley, or Duddles to his friends, has always been loved, but a return overseas meant that this cheeky chappy needed a new family. Dudley loves water, so the home chosen for him is near a river and the beach where his family enjoy daily visits. Dudley’s mum is an author and was very generous in donating two copies of a book that she has written:

Helping Little Hearts Heal, A Parents Guide to Supporting Children Through Pet Loss and Grief.

These books will be included in GRR’s Rescue Day Out Monster Raffle later in the year.

While in foster care, Dudley showed his love of water when he decided to cool off in the dog pool and followed it up with a roll in the dirt. What a happy dog with a gorgeous smile.

Dudley jumped into the car, which was all set up for a comfortable ride home and, as usual, didn’t look back as he drove off to his new life.

01/04/2025

🌟 Ruby’s Journey to Her "Bestest Golden Self" 🌟
Our sweet Ruby continues her courageous journey, and we wanted to share an update.

Ruby recently underwent an ablation procedure at VSOS. This surgery does not offer guarantees, and it did not completely stop Ruby’s leaking. Ruby is currently on antibiotics three times a day and trialling medications to help manage her ongoing incontinence. Her condition is being monitored with regular visits to VSOS. In about five weeks, she’ll undergo a urethral bulking procedure. While this isn’t permanent—typically lasting 6–8 months—it's a step forward in exploring options to support Ruby's condition.

However, Ruby’s path to dryness is still uncertain. If her condition persists, there’s a possibility she may need to be fitted with a permanent urethral occluder when she’s around 18 months old.
Until we’ve done everything possible to resolve Ruby's situation, she will remain in foster care with a dedicated family who are ensuring she gets her medications on time, keeps all her appointments, and receives all the love, attention, and companionship she needs as a growing pup.

Ruby's foster carers are doing an incredible job helping her grow into her "bestest Golden self." 🐾💕 Their care gives Ruby the best chance to thrive despite the challenges.

Thank you for your ongoing support and encouragement for Ruby as she navigates her journey. Her resilience -and smile- inspires us all, and we’re committed to doing everything we can for her. 💖

23/03/2025

Resident Goldies at HQ are smiling because they know what is in the boxes behind them. Although the people at Farrell’s biscuits donate these biscuits on a regular basis for the Goldie rescues, these two smiley Goldies know that they will also be eating a few of these yummy, crunchy biscuits. All the Goldies at HQ and several who are in foster care also get to share as the people at Farrell’s are very generous.

You can ensure your dogs have the opportunity to enjoy these delicious crunchy biscuits by checking out the Farrell’s website www.farrellspetfood.com.au

21/03/2025

Last weekend the gang from Golden Stays turned up ready to work around HQ and of course spend time with the rescues. The day turned out to be very hot so dog pools were filled and the Goldies did what comes naturally to them. Cooling off in the dog pools was followed by rolling in the grass and dirt and they ended up very wet and very muddy so a good time was had by all.

Thank you to the Golden Stays crew who left the grounds looking lovely and the rescue Goldies wet, muddy and exhausted. See you soon.

14/03/2025

Purchased in response to a rehoming ad, Millie initially received the love, care, and attention she needed in her second home.

But life and circumstances change, and Millie again missed out on the time and care she truly deserved.

Millie came into care with GRR after we answered a call for rehoming. She went into care with one of our dedicated foster carers, where she learnt about best dog manners and the joys of walks and being with people.

Here's the best part: Millie started her trial placement just before the New Year, making it GRR Victoria's 23rd successful placement in 2024.

Millie now has a fabulous new home with a wonderful family! Her new family is full of dog-savvy individuals, including teenagers who absolutely love interacting with her.

Millie is not just settling into a new house—she's got a comfortable home "in town" and a beach house too! 🌊🏠 Millie is now living her best life - full of love, joy, walks and beach adventures.

We couldn't be happier for Millie. And to her new family: Thank you for giving her the chance to thrive and live her best life. 💖

11/03/2025

🔸Update on Ruby at VSOS🔸

As she arrived at VSOS yesterday, our little gem, Ruby, couldn't contain her excitement! 🐾 She had heard the amazing news - the compounded medications had worked, her infection had cleared, and her surgery could go ahead.

The repair to Ruby's right ureter was a success. ✅

She stayed overnight at VSOS, so her pain could be controlled, and once home with her foster carer, Ruby will be on antibiotics as she heals over the next few weeks.

In six weeks, Ruby will have a post-op check to determine how successful the surgery has been in fixing this "leaky puppy" and discuss any future treatment that may be required. 🩺💊

Thank you all for your donations, support and well wishes during this time! ❤️

09/03/2025

06/03/2025

UPDATE on Buddy the GoldieX German Shepherd.

Buddy had a successful meet and greet and now has a new family! Thank you to everyone for sharing the post to help Buddy find his forever home!

BUDDY – GOLDEN RETRIEVER X GERMAN SHEPHERD IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA LOOKING FOR A HOME

This is a bit of an unusual post for us at GRR, but when we were contacted by German Shepherd Dog Rescue South Australia Inc. about this gorgeous 10-month-old German Shepherd X Golden Retriever who needs a forever family, we couldn't resist posting here to see if any of our SA followers or their families and friends might be just what Buddy is looking for!

To find out more information about Buddy, including how to apply to adopt him, please go to https://gsdrescuesa.com.au/adopt.html

You can also contact GSD German Shepherd Dog Rescue South Australia Inc. on their page or via email:
[email protected].

Please do not contact GRR about this boy. He is not in our care, and we have no further information about him.

But please do share this post with your friends and family, and let's see if we can spread the word and get this boy a loving forever home!!

06/03/2025

As Cyclone Alfred approaches, we want to extend our thoughts to our volunteers, adopters, and supporters in the north who may be impacted. We understand the anxiety and uncertainty that comes with such a powerful storm, and our hearts go out to you and your beloved pets during this challenging time.

Stay safe, keep your dogs close and know that the GRR family are thinking of you.

26/02/2025

Memories and New Beginnings.....

We have a touching story to share with you all. 🐾 Beloved Victorian Golden oldie Banjo, recently lost his human companion. Around the same time, a GRR adopter lost their elderly Goldie. 💔

As fate would have it, these two met, and a beautiful bond formed between them. Banjo now has a new loving home, and together, this pair are bringing joy to each other's lives and to the many friends they encounter in their daily adventures. 🏡❤️

This is a rescue at its best—showing how love and companionship can heal even the deepest wounds. 🌟 Thank you to everyone involved in making this heartwarming rescue possible!

26/02/2025

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR DOG OWNERS ABOUT THE HOMESAFEid MICROCHIP REGISTRY CLOSURE

You may be aware of the recent closure of the HomeSafeID microchip registry, but we wanted to pass this information on just in case.

If your dog's microchip was registered with HomeSafeID, it's crucial to take action to ensure their microchip details (and your contact details) remain accessible.

Here's what you need to do:

1. Locate Your Dog's Microchip Number
Check your vet records or adoption paperwork. If you don't have it on record, ask your vet, or visit your vet to have their microchip scanned.

2. Confirm Their Current Registration
Visit Pet Address https://petaddress.com.au/ and enter your dog's microchip number to see which registry it is listed on. If HomeSafeID appears as their registry, you'll need to re-register with a new database.

3. Choose a New Microchip Registry

Since details won't transfer automatically, you must manually register with a different microchip database. Here are some options:

Global Micro Animal Registry: Offers free re-registration.

Australasian Animal Registry (AAR): Charges a one-time fee of $15.

Central Animal Records (CAR): A widely used registry for pets in Australia, especially those in Victoria.

Petsafe: Another option for secure microchip storage.

4. Keep Your Contact Information Up to Date: Ensure your phone number, email, and address are all accurate so you can be reached if your dog is found.

Be sure to pass on this information to other pet owners. We need to work together to make sure we can be reunited with our precious Goldies in the event that they become lost.

Simply type the microchip number in the search field; then click to search. If your number is found in one of the databases you will be directed to the database for further information.

24/02/2025

Ruby looks eager for action, but we have received her pathology report, and unfortunately, she still has two resistant bugs in her system. GRR and the VSOS team are dedicated to ensuring Ruby gets the best care, so Drs Amy and Katrina will be working on a further plan of action to clear those infections before her laser ablation can proceed.

Thank you for your continued support, donations and positive thoughts for Ruby. We will keep everyone updated on her progress.

19/02/2025

UPDATE ON LITTLE RUBY!

Little Miss Ruby attended VSOS earlier this week, delivered into the hands of Dr Amy Pepper and the caring VSOS staff for her treatment. 🌟

Ruby needed a change of antibiotics to deal with a urinary tract infection (common in puppies with this condition) and will return for a urine test tomorrow. Once she has been cleared, she will then be admitted to the vet hospital for laser ablation for her ectopic ureters, with an estimated cost of $5,300 for this stage of her treatment.

Ruby will remain in foster care while we get her medical needs addressed so it will be some time before we can think about her forever home, so she is not available for adoption applications at this time.

A big thank you for all the well wishes, and an especially big thanks to those who have donated funds towards her treatment - you are helping to give this little golden girl a chance at much better health and a brighter future. Every little bit helps, and together, we can help this precious little girl who has a smile for everyone she meets!

We still have a way to go in raising the full amount for Ruby's upcoming operation, so if anyone would like to donate, they can make a direct deposit to the GRR donations account:

BSB: 633000
Acct: 129 253 951

Thank you all for your care and concern. We will update you on Ruby's progress as things progress.

16/02/2025

🐾 Ruby's Garden Adventures! 🌸🌿

Hey everyone! 🌟 Just wanted to share what Ruby has been up to this weekend.

Ruby doesn't know that she has some medical issues, so despite her condition, she's been having an absolute blast discovering the wonders of the garden. From sniffing flowers 🌺 to chasing butterflies 🦋, finding things to chew and being instructed in the art of digging, she’s been making the most of the beautiful weather. But the best part? Watching her with her favourite toys and playing with her Golden foster brothers. 🐕

Seeing Ruby so happy and energetic brings so much joy. She’s truly a bundle of love with an enthusiasm for life, and we're thrilled to offer her the chance to enjoy puppyhood. 💖

We want to give a huge shoutout to all the amazing people who have already donated to Ruby's treatment. Your generosity means the world to everyone at GRR and to Ruby. 💖

Thanks to your support, we’ve covered the cost of last Thursday's preliminary consultation, diagnostic testing, and ultrasound at VSOS. This was an essential step in getting her the specialist treatment she needs.

We're incredibly grateful for your kindness and financial support.

14/02/2025

UPDATE:

Thank you for all the love and well wishes for this gorgeous golden puppy. We have already organised foster care for her while she undergoes medical assessment and treatment and it will be some time before we can think about her future forever family so she is not currently available for adoption applications.

To those who have expressed an interest in helping GRR with donations to go towards Ruby's medical care you can:

1. Click on the DONATE button on this post and donate securely through paypal

2. Donate directly to the GRR Bendigo Bank Donations account

BSB: 633 000
Acct no. 129 253 951

We will keep everyone updated on Ruby's journey once we know more about exactly what medical intervention she requires, the cost and anything else GRR might need to give sweet little Ruby the best chance at a happy forever life.

For now, we need everyone to keep all fingers and paws crossed, as we've got some medical hurdles to get this girl through in the coming weeks and months.

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Meet Ruby: A Story of Resilience and Hope 🌟

Introducing Ruby, our brave Golden Retriever pup with an incredible journey! 🐾

Ruby, formerly known as Red, faced numerous infections and ongoing urinary incontinence as a baby. Initial investigations revealed she had a possible ectopic ureter and dysplasia of the right kidney. She was surrendered to RSPCA Victoria, where despite extensive treatment and diagnostic testing, they were not in a position to provide the curative treatment she needed.

RSPCA Victoria have had a long-standing relationship with Golden Retriever Rescue, so they reached out to us, and although we know the likely cost to get this puppy the medical treatment she needs, GRR has decided to step in and help.

Ruby recently made the journey from Melbourne to Sydney and then had her first visit to VSOS, where she instantly won hearts with her incredible temperament and sweet nature. ❤️ She saw the wonderful Dr. Amy Pepper at VSOS. Amy specialises in interventional endoscopy, interventional procedures, and minimally invasive procedures, which offer better outcomes and quicker recovery.

If anyone can help Ruby, it's Dr. Pepper and the amazing VSOS team. Ruby returns to VSOS on Monday for further exploratory work and treatment We all have our fingers crossed for a good outcome for this adorable little girl.

Stay tuned for updates on Ruby's progress.

13/02/2025

GRR volunteers are often so busy working with the dogs that we don’t always get time to share the successful forever home stories of the wonderful Goldies who have found their way to GRR through no fault of their own.

Bentley is just one example of a Goldie who has found his forever family in Victoria.

His new family have advised that from the moment he arrived, there was no way GRR was getting him back! Waiting for the two-week trial to be over was excruciating for them, with them even joking that they’d resort to being “fugitives on the run” if necessary because Bentley was such an amazing fit in their home; they wanted to keep him no matter what!

Now, he’s living his best rescue pup life—visits to the park, beach, oval, and plenty of bed cuddles. He got spoiled with Christmas presents and now has his very own toy box, which he loves rummaging through to pick his favourite toys.

It seems that Bentley is also quite the character. He recently decided to insert himself into a local cricket match by sprinting onto the oval and stealing the ball mid-play! 🏏🤣 He took off as if he’d just won the lottery, absolutely thrilled with himself, while the players (and his new dad!) tried to chase him down. Safe to say he’s got a future in fielding—just not for the right team (on this occasion anyway!!).

Bentley is working on staying out of the kitchen, but he is not impressed with this rule!

His new family love him to bits, and we love that they do, and that Bentley is living his best Goldie life!🥰💛