Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue

11/03/2025

🐾 Two Golden Retrievers Walk into a Bar… 🍺🐶

The bartender looks up and says, “What can I get you two?”

The first Golden excitedly replies, “A bowl of water and ALL the snacks, please!” 🦴🍖

The second Golden wags her tail and says, “Make mine a double… of belly rubs!” 💛😂

11/03/2025

🎉🐾 Happy 9th Birthday, Raina! 🐾🎉

Today, we celebrate Raina, a true rags-to-riches story and a shining example of the power of love, patience, and second chances. 💛

Raina spent the first part of her life as a commercial breeder dog, never knowing the warmth of a loving home. But thanks to her incredible mom, who gave her the time, encouragement, and unconditional love she needed, Raina has blossomed into a self-confident, playful, and affectionate love bug. 💕🐶

Last year, Raina welcomed a new furry brother into her life, and he has brought companionship, joy, and even more tail wags to her days. Seeing her live her best life is a reminder that committing to these breeder dogs is one of the best things you can do. With patience and love, they transform in the most beautiful ways.

💛 Happy 9th Birthday, Raina! 💛 May your day be filled with extra treats, belly rubs, and all the snuggles you deserve! 🎂🐾

10/03/2025

🐾💛 Meet Remy, the Golden Retriever foster brother in disguise! 💛🐾

Sure, he looks like a Husky, but don’t be fooled—deep down, he’s really just a silver and black Golden Retriever in disguise! 😉✨

This fluffy imposter has fully embraced the Golden lifestyle:
🐾 Tail wags for treats? Check.
🎾 Obsessed with fetch? Of course.
💛 Loves belly rubs, cuddles, and being the center of attention? You bet!
🐶 Shedding EVERYWHERE? Just like a true Golden.

Remy may be a little more independent (read: stubborn 😂) than his golden siblings, but he makes up for it with his loyal heart, goofy antics, and ability to out-howl any Golden around. 🐺💨 Let's not forget he is amazing foster brother!

Whether he’s zooming around the yard, sneaking onto the couch for snuggles, or leading the charge on adventures, this honorary Golden is proof that it’s not about the color of your fur, but the size of your heart. 💛

Drop a 🖤💛 in the comments if you think Remy deserves official Golden status! 👇🐾

09/03/2025

⏰🐾 Daylight Savings & Your Golden – Time for an Adjustment! 🐶💛

It’s that time again—Daylight Savings means our clocks spring forward, but try telling that to our pups! 🕰️ While we may struggle to adjust, our routine-loving Goldens can also feel a little out of sync with changes to meal times, walks, and bedtime.

🐾 Tips to Help Your Dog Adjust:
✔️ Gradual Shift – Start adjusting feeding and walk times by 10-15 minutes over a few days.
✔️ Extra Exercise – A little extra playtime or a longer walk can help burn off restless energy.
✔️ Stick to a Routine – Try to keep daily activities as consistent as possible to help them reset.
✔️ Patience & Treats – Your pup might be a little confused at first, but extra love and a few treats will go a long way!

How does your pup handle the time change? Drop your best tips in the comments! 👇🐾

07/03/2025

😴🐾 The Power of a Good Nap – Just Ask a Golden! 🐾😴

If there’s one thing our Goldens know how to do really well (besides being adorable, of course), it’s taking a good nap! 💤 But did you know that dogs sleep an average of 12-14 hours a day? Puppies and senior dogs? Even more—up to 18-20 hours! 😲

Why do our furry friends need so much rest? 🐶💛

✨ Brain Boost – Just like humans, dogs process new experiences and training while they sleep. A well-rested pup = a smarter pup!

✨ Energy Recharge – Whether they’re zooming around the yard or snuggling on the couch, sleep helps restore all that happy dog energy.

✨ Mood Matters – Lack of sleep can lead to cranky pups (yes, just like us!). A well-rested Golden is a happy Golden!

✨ Health & Healing – Sleep is essential for a strong immune system, muscle repair, and overall wellness.

💤 Fun Fact: Some Goldens are professional nappers, meaning they can sleep anywhere—on the couch, in a sunbeam, upside down with all four paws in the air! ☀️🤣

So next time you catch your pup snoozing, just remember—they’re not lazy… they’re recharging for their next big adventure! 🐾💛

Drop a pic of your Golden’s best nap pose below! 📸👇

06/03/2025

🐾 Daisy’s Happy Tail Update! 🐾

Sweet Daisy has been settling in beautifully with her forever family, and they couldn’t be happier to have her as part of their pack! 💛

She’s rocking her GRFR tag (along with a personalized one for extra safety!) and has been hard at work in her 6-week training class at PetSmart—4 weeks down, 2 to go! 🎓🐶 Training is always a work in progress, but Daisy is making great strides, and we are so proud of her!

We love seeing our rescues thriving in their forever homes—thank you to Daisy’s family for giving her the love, patience, and training she needs to be her best self! ❤️

04/03/2025

🐾 The Joy of Fostering a Golden Retriever! 🐾

Ever thought about fostering a Golden Retriever? 💛 Opening your home to a rescue dog in need is one of the most rewarding experiences—you’re giving them love, safety, and a fresh start on their journey to a forever home. 🏡✨

Fostering with Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue means:
🐶 Providing a safe space for a pup to decompress & learn to trust
🐾 Helping them build confidence before they meet their forever family
💛 Experiencing the unconditional love of a rescue dog in your home

Yes, it can be bittersweet to say goodbye, but knowing you played a role in changing a dog's life makes it all worth it. Plus, there’s always another Golden waiting for their chance! 🐶

Ready to become a hero for a Golden in need?

Have you fostered before? Share your favorite foster moment in the comments! 👇🐾

04/03/2025

🐾 GRFR Alum Jasper: From Rescue Pup to Future Foster Brother! 🐾

We have the BEST news—Jasper, a beloved GRFR alum, is about to become a big foster brother! 🎉🐶 Jasper’s amazing family, who adopted him through GRFR, has decided to open their home to fosters and give other rescue pups the same love and second chance that Jasper received. 💛

Jasper has settled into his forever home beautifully, and now he’s ready to help guide and comfort future foster dogs as they start their journey toward finding their own forever families. With his gentle spirit and big golden heart, we know he’ll be the perfect mentor! 🥰

🐾 What Does Fostering Mean? 🐾

Fostering is one of the most rewarding ways to help a rescue dog—it provides them with a safe and loving environment while they wait for their forever home. As a foster, you’ll help a dog learn to trust, experience home life, and get ready for their future family.

And Jasper? He’ll play a HUGE role in showing foster dogs the way! 🐶 He’ll help them build confidence, teach them how to "dog," and be a built-in playmate and comfort buddy as they adjust to a new world outside of rescue.

Fostering saves lives, and families like Jasper’s are truly making a difference. If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is the time! 💛

02/03/2025

🐾 Pearl’s Weekend Adventures! 🐾

Miss Pearl had quite the experience at Goldens in Golden this past Saturday! While she was a little overwhelmed at first (and confused why her protector, Luka, wasn’t there to supervise the sniffing situation 🤭), she eventually warmed up and did her fair share of socializing! 🐶✨

Back at home, Pearl continues to live her best laid-back life—soaking up the sun in her favorite yard spots ☀️ (n**e, of course! 😆), going on car adventures, and expertly using the dog door throughout the day.

One of our favorite fun facts? Pearl has an impeccable internal clock! ⏰ She and Luka know that Final Jeopardy = Dinner Time at exactly 6:25 PM, regardless of whether they get the answers right! 🤣 At night, these two besties sleep side by side in the front room, standing guard against the very serious threat of… rabbits. 🐰🚫

Pearl is truly living her best life, and we LOVE to see it! Thank you to her family for giving her such a wonderful home! 💛

02/03/2025

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01/03/2025

🐾 Meet Stitch – The Honorary Golden! 🐾

Okay, so Stitch may look a little different than your typical Golden Retriever, but we like to think he’s just a Golden dipped in black paint! 🖤💛 With his sleek tuxedo look, wagging tail, and goofy personality, this 1-year-old Retriever mix has ALL the Golden traits—minus the color!

After being found as a stray and doing some hard time in a Utah shelter, this happy-go-lucky pup has made his way to Colorado and is ready to find his forever home!

✅ Loves attention & is a total “leaner”
🎾 Expert-level fetcher—ball returns included!
🦴 Treat-motivated & eager to learn
🐶 Great with dog friends & looking for an active family
🚶‍♂️ Curious & playful on walks

Stitch is a fun-loving, happy-go-lucky guy who would thrive with an active family (and maybe even a playful dog sibling!). He’s still a young pup, so he’s looking for someone to help him continue learning all the good doggy manners—he promises to make training extra fun!

If you’re looking for a goofy, loving, ball-chasing, tail-wagging best friend, Stitch is your guy! Apply to meet him today! 🏡🐶https://www.goldenretrieverfreedom.com/available-dogs

28/02/2025

🐾 Meet Lukas – Your New Best Friend! 🐾

Looking for a loving, playful, and BIG-hearted companion? Look no further—Lukas is your guy! 💛

This handsome 1-year-old Golden Retriever mix is a bundle of love and energy! At 83 pounds and quite tall, Lukas is a gentle giant who just wants to play and be part of the family. While he’s great with other dogs, a home without young children would be best due to his size and energy.

✅ Potty trained
✅ Loves treats & takes them gently 🦴
✅ Working on leash training & basic manners

Lukas has already started working with a trainer to learn good manners and commands, but he’ll need a home that is committed to continuing his training so he can grow into the best boy he’s meant to be. With patience, structure, and lots of love, Lukas will be the most amazing companion!

Are you ready to welcome this sweet boy into your home? Lukas is ready to love YOU! 🏡💛

📩 Email [email protected] to express interest.

28/02/2025

🐾 Abbi’s Happy Tail Update! 🐾

We absolutely LOVE getting updates like this! Abbi is living her best life with her amazing family, who feel so lucky to have her. She’s keeping them entertained with her goofy personality, love for shoes (laces beware! 😂), and her impressive ability to clear a 6-foot fence! 😳

Abbi enjoys tagging along on all her family’s adventures, but with both of her parents working from home, they’re learning she might need some solo time to build confidence when they’re away. She’s also proving to be quite the foodie, turning her nose up at Milk-Bones but happily indulging in freeze-dried treats and air-dried food.

Training starts soon, with a big focus on recall—because let’s be honest, when you're as social as Abbi, distractions are everywhere! 🌟 She’s also working on polite leash manners so she can continue visiting all her favorite parks, restaurants, and hopefully some Goldens in Golden friends this weekend! 🏔️🐶

Oh, and her family gave her an Apple AirTag collar just in case, but they’re still rocking the GRFR tag because, well… it makes a cute little jingle, and we love that! 🎶❤️

A HUGE thank you to Abbi’s adopters for giving this sweet girl such a wonderful home. We can’t wait to see her continue to thrive! 🥰

25/02/2025

***Found and reunited with owner*** thank you everyone for sharing

Please share!

UPDATE: Aspen has been found safe!!!!

Missing at Castlewood Canyon State Park NEAR Castlerock Please help us find Aspen.

24/02/2025

📍 Track Your Golden with Peace of Mind! 🐾

Ever worry about your adventurous Golden Retriever wandering off? An AirTag or GPS tracking collar can help you keep tabs on your furry friend, whether they’re exploring the neighborhood or zooming around a hiking trail. Here’s why we love them:

1️⃣ Immediate Location Updates: Get real-time alerts if your pup decides to go on an unplanned adventure!
2️⃣ Extra Layer of Security: Combine it with a microchip and proper ID tags for the ultimate safety net.
3️⃣ Adventure-Ready: Perfect for hikes, camping, or just a stroll around the block—stay worry-free!

Give yourself (and your Golden) the gift of security, and get back to enjoying life’s adventures together. ✨

16/02/2025

🐾 Blink (formerly Zoe) Update! 🐾

Say hello to Blink, who’s settling in perfectly with her forever family! She’s currently enrolled in the “Teen Spirit” course at Summit Dog Training in Fort Collins—highly recommended for any pup needing a little extra guidance. 📚🐶

Blink is also the snuggliest dog around, super patient with the kids (they even paint her nails!) and more than happy to watch cartoons by their side. 🥰

14/02/2025

💕 Happy Valentine’s Day from GRFR! 💕

Who needs Cupid when you’ve got a Golden? Whether they’re offering wet-nose kisses, tail-wagging greetings, or warm snuggles on the couch, our sweet Goldens are here to fill every heart with unconditional love.

Share your favorite Golden Valentine with us! We love to hear how our furry loves spread joy!