Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue

04/09/2025

Get Ready to Shine: Our Annual Calendar Contest is Back!

It's that time of year again! We are beyond excited to announce the return of our annual SCGRR calendar contest.

This is your chance to make your golden retriever a star and help us create the most paws-itively amazing calendar yet. 🐾

Whether your pup is a master of silly faces, a majestic beach-goer, or a cozy couch potato, we want to see them all! Submitting is completely free, so what are you waiting for?

Submit your entries by September 21st using this link: https://golden-tale-submit.lovable.app/

No humans in photos please ~ High Resolution 300dpi minimum ~ Priority Given to Golden Retrievers & Previous Adopters

Check back after September 28th to vote!

01/09/2025

Crew fka Kona is adopted!

Crew is a super cute 4 month girl with paws as big as her heart! This girl was turned into rescue by a very nice man who got her off Craigslist then realized a puppy was more than he can handle. We are grateful he thought of our rescue to make sure she got the best life possible.

Crew received the best care possible with fun walks (safely in a stroller), great playtime and lots of of water as Crew was obsessed with getting it everywhere! She also had an amazing canine foster sibling who taught Crew how to act like a well mannered dog and learned people don't really like when you use your teeth to get their attention.

Crew has a small heart murmur. We are hoping it is something she will outgrow, but, if not, her adopter is fully aware and is already getting her needed vet care.

Crew formerly known as Kona will now live her best life as Dani with a great family of her own and a big pool to splash all the water she'd like. She's learning to get into a bit of puppy trouble, but we’re sure her new family is ready for the challenge.

Happy life sweet Dani girl!

01/09/2025

Puppy Oscar loves a kibble smoothie!! He just tried started on the kibble smoothie this week and he’s starting to sleep through the night. He’s getting stronger every day, he’s so cute and so much fun!

31/08/2025

🐾 PUPDATE: Bond is ready for his forever home! 🐾

You may remember Bond, our absolutely adorable 8-month-old Golden Retriever who's stolen every heart here at the rescue! 💛

This sweet boy was born with a liver shunt (a congenital condition where blood bypasses the liver), but after successful surgery last month, he's thriving and ready to find his perfect family!

What makes Bond special: ✨ Completely potty-trained ✨ Walks beautifully on leash ✨ Loves other dogs (but would be happy as an only pup too!) ✨ The perfect mix of playful and cuddly ✨ Pure golden retriever joy in puppy form

Bond has shown incredible resilience and his sunny personality shines brighter every day. He's looking for a family who will love him unconditionally and continue his journey to a happy, healthy life.

Could Bond be your new best friend? 🏡💕

Interested in adoption? Please see more about Bond on our website and email his representative.

https://scgrrescue.org/pet/bond/

30/08/2025

Sunny has officially been adopted through our Foster With Intent to Adopt (FWITA) program!

He originally came to us as an owner surrender after repeated conflicts with the family’s large male dog. Although Sunny was wonderful with cats and female dogs, it became clear that he’d thrive best as the only pup in the household. His previous owners tried everything to make it work, but ultimately made the difficult decision to let him go so he could find a better match.

That perfect match turned out to be a super active couple that lives in a dog-friendly apartment building surrounded by scenic walking paths leading to the water and the beach. They work from home most days, and when they do head into the office, their workplace even allows dogs—an ideal setup for Sunny.

When we explained that Sunny wasn’t always fond of male dogs, they didn’t hesitate for a second. They happily agreed to foster him through FWITA, and from day one, Sunny settled right in. They quickly shared that he’s had no issues with other dogs at all—and that he’s nothing but a big sweetheart. Neighbors constantly stop them to compliment his good looks and manners.

It didn’t take long before they fell completely in love. They couldn’t imagine life without Sunny, so they made his adoption official! They’re keeping his name too, because they say it suits him perfectly.

A huge thank-you to everyone who helped Sunny find his forever home. 💛

Learn more about our FWITA (Foster With Intent To Adopt) Program here: https://scgrrescue.org/fwita-program/

29/08/2025

Catalina (fka Luna) has been adopted!

7 year old Luna came to us from a mobile home park ("backyard breeder") with no yard. She had 4 litters of puppies in her almost 7 years. Once they were done breeding her, they didn't want her.

We set out to do the transfer of ownership for this girl - Covered in fleas and years of damage from skin allergies left her nearly bald and scarred on her hind quarters. She scratched non-stop and had active skin infections and she was shut down. It was a tough one to do and we were happy to get her out of there, but her daughter, Mona (Clara) was still there and they intended on breeding her next! We promised ourselves we would do whatever we could to save her daughter from the same fate.
(That story will soon be told soon, stay tuned)

Once Catalina was ready for to find her forever home, we selected a family and when we called and said this is SCGRR, she excitedly said, "Is this about Catalina??".

We chatted about the family dog, Moose, another beautiful golden and asked if they would like to come meet Catalina. Mom got a little emotional and was so grateful that we picked their family for Catalina! They brought 2 cars and the entire family so we could make sure Moose and Catalina would be good on the drive home if everything worked out. Needless to say, they were PERFECT in every way.

We cannot tell you how much it fills our hearts to share this message from her new mom:

"Luna is doing great! She is such a sweet dog. We all love her so much! We are so thrilled to have her. She is truly a blessing. She loves her walks and I love having her company on my walks. Thank you so much for choosing our family to adopt Luna."

28/08/2025

Happy Adoption News — Haylee Has Found Her Forever Home!

We’re super happy to share that sweet Haylee has officially been adopted and is now living her best life with her new family!

Haylee’s journey with us began when her previous owner, facing major life changes and a move, reached out to SCGRR. Sadly, Haylee needed to be picked up within 24 hours or she would have been taken to the shelter.

When Haylee arrived, she was struggling with undiagnosed hypothyroidism. She was overweight, had low energy, brittle fur, and no undercoat. She had also spent much of her time outdoors but soon learned to enjoy the comforts of being inside. After a vet visit and starting medication, her spark began to return—her coat improved, her personality bloomed, and her walks went from just a few houses to two full miles!

We knew finding Haylee’s match would require someone who could see beyond her current appearance to the loving, calm, gentle soul she truly is—and who could imagine her future health and beauty. And we did.

From the applicants:
“We want you to know that we are very much looking to adopt Haylee specifically—she’s not just a strong candidate for us; she IS the one. From the moment we saw her, something just clicked.”

At their meet and greet, the connection was instant—happy tail wags, big smiles, and hearts full on both sides. We’ve been getting daily updates and photos of Haylee relaxing in her new home, exploring her yard, and radiating contentment. In their own words: “Best decision we ever made!”

At her latest vet check, Haylee had already lost 13lbs, with more progress ahead. With her new family’s love and care, she’s on her way to full health.

Haylee got the second chance she deserved—and she’s making the most of it!

28/08/2025

Pupdate: Oscar

Oscar is 3 1/2 weeks old now and a whopping 3 1/2 lbs!

We just love this puppy! He’s so cute, smart and playful now!

From his foster mom:

He’s doing great. We started offering a little bit of formula in a saucer today in prep for adding in kibble slurry next week. He is SUPER smart and figured it out right away. He LOVES air conditioning and whines like crazy if it isn’t as cool as he would like it. He prefers to sleep under his bed instead of in it 🤣. He started being playful this week, which is so fun! He is just the sweetest! We are really enjoying him.

27/08/2025

Dress up your pup, join the Claremont Chamber Annual Village Venture Costume Parade then swing by and say hello at our booth. See you there!

🐾✨ It wouldn’t be Village Venture without our four-legged friends dressed to impress! Every year, pups big and small strut through the Costume Parade, showing off their creativity (and cuteness). 🐶🎃

Village Venture has always been a dog-friendly tradition, and we love seeing families make memories with their well-behaved, costumed companions. Bring your pup, join the fun, and be part of one of the most beloved parts of the day. 💛🐕

26/08/2025

Hope to see you all there!

🍂✨ The countdown is on! ✨🍂

Only 60 days until the Village Venture Arts & Crafts Festival returns to the Claremont Village! 🎉

Join us for a full day of:
🎨 Unique arts & crafts vendors
🎶 Live entertainment
🍴 Delicious foodtrucks
🎭 Family fun & the Village Venture Parade!

📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕘 9 AM – 5 PM | Claremont Village

Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready to experience Claremont’s most anticipated fall tradition! 🍁

26/08/2025

Happy National Dog Day!

Drop a pic of your pups in the comments and tell us how you are celebrating. 🎉 🦮🐾