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Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs (GRRAND) - Greater Louisville, KY, Greater Lexington, KY & Greater Cincinnati Area.

GRRAND is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Since our inception in 1994, we’ve rescued and re-homed more than 5,000 Golden Retrievers and mixed breed dogs. Averaging around 200-300 intakes per year, our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dogs that have been abandoned, abused, or neglected along with those who are the victims of changed life circumstances such as finan

cial hardship, divorce, allergies, relocation, illness, or death. The medical resources and cost required to rescue one dog are vast, ranging from basic vaccinations and medical tests to heartworm treatment and surgeries. We rely on adoption fees, donations, and fundraising so that we never have to say no to a dog in need.

13/12/2025

Help These Long-Term Pups Find Their Furever Homes

Hello GRRAND Community,

As we head into the holiday season, we’re highlighting a group of dogs who have been at GCS far too long. They’re ready for a fresh start — whether that’s a foster home, an adopter, or simply more visibility. Here’s a quick look at each.

Vance
Quiet, steady, and often overlooked. Vance does best in a calm, low-stress environment.
https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=947055&name=Vance

Kenton
Active, smart, and full of potential. Kenton needs structure and regular activity.
https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2180218&name=Kenton

Hamilton
A gentle, reserved dog who bonds with patient people.
https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2180223&name=Hamilton+

Carter
Friendly, willing, and eager to learn. Carter thrives with consistency.
https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2190858&name=Carter+

Sweet Face
Easygoing and people-oriented. She settles well once she feels secure.
https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2263590&name=Sweet+Face

Big Boy
A large, sweet dog who needs stability and confident guidance.
https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2263591&name=Big+Boy

Laurel
Soft-natured and patient. Laurel needs a quiet home to build confidence.
https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2190859&name=Laurel+

13/12/2025

Adopted!

Congratulations Desi Arnez on finally finding your forever home! We are so excited for you and your new family!

Looking for your forever friend? Please visit www.grrand.org.

13/12/2025

Adopted!

Congratulations Shadow on finally finding your forever home! We are so excited for you and your new family!

Looking for your forever friend? Please visit www.grrand.org.

13/12/2025

ADOPTED!

Congratulations Daisy Corbin on finally finding your forever home! We are so excited for you and your new family!

Looking for your forever friend? Please visit www.grrand.org.

13/12/2025

Adopted!

Congratulations Gaspy on finally finding your forever home! We are so excited for you and your new family!

Looking for your forever friend? Please visit www.grrand.org.

12/12/2025

URGENT PLEA FOR FOSTERS!

SAVE A LIFE! FOSTER A DOG THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

The holidays focus on love, warmth, and embracing compassion… and for countless dogs, a foster home is the miracle they hope for and deserve.

At this moment, we have so many pups coming in to GRRAND wishing this would be the season they truly feel HOME! The time when they can finally rest on a cozy bed rather than the cold ground. The time they learn the true meaning of being loved!

Do you have room in your heart and home to foster a dog in need?

GRRAND has been rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs since 1996. Unfortunately, presently we have more dogs in need than room to accept and are looking for loving homes to foster some of our sweet dogs while they await their forever homes.

Fostering is a great way to help GRRAND as it frees up kennel space, helps our dogs rehabilitate and gain social skills making them more adoptable, and gives foster parents tons of love in the process! Fall is great time to foster -- great weather for walks and outside play!

Visit www.grrand.org/foster to get started!

12/12/2025

🎄🐾Holiday shopping is in full swing so what better time to share the GRRAND pups' Christmas list for Santa on Chewy & Amazon!

The support of friends in the community through in-kind donations makes GRRAND'S work possible. This generosity ensures our daily operations of the rescue are covered, and all of our doggos are cared-for. EVEN MORE PAWSOME, In-kind donations are tax-deductible!

Donations can be directly delivered to the shelter by Amazon & Chewy to GRRAND Central Station!

Looking to purchase directly from our Wishlist’s? Click on our Wish Lists below!

AMAZON - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/15ITGF6DYNK6M?type=wishlist&filter=persistent_all&sort=priority&viewType=grid

CHEWY - https://www.chewy.com/g/golden-retriever-rescue-adoption-of-needy-dogs-inc_b84918944 -list&wishlistsortby=DEFAULT

Viewing on Insta? Link in the bio above.

12/12/2025

🎉$5 Friday is Finally Here!🎉

We’re starting a weekly tradition to support the dogs in our care, and we’d love for you to join us. Every Friday, we’re inviting our community to contribute 🤲 just $5 towards rescue efforts. It might not seem like a lot by itself, but when many caring hearts 💜come together, those fives quickly turn into nutritious food for bowls, warm cozy beds, vet care, and safe travels to their forever homes.

Your small donation makes a HUGE difference for the dogs who rely on us. Whether you decide to skip a coffee ☕, gather some spare change 🪙, or just want to make a positive impact in a pup’s life, $5 Friday is a simple way to help. 🐾💜🐾

DONATE NOW! https://grrand.org/donations/general-donations-form/

Viewing on Insta? Donation link in the bio above. ☝

11/12/2025

Puppy/Dog Scams and what to watch for...

While we here at GRRAND always SUPPORT ADOPTION OVER SHOPPING for your new forever friend we want you to be aware of the danger of purchasing and or adopting online. Some scams even involve fake "rescues"! Remember if it seems to good to be true, it likely is.

If you or someone you know is considering bringing a forever pal into your home please consider a GRRAND pup. We have a lot of wonderful and deserving pups that would like to have their holiday wishes come true by getting their very own forever family to love! Check out who is available at www.grrand.org.

Please share far and wide with your friends so they are aware of these horrible scams especially during the holidays.

Check out this insightful article about red flags to watch for and share this with as many friends as possible! Education is key!

https://parade.com/living/puppy-scam-red-flag

11/12/2025

LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT FOR THE DOG LOVER IN YOUR LIFE?

Thank you for the incredible support!

We had a fantastic response to this year’s GRRAND Rescue Calendar Photo Contest, with 25 entries and a total of $14,834 raised to support our rescue program. Voting was intense right up to the deadline!

1st Place - Arneis
2nd Place - Jasmine
3rd Place - Ross

If you submitted photos or voted in the contest, you played a crucial role in helping dogs in need. These funds will help GRRAND cover medical expenses, food, training, and other related costs.

You can order the calendars on GRRAND’s website for $20 per calendar. This price includes shipping, and calendars will be mailed to purchasers this fall.

These will make excellent holiday gifts and stocking stuffers!

ORDER NOW at https://grrand.org/donations/grrand-rescue-calendar-order/

11/12/2025

Please consider GRRAND in your legacy plans

Leaving a legacy gift to GRRAND is a meaningful way to ensure that your compassion for dogs continues for generations to come. Planned gifts provide long-term support for our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Doodles, Great Pyrenees, and other at-risk dogs in need of loving homes. Below are several ways you can include GRRAND in your legacy plans:

• Bequests
• Beneficiary Designations
• Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs)
• Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
• Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
• Gifts of Stock

Additionally, GRRAND is committed to caring for every dog we place, for life. Should you pass away before your GRRAND adopted dog, we ask that you include instructions in your will to notify GRRAND so we can rehome your dog with a loving, approved adoptive family. While rehoming is already part of our commitment, a legacy contribution can help offset the costs of transport, veterinary care, and fostering during the transition, allowing us to provide your dog with the same loving care they received when first adopted.

All charitable gifts should be directed to:
PO Box 6132
Louisville, KY 40206
Federal Tax ID: 61-1314499

Visit our website for more information on planned giving. Questions? Contact our Treasurer at [email protected].

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