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Adopting å Gold~n
The process for adopting one of our Golden
Retrievers starts with completing an application
and submitting a nonrefundable $25 application
fee. Our application asks questions regarding your
history with dogs, your lifestyle, and what you
are looking for in a Golden Retriever. Once your
application has been received, it will be reviewed,
and references will be contacted. You will be called
for a phone interview and a home visit will be
scheduled. ALL family members must be present
for the home visit.
During the home visit, we will be looking for
information on where the dog will spend the day
and evening, and whether you have adequate space.
We will make sure you have an understanding of
the needs of a Golden. For example, Goldens are
very unhappy if left outside unattended, even if
they are with another dog. We therefore require
that all of our dogs be ”inside dogs”. After your
home visit, we will work with you to match your
family to the perfect dog.
The adoption fee donation helps offset only
one-third of medical costs and training costs we
incur for our dogs. All dogs are spayed/neutered,
given annual well exams and all vaccines, and
are treated for infections and allergies if needed.
Serious medical issues such as heartworm disease
are treated and any necessary surgeries
are completed prior to adoption.
Our foster families work on basic
training and, when needed, we
employ professional dog trainers.
Adopting a dog is a decision that
should not be taken lightly. Your dog
will be a part of your family for a long
time, and can provide you with years
of enjoyment and wonderful memories.
Find¿≈g a Néw Home
før Your Gøld~n
Sometimes, unfortunate circumstances dictate
the need to find a new home for your dog. If
you are considering finding a new home for your
Golden Retriever, please contact us. We will call
you within 24 hours to discuss your situation and
provide you with a solution!
Be assured that we are here to help you. We
know that rescue organizations are often filled to
capacity with shelter dogs and have a waiting list
for owners who must surrender their dogs. Adopt
a Golden Atlanta will always make room for your
Golden Retriever. We do not want you to turn to a
shelter, so please contact us!
VOLUNTE´RS
We have many oppor tunities available to
volunteer. Whether it is “hands on” or “behind
the scenes,” we would love to have you join us!
Our Volunteer Team will help match your time
and talent to our needs. Here are a few of our
volunteer opportunities:
Fostér Hømes
Provide a loving home for an orphaned Golden
while they wait for their new adoptive family.
We will match a Golden to your lifestyle.
Hom~ Vis¿tß
Visit prospective families to ensure that their
home environment is compatible with a
Golden’s needs.
Adøption Téam
Help us review applications and match the
“perfect family” with the “perfect” Golden.
Dog Wålkérs
Walk and play with our dogs when they are
being boarded before going into foster care.
Tåxi T~œm
Help us transport dogs.
Intake Téam
Work with owners and shelters to bring Goldens
into the program.
Foster Téam
Help find the right foster family for a Golden
in need.
Fu≈dråising
Help us raise money. We rely solely on
donations. We have separate teams who raise
corporate and private donations through
sponsorships, grants and major events.
Adoption Days
On the first Sunday of each month, we hold
adoption days. Show off our dogs and become
a Golden Matchmaker.
Events
Help set up community events to show off
our Goldens.
Marketing
Help us raise awareness for the organization
and our dogs.
A D OP T IO N
F EES
Dogs under 1 year (Purebred) $600
All other dogs
Senior 2 Senior Program
$ 400
Fee Waived
(65+ year old people adopting 9+ year old dog)
We are Georgia’s largest Golden Retriever
rescue organization and in fact, the largest in
the Southeast based on the number of dogs
rescued, amount spent on veterinary care and
number of active volunteers. Founded in 2003 as
part of the rescue arm of the Golden Retriever
Club of America, AGA is one the country’s most
respected rescues dedicated solely to Golden
Retrievers. AGA helped start Adopt a Golden
Knoxville, Adopt a Golden Birmingham and Great
Pyrenees Rescue of Atlanta. Our success comes
from working with the area’s premier vet
hospitals, dog trainers, boarding facilities and
dedicated volunteers.
Our volunteers give their time, their homes and
their hearts to each and every Golden that comes to
us for help. Unfortunately, warm homes and loving
hearts alone do not pay for the medical care and
supplies our dogs need. A gift from you will mean
so much. You can give online or mail a check. Every
dollar will be used for our Goldens.
Adopt a Golden Atlanta relies solely on donations
for our income and has a 501(c)(3) classification
with the IRS. Donations are tax deductible. We also
meet the requirements for corporate matching,
employee giving and volunteer grant programs.
To adopt a Golden, place a Golden or donate,
please visit our website or call us.
PO Box 420256, Atlanta, Georgia 30342-9998
404.DOGLESS (364.5377)
ådoptœgoldenåtlœntå.com
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