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ADOPTED! 9-year-old Shelby’s world changed when her beloved mom passed away. With no family members able to continue caring for her, Shelby suddenly found herself in need of a new home. AGA stepped in to make sure this sweet senior girl would have the chance to find another family to love and a place to call forever. From the start, Shelby’s foster mom had a hard time believing she was 9-years-old. Shelby loved long walks, meeting new people, & going for car rides. She was always happy to hop in the car & join her foster mom for errands, ready for whatever adventure the day might bring. But sometimes senior dogs have to wait a little longer for their happily ever after, & Shelby was no exception. For 4 months, she waited patiently for the right family to find her. She met a few families along the way, but things never quite worked out. Shelby just kept being herself, while everyone at AGA knew her perfect family was waiting. And then, one day, everything changed. At an AGA Meet & Greet for approved applicants, Shelby met a couple who were immediately smitten. They saw what her foster mom had known all along: beneath Shelby’s powdered face was a joyful, loving girl with so much life and love left to give. They knew she was the one. An in-home meeting was arranged, but Shelby apparently didn’t need much convincing. She walked in, found herself a comfortable spot on the sofa, & quickly warmed up to her parents. After 4 months of waiting, Shelby was home. Today, her parents are over the moon to have Shelby as part of their family. Mom says Shelby likes to “nap hard & play harder.” She prances along on her walks, taking in all the wonderful smells & no one believes her parents when they tell them she is 9-years-old. With her energy & walking pace, most people would guess she is closer to 5 or 6! Now she is where she belongs: loved, cherished, and enjoying every minute of her second chapter. Live your best life, sweet Shelby. You waited a long time for your forever, and it was worth every minute. ❤️

ADOPTED! Two-year-old Ranger’s original family loved him dearly, but with a two-year-old at home and another baby on the way, they realized they could no longer give this energetic Golden the time and attention he needed & deserved. Wanting the very best for him, they reached out to AGA to help Ranger find a home where he could truly thrive. It didn’t take long for Ranger’s foster family to discover that he was a bundle of energy with an enormous zest for life! He loved playing with his foster pup brother, and it quickly became clear that Ranger would be happiest in a home with another dog for companionship and a family whose active lifestyle could keep up with his enthusiasm. Ranger met a few potential families along the way, but sometimes finding the perfect home takes a little time and patience. Then Ranger met his forever family, and everything fell into place. Today, Ranger is living his very best life with a work-from-home mom, dad, two human brothers, and two canine brothers, which means there is almost always someone around to give him attention or join in the fun. He loves walks in the park, but nothing makes him happier than finding someone willing to throw a ball. According to Mom, Ranger is just a little obsessed with fetch! And when we say Ranger has energy, we mean it. One day, he logged an incredible 49,000 steps on his Fi Mini and still had energy to spare! Fortunately, he has found a family that embraces his enthusiasm for life. He adores all his brothers, both human and canine, and even gets to go to work with his oldest brother, where he has become a favorite with everyone he meets. Most importantly, Ranger is exactly where he was meant to be: surrounded by people and pups who love his joyful spirit and are happy to keep up with him. And Mom’s verdict on her energetic Golden boy? - “He’s the best boy!” Welcome to forever, sweet Ranger ❤ #Adopted #GoldenLove #HappilyEverAfter #rescue #rescuedog #goldens #goldenretriever #goldenoftheday #golden #adoptdontshop #makeadogsday #love #truth #dog #dogs #adopt #adopted #happy #puppy #happydog #happiness

𝗪𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦! 𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗢𝗥𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦 𝗔 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 🐾💛 𝘋𝘐𝘋 𝘠𝘖𝘜 𝘒𝘕𝘖𝘞?💡AGA is 100% 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿-𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱! We don’t have a shelter or headquarters. Every orphan 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 💛 Opening your home to an AGA orphan is one of the most meaningful ways to make a difference. 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙬, 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩: 🏡 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗱 for safe outdoor time and potty breaks. 💻 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 to provide companionship and supervision. ⏰ Foster dog is 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 4 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲. 📍 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗔𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 area to help with vet appointments and monthly Meet & Greets. ✨ Is 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 24 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁. We know many wonderful fosters live in apartments, don't have fenced yards, or work outside the home. We appreciate your desire to help! However, given the needs of the dogs currently coming into our rescue, 𝙬𝙚 𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚, 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮. Without it, even the most well-intentioned foster arrangement may not be the right fit for our dogs. 𝗜𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝘄𝗲'𝗱 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂! 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 with the link in our bio, on our website, or by copying & pasting the following link: https://adoptagoldenatlanta.com/how-you-can-help/foster/ If your circumstances are different, sharing this post with friends, family, or neighbors who might be a good fit is another wonderful way to help. Every dog deserves a chance to feel safe, loved, and at home. Thank you for helping us make that possible! 🐾💛

ADOPTED! When 5-year-old Fin's family could no longer afford his care, they returned him to the breeder from whom they had originally purchased him as an 8-week-old puppy. Knowing Fin deserved a chance at a loving forever home, the breeder reached out to AGA for help. When Fin entered the AGA program, it was clear that he had spent most of his life outdoors. Although he craved human attention, he was extremely timid and unsure of the world around him. Fin didn't know basic commands, was afraid of crates, nervous in the car, and had never really learned how to walk on a leash. His foster parents could see the sweet dog hidden beneath his fears. He simply needed patience, love, and someone to show him what life inside a caring home could be. Before long, Fin began to blossom. He discovered the comfort of snuggling in bed with his foster parents, greeted the sight of a leash with an enthusiastic wagging tail, and gradually gained the confidence to meet new friends during neighborhood walks. As his confidence grew, so did his personality, and it wasn't long before he was ready to begin the search for his forever family. Fin's new mom and dad are retired and had lost their beloved Golden Retriever last Christmas. While they deeply missed having a golden in their lives, they knew it would take a very special dog to fill the void left by their cherished companion. The moment they learned about Fin, their hearts filled with hope. They traveled from out of state to meet this sweet boy and quickly realized they had found the dog they had been waiting for. After two visits, the decision was easy. Fin officially became part of their family and began his new life in a home complete with a large fenced yard, a swimming pool, and, most importantly, endless love and attention from his devoted mom and dad. After waiting five years to discover the joys of being a cherished family member, Fin has finally found exactly where he belongs. Live your best life, Fin! 🐾❤️ #Adopted #GoldenLove #HappilyEverAfter #rescue #rescuedog #goldens #goldenretriever #goldenoftheday #golden #adoptdontshop #makeadogsday #love #truth #dog #dogs #adopt #adopted #happy #puppy #happydog #happiness

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻... 𝘄𝗲 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀! 🩵🌟 At AGA, our foster families are the heart of everything we do and play a vital role on our orphans' journey to their furever home. Typically, fosters take in an orphan for 2-3 weeks, sometimes shorter and sometimes longer, while we find their perfect match. Please review our 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (slide 3). If you meet the criteria and 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 + 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 with the link in our bio, on our website or by copying & pasting this link: https://adoptagoldenatlanta.com/how-you-can-help/foster/ Fosters Make It All Possible. At Adopt a Golden Atlanta, our foster families are the heart of everything we do. They play a vital role in helping Goldens on their journey to a forever home, and we’d love to have you as part of our foster family. 💛 . . #fosteringsaveslives #foster #fostercare #fostersneeded #Adopted #GoldenLove #HappilyEverAfter #rescue #rescuedog #goldens #goldenretriever #goldenoftheday #golden #adoptdontshop #makeadogsday #love #truth #dog #dogs #adopt #adopted #happy #puppy #happydog #happiness #dogfamily #family #life #goldenretrieversofinstagram #dailygolden

ADOPTED! Ellie Pup came to AGA at just 8-months old. She arrived to AGA with 10 other dogs (including the 8 K-Pop Puppies) after their family experienced a loss and could no longer care for them. At just a young age, Ellie was very fearful of strangers, but with some time and patience from her foster, she started to come out of her shell! Enter her new mom and dad! They were calm and patient with Ellie, and she felt comfortable with them right away. It was such a perfect match! Ellie is continuing to grow into a more confident golden, and we’re so happy she found a family where she can keep blossoming. Welcome to forever, sweet girl!! 💗

ADOPTED! Sweet Silver came to AGA at 5.5 years old after retiring from breeding. She is a gentle, quiet girl with an old soul. When Silver first arrived, she was still learning so many of the little things most dogs take for granted — feeling comfortable inside, gaining confidence, and discovering that life could be so much more than what she had known before. It didn’t take long for Silver to begin blossoming in her foster home. With patience, love, and a little help from her foster sister — who quickly became one of her favorite companions — she started gaining confidence and learning just how good life as a beloved family dog could be. Silver, now Maggie May, found the sweetest forever home with her new mom and golden sister, Bailey. She has settled in as if she’s lived there her whole life — lounging on her favorite quilt, choosing her favorite toys, following her mom room to room, and spending her days alongside Bailey. It’s safe to say Maggie May is finally right where she belongs. 💕 Welcome to forever sweet girl! #Adopted #GoldenLove #HappilyEverAfter #rescue #rescuedog #goldens #goldenretriever #goldenoftheday #golden #adoptdontshop #makeadogsday #love #truth #dog #dogs #adopt #adopted #happy #puppy #happydog #happiness #dogfamily #family #life #goldenretrieversofinstagram #dailygolden #goldenretrieverpuppy #goldenretrieverlove #goldens #pets

ADOPTED! Some families open their hearts to one senior orphan… and some extraordinary families say, “Why not TWO?” 🥹🐾 We are absolutely thrilled to share that Muttley Sr. and Riley Sr. were adopted by the same amazing family! Muttley now goes by the name Murphy. At 10 years old, he arrived at AGA severely underweight, covered in painful road rash, and in need of surgery. After six months of healing, good meals, walks, and so much love from his amazing foster family, Murphy was finally ready for his forever home. Today, he enjoys country life with his retired parents, daily walks across ten acres, his canine brothers Riley and Oliver, and his feline sister Piper. And apparently, Murphy still has more energy than Mom and Dad! Sweet Riley came to AGA at 12 years young after being found as a stray, when his previous family chose not to take him back. It didn’t take long for everyone to discover what a happy, cuddly, playful sweetheart he was. Today, Riley is spending his golden years exactly as he deserves — with his new family and furry brothers, Oliver and Murphy, running and playing in his backyard and soaking up all the love he has always deserved. This family didn't just open their home to one senior orphan. They opened it to TWO.❤️ Now Riley and Murphy get to spend their golden years surrounded by love, furry siblings, soft beds, full bellies, plenty of room to explore, and a family committed to giving them the very best. Because while it may not be common for two senior orphans to find their forever home together, who are we to deny these boys the life of luxury they deserve in their golden years? 👑🐾 Happy tails, Riley & Murphy! We couldn't be happier for you both. 💛 #Adopted #GoldenLove #HappilyEverAfter #rescue #rescuedog #goldens #goldenretriever #goldenoftheday #golden #adoptdontshop #makeadogsday #love #truth #dog #dogs #adopt #adopted #happy #puppy #happydog #happiness #dogfamily #family #life #goldenretrieversofinstagram #dailygolden #goldenretrieverpuppy #goldenretrieverlove #goldens #pets

*Thank you for all the interest and love for Ozzie! If you’re interested in him, please review our adoption process on our website and if you meet the criteria- you can apply. Please note we do not operate on a first-come-first-serve basis. Our goal is to find the perfect match for the dog and the adoptive family. Approved or in-process applicants please reach out to your Application Coordinator* 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗢𝗭𝗭𝗜𝗘! 💙 Ozzie is a 3-year-old golden boy weighing about 75 pounds. He was found as a stray by a kind good samaritan who brought him to a local shelter. When no one claimed this handsome fellow, AGA welcomed him with open arms. For almost two months now, Ozzie has been living his best life in foster care — and he has settled in so nicely! This loving, sweet, active boy is ready to find the family he can call his own. 🐾 Ozzie LOVES having doggy friends! His foster has two AGA Goldens, and Ozzie has become the best of buds with both of them. 🥰🐶 He also absolutely LOVES to run and play, so a fenced yard is a must for him. Ozzie is a happy, enthusiastic boy who can get a little jumpy when he’s excited; he loves to give kisses, and he even gives THE BEST hugs. Because of his enthusiasm and goofy personality, he would do best with older kids who can match his play style! This affectionate, fun-loving boy has so much love to give, and we know he is going to make a fantastic family dog! ❤️ He is house-trained, and would love someone who is home most of the day (stay-at-home or work-from-home), as his favorite place to be is by your side. 𝗢𝘇𝘇𝗶𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 ... 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲’𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿? 🥹💙 Learn more about Ozzie and AGA's adoption process by visiting our website or copying & pasting the links below: - https://adoptagoldenatlanta.com/goldens/ozzie-4/ - https://adoptagoldenatlanta.com/adoption-process/ - https://adoptagoldenatlanta.com/how-to-adopt/

𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 🩷 Lainey was a breeder dog in Oklahoma who retired and came to AGA. She is 7 years old and 65 pounds. Unfortunately, Lainey has been diagnosed with an inoperable cancer and is looking for a permanent foster who is local to the Atlanta area (she is in no pain currently). AGA will cover all of her medical care, and all you will need to provide is a loving home for this next chapter of her life. Lainey is extremely sweet. She is fully house-trained, loves to give hugs, and is good with kids (even small ones) and other dogs. She does not have a prey drive, so she may also get along with cats. 🩷 She loves affection and attention. She knows how to sit and shake, walks wonderfully on the leash, and loves a good bone. 🦴 So, if you’ve ever thought about making a difference for a dog that needs it… 𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 𝙄𝙎 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙈𝙊𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏. 🐾 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝗙𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘆. (Link in our bio, on our website, and here: www.adoptagoldenatlanta.com/how-you-can-help/foster) 🩷 *𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘍𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴.‼

ADOPTED! Red came to AGA after his owner passed away, & the family could no longer care for him. Like many young dogs, Red had been a bit mischievous as a puppy, so his previous owner decided he should live primarily outdoors. When he was inside, he spent most of his time in a sunroom, separated from the family. AGA knew Red deserved the chance to experience the life of a beloved pet. Red was welcomed into a foster home & they quickly discovered what a special boy he was - he loved everyone he met & was happiest when surrounded by people. He would even wake his foster parents during the night just to ask for a few extra pets & cuddles. He also loved playing with his foster dog sister. Red has lots of interest (I mean can you blame him!), but one application immediately stood out to his foster family. The family had previously adopted through AGA and already shared their home with two goldens: a distinguished senior named Bodi Bear and a spirited 2yr old named Archer Pinson. Archer needed a friend who could match his energy, while Bodi was more interested in napping. A meet was arranged, & it quickly became obvious that Red had found exactly where he belonged. Today, Red is known as Winston Franklin, because every dog deserves a middle name. Winston's new life is everything a golden could dream of. He has a work-from-home parents, a teenage human sister, two golden brothers, a fenced yard, beloved stuffies, & regular adventures. Winston absolutely adores playing with his brothers, especially Archer, who has become his very best friend. The two can often be found playing together. He has also earned an unforgettable nickname: Winston Wigglesworth III. The title comes from his trademark full-body wiggle & the enthusiastic way his entire backside swings whenever he's excited, which is often. And who can blame him? After all, Winston now wakes up each day surrounded by a loving family, devoted golden brothers, endless affection, & the security of knowing he is exactly where he belongs. For a dog who once spent much of his life on the outside looking in, Winston's transformation is remarkable. Today, he is cherished, included, & deeply loved. Congratulations!

ADOPTED! Goose came to AGA when his previous owner surrendered him so he could have a better life. Before coming to us, he spent most of his days in a crate while his owner worked. He is a sweet, energetic boy who is great with animals, kids, and people. While in his foster homes, he was a good boy, though a bit timid about his new surroundings, and he was very popular at our Meet & Greet event. Goose, now named Colby, has been adopted by a wonderful family. His new parents are both retired and have previously owned three Goldens and were looking for their fourth male golden boy. They also have young grandchildren who visit frequently. Colby goes on several 45-minute walks a day and is working up to longer walks with his new mom. He wakes his owners up each morning with paws on the bed and a lick on the face, and he loves playing with their daughter’s two large dogs in their fenced yard. Colby has already bonded deeply with his new parents — he even waits by the door for them if they step out for just five minutes. His new parents are completely in love with him and think he is adorable. Thank you to everyone who helped this lucky dog find his forever home! #Adopted #GoldenLove #HappilyEverAfter #rescue #rescuedog #goldens #goldenretriever #goldenoftheday #golden #adoptdontshop #makeadogsday #love #truth #dog #dogs #adopt #adopted #happy #puppy #happydog #happiness #dogfamily #family #life #goldenretrieversofinstagram #dailygolden #goldenretrieverpuppy #goldenretrieverlove #goldens #pets

ADOPTED! Huxley retired from his years of breeding and joined the AGA Family, where he was met by a group of smiling volunteers, always happy to welcome a new furry face. His first stop was his foster home, where he was shown how wonderful retirement can be: living indoors with his own soft bed to sleep in, fresh food and water in his own bowl, a human to snuggle, and a happy golden foster sister to play and romp in the yard with. The next stop was the monthly Meet & Greet where he met many potential approved adopters searching for that special golden to add to their family. He lapped up all the attention he had watched the puppies he'd sired garner, and I'm sure he thought, "this isn't half bad". There was one family that stood out, and they were smitten by his handsome face and felt he would blend right into their home. They have a female golden and wanted a companion for her, so after a couple of meetings, and both dogs gave their paws of approval of each other, the adoption was done. Huxley now has two parents at home with him, his new doggie sister, Maddie, a fenced yard, and lots of attention and playtime. Retirement sure looks good on you, Huxley! Thank you to all the people who helped Huxley find his forever home. #Adopted #GoldenLove #HappilyEverAfter #rescue #rescuedog #goldens #goldenretriever #goldenoftheday #golden #adoptdontshop #makeadogsday #love #truth #dog #dogs #adopt #adopted #happy #puppy #happydog #happiness #dogfamily #family #life #goldenretrieversofinstagram #dailygolden #goldenretrieverpuppy #goldenretrieverlove #goldens #pets

ADOPTED!! One year old, Scout, was found with Blazer Pup and Steele Pup in South Georgia when they were dumped on someones property. These pups were searching for food, shelter, and truly just fighting to survive. The three dogs were brought into the AGA family and were vetted and went into loving foster homes. Unfortunately, Scout was heartworm positive. And during his x-rays to stage his heartworms, it also showed he had been shot with BB pellets in the past. Scout may not look golden, but he truly does have a golden heart and never let any of this stop him from being the sweetest boy in the world. While he was waiting for his perfect match, Scout spent several weeks in loving and patient foster homes. Scout, now named Wallace, has completed his heartworm treatment and is officially HOME!!! Wallace’s dad works from home and loves him dearly. He also has two human brothers to snuggle and play with. Wallace also has a special grandma who loves him so much. This sweet boy is so gentle and loving and deserving of all the love he is now getting. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of his journey. Welcome home, Wallace! 💛 #Adopted #GoldenLove #HappilyEverAfter #rescue #rescuedog #goldens #goldenretriever #goldenoftheday #golden #adoptdontshop #makeadogsday #love #truth #dog #dogs #adopt #adopted #happy #puppy #happydog #happiness #dogfamily #family #life #goldenretrieversofinstagram #dailygolden #goldenretrieverpuppy #goldenretrieverlove #goldens #pets

ADOPTED! Poptart Doodle was originally found as a stray, covered in muck and painful, matted fur. After spending a couple of weeks at the shelter — where the staff did their best to shave him and provide some comfort — this sweet boy joined the AGA family. His foster family described him as a total cuddle bug who just needed some training and activity to burn off his energy. At four years old, he still had a bit of learning to do. His new family was looking for a companion to join them, and as soon as they met him - they knew he was the one. Both parents grew up with dogs; his new mom works from home, and his new dad takes him for long walks every night. They also enjoy three-day weekends, which allow them to give him plenty of attention. Now renamed Sully, he is sleeping on the couch and attending further training to perfect his manners. His new family shares that he is incredibly smart and a very good dog. Thank you to everyone who helped this sweet boy along the way to his forever home. #Adopted #GoldenLove #HappilyEverAfter #rescue #rescuedog #goldens #goldenretriever #goldenoftheday #golden #adoptdontshop #makeadogsday #love #truth #dog #dogs #adopt #adopted #happy #puppy #happydog #happiness #dogfamily #family #life #goldenretrieversofinstagram #dailygolden #goldenretrieverpuppy #goldenretrieverlove #goldens #pets

ADOPTED! Sweet Bailey found herself in a crowded, loud local shelter when her family found themselves unable to care for her any longer. When our volunteers went to the shelter to meet her, they found a terrified pup, curled up in a tight ball trying to make herself invisible to the world. It took a lot of coaxing and help from the animal control staff to get her out of her pen and moved to a "quiet" area. Once there, her body began to relax, and she even managed a slight wag of the tail and gave one of the volunteers a shy kiss. She gained her freedom ride the next day and went into one of our foster homes where she was provided quiet, gentle, and patient attention. She began to come out of her shell and showed just how sweet she truly was. She began to trust people, but still had a ways to go. Loud, crowded places still overwhelmed her, and it was clear she needed a calm place to call home. Her new parents saw her on the website and felt something tug at them. They have a cat and needed to make sure she'd be ok with a cat, so meetings were held and the potential was there. It took some time for Bailey to fully come out of her shell, but now she's just where she needs to be! A forever home with a dad who works from home and a mom who can take her to work occasionally. She gets lots of love and attention, playtime, and adventures to local dog-friendly establishments. Bailey is thriving in her new home and is a great example of what rescue and a loving home can do for an animal! Live your best, tail-wagging life, Bailey! #Adopted #GoldenLove #HappilyEverAfter #rescue #rescuedog #goldens #goldenretriever #goldenoftheday #golden #adoptdontshop #makeadogsday #love #truth #dog #dogs #adopt #adopted #happy #puppy #happydog #happiness #dogfamily #family #life #goldenretrieversofinstagram #dailygolden #goldenretrieverpuppy #goldenretrieverlove #goldens #pets

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗘 – 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗔 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, & 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲. 💛 On National Dog Day, we're celebrating the dogs who remind us why every life is worth fighting for. 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸— 𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲. ⚠️ 𝘞𝘈𝘙𝘕𝘐𝘕𝘎: 𝘚𝘖𝘔𝘌 𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌𝘚 𝘞𝘐𝘓𝘓 𝘉𝘌 𝘜𝘗𝘚𝘌𝘛𝘛𝘐𝘕𝘎 𝘛𝘖 𝘝𝘐𝘌𝘞 ⚠️ Maverick was described to us as a healthy dog who just needed a new home. 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀. In March, when our volunteers arrived to pick Maverick up, they expected to meet a young dog simply in need of a new home. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵. He should have weighed 60–65 lbs. 𝗛𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟮 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗟𝗗. Profoundly emaciated, severely anemic, and too weak to stand, Maverick was 𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲, where the severity of his condition became heartbreakingly clear. He even had to have surgery, as in a desperate attempt to find something to consume, he ate a foreign object. What followed was months of medical care and dedicated foster families. His body had been through so much that even feeding him had to be done slowly and carefully under veterinary guidance. 𝙇𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙗𝙮 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝟮𝟮-𝙥𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙤𝙜 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙣'𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙜 𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗘. On a day dedicated to celebrating our dogs, Maverick's story is a reminder that there are still dogs waiting for someone to give them the chance they deserve. Help us help those without a voice. Donate to 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗘 – 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 campaign today with the link in our bio.

ADOPTED! Ranger, a very young 11 year old sweet golden boy, came to AGA when his family could no longer provide the attention he needed. He went to one of our loving fosters who shared her home & love with him and nurtured him through his transition. Ranger was a hit with everyone he met, young, old, small, or large including every dog. In short, Ranger is the perfect golden! His new family saw his profile on our website, and having a soft spot for senior dogs, knew they could provide him a loving home and spoil him to no end. They had an initial meeting to see if their current dog, Finn and Ranger could be friends, and of course they were! The next test was for Ranger to meet their nieces who absolutely love dogs. Ranger was in heaven with the girls! He adored their hugs and attention, and they, in turn, are in love with him. Ranger now has a home with a nice, fenced yard where he can chase balls and play with his new brother. And a place to romp with the girls when they come to visit. Mom & Dad have flexible work schedules, so Ranger and Finn are never alone for too long, and they enjoy napping during those times alone, sometimes known as recharging the batteries! Thank you to everyone, especially his foster mom, who helped him find his forever home for his golden years 💛 #Adopted #GoldenLove #HappilyEverAfter #rescue #rescuedog #goldens #goldenretriever #goldenoftheday #golden #adoptdontshop #makeadogsday #love #truth #dog #dogs #adopt #adopted #happy #puppy #happydog #happiness #dogfamily #family #life #goldenretrieversofinstagram #dailygolden #goldenretrieverpuppy #goldenretrieverlove #goldens #pets

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗚𝗔’𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗶! 🐾💛 Starting now, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗚𝗔 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 @fi.tracking 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 + 6 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to help keep them safe as they begin their next chapter. We’ve been working behind the scenes to bring this new benefit to our adopters, and a recent escape has been a powerful reminder of just how important it is to have tools that can help keep our Goldens safe. While we wish every dog could stay safely by their family’s side forever, sometimes the unexpected happens. When it does, having an extra layer of protection can make all the difference. Because our responsibility to our orphans doesn’t end on adoption day. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆. 💛 And we are incredibly grateful to 𝐅𝐢 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐆𝐀 — 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐭𝐨𝐨. Your partnership helps us look out for our dogs every step of the way. We’re hopeful that our girl will be rescued safely soon, and we’ll continue doing EVERYTHING to get her back in safe arms. 💛 Thank you, Fi, for helping us keep our Goldens safe — because no matter where their journey takes them, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆. #GoldenLove #HappilyEverAfter #rescue #rescuedog #goldens #goldenretriever #goldenoftheday #golden #adoptdontshop #makeadogsday #love #truth #dog #dogs #adopt #adopted #happy #puppy #happydog #happiness #dogfamily #family #life #goldenretrieversofinstagram #dailygolden #goldenretrieverpuppy #goldenretrieverlove #goldens #pets

ADOPTED! Gracie and Goose were surrendered to AGA by their owners because their children were allergic to the dogs and could no longer be around them. The owner was very sad to let go of them, but knew it was in everyone's best interest for the pair to come to AGA. They went into a foster home with family that has been long-time fosters with AGA. After fostering many dogs for AGA, along the way they decided to put in an application to adopt because they knew eventually they would need to have another golden (or two!) of their own. They started out fostering for AGA after losing a bonded pair of goldens they loved so deeply. So, once they brought Gracie and Goose into their home, they decided they were the dogs for them. Now the pair have a new mom and dad who love them. Dad works from home, so they will get lots of attention, have a fenced-in yard to play together in, and will also get walks together. Of course, they have each other, which is so important since they are so closely bonded. 🥰 Thank you to everyone who helped Gracie and Goose find their furever home! #Adopted #GoldenLove #HappilyEverAfter #rescue #rescuedog #goldens #goldenretriever #goldenoftheday #golden #adoptdontshop #makeadogsday #love #truth #dog #dogs #adopt #adopted #happy #puppy #happydog #happiness #dogfamily #family #life #goldenretrieversofinstagram #dailygolden #goldenretrieverpuppy #goldenretrieverlove #goldens #pets

ADOPTED! Benji has found his FOREVER! Benji came to AGA when a breeder reached out to surrender a one-year-old, stud dog that made it clear he had no interest in that life. Benji was living in a barn with the other males and had been very sheltered from everyday sounds, movements, and life outside the barn. He was so scared at intake, paralyzed with fear, and wouldn’t walk. Soon after getting into his foster home with three other goldens, he quickly realized he was safe. He bonded with the pack immediately and followed all their moves. Somewhere along the way, his foster family realized they couldn’t imagine life without him and knew he needed them too. Benji, now named Goose, is the seventh AGA dog adopted by his forever family. Goose has continued to thrive and has started running, playing, chewing on bones, and enjoying wrestling with his brothers. Goose is pure joy, and it’s so great to see him so happy with his pack. Congratulations, Goose - you hit the jackpot! 💛 #Adopted #GoldenLove #HappilyEverAfter #rescue #rescuedog #goldens #goldenretriever #goldenoftheday #golden #adoptdontshop #makeadogsday #love #truth #dog #dogs #adopt #adopted #happy #puppy #happydog #happiness #dogfamily #family #life #goldenretrieversofinstagram #dailygolden #goldenretrieverpuppy #goldenretrieverlove #goldens #pets

𝐖𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒! 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐈𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞!! 🩵🌟 At AGA, our foster families are the heart of everything we do. They play a vital role in helping Goldens on their journey to a forever home. Please review our 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 in order to submit a Foster Application. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 (𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞): https://adoptagoldenatlanta.com/how-you-can-help/foster/ As a foster, you’ll welcome a dog into your home, offering love, patience, and basic training. During that time, you’ll help us learn more about the dog’s personality, behavior, and health, which are all essential pieces of information in finding them their perfect match. Whether you’re interested in being a short-term foster or a long-term foster, we’d love to have you as part of our foster family. Ready to make a difference? Apply today (if you fit the criteria). 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝! Learn more about volunteering with us here: https://adoptagoldenatlanta.com/how-you-can-help/volunteer/ #fosteringsaveslives #foster #fostercare #fostersneeded #Adopted

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