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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! Zoe Pup is the last of the K-Pop litter to be adopted. The eight littermates, plus their mom, dad, and older sister, golden pup, came to AGA when they were all surrendered to the Fulton County Animal Shelter. We welcomed all 11 dogs with open arms. Zoe Pup, now named Hunny, has been adopted by an AMAZING family. Hunny’s parents work from home, and she has a nice, fenced yard to play in. PLUS, she will get to see and play with her littermate, Bunny (Romance Pup)! The littermates live close and will see each other on a regular basis since they were adopted by siblings (how fitting!!). Welcome home, Hunny! #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! Moon’s story began at a shelter in Georgia, where this sweet young boy was waiting for someone special to notice just how wonderful he is. That’s when AGA stepped in to help Moon on his journey to finding the forever family he deserved. With his gentle personality, nice leash manners, and love for a good car ride, Moon had plenty of charm to share. Then he met his perfect family, and it was truly love at first sight. Moon now has exactly what every dog deserves — a forever family, plenty of love, lots of playtime, and a lifetime of adventures ahead. It’s safe to say his forever family loves their new boy to the Moon and back. Happy tails, Moon. We couldn’t be happier for you and your forever family. #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! Mira Pup is the seventh of the K-Pop litter to be adopted! The eight littermates came to AGA from Fulton County Animal Shelter when they were surrendered at eight weeks old. Their Golden mom had gotten out and was with the neighbor’s male Golden. A week later, their parents and an older Golden sibling were surrendered as well - and AGA also welcomed them into the family 💛 Mira now goes by the name Winnie and has parents who absolutely adore her. She will go on lots of walks, hikes, swimming, and camping as she grows. Winnie has a feline sister, Freya - future besties in the making! Congratulations, sweet Winnie!! #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

𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗥𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛: 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗪! 💙✨ 𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘖𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘋𝘰𝘨 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩? 🖤 This handsome 3-year-old, 60-pound Flat-Coated Retriever mix has a BIG heart and so much love to give. Shadow recently found himself in a shelter after his family could no longer be reached. Thankfully, AGA stepped in and gave him the second chance he deserved. Shadow is a true shadow dog — happiest when he’s right by his person’s side! He loves attention, pets, cuddles, and even considers himself a bit of a bed hog. He’s a smart, curious, medium-energy boy who enjoys playing, riding in the car, and discovering just how much fun toys can be. 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲: • A fenced yard preferred • Adopter lives within 40 mins from treating vet for his HW+ treatment • Adopter who can stay at home with him through his HW+ treatment • Adopter committed to helping him perfect his leash manners Shadow is still learning about the world around him and gaining confidence every day. He’ll need a family who will give him patience, consistency, structure, and plenty of love as he continues to learn. He has done well with cats under supervision and will need continued leash training and thoughtful introductions with other dogs. After spending enough time wondering when someone would care about him, Shadow is ready to find the people who will show him that he is safe, loved, and home for good. 𝗪𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄 — 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿. 🐾💛 Learn more about Shadow and AGA's adoption process through the links below or on our website today: • https://adoptagoldenatlanta.com/goldens/shadow-8/ • https://adoptagoldenatlanta.com/adoption-process

ADOPTED! Romance Pup is the sixth of the K-Pop litter to be adopted! The eight littermates, plus their mom, dad, and older sister golden pup came to AGA when they were all surrendered to the Fulton County Animal Shelter. We welcomed all 11 dogs with open arms. Romance, now known as Bunny, has joined an amazing family. Bunny’s parents work from home, and she has two kids to play with her. She will enjoy lots of walks, hikes along the river, and playing ball. Congratulations, sweet Bunny!! 💛 #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! Jinu Pup is the fifth of the K-Pop litter to be adopted! He and his seven littermates, mom golden, dad golden, and an older golden sister pup were surrendered to Fulton County Animal Shelter - and AGA welcomed the whole golden family. 💛 Jinu Pup, now Beau, is now part of the an amazing family who are previous adopters. He will enjoy walks, playing in the fenced yard, and hanging around with his older canine brother, Oliver. Welcome home, sweet boy! #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! Abby Pup is the fourth of the K-Pop Litter to be adopted! The eight pups, plus, their mom, dad, and older Golden sibling, were also surrendered to the Fulton County Animal Shelter and immediately welcomed into AGA’s care. Abby, now Hazel, is now part of her perfect family. She will enjoy morning walks, playing in the yard, and learning from her canine brother, Oreo. Welcome home, 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! Baby Pup is the third of the 8 Golden Pups (the K-Pop Litter) to be adopted. The puppies, and shortly after, momma golden, dad golden, and an older golden sister pup were all surrendered to the Fulton County Animal Shelter, and AGA welcomed them all in with open arms. Baby Pup found her forever home with previous AGA adopters! They were so excited to adopt Baby Pup. Baby has human siblings to help play and take care of her. She will enjoy lots of walks, toys, and a wonderful life with her new family. Congratulations, 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! Rumi Pup is the second of the 8 Golden Pups (the K-Pop Litter) to be adopted. She and her seven siblings came to AGA from Fulton County Animal Shelter after they were surrendered when mama golden got out and was with the neighbor’s male golden. About a week later, momma golden, dad, golden, and an older golden sibling were also surrendered to the shelter and welcomed into the AGA family. Rumi Pup joined her forever family and now goes by the name Marley! She has a sweet Lab sister, Layla, who will teach her how to help be a greeter at the family’s store. She also has a nice, fenced yard to play in and a family who adores her. Congratulations, 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! Fulton County Animal Shelter reached out to AGA with a request to take a litter of 8 golden puppies, and we obviously said yes (just look at them)! The owner had shared that her female Golden had gotten out and met up with the neighbor’s male Golden. About a week later, we also took in mom & dad and an older golden pup, who were surrendered to the shelter later. We were happy to bring in the eight-week-old "K-Pop" litter, their parents, and the older golden pup. Mystery Pup was adopted by an amazing family and now goes by the name Tully! He has parents who work from home and a big Golden sister, Georgia. Tully has lots of walks, playing ball, and trips to the mountains & beach in his future. Welcome 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

*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/

*UPDATE* ALL THREE ORPHANS HW+ TREATMENTS ARE FULLY SPONSORED!! THANK YOU!!! We have three orphans who are 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 (HW+) and in need of some sponsors for their treatments 💛 Every golden (and golden-hearted) deserves a healthy heart. Can you be part of their story? Make a tax-deductible donation with the link in our bio! Luna is a sweet 4-year-old golden girl who came to AGA alongside Goldie, a 7-year-old Golden boy. They were surrendered to a local shelter with some of their puppies after their owners were no longer able to care for them. Shadow is a 3-year-old Flat-Coated Retriever who found himself in a local shelter, and no one came to claim him. AGA welcomed all three of these dogs plus the puppies with open arms. As of now (6:15PM), Shadow has raised 51% of his treatment goal, Luna has raised 10% of her treatment goal, and Goldie has raised 0% of his treatment goal. All three of these orphans are incredibly sweet and loving, and would be so grateful for more kind sponsors to help them all heal 💛

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

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