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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

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

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

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! 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

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

𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗧: 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗕𝗬! 🐾 Don’t let the number 9 fool you… Shelby is 9 years YOUNG! ❤️🐾 Our sweet Shelby is full of life, energy, and playfulness! She’s always ready for a walk, an adventure, or some quality time with her favorite people. 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗯𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲: completely housebroken, wonderfully well-mannered, great in the car, and completely trustworthy in the home. She walks beautifully on a leash and LOVES her walks, making her a wonderful companion for daily strolls and quiet adventures. 🥰 She’s a gentle, loving girl with wonderful manners and does great with children. If she’s invited onto the furniture, she’s happy to join you. ❤️ Shelby does need another friendly dog in her forever home; having another dog around helps her feel more comfortable and confident. She also needs a single-family home with a fenced yard (no apartments, condos, or townhomes, please)! 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗯𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲. 𝗦𝗵𝗲’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴 — 𝘀𝗵𝗲’𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗯𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗳𝘂𝗹, 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝘀.🐾💕 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗯𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵? Learn more about Shelby with the link in our bio or by copying & pasting this link: https://adoptagoldenatlanta.com/goldens/shelby-3/

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! 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! 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

🚨 𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧: 𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗢𝗚 - 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗬 🚨 We need your help by 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 - please 𝗗𝗢 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗴𝗼 𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿. A recent adopter's Golden Retriever has gone missing in the Roswell, GA area near Old Alabama. She is a 64 lb, female, skittish, and is probably extremely scared. She will not come to you. ⚠️ DO NOT SEARCH: On foot or by driving around. ⚠️ DO NOT CHASE: She is EXTREMELY scared. ⚠️ DO NOT CALL OUT TO HER: You will only make her more scared. Searching on foot or by car can cause her to keep running and puts her at greater risk. Please CHECK YOUR CAMERAS!! ‼️ 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆: 𝟰𝟳𝟬-𝟲𝟲𝟲-𝟮𝟭𝟭𝟬 ‼️ Photos are incredibly helpful if you can safely take one from a distance. Sharing this post helps get more eyes on the area and brings her home safely. Thank you.

*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/

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.

Today marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on American soil. Today we honor and remember every life that was lost in this unthinkable tragedy and are forever grateful to all who participated in the rescue efforts. Thank you to the first responders, emergency crews, service dogs, kind-hearted civilians, troops, and so many more for your service during AND after the events of 9/11. 🇺🇸🐾❤️🇺🇸 #neverforget

𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧, 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝟒: 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗟𝗬 𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗢𝗚 𝗜𝗦 𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗧 - 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗬 🚨 Our girl was last seen on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in the Duluth/Norcross area. She is extremely scared, skittish, and a runner. She is believed to still be traveling and can be in multiple areas. 𝐀𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐭. So, we kindly ask that if you do see her, please 𝗗𝗢 𝗡𝗢𝗧: chase her, approach her, whistle at her, call her, or make eye contact with her (etc). 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐓 𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐒𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄 and call or text 𝟰𝟳𝟬-𝟲𝟲𝟲-𝟮𝟭𝟭𝟬 to report the sighting 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲. Photos are incredibly helpful if you can safely take one from a distance where she will not see you. Sharing this post helps get more eyes on the area and brings her home safely. 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐎: 𝘚𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘌 this post, 𝘊𝘏𝘌𝘊𝘒 your cameras, 𝘗𝘈𝘠 𝘈𝘛𝘛𝘌𝘕𝘛𝘐𝘖𝘕 to your surroundings, 𝘙𝘌𝘗𝘖𝘙𝘛 any possible sightings, and 𝘚𝘜𝘗𝘗𝘖𝘙𝘛 our Rescue & Recovery Amazon Wishlist. Rescue & Recovery Wishlist (also linked in our bio): https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/19XACNZCMMLQ4?type=wishlist&filter=unpurchased&sort=priority&viewType=list

ADOPTED! Bean had a difficult start in life. For much of her early years, she lived outdoors in a runner and later found herself being rehomed through Facebook Marketplace. Unfortunately, her new situation wasn't what she deserved, as she spent long periods confined to a crate. Wanting a better future for her, her owner made the loving decision to reach out to AGA so Bean could have the chance to find the life she had always deserved. Despite the challenges she faced, Bean never lost her sweet spirit. She remained a loving, affectionate girl who greeted everyone she met with a wagging tail and a hopeful heart. Bean's new mom was already familiar with the joy of adoption as a previous AGA adopter. She was looking for a companion for her 9-year-old Golden Retriever, Hannah. After a successful introduction between the two dogs, it was clear that Bean had found her match. As a retiree with plenty of time and love to give, her new mom knew she could provide the caring home Bean had been waiting for. Now affectionately known as Beanie, she has embraced her new life with enthusiasm. She has charmed the entire family, including children and grandchildren, and loves being at the center of every gathering. According to her mom, Beanie adores toys, especially her beloved stuffies, has never met a meal she didn't enjoy, and happily curls up next to her every night. Beanie and Hannah have become wonderful companions. Together they spend their days exploring the fenced backyard, playing, and enjoying the simple pleasures of being dogs. After years of uncertainty, Beanie is finally experiencing what every dog deserves: a loving family, a warm bed, plenty of toys, and a best friend by her side. Her journey is a beautiful reminder that it's never too late for a second chance, and Beanie's future is filled with all the love, happiness, and adventures she has always deserved. #Adopted #GoldenLove #HappilyEverAfter #rescue #rescuedog #goldens #goldenretriever #goldenoftheday #golden #adoptdontshop #makeadogsday #love

𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝟲: 𝗜𝗧 𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝟭 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 🚨 Today marks one month since our sweet girl escaped, and she is still missing. But our efforts to find her haven't stopped for a single day. We have received unconfirmed sightings from multiple areas, but 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 to know where she is and where she may be traveling. 𝗦𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝗕𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟. She may be moving primarily during the late-night and early-morning hours when things are quiet. Please 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗔𝗡𝗬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 you have, including doorbell, security, driveway, and outdoor cameras. She could have passed through when no one was watching, and 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 you didn't realize was important. ⚠️ 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗗𝗢 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗦𝗘, 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛, 𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗗𝗗𝗘𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗛𝗘𝗥. She will not hurt you, but she is extremely fearful of people and will BOLT if she feels threatened or scared. NO chasing, NO approaching, NO eye contact, NO calling, NO whistling, etc. 𝗜𝗙 𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗡 - 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝟰𝟳𝟬.𝟲𝟲𝟲.𝟮𝟭𝟭𝟬 𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗣 - 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻. We have set up feeding stations, placed 150+ signs, shared countless social media posts and alerts, and continue working tirelessly to bring her back to us. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀. 𝗪𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀. 𝗪𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀. Please, please, please check your cameras daily and stay alert. If you see anything that could be her, report it immediately and let her think she is invisible. 🙏 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀. Peachtree Corners I Norcross I Duluth I Lawrenceville I Sandy Springs I Suwannee

🚨 𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧: 𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗢𝗚, 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝟭: 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗬 🚨 She was last seen yesterday (8/4) around Old Alabama Rd in Roswell, GA. We believe she is on the move and may travel through multiple areas/neighborhoods. 𝗪𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁: East Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Duluth, Norcross, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, and East Cobb. 𝗗𝗢 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗴𝗼 𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿. Please 𝗮𝗱𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴: 📣 DO SHARE the word. 📣 DO CHECK your cameras. 📣 DO PAY ATTENTION to your surroundings, 📣 DO REPORT ANY SIGHTINGS - 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆: 𝟰𝟳𝟬-𝟲𝟲𝟲-𝟮𝟭𝟭𝟬 ‼️ ⚠️ DO NOT GO OUT AND SEARCH on foot or by driving around. ⚠️ DO NOT CHASE; she is EXTREMELY scared. ⚠️ DO NOT CALL OUT TO HER; you will only make her more scared. Why shouldn't you go out and search? Searching on foot or by car can cause her to keep running, putting her at greater risk. ‼️ 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆: 𝟰𝟳𝟬-𝟲𝟲𝟲-𝟮𝟭𝟭𝟬 ‼️ Photos are incredibly helpful if you can safely take one from a distance. Sharing this post helps get more eyes on the area and brings her home safely. Thank you. Background Information: On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, a recent adopter's female Golden Retriever went missing in the Roswell, GA, area near Old Alabama. She is a 64 lb, skittish, and extremely scared. She will not come to you.

ADOPTED! Some stories are just meant to be. Clifford’s journey began when he was taken in by a kind friend after his original owner was forced to give him up because of a landlord’s restrictions. Hoping to find him the perfect home, his temporary caretaker did everything he could, but after two months, Clifford was still spending 12–15 hours a day alone — often crated or left on the back porch. Knowing Clifford deserved so much more, he reached out to us for help. When this sweet couple lost their beloved Golden Retriever in March, they weren’t just grieving a dog; they were missing their walking partner, their snuggle buddy, and the faithful foot warmer who had been part of their everyday life. At the same time, Clifford needed someone to give him the life he deserved. Then came the perfect match. The moment this couple met Clifford, they fell in love. They saw not just a handsome pup, but the chance to open their hearts again. And Clifford found exactly what he’d been waiting for — a family ready for long walks, endless cuddles, and a warm furry friend by their feet once again. His new dad works from home full-time, so the days of spending long hours alone are behind him. Instead, Clifford will have constant companionship, plenty of attention, opportunities for walks and playtime, and all the cozy naps by his favorite person’s feet. With a love for people and other dogs, we know he’s going to thrive in his new home. Sometimes the right dog finds the right family at exactly the right time. Happy Adoption, Clifford! Wishing you a lifetime of adventures, naps, belly rubs, and unconditional love. #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! At 6.5 years old, sweet Shimmer has been through more than most - which makes sharing that she has found her forever home even more special! Shimmer (now Lolly) came to AGA alongside her lifelong companions, Dalton and Finny, after their beloved owner passed away. Shortly after, the trio arrived at AGA ready to leave that chapter behind and find what she had been missing most - a family to love and to belong again. And that’s exactly what she found! Lolly’s amazing new mom and dad lost their own beloved fur baby last year and came to AGA hoping to open their hearts and home to a sweet dog in need. Lolly was just their perfect match! With her new dad working from home, this affectionate girl will have plenty of companionship and attention she has been waiting so patiently for. No more barn life for this sweet girl - Lolly’s days are now filled with soft beds, games of fetch, plenty of belly rubs, and most importantly, knowing she is loved and home for good. 💕 Happy tails, Lolly! We are so happy for this new chapter for you. #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! Joni Doodle found her way to AGA when her family made the difficult decision to allow us to find a new home for her. She lived in a very active, loving home with two young boys but they realized they just couldn't give her the love and attention she deserved. When the her new family saw Joni and read her story on our website, they immediately thought she would be a great fit for their family. They have two young kids and another dog, so it seemed like it was meant to be. They all met; the dogs gave each other lots of sniffs and wags and the kids were really excited. Everyone was all in and so excited to welcome sweet Joni to the family. She's living her best life with two kids to play with and her fur-sister Bailey to hang with all day long. Joni loves going on walks with the family and after a long day of playing, wants nothing more than snuggling in bed at night. She loves her "stuffies" and has one with her at all times. Thanks to everyone who helped this sweet girl find her 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! 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