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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! 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.

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! Whiskey found his way to AGA after his previous owner fell on hard times and was unable to keep him. With his high-energy and exuberant personality, AGA set to work to find this boy a great home, preferably with a built-in buddy. When his new family saw him on our website, they knew they could offer him a great life. The meetings went great! He met their dog Willow, who gave a big thumbs up, and we knew we had a great home for him. Whiskey is now River, and he has settled in perfectly. During the day, he and Willow enjoy wearing each other out in the yard, and in the evenings, everyone snuggles on the couch together. Congratulations River! 💛 #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