Frequently Asked Questions
COSTS:
The average cost to put a Golden through our program from initial intake to adoption is almost $1,500 as many require neutering, inoculations, microchipping, and other veterinary care required to get them healthy. Golden Rescue and our veterinary supporters cover all of these expenses and our standard adoption fee of $400 helps offset some of these costs. In certain cases, this fee may be pro-rated for older or special needs Goldens.
AGE:
We have accepted Golden Retriever puppies as young as seven weeks old and rescued senior dogs which are 14. Most dogs coming into our program are mature adults one to five years-old. Males usually outnumber females.
WAITING LIST:
Although we frequently have a number of dogs in foster – be prepared to wait. We use a matching process to find our rescue Goldens their forever home, taking their specific needs into account when looking through applications. When a dog enters the program, we use information gathered from the previous owner or comments from shelter staff and veterinarians along with our impressions during the dog's observation period. Prospective adopters are then decided upon by criteria that best suit the dog's needs such as rural or urban location, size of yard, experience with dogs, number and ages of children, number and type of other pets, hours available for the dog, etc.
CHILDREN:
It is our policy not to adopt a rescued dog to families with young children under age eight.
HELP!:
Our board member in charge of behaviour and training is in touch with adopters regularly to ensure the settling-in period goes as smoothly as possible. Should an adopter require advice or help with our adopted Golden at any time, we are no further than a telephone call away. Our membership includes trainers and breeders who are happy to give the benefit of their experience.
