Adopt Me!

Adopt Me!

The Volunteers/Members of WAAGR would like to thank you for considering one (or more than one) of our displaced Goldens for adoption! We would like to make the experience of adopting from WAAGR a great one for you.

WAAGR is based in southeast Wisconsin. In order to best serve our available goldens and our adoptive families, our adoption area currently is limited to southeast Wisconsin, the Fox Valley,
and the Madison area.

If you would like to see the goldens and golden mixes available for adoption, please click here.

Maybe you're still considering what type of golden to adopt. Why not a senior golden? For goldens, this is age 8 and older. Click here to read about all the great reasons to adopt a senior.

Golden Retrievers lose their homes for many reasons. Perhaps their energy is just too much for the former owners. Sometimes life circumstances change so dramatically that the former owners must re-home them for the sake of the dog. Health issues play a part in some of the decisions. Some families don’t realize the time commitment they are making when they get that cute little puppy. Whatever the reason, we are there to help.

Before a Golden Retriever is taken into WAAGR, a thorough temperament test is administered. From there, the Golden is placed in a foster home where it will live for a minimum of two weeks so we can get a good idea of its personality. The golden will be examined by a veterinarian and will be brought up-to-date on all vaccinations, tested for heartworm, and spayed or neutered. For some Goldens, this will be their first time being allowed in a house. Our Foster Families will work with them on their house manners and basic commands. We will always give an honest evaluation of the Golden, good and bad!

The first step in the adoption process is for you to make sure you’re ready for a lifetime commitment! Depending on the age and health of the Golden, this commitment could mean 15 years or more! It would be unfair for your family and the Golden if you can’t make this commitment. If you think this is the right decision for you and your family, please continue reading below!

WAAGR Adoption Process
If you made it past step one, thank you!

The second step is to fill out the and send it to our Brookfield, WI address. The Adoption Application will be reviewed by our Home Visit Volunteer Coordinator. They will review the application and call you with any questions.

The third step will be a visit to your home by one of our Home Visit Volunteers. They will call you for an appointment and set up a time convenient for you. It is preferable for all family members to be present. Usually they will bring a Golden along with them. The Home Visit Volunteer will act as your liaison with the various Foster Homes. It is the triangle of you, the Home Visit Volunteer and the Foster Home that makes for a great match.

The fourth step is the most exciting part! You will receive a phone call when a dog that fits your lifestyle becomes available for adoption. The Foster Home will make arrangements for you to spend some time with the Golden to see if it will be a good match. Many times it is love at first sight. This is an ideal situation for both your family and the Golden. Sometimes the fit isn’t right. If that’s the case, we’ll try again.

The fifth and final step is routine follow up by our Volunteers. We will offer advice and guidance on questions you may have. If for some reason the adoption doesn’t work out, we will take the Golden back into WAAGR. We realize that sometimes life circumstances change dramatically. In these cases we will always be there to look out for the best interests of the dog.

Are you ready to add to your family? If so fill out the WAAGR Adoption Application online by clicking here.

If you prefer to print and mail your application with your application fee, click here to obtain the form.

(Please note: when downloading the application, download times will vary depending on the internet connection you have. Please contact WAAGR if you would like us to mail you an application).

	*Providing Bright New Beginnings To Displaced Golden Retrievers*