Wisconsin Adopt A Golden Retriever, Inc.

Providing Bright New Beginnings To Displaced Golden Retrievers










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Please note: The goal of WAAGR is to match Goldens with their forever families. If you are interested in adopting a Golden through WAAGR, please return to the previous Adopt Me! page.  There you will find out more information on adopting, including the adoption application. 

Below are some of the dogs that are currently in the WAAGR Adoption Program.

 Lacey- #8120
Meet Lacey, a 6-year-old girl who came from a puppy mill before being rescued by WAAGR.  Her foster mom is so very happy with the progress she has made during her time with WAAGR.

Lacey has made amazing progress in the last 11 months.  We have lost the terrified animal who came to us and a whole new dog has come out.  Lacey will now very willingly come up to greet new people and ask for attention, even men.  She has taught herself to run up and down a flight of stairs and in the last month has been initiating play with the other dogs in her foster home.  She still isn't into toys, but she loves her treats and takes them very gently. Lacey's needs are simple:  She just wants to hang out with you, have some free time in a fenced yard and loves to ride in the car!   She has been out to the farm where her foster mom boards her horse, off leash, and loves to go exploring.  She doesn't wander too far and when she gets tired, she jumps back into the car!

Lacey has been around the horses, chickens, cats, and nothing much phases her.  She certainly isn't high prey drive.  She doesn't care much about being walked on leash, probably because she feels she may be pulled off balance.  She will stay with you off leash, but will need to be in a safe area. Her foster mom wouldn't do this in an area with traffic anywhere near.  Lacey has no medical issues and has no physical restrictions.  She has learned to function extremely well on three legs. It certainly doesn't bother her, and she doesn't want to be smothered or coddled.

Lacey would love a home with another dog to bond with, a fenced yard and lots of companionship.  She doesn't need much exercise, i.e. being walked several times a day.  She would prefer a quiet home without young children.  She has lots of love to give and loves being petted and talked to.

Contact WAAGR to find out more about this gem of a Golden!  She would love to find her new home for the holidays.


Clancey - #946
Clancey is an 8 to 9-year-old Golden who came to us as a stray from northern Wisconsin.  He is one happy guy!  He gets along great with the other dogs in his foster home.  He loves to express his feelings by barking.  He does pull on a leash, but we are working with him on that!

Since Clancey was on his own for a while, he will get the full doggy spa treatment while he's with us.  He will also be neutered and get his teeth cleaned.  He will be ready for adoption around April 28.  Because he is a stray he can't go to a family with kids under 12.  If you would like to find out more about Clancey, contact WAAGR today.

  There are many great reasons to adopt an older golden.  Click here to read all about those reasons! 


Angie - #9114
Angie is a 8-year-old female Golden mix who is a very nice dog!  She is updated on all vaccinations, spayed and microchipped.  She is waiting for her forever home and hopes it is with YOU!  Here is a note from Angie herself!


My name is Angie and I am an 8-year-old Golden mix that would love to find a home.  My request would be a family that would love to take walks with me.  I love to explore, and my favorite time of day is to go to the barn and take care of the horses.  I get really excited because there are so many interesting things.

I have a very BIG smile and beautiful brown eyes.  I love to play catch.  Being an only dog in my forever home would be perfect or maybe another older dog would be OK.  Active doggies?  PLEASE...I am past that stage!

If you do daily walks and need a walking buddy, and would like a friend to sleep by your bed at night, I would love to meet you!


Sierra #9118
Sierra is a 6 year old angel.  Funny, smart, and affectionate, this sweet girl is a dream.

Sierra came into WAAGR very overweight with a long list of medical issues.  In the last 4 months, she has lost 20 pounds, and we have corrected every problem on the list except for her hips.  But with the weight loss, premium diet, joint supplements and exercise, Sierra can now do what was impossible for her just months ago.  Sierra can now go up and down stairs, get into the van, go for walks and loves to get up on the futon for some one-on-one cuddle time.

Sierra doesn't need to be crate and is very trustworthy home alone.  She's housetrained, loves her soft stuffed toys and rolling in the snow.  This adorable girl is growing a new beautiful coat to replace the one that was shaved off before she came to us and she's getting prettier every day.

She's a perfect companion for an older home, and a real friend for life!  Contact WAAGR to find out more about Sierra.

Baloo #9147 - adoption pending
Check out the face on this handsome guy!  This tall, dark Golden named Baloo is a bit of a mystery to WAAGR's volunteers.  Baloo came into WAAGR as a stray, and our best guess is he is 7 years old.  We think that he had a hard life as an outdoor dog, along with some nasty skin issues.  It's amazing what a trip to the vet, along with good nutrition, grooming and love will do!

This 88 pound guy is now housetrained and loves the indoor life!  We are working on his leash manners.  He loves to ride in the car, tug toys and chewing on raw bones.  Baloo is no stranger to tennis balls, and if you are busy, he will stand at your side to bounce and catch, bounce and catch until you can stop and play with him for a while!

Baloo would do well as a single dog, or with a family familiar with multiple dog issues.  Please no families with small dogs, cats, birds or kids under 12.  Contact WAAGR to find out more about Baloo!


Salty - #9151
Salty is a 9-year-old Golden Retriever looking for his forever home.  Maybe it's with you?  He is housebroken and his foster home said this is one well behaved Golden!  He is approximately 55 pounds.

He is a bit shy, but very likeable.  He wags his tail often and loves belly rubs!  He is still a little wary of people when he is by himself.  He really comes around playfully when in the company of an another dog.  An item on Salty's wish list for his forever home would be another dog to play with.

Salty likes to be outside and enjoys walks.  A forever home with a fenced yard would be great, so he can run off some stream!

Salty is updated on vaccinations and microchipped.  Contact us to find out more about this great Golden!


Andy - #9165 - adoption pending
Andy is a 2-3 year old male whose owner never showed up to claim him.  Andy is a very happy guy who will do a tap dance for you whenever he gets excited!  He has no issues with grown dogs, but will growl if puppies bother him too much.

Apparently Andy must have been an outside dog, as he has no concept of hard floors.  He is trying very hard to learn how to navigate them.  He does a lot of slipping and sliding while he gets to the next rug, but it will come in time! 

Andy likes to be with you, just sitting and hanging out, or going for a walk.  These are things that make him happy.
If you think that Andy is the one you have been waiting for, apply to adopt through WAAGR today!


Tipper - #9143
Tipper is a 10-year-old male who came to WAAGR from the Columbia County Humane Society.  The folks at the humane society said he was a very good boy and we have found out that he is! 

In his foster home he has been a good boy who doesn't mind cats.  His foster mom said he would probably would do best in a forever home where there was only 1 or 2 dogs.  Tipper doesn't need to be crated and loves to be outside.  If you don't mind, he also likes to sleep on furniture! 

Tipper is neutered, updated on shots and microchipped.  Contact WAAGR to find out more about this great Golden!


Barney - #9159
Barney is a 6-year-old male Golden mix who is around 54 pounds.  Barney loves to play with toys and can entertain himself.  He also settles down easily to cozy up next to you!

Barney needs a person with loving patience to do some additional training with socialization with other dogs (they're scary sometimes)!  He rides well in the car and enjoys spending time in his kennel; however, the kennel is really not needed.  He is a sweet, people-focused guy who really likes attention.  It is not known if he would do well with cats. 

His focus on people makes him very loyal and a big sweetie.  All he needs is a quiet home that will make him feel secure.  A fenced yard will allow him to run around safely.  Barney walks nicely on a leash.  For his forever home wish list:  a place where he is the only dog and no young children.  He would prefer a quiet place!

Barney is updated on shots, neutered and microchipped.  Contact WAAGR to find out more!


Banjo - #9161
Well I’ll go ahead & state the obvious:  I’m not a golden, but thankfully, my golden locks saved me from a one-way trip across the “Rainbow Bridge!"  Like any youngster, A LOT of patience, training in basic manners & plenty of exercise will earn me that “Dog of the Year” trophy.  I am a one year old guy!

For those looking for a puppy & all of the joys that go with it, from potty training to crate training and leash training, you can go ahead & stop your search!  I promise not to disappoint! 

Since he has been in foster care he has learned to sit and is working on the “off” command.  He is updated on vaccinations, microchipped and neutered.  Contact WAAGR to find out more about Banjo!


Boo - #901
Boo is a 2-year-old male who is being returned to WAAGR because his family now has two little ones and can't give Boo the time he deserves.  Boo loves people and would prefer to be a lap dog, but it seems all the large breed dogs think they are lap dogs!

Boo loves to swim, play, walk and run.  Kids of any age can crawl all over him, since he loves to cuddle.  Boo is looking for a home that has lots of time to devote to him, and of course lots of cuddling time!

Boo is updated on vaccinations, neutered and microchipped.  A weight loss plan should also be considered for this loveable guy!  Contact WAAGR to find out more!


Ernie - #9154
My name is Ernie and I am a one year old male Golden Retriever who weighs about 45 pounds.  I have light, sandy-colored hair.  I love attention and I'm very affectionate.   I am happy to entertain myself or to play with other dogs, or just give you love or lay by you.   I love toys and love to toss them in the air and catch them.  Once in a while I will chew one up-whoops!  I am also good at chasing and catching my tail.   I love to follow the birds as they fly across the yard.   As you may have guessed, I just love to play!

 I used to be afraid of things, but now I just take them in stride.  I am afraid to be crated since I lived in a kennel all day and night, so crating isn't a good option for me.   I never destroy anything if I am just left alone.   I am very trustworthy.

I am a mellow loving dog who needs a forever home.  I will make a lucky family a great dog.   I am micro chipped, have all of my vaccinations and am ready to go to my forever home.  Contact WAAGR to find out more about me!


Adoption Fees (Starting Sept. 1, 2007):

Puppy through 5 years:
$275

6-9 years:
$225

10 years and older:
  $125

Looking for a pair?  The prices for adopting two at a time are: 

Adopt 2 dogs at the same time ages pup through 8 and save $75 on the pair

Adopt 2 dogs at the same time ages 9 and up and save $100 on the two.

All adoption fees are taxable in the state of Wisconsin at a rate of 5.6%.

WAAGR raised the price of adoption to help cover the extra parasite testing and microchips for our golden friends.  We thank you for your understanding and continued support!

WAAGR • 12605 West North Avenue, #285 • Brookfield, WI 53005
phone: 414-517-7725