ADOPTION PROCESS
We're so glad you're thinking about adopting a new family member!
WAAGR always has dogs coming into our organization. However, our adoptable dogs seldom make it to the website. Because Golden Retrievers are a popular breed, there are always people looking for them. That's why we have an approved adopters list. These families have already filled out adoption applications and have been pre-approved. This list gets notified via email when we have dogs coming into our care, before they are posted to the public. Dogs then get placed to adopters that inquire on them individually. We place dogs based on the best fit, so your place on the list doesn't take precedent. Sometimes adopters are approved for less than a week before they are matched up! If you are interested in adopting a dog from WAAGR,
please read below for more information!
Adoption Area: You must be located in Wisconsin or within 60 minutes of the Wisconsin/Illinois border to adopt from WAAGR.
ADOPTION APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
We are currently acception adoption applications to become approved adopters! Please keep reading to learn more about our process.
foster with the intent to adopt
FWITA is a term we use regularly. When a dog comes into our care, we try to place them with their forever family right away, without first going to a foster. This limits the times that dogs have to start all over. With that in mind, it's common to not meet a WAAGR dog before you bring them to your home. We understand it's a big commitment to take in a dog you've never actually met. For that reason, we consider this "fostering with the intent to adopt." You'll be able to be able to get to know the dog, knowing that if it's not a good match, you're absolutely not expected to keep him/her.
We don't want you to be under any pressure,
but of course the goal is for you to fall in love!
To be eligible to adopt from WAAGR:
1. You must live in Wisconsin or within 60 minutes of the Wisconsin/Illinois border.
2. You must be at least 21 years old.
3. You must complete WAAGR's adoption application and pay the adoption application fee.
4. You must call your veterinarian to release your current or past pets' vet records. All pets must be or have been up to date on vaccines and well taken care of. *Must be completed within 30 days of application submission.
5. You must pass a background check and home visit.
6. You cannot have an aggressive resident dog at home.
adoption fees
At WAAGR, we believe all dogs are priceless. Therefore, separate fees for puppies, purebreds, etc. just isn't our thing. Senior dogs are our only exception.
Dogs under 9 years old: $550*
Senior dogs (9+): $100*
Fees are tax inclusive
pedigrees
WAAGR cannot guarantee the pedigree of any dog, as too often they are rehomed from stray and/or surrendered without papers. WAAGR's use of the term "Purebred" is qualified through professional and veterinary observation only.
OUR DIFFERENCE
No fenced in yard? Renter? Young kids or one on the way?
No problem. Our goal is to find dogs loving homes, not "perfect" homes, because we know that just because you don't have a fence, that doesn't mean you'd be any less of a perfect home for the right dog.
