Golden Retriever

Helen1976 · 25-05-2011 1:40pm #1

Hi all. I'm new here! I'm looking to rescue a Golden Retriever from a shelter or similar. I check most of them daily on Facebook but no joy so far.

If anyone hears of a Golden Retriever that needs a loving new home, please get in touch.

Thank you!

Shanao · 25-05-2011 1:47pm

What part of the country are you in?

Helen1976 · 25-05-2011 2:14pm

I'm in Munster but I will travel anywhere in the country!

Colibri · 25-05-2011 2:15pm

Check out Pauline's Rescue. They have some lovely dogs there

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paulines-Rescue/111017458951005

ISDW · 25-05-2011 2:34pm

There is actually a retriever specific rescue, a lady called Sandie Bissett in Dublin runs it - http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/index.html they mainly send the dogs over to the UK for rehoming, but if you contact them, they may have a suitable dog.

Or contact the breed club through the IKC, they may have their own welfare system in place.

Helen1976 · 25-05-2011 2:50pm

I contacted Irish Retriever Rescue but they are not re-homing any Irish dogs here at present. They're all going to the UK.

I also contacted the breed club but they don't have any dogs for re-homing at present.

Thanks for the replies!

hollysf · 25-05-2011 2:54pm

check out Madra.ie, based in galway, great rescue charity

ISDW · 25-05-2011 3:34pm

OP, are you going to the dogexpo this weekend in Galway? There are going to be a few rescue groups there, might be worth having a chat with them.

Zapperzy · 25-05-2011 3:50pm

This is a handy wee site for looking at rescue dogs by breed and region http://www.irishanimals.ie/homes.html There are a few golden retrievers and retriever x's under labradors.

I wonder if you got in touch with the irish guide dogs association they may have a few older pups that didn't make the grade, think they use mostly golden retrievers and their x's.

Another site here that a lot of rescues and pound dogs are listed on http://www.petsireland.invisionzone.com/

filo87 · 25-05-2011 3:50pm

Have you tried Munster Lost and Found?
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=228880943790626&set=a.146555132023208.25906.146533898691998&type=1&theater

Helen1976 · 25-05-2011 6:41pm

Thanks everyone! I will try all those avenues...

minxie · 26-05-2011 11:09am

Hi GSPCA in galway have a beautiful female retriever

http://www.galway-spca.com/home.htm

sporting dogs · 26-05-2011 11:18am

HI ,
you should check out For Dog's Sake and Last Hope Charity both have websites and face book pages

Helen1976 · 26-05-2011 12:13pm

Zapperzy wrote: »

This is a handy wee site for looking at rescue dogs by breed and region http://www.irishanimals.ie/homes.html There are a few golden retrievers and retriever x's under labradors.

I wonder if you got in touch with the irish guide dogs association they may have a few older pups that didn't make the grade, think they use mostly golden retrievers and their x's.

Another site here that a lot of rescues and pound dogs are listed on http://www.petsireland.invisionzone.com/

I got in touch with Irish Guide Dogs and they're posting me out a re-homing application form

crally · 30-05-2011 2:49pm

hi gorg retriever x german shep pups in Laois pound, they look fab and are 10 weeks old

Helen1976 · 30-05-2011 3:08pm

crally wrote: »

hi gorg retriever x german shep pups in Laois pound, they look fab and are 10 weeks old

Thank you. I saw them on Facebook! They're lab x GSD, I think...I'm going to hold out forna Retriever. Thanks anyway!

suziwalsh · 31-05-2011 10:14pm

A golden retreiver currently in meath pound on lasthope.ie

Starlights · 01-06-2011 1:14am

There is currently a beautiful Golden Retriever @ Dogs Best Friend looking a new home.

Look them up on facebook or http://www.dogsbestfriend.org.uk/ for their contact details

Helen1976 · 12-06-2011 9:32am

Still looking

We went to meet one dog but it didn't work out, unfortunately

RubyGirl · 12-06-2011 10:40am

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/dogs/2243138

Came across this guy looking for a new home if you are interested in a 2 year old?

Helen1976 · 12-06-2011 11:10am

RubyGirl wrote: »

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/dogs/2243138

Came across this guy looking for a new home if you are interested in a 2 year old?

Thank you. I'm a step ahead of you! Rang this morning but he won't suit as he's not good with male dogs & my current dog is male

suziwalsh · 12-06-2011 11:41am

I am so impressed with your determination to rehome a dog its wonderful to see!!!!

Helen1976 · 12-06-2011 12:02pm

Thanks suzi! I just hope I find one...

RubyGirl · 12-06-2011 1:32pm

Helen1976 wrote: »

Thank you. I'm a step ahead of you! Rang this morning but he won't suit as he's not good with male dogs & my current dog is male

Ah that's a pity, if he was neutered would this not help?

Helen1976 · 12-06-2011 2:12pm

Seemingly not because he was neutered a few months ago.

darth conway · 12-06-2011 2:33pm

hi, if you want to see my thread ..thanks

cjf · 12-06-2011 2:37pm

This guy in Meath pound he was found June 2nd so he won't have much more time he is not a full retriever but defo the main dog in his mix http://www.meath.ie/LocalAuthorities/Environment/DogPound-Meath/DogsCurrentlyinMeathDogPound/Name,46752,en.html good luck on your search!

Starlights · 12-06-2011 6:10pm

Starlights wrote: »

There is currently a beautiful Golden Retriever @ Dogs Best Friend looking a new home.

Look them up on facebook or http://www.dogsbestfriend.org.uk/ for their contact details

This baby is still looking for a home

ISDW · 12-06-2011 7:24pm

Starlights wrote: »

This baby is still looking for a home

Sorry, but I can't see a retriever on that page, whats the dog's name?

Starlights · 12-06-2011 7:26pm

Just been in contact with 'Dogs Best Friend'

Digby has been reserved and potential owners are waiting to be homechecked, will update when outcome is known

Helen1976 · 12-06-2011 9:40pm

Starlights wrote: »

Just been in contact with 'Dogs Best Friend'

Digby has been reserved and potential owners are waiting to be homechecked, will update when outcome is known

I enquired about him yesterday but I was too late, it seems

He's gorgeous...

Golden Retriever

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