Adoption Information
 Because
Golden Retrievers are so visible and popular, some families decide
this is the dog for them before ever really considering the typical
traits of this breed. The first step in our adoption procedure,
therefore, is that we ask you to read a our short piece on Breed
Information. If, after considering the pros and cons of these
dogs, you feel ready to pursue an adoption, read on!
Please note that we rarely have puppies in the program
and that an approved family may already
be waiting for a dog you see on our "Available Dogs" page. Because
TGRR is committed to the long-term safety and happiness of
each dog we rescue, keep in mind the following:
• we do not approve applications
where the dog would be kept outside when the owner is
not at home or during nighttime - most Goldens
are not happy as outside dogs, and keeping them outside
leads to unwanted behaviors as well as safety issues.
Please follow the link to ChainFree
Asheville for a good article on this issue.
• we require a fenced yard (or other secure outdoor
area) in most cases
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page
for additional information.
Application Fee
As expenses for phone calls, postage, and copying materials
have increased, we have found it necessary to ask for an application
fee of $25. This
fee is non-refundable, but may be applied to the adoption fee.
Thank you for your understanding.
Adoption Fee
Our adoption fee is on a sliding scale as follows:
$350 for
Goldens up to 1 year old
$250 for
Goldens 1 year + 1 day - up to 8 years old
$100 for
Goldens 8 years + 1 day - up to 10 years old
for dogs 10 years + 1 day and over - we appreciate
a donation of your choice
 Please
do not be put off by the questionnaire or our request to visit
your home if you are in our area. The combined experience of
TGRR, Inc. and other rescue groups has shown that this process
is the best way to ensure we make a good match between your needs
and our dogs.
How to adopt a dog from TGRR, Inc.
 Fill
in our online Application
Form and press the Submit button or request
a hard copy by calling our voice-mail number (336-288-9944) and leaving
a message with your name and mailing address on Line 1. **Please
note that we are generally not able to answer specific questions
about dogs until our Placement Coordinator has received this
completed questionnaire from an interested family. We get many
inquiries and have limited time for correspondence. We appreciate
your understanding.
**Note: If MAILING Application Form, send to:
Judy Zollicoffer, TGRR
3447 Scarsborough Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Send a check for your Application Fee of $25 to:
Judy Zollicoffer, TGRR
3447 Scarsborough Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
*please mark Adoption Application in
the note section
If
you are not located in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina,
please fax a reference letter from your current or past
veterinarian to: 336-760-3826 or
mailed to Judy Zollicoffer at the address above.
Please
also note that first priority is given to families in our area
where we are able to do home visits.
After your application fee has been received, your questionnaire
will be reviewed and you will be contacted by a volunteer who
will ask any follow-up questions we may have and will let you
know what dogs are currently available for adoption.
A
home visit will be scheduled for all families in the Piedmont
Triad area, and supplementary materials may be requested from
families outside our home-visit area.
As
soon as the review process has been completed, we will set up
a time for you to see those dogs whose needs and qualities most
closely match your situation. All dogs are spay/neutered and
up to date on shots before placement.
When you find the right dog, we will arrange a time for you to
pick it up and give you an adoption contract to sign at that
time.
Please note that submitting an
application does not
guarantee adoption of a dog from TGRR.
If you have additional questions, check out our Frequently
Asked Questions or call our voice-mail number (336-288-9944)
and leave a message.
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