By supporting GRRNT’s Permanent Foster Program, you’re not just giving a gift to a dog in need—you’re offering hope, comfort, and a second chance at happiness. Your generosity has the power to transform lives and create a legacy of love that will live on in the hearts of our Goldens and their dedicated foster families.
Permanent Fosters (not available for adoption)
These Goldens are already being cared for in permanent foster homes and are not available for adoption.
Occasionally, GRRNT will rescue a Golden who our vets deem unadoptable due to a medical condition. Our Permanent Fosters are typically older Goldens but we get a few young pups who have a health issue such as cancer or a severe heart murmur. These Goldens remain with their foster families in their loving homes and under the medical care of GRRNT until they cross the Rainbow Bridge.
If you are interested in offering becoming a Permanent Foster for a future Golden, please complete the Foster Application and place a note in the remarks that you are willing to offer homes for Permanent Fosters.
Click on a Golden to learn more about their story, get updates, or donate to help defray their expenses
NED
Male, Age 9 – 20-129
Ned is a 9 year old boy who was an owner surrender to GRRNT in July of 2020 due to his health. Ned has Addison’s disease. Although Ned’s health is stable he will always need injections monthly to control the disease and keep him stable. GRRNT made the decision to place Ned in the Permanent Foster program, and will continue to provide the vet care he needs for the rest of his life. He’s being loved and has a happy life with his permanent foster family.
TEDDY
Male, Age 7 – 24-063
Teddy is a 7 yr old boy whose owner passed away. His family asked GRRNT to find him a new best friend. Sadly our vets discovered sweet Teddy bear has cancer which has already spread. We are providing him lots of love, attention, and palliative care, and he will stay with his wonderful foster family for remainder of his life. Teddy is a sweetheart, and he is so happy in his Permanent Foster Home. He loves his one-mile+ walks, and he has gained some much needed weight. Teddy loves his cushy spot next to the fireplace hearth, but his most favorite thing at his house is the DOG DOOR! He doesn’t need a personal door valet, and 27 times a day, foster mom is glad that she is NOT IT!! He so thoroughly enjoys spending time out in his yard and keeping tabs on the activities in the neighborhood.
BLAKE
Male, Age 10 – 20-024
Blake, also known as Max, is a 10 year old pup, who was picked up as a stray three times by animal control and the owner did not reclaim him the last time. He came to GRRNT in April 2020 from the shelter, and appeared to have a broken rear leg, he was not using it at all. When the GRRNT vet took x-rays of his leg they discovered the leg was not broken, but rather there was a tumor on the joint. The oncologist advised amputating the leg. The lab report came back as soft tissue sarcoma, specifically synovial cell sarcoma. The good news was that there is a relatively low risk of metastasis – about 30%. Because of the low grade the oncologist did not recommend chemotherapy at that time, but we did need to monitor with regular chest x-rays and ultrasounds every 3 months for the first year and then every 6 months thereafter. The life expectancy for a dog with his diagnosis is 2 years. We are thrilled to report that Max’s rechecks and x-rays have remained clear. He has a wonderful life with his permanent foster family and he is a happy boy.
HONEY
Female, Age 2 – 22-165
Honey is a 2 year old female who was an owner surrender in December of 2022 due to a chronic autoimmune condition that causes painful bulging eyes. Since this condition will flare up periodically and never really resolve, GRRNT chose to make Honey a permanent foster so we can provide the continued vet care she will need while her foster family provides her with a loving home for the rest of her life.