Please click here for detailed instructions on how to surrender your Golden Retriever.

No, there is no fee to surrender your dog to RGRV.

RGRV do, however, welcome any donations to assist with the cost of veterinary and care costs.

No. Your details or circumstances will only be shared with RGRV committee members, the foster carer and/or the person collecting your dog. When a dog is placed with their new family, your details are not provided to that family.

No, the dog will require a transitional period to settle into their new environment without additional interactions from a previous owner. This helps the dog transition smoothly to their new home.

All Golden Retrievers adopted form RGRV are desexed, microchipped and are C5 Vaccinated. They are temperament tested to ensure a good match with their new home. RGRV also provides support to help your adopted dog settle in and offer assistance throughout the dog’s life, if needed.

Golden Retrievers come into RGRV’s care from various sources, including shelters, referrals from other animal rescue groups and families who can no longer provide a home for their dog due to life changes. RGRV make no judgement about the circumstances that has led to the Golden Retriever coming into our care, we only prioritise the needs of the dogs.

Please click here for information on how to adopt a Golden Retriever from RGRV.

The adoption fee for RGRV Golden Retrievers starts at $800. This fee helps us cover essential expenses such as health checks, desexing, vaccinations, flea and worm control, food, transport etc. Your contribution through the adoption fee directly supports the care and well-being of the dogs.

The adoption fee helps cover the costs of vet checks, vaccinations, microchipping, desexing, flea and worm treatments and any additional veterinary care the dog may require. As a charity run by volunteers, we do not receive any government funding, so the adoption fee is crucial for supporting our rescue efforts. The fee rarely covers the full cost of care, but it is vital to continue our mission.

No. RGRV does not have a shelter - all dogs are fostered in volunteers’ homes. To respect their time, we require potential adopters to submit an application and go through the approval process before being matched with a suitable dog.

You should complete an adoption application form when you are fully committed to adopting a Golden Retriever. We recommend not waiting until a dog is advertised, as we may have unlisted dogs that could be a suitable match for you.

RGRV will transfer the microchip into your name after the successful completion of a 3 week trial period.

RGRV will email you a copy of the Vaccination Certificate and if available, a copy of the Desexing Certificate.

No, we are based in Victoria and only rescue and rehome Golden Retrievers within this State. However, we can refer you to other Golden Retriever Rescue groups in different states. Please reach out to us via our Contact Us page and we will provide you with their details.

If you are unable to care for your adopted Golden Retriever, please contact RGRV immediately. We will take the dog back to ensure they continue to receive the care they need and work to find them another loving home.

Yes, RGRV is a registered not-for-profit charity located in Victoria. All monetary donations over $2 are tax deductible. You will be sent a tax receipt as soon as your donation is received via our website payment system.