We are a very small group of volunteers who have made it our mission to find loving suitable homes for (otherwise) displaced, abandoned, or stray retrievers with our partners in the south.

The dogs have either been relinquished by their owners, found as strays, or abandoned at the shelter door. It is irrelevant to us how they have managed to find themselves at these kill shelters in these circumstances. It is only in their best interest that we try in earnest to get them out.

All of our volunteers have been involved in the rescue and placing of dogs for years. All of our volunteers have worked with reputable rescues in the past. We are committed to doing our part in decreasing the numbers of dog with golden personalities put down at southern shelters.We also work with local Vermont Humane Society's an individuals. Golden Huggs is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization

Application moving to Home visit if acceptable, application fee is $425, adoption contract