Adopt a Golden Retriever in Illinois

Golden Retrievers are intelligent, friendly, and devoted dogs that are natural people-pleasers. While they're popular as family pets, they do appear in rescue — often from situations where owners couldn't meet their exercise and grooming needs.

Illinois has a large rescue dog community, with Chicago and the surrounding suburbs home to dozens of active rescues and shelters. Downstate organizations in Springfield, Peoria, and Champaign also serve large populations. A rescued Illinois dog typically comes from an active, well-connected organization.