Adopt a Golden Retriever in Virginia

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.

Virginia's rescue dog community is active across the DC suburbs, Richmond, Norfolk, and Roanoke. The state has both high-need rural shelters and well-organized urban rescues. A rescued Virginia dog often comes through one of these active organizations.