[piemama]

Hello,
I'm new here and from San Francisco. I've been wanting a golden retriever for quite a while now, and the right time is coming up. I'm just learning about choosing a breeder, clearances, etc, and there's so much great info here! hope to post more soon!

 

[janine]

Welcome, and good luck on your search.

 

[NapaValleyGolden]

Welcome from another Northern Californian! Good luck as you look for your puppy, keep us posted.

 

[molly babe]

:wavey: Welcome from England look luck with your search :wavey:

 

[Rob's GRs]

Welcome to the board. Good luck on your search for a Golden and keep us posted on our progress.

 

[nixietink]

Welcome to the board from another NorCal member!!

 

[BeauShel]

Welcome to the forum,
We have several members in your area. Dont discount a rescue if you are looking for an adult. There is a great rescue up your way. Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary. http://www.homewardboundgoldens.org/

 

[CAROLINA MOM]

Hi and Welcome,

Yes don't over look checking into a Golden Rescue-many of them get puppies and young adults.

I'm with CFGRR in Wilmington, NC-when we get a puppy into Rescue, we are overwhelmed with applicants and the pups are adopted very fast. Usually after Christmas, especially during the months of Jan.-April, we have people contact us wanting to surrender pups they got at Christmas. There's nothing wrong with the pups, people realize they are more work than what they thought.

 

[DNL2448]

Welcome to the forum, from your neighbor 6 hours to the North (in Southern Oregon). Hope you find your Golden soon. When you do, please post pictures!

 

[piemama]

Thanks for the links to the rescues. Rescues are my first choice. I hope the wait wouldn't be too long, since I have 4 and 6 year old (human) kids. I've been told by our local shelter that a lot of large adoptable dogs wouldn't be a good fit for small kids.