Golden Retriever Rescue - GRR NSW, Victoria, ACT & SEQld - Australia

01/11/2026

The Goldie Rescue parade

01/11/2026

A big thank you to everyone who came to our Goldie Rescue Day out in Glendenning today and made it such a successful day.

Thanks to all our volunteers who make this happen each year too.

Some very happy Goldies there today with their adoptive families. This is why we all do what we do for GRR.

31/10/2026

31/10/2026

We are all set up ready to go it’s a beautiful day here at GRR’s Rescue Day out its on today 10-2.00pm come on down Owen st Glendenning and meet some rescues, lots of raffles, calendars and lots more!

28/10/2026

A mid-week happily ever after story.

This week, we received a lovely email from an adoptive family who adopted Winston from GRR a year ago. The family were kind enough to agree to share this beautiful story with our followers, as we know it makes us all happy to hear about such wonderful forever homes for the goldies who come into our care.

Winston’s family said:
“Where has the last year gone living with Winston ! He is the absolute best boy, and he and Oreo are completely bonded. There hasn’t been a single squabble between them as both are so gentle. He is incredibly gentle, loves getting brushed and looking and being told he is so beautiful. We love his quirks some he has gained from being around Oreo and trying to do the same things as her ending in funny epic fails.

He loves the beach, swimming with his sister, camping, being chased by anyone or anything so long as he doesn’t have to do much of the chasing, sitting in his Dad’s recliner chair in front of the TV for the Dog House, sitting on your lap if you’re on the floor and most favourite is car rides to anywhere! Thankfully he goes pretty much everywhere with us. He is the best boy, always happy and very needy for attention which he learnt from Oreo and we love. We all couldn’t imagine life without Winnie in it now!

He is loved beyond words and living a charmed life being spoilt with his best friend and sister Oreo."

Now that should get everyone through the mid-week blues!

25/10/2026

A very busy afternoon at GRR HQ saw over eighty parcels wrapped and ribboned for the Monster raffle at GRR’s Rescue Day Out to be held at Blacktown Canine Centre, Owen Street, Glendenning on Sunday the 1st November.

And these eighty parcels, besides Golden Home Stays super generous donation of four Stays at their Golden Paradise, is a weekend at Blue Patch a Pet Friendly Stay at Culburra. This weekend is donated by Helen Anderson from Animal Equilibrium, who is GRR’s go-to for all things massage & herbal.

Many of the rescues arriving into care receive herbal drops provided by Helen, which help settle the Goldies into their new normal. Helen provides these herbal drops free of charge, and she has supported the rescue Goldies for more years than both of us care to remember.

Thank you, Helen, from Animal Equilibrium, for your ongoing support over many years to help the Goldie rescues.

23/10/2026

Fletcher had barely settled into GRR care when his unusual walk caught our attention. Then a few zoomies revealed a front-leg limp as well. After X-rays with GRR’s vet, Fletcher was referred to the Small Animal Specialist Hospital for specialist investigation.
A CT scan at SASH Ryde confirmed bilateral elbow dysplasia, along with what appears to be an old growth-plate injury that has left his rear left leg significantly shorter than his right.
While the specialists were busy investigating Fletcher’s legs, Fletcher was busy winning over everyone he met! 🥰🐾 Apparently, being a patient is much easier when pats, cuddles and attention are in plentiful supply.
We’re incredibly grateful to the SASH team for looking after our gorgeous boy and for their ongoing support of GRR through discounted specialist services.
We’re also very grateful to our followers and supporters whose generous donations make it possible for GRR to provide Fletcher and the other dogs in our care with the veterinary treatment they need. Thank you for making this possible. 💛
Next up: physio! More hands-on treatment for Fletcher... although we suspect he’ll interpret that as another opportunity to spread the love and collect plenty of cuddles and smooches. 💛🐾

20/10/2026

The 2027 Calendars and Diary have arrived and are ready to order on the Online Store https://www.grr.org.au/store.htm

Many thanks to Michael of Minuteman Press, North Melbourne who turns the mass of photos and blurbs about the rescue Goldies, not to mention the additions that keep happening that just have to absolutely be included before the GO button is pressed, into the fantastic Calendars and Diary year after year. We thank Michael and his team for their patience and their expertise and we promise to be more organised next year, which is what we say every year. Also, many thanks to Heather, Michael’s trusty offsider, who ensures that the cartons of Calendars and Diaries arrive on time and in great condition.

Now is the time to place your orders and don’t forget to add a pack of Christmas Cards and Gift Cards as well as a Plush Golden or two as a special gift for family and friends.

14/10/2026

With the Rescue Day Out coming up thought it would be a good idea to show some of the items donated. This is the first of a few over the next two weeks.

A huge thank you to GOLDEN HOME STAYS https://goldenhomestays.com.au/ who have donated four prizes to GRR’s Monster Raffle. Firstly $1,000.00 towards a holiday at this Specialist Golden Retriever Retreat as well as a $500.00 and two $250.00 donations towards Goldie holidays. The team at Golden Home Stays and their helpers are regular visitors at GRR HQ where they work hard around the property and all for a session of cuddling some Goldie rescues.

These will be very popular Raffle prizes and we couldn’t think of a better home away from home holiday for your Goldie.

Information about Golden Home Stay from their website:

Golden Home Stays is a family-run haven for Golden Retrievers nestled in the beautiful Central Coast. Our 18 acres of fields, forest, and paddocks offer endless space for your Goldens to explore, play, and simply be their joyful selves.

At GHS, every Golden is treated like family. All pups sleep inside our cozy cottage—wherever they feel most comfortable—and enjoy wholesome meals, including organic mince and delicious natural treats throughout their stay.

Our journey began with a deep love for Golden Retrievers and the desire to create a place where this beautiful breed can relax, have fun, and feel at home. We’ve even designed and built a stunning beach-entry pool, perfect for water-loving Goldens who can’t resist a splash or a zoomie session.

GHS is more than a business—it's a passion project built from the heart, dedicated to giving your Golden the space, care, and happiness they deserve. They're not just a dog they are family. Your True "Home Away From Home"

22/06/2026

The Highs and Lows of Rescue

Today there are some red-rimmed eyes and fractured hearts as a young Golden girl was shown the way to Rainbow Bridge.

GRR thanks Ben, Amy, Kate and the team at VSoS who threw everything they had to save this girl and thanks to all of our supporters who donate and make it possible to give this girl a chance at life; unfortunately, the damage had been done, and GRR got her too late to save her. Mochi’s friends who came to love her at VSoS gave her the sendoff she deserved. Unfortunately, rescue is not always all smiles and happiness, and the outcome may not be what we want despite the funds available to help.

However, rescue is also the happiness that comes when Goldies find their forever home, and 18-month-old Sonny, who lived on a chain for 15 months, is now part of a family and apparently loves to watch TV. Despite this boy’s profile showing a dog that was currently working on a trip to the other side of the world by digging, destroying every toy, stealing everything that wasn’t nailed down and taking off with it, ripping up anything he could get his paws and teeth on and pulling like a freight train onlead, his new family rescue proofed their home and welcomed Sonny into his new life. This couple understands what rescue is all about.

Today there are tears for the loss we all tried so hard to prevent and smiles as we see Sonny take his place with his loving forever family.

💔🌈🐾 Run free, Mochi...... 🐾🌈 💔