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GRRAND Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs (GRRAND) - Greater Louisville, KY, Greater Lexington, KY & Greater Cincinnati Area.

GRRAND is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Since our inception in 1994, we’ve rescued and re-homed more than 5,000 Golden Retrievers and mixed breed dogs. Averaging around 200-300 intakes per year, our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dogs that have been abandoned, abused, or neglected along with those who are the victims of changed life circumstances such as financial hardship, divorce, allergies, relocation, illness, or death. The medical resources and cost required to rescue one dog are vast, ranging from basic vaccinations and medical tests to heartworm treatment and surgeries. We rely on adoption fees, donations, and fundraising so that we never have to say no to a dog in need.

🚨TOMORROW‼️🐾COME MEET YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND🐾Wondering if a GRRAND dog could be the one? ❤️ Come meet some of our adoptabl...
24/10/2026

🚨TOMORROW‼️

🐾COME MEET YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND🐾
Wondering if a GRRAND dog could be the one? ❤️ Come meet some of our adoptable dogs at our Open House!

📅 Sunday, October 25
⏰ 12–2 PM
📍 7924 Vine Crest Ave, Lyndon, KY

Thinking about fostering or adopting? You’ll need to complete an application at GRRAND.org — but you’re welcome to come meet the dogs before deciding to apply!

🐾COME MEET YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND🐾Wondering if a GRRAND dog could be the one? ❤️ Come meet some of our adoptable dogs at o...
23/10/2026

🐾COME MEET YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND🐾

Wondering if a GRRAND dog could be the one? ❤️ Come meet some of our adoptable dogs at our Open House!

📅 Sunday, October 25
⏰ 12–2 PM
📍 7924 Vine Crest Ave, Lyndon, KY

Thinking about fostering or adopting? You’ll need to complete an application at GRRAND.org — but you’re welcome to come meet the dogs before deciding to apply!

Meet Daisy HillYou guys have been asking about little Daisy Hill and here are some gorgeous pictures to show how much sh...
22/10/2026

Meet Daisy Hill

You guys have been asking about little Daisy Hill and here are some gorgeous pictures to show how much she’s improved. One of our most valued volunteers Rhonda has made an absolute difference in Daisy’s health and appearance! Thank you Rhonda!

TISSUE ALERT! 😢

***Pictures may be hard to look at, but Daisy is on the road to recovery!

Daisy is a small Golden or Goldendoodle at only 30lbs. She was likely dumped as a puppy over 2 yrs ago and has spent her entire life struggling to survive on her own. She has wandered the countryside of Pulaski County, Ky for over 2 yrs, being observed by residents in the area, but never able to be caught. People put food out for her but they knew if they notified authorities about her, she would be picked up and euthanized because of her terrible condition. Residents said that over the years, she had several litters of puppies, but they don’t know what happened to the pups.

Her situation was brought to the attention of GRRAND’s wonderful friend and trapper in the Pulaski County area, Rhonda Wilson. Rhonda wanted to help her, but couldn’t keep Daisy herself so she didn’t want to trap her without somewhere for her to go. Rhonda appealed to us because she thinks so highly of GRRAND and the wonderful homes we have found for other dogs she has rescued. Daisy’s information was shared with a few GRRAND volunteers who offered to take her if Rhonda could trap her. Well… within a couple of days, Rhonda was able to catch Daisy! So many folks who had worried about this little pup were so grateful!

What are you waiting for? To adopt Daisy Hill please visit https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=1896873&name=Daisy+Hill+

💜MEET ROGER💜Look at those eyes🥺 How can you not fall in love with this sweet senior boy?!Roger is a 10-year-old Lab mix ...
21/10/2026

💜MEET ROGER💜

Look at those eyes🥺 How can you not fall in love with this sweet senior boy?!

Roger is a 10-year-old Lab mix who is desperately hoping someone will choose him for his golden years🐾

His owner was experiencing serious health issues and his family had to make the incredibly difficult decision to rehome him. Now Roger is waiting for someone to show him that his best days are still ahead❤️ Roger is:

✨ House-trained
✨ Loves affection and being petted
✨ Good with other dogs
✨ Fully vetted and ready for his forever family

🙏 Could YOU be Roger’s person?
If you can give this handsome boy the loving home he deserves, please fill out an adoption application at https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2004235&name=Roger+%237193

And if Roger isn’t your dog… please SHARE this post. His person may be just one share away. ❤️🐾

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🐾✨ Meet CycloneA Gentle, Smart Girl Looking for a Quiet Home!Cyclone is an 8‑year‑old, 45‑lb Labrador mix with a soft he...
21/10/2026

🐾✨ Meet Cyclone

A Gentle, Smart Girl Looking for a Quiet Home!

Cyclone is an 8‑year‑old, 45‑lb Labrador mix with a soft heart, a smart mind, and a deep love for her person. She’s looking for a calm home where she can be the only dog and soak up all the affection she can handle.

She knows an impressive list of commands. Truly one of the smartest girls you’ll meet. Her release word after “wait” is “tractor pull”, her crate cue is “in your house”, and she trots right in for a “cookie.” She’s house‑trained, crate‑trained, sleeps on the bed at night, and is a total lap dog when she wants to be. When she gets restless, a gentle “settle” brings her right back down.

Storms can be scary for her, and she’ll find her safe spot until she’s ready to come out. She’s independent, sensitive, and very tuned in to her environment.

💛 Foster Update
Her foster family calls her Dolly, because it fits her gentle spirit so well:

“Cyclone is a sweetheart who’s happiest in a calm home with her special person. The world can be a little scary (cars, loud noises, busy places), but at home she’s all cuddles, zoomies, and relaxation.

She loves snuggles, cozy time, and doing zoomies in the yard — especially in the snow. She’s fully housebroken, a great communicator, and tennis balls are a yes (retrieving… not so much!).

She’s a girly girl who prefers women and good ‘girly pop’ music. She’d be perfect for an older adult or anyone wanting a quiet, loving companion. She’s coming out of her shell and has so much love to give.”

🏡 What Cyclone Needs
A quiet, calm home

A family with patience and understanding

A home where she is the only dog, the queen of her castle

Someone who respects her space and lets her warm up on her terms

No known history with cats or children, so a low‑chaos home is best

Cyclone is a loving, loyal companion who just wants a peaceful place to spend her best years.

👉 Apply to meet Cyclone:
https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2539971&name=Cyclone+%236783

Viewing on Insta? Tap the link in our bio.

🐾 Meet Pike A Gentle Soul Ready for Her Second ChancePike is one of the Spencer County hoarding‑case dogs taken in by GR...
21/10/2026

🐾 Meet Pike

A Gentle Soul Ready for Her Second Chance

Pike is one of the Spencer County hoarding‑case dogs taken in by GRRAND in late 2024, and this beautiful 4‑year‑old, 50‑lb Lab/Golden mix has made incredible progress since the day she arrived. With her soft heart and even softer spirit, Pike has waited a long time for her turn — and we’re thrilled to share she is now thriving in a loving foster home.

💛 A Tender Heart Learning to Trust
Pike’s foster family says she is sweet, gentle, housebroken, and crate trained. She wants to meet people so badly, but she’s still working up the courage for pets from new friends. Once she knows you, she warms up beautifully.

She does wonderfully with other dogs and would truly thrive with a confident, stable canine companion who can help show her the ropes and remind her that people can be kind. A calm home with patient humans will help her continue blossoming.

🌿 May Update from Her Foster
“She’s continuing to make progress and get more comfortable! She’s always wagging her tail, loves spending time outside in the yard, and is great with other dogs. She’s still a bit timid with new people, but once she knows you, she warms right up. She’s even seeking out pets from her foster mom and confidently going upstairs!”

🏡 What Pike Needs
Because Pike is still learning that the world is safe, she will need:
• A secure, above‑ground fenced yard (she is a flight risk)
• A home without small children
• Ideally, another dog to help her continue building confidence
• A family with patience, compassion, and a big heart

In return, Pike will give you quiet devotion, gentle companionship, and a heart full of gratitude.

💕 Ready to Open Your Home to Pike?
If you’d like to adopt this sweet girl, please fill out an application:
👉 https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2190855&name=Pike+%236530

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✨ Click the adoption link in our bio!

Meet KentonKenton has been waiting… and waiting… and waiting!As one of the final Spencer County hoarding‑case dogs still...
21/10/2026

Meet Kenton

Kenton has been waiting… and waiting… and waiting!

As one of the final Spencer County hoarding‑case dogs still searching for a home, this sweet boy has carried more than his share of hardship. But he has also shown more resilience, softness, and quiet hope than we could ever ask for.

At 3 years old and about 50 lbs, Kenton is a beautiful Lab/Golden mix who has made remarkable progress. He loves other dogs, enjoys gentle affection, and is thriving in his foster home. His foster family says he’s opening up more each day. Loves zoomies, toys, his dog bed, and the comfort of being part of a pack.

Kenton needs a home that understands where he came from.

He needs:

• a secure above‑ground fenced yard
• a patient, loving family
• ideally, a confident dog friend
• time, gentleness, and consistency

In return, he will offer quiet loyalty, soft companionship, and the sweetest tail wags once he feels safe.

Kenton has waited long enough!

What are you waiting for? Give this sweet boy his happily ever after! https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2180218&name=Kenton+%236539



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Meet Carter 🤎Carter is a handsome Golden/Lab mix who came to GRRAND from the Spencer County hoarding case in September 2...
21/10/2026

Meet Carter 🤎

Carter is a handsome Golden/Lab mix who came to GRRAND from the Spencer County hoarding case in September 2024. While his early life lacked human love, this gentle boy is showing more of his heart every day.

He was the very last Spencer County dog still waiting—but we’re thrilled to share he is now in a foster home.

Foster Update
His foster mom says Carter is becoming quite the couch potato and a wonderful TV buddy. He’s incredibly gentle, takes treats softly, and enjoys quiet affection. He’s fully house‑trained, prefers cozy indoor spots, and loves his bed and the couch.

Thunderstorms are scary for him, so he curls up in the bathroom for comfort. And when he hears sirens, he howls along adorably. He’s not big on toys yet, but he’s learning, exploring, and settling in beautifully.

What Carter Needs
Because of his limited socialization, Carter will need:

A patient, calm home

A secure, above‑ground fenced yard (he is a flight risk)

No small children

Ideally, another stable dog to help build his confidence

He’s been warming up to volunteers, following them around the yard and soaking up gentle attention. He even posed like a pro during a recent photo session.

Carter is a sweet, shy soul who just needs time, love, and a safe place to blossom. If you’d like to give him the chance he deserves, please fill out an app at https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2190858&name=Carter+

Viewing on Insta? Click our adoption link in our bio above.

🐾✨ Meet DomA Sweet, Social Golden Mix Ready for His Forever Home!Dom arrived at the GRRAND kennel in mid‑December after ...
21/10/2026

🐾✨ Meet Dom

A Sweet, Social Golden Mix Ready for His Forever Home!

Dom arrived at the GRRAND kennel in mid‑December after a shelter ran out of space and reached out for help. He’s a 2‑year‑old, 90‑lb (and still gaining) Golden Retriever mix, a gentle giant with a big heart and an even bigger personality.

💛 Dom’s Personality
Dom is expressive, social, and full of enthusiasm. He loves being part of the action and thrives when included in daily routines. He bonds quickly with his people and wants to be near them, he’ll even cry when you leave because he loves you that much.

He enjoys:

Being petted

Playing with other dogs (he LOVES Solara and Aurora!)

Walks — he does great on leash

Being engaged and included

Bringing energy and joy into any room

He’s had no accidents in his kennel run, even though we suspect he lived outdoors before coming to us.

🐾 What Dom Needs
A family that’s home often

A home without dominant male dogs

Lots of interaction, affection, and structure

Someone who appreciates a confident, outgoing companion

Dom is a big, loving boy who wants to be part of everything you do. He’s ready for a forever home or a foster who will give him the love and stability he deserves.

If you’d like to meet this handsome guy, please fill out an application:

👉 https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2612679&name=Dom+%237430

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