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These Golden Retrievers are available in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Dandy

Golden Retriever Retriever (Unknown Type)

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Indianapolis, IN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Dandy! She is believed to be a 2 year old Lab retriever mix. Dandy is great and has made steady progress since she arrived at the sanctuary. Dandy and her sisters where part of a hoarding case where over 40 dogs lived for years and one day abandoned. Dandy has shown she is good with every dog of every size and age she meets, cats and even love the joy kids own. While she is still timid and a bit shy she is outgoing, happy, joyful, and playful. She's our little tom boy in the group of girls. Dandy wrestles, loves toys, dances with Hugo every chance she gets, loves the outdoor altho she still unsure, loves swimming, hiking, and is always pushing to explore life and the true meaning of how a pet should be treated and live for, humans. Her healing has helped her become an amazing dog and she is ready for her forever humans to join her new life adventures. The sky has no limit as long as her people have her back, encourage and push her to try as she experience the life of a pet. Dandy absolutely needs a home with other playful dogs, a owner with an adventures soul and patience as her curiosa little heart lives the best life she can. A secure fenced in yard is a must. We welcome condo and apartment living adopters too. All dogs are spay/neuter, receive all sets of age appropriate vaccines including lepto, corona and rabies, dewormed and fecal tested negative, microchipped including registration, and kept current on monthly heartworm and flea tick prevention upon adoption. Updated: 3/25/2023 www.animalhousesanctuary.org We believe training is an ongoing process that needs to be worked on daily. New issues that arise, need to be addressed and/or rewarded. Understanding that continued training is a lifetime commitment, is very important. Out-of-state adopters are welcome at the adopter's expense. Meet & Greets are a required before proceeding with an adoption. We DO NOT ship any of our pets.

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Sunny

Golden Retriever Bloodhound

Female, 5 yrs 4 mos
Indianapolis, IN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Sunny short for Sunflower. She is believed to be a bloodhound shepherd mix possibly retriever. a year old at most. Sunny was pulled from a local shelter Christmas of 2021 after a hoarding abandonment case of 27 plus fearful feral dogs left behind in a property. The home was condemned, disgusting filthy. A home in such condition, no animal or human should have to live in. Sunny and 3 others call the sanctuary home for the time being, all are doing amazing with their rehab, learning what life as a loved pet should be. Sunny struggles to settle in and takes more time then the others. She is the one that stresses easily when meeting new people but with a playful active dog mentoring her she does so much better. She slowly warms up some when it comes to people, still unsure if she wants human affection at first but will always take a treat, moves in for petting, willing to snuggle and even cuddle. Sunny loves all the dogs, is good with cats and small critters too. A 100% secured fenced in yard is a must, A home with other pets is required. At least 1 other balance playful, outgoing dog for her to follow/gravitate toward. Sunny has an amazing personality she herself is still learning about who she is. Always best to approach her slow at first. Sunny needs a lot of confidence still, and that requires a lot of patience with no set time frame and expectations ever. Allow her to live life 1 day at a time. Sunny walks amazing on leash, barks very little but barks. is very playful, loves treats, and eventually settles in. Sunny is house and crate trained, up to date on all appropriate core vaccines including lepto, rabies, de-wormed, fecal tested negative, micro-chipped, neutered, and on monthly heart-worm flea/tick prevention. Updated: 2/1/2023 www.animalhousesanctuary.org We believe training is an ongoing process that needs to be worked on daily. New issues that arise, need to be addressed and/or rewarded. Understanding that continued training is a lifetime commitment, is very important. Out-of-state adopters are welcome at the adopter's expense. Meet & Greets are a required before proceeding with an adoption. We DO NOT ship any of our pets.

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Max

Australian Shepherd Golden Retriever

Male, Senior
Indianapolis, IN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Max is on Prozac, as he is co dependent. I have a disability, and my husband still works. I cannot handle him. He is around 80 pounds. Heartworm free, on Simpraica Trio for 44.1 to 88lb all year round. A kennel and bed are available also Max is scared of storms, as well as loud noises, especially fire works. Loves peanut butter

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Or, how about these Golden Retrievers in cities near Indianapolis, Indiana

These Golden Retrievers are available for adoption close to Indianapolis, Indiana.
Special Needs
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Dandy

Golden Retriever Retriever (Unknown Type)

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Indianapolis, IN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Dandy! She is believed to be a 2 year old Lab retriever mix. Dandy is great and has made steady progress since she arrived at the sanctuary. Dandy and her sisters where part of a hoarding case where over 40 dogs lived for years and one day abandoned. Dandy has shown she is good with every dog of every size and age she meets, cats and even love the joy kids own. While she is still timid and a bit shy she is outgoing, happy, joyful, and playful. She's our little tom boy in the group of girls. Dandy wrestles, loves toys, dances with Hugo every chance she gets, loves the outdoor altho she still unsure, loves swimming, hiking, and is always pushing to explore life and the true meaning of how a pet should be treated and live for, humans. Her healing has helped her become an amazing dog and she is ready for her forever humans to join her new life adventures. The sky has no limit as long as her people have her back, encourage and push her to try as she experience the life of a pet. Dandy absolutely needs a home with other playful dogs, a owner with an adventures soul and patience as her curiosa little heart lives the best life she can. A secure fenced in yard is a must. We welcome condo and apartment living adopters too. All dogs are spay/neuter, receive all sets of age appropriate vaccines including lepto, corona and rabies, dewormed and fecal tested negative, microchipped including registration, and kept current on monthly heartworm and flea tick prevention upon adoption. Updated: 3/25/2023 www.animalhousesanctuary.org We believe training is an ongoing process that needs to be worked on daily. New issues that arise, need to be addressed and/or rewarded. Understanding that continued training is a lifetime commitment, is very important. Out-of-state adopters are welcome at the adopter's expense. Meet & Greets are a required before proceeding with an adoption. We DO NOT ship any of our pets.

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Sunny

Golden Retriever Bloodhound

Female, 5 yrs 4 mos
Indianapolis, IN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Sunny short for Sunflower. She is believed to be a bloodhound shepherd mix possibly retriever. a year old at most. Sunny was pulled from a local shelter Christmas of 2021 after a hoarding abandonment case of 27 plus fearful feral dogs left behind in a property. The home was condemned, disgusting filthy. A home in such condition, no animal or human should have to live in. Sunny and 3 others call the sanctuary home for the time being, all are doing amazing with their rehab, learning what life as a loved pet should be. Sunny struggles to settle in and takes more time then the others. She is the one that stresses easily when meeting new people but with a playful active dog mentoring her she does so much better. She slowly warms up some when it comes to people, still unsure if she wants human affection at first but will always take a treat, moves in for petting, willing to snuggle and even cuddle. Sunny loves all the dogs, is good with cats and small critters too. A 100% secured fenced in yard is a must, A home with other pets is required. At least 1 other balance playful, outgoing dog for her to follow/gravitate toward. Sunny has an amazing personality she herself is still learning about who she is. Always best to approach her slow at first. Sunny needs a lot of confidence still, and that requires a lot of patience with no set time frame and expectations ever. Allow her to live life 1 day at a time. Sunny walks amazing on leash, barks very little but barks. is very playful, loves treats, and eventually settles in. Sunny is house and crate trained, up to date on all appropriate core vaccines including lepto, rabies, de-wormed, fecal tested negative, micro-chipped, neutered, and on monthly heart-worm flea/tick prevention. Updated: 2/1/2023 www.animalhousesanctuary.org We believe training is an ongoing process that needs to be worked on daily. New issues that arise, need to be addressed and/or rewarded. Understanding that continued training is a lifetime commitment, is very important. Out-of-state adopters are welcome at the adopter's expense. Meet & Greets are a required before proceeding with an adoption. We DO NOT ship any of our pets.

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Nala

Golden Retriever Goldendoodle

Female, Puppy
Noblesville, IN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Nala became apart of my family when she was just a little baby. She’s a very energetic, sweet and happy dog who loves attention. Unfortunately with my busy schedule I can’t give Nala enough attention that she needs as a puppy. I want to give her a good family that will give her the attention that she needs and more than that, a loving home. Some things about Nala: - She is partially potty trained, she understands the term “outside” and will let you know when she needs to go potty. But she does need a little work on how to hold her bladder. - She’s a big cuddler and will snuggle with you all night until you get up in the morning. - She is very social not just with dogs, but with children, cats and anyone that crosses her path. - She knows the words “Outside”, “Sit” and “Off” but may need help remembering them at times. Overall, Nala is a smart, sweet and loving dog that needs the perfect environment where she can grow and become who she needs to be in a warmhearted household.

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Layla

Golden Retriever Poodle (Standard)

Female, 5 yrs 4 mos
Avon, IN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Layla is a very pretty Goldendoodle who came to Misty Eyes from a puppy mill, where she was a breeding machine. She is somewhat shy and anxious at first. Despite her fear and anxiety, Layla is good natured and friendly, once she relaxes. She gets along with other dogs well and enjoys back scratches and ear rubs. Layla will need continued training to overcome her fear of entering and exiting the car and to understand what life as a family dog is all about. She has made great strides on leash walking, trusting and following humans with practiced commands. She is crate/potty trained. She has experience being around various dogs, cats, and children. She thrives with a confident dog companion, following their cues to learn dog life. Because of her anxiety, Layla is a flight risk, so will need to be treated with extra caution until she feels comfortable in her new life. Due to her extreme anxiety and inclination to flee, Layla will need a securely fenced yard and an adopter who can commit to working with her to overcome her fear. She may never be an extremely social dog, but can be a great companion to her immediate family and familiar friends. If you have the patience and willingness to help Layla achieve her potential, please submit an adoption application online at https://www.mistyeyes.org/adoptionapplication

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Otis

Golden Retriever Great Pyrenees

Male, 3 yrs
Anderson, IN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
* Has eyes that are just begging you to look his way* Sweet boy that has been very depressed and sad in the shelter* Can be a little shy meeting new people, but warms up quickly* Knows the commands sit and come, takes his treats gently* Will likely show more of his playful personality once comfortable in a home setting* Walks nicely on a leash- great walking/hiking buddy * Lived in a home previously with dogs and had problems with food and toys* May do best as the only dog in the home due to the resource guarding* Chases cats, prefers kitty free* Lived in a home with young children and did well* Crate trained and house trained per previous ownerOtisGolden Retriever/Great Pyrenees mixMaleDOB: 4/20/2023Weight: 63 lbs.Heartworm NegativeOtis`s adoption fee is $150 and includes his neuter, vaccinations, deworming, microchip, heartworm testing, and a free wellness exam. If you`re interested in meeting or adopting Otis, please complete an application at: inapl.org/adoption-application.

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Truffle

Golden Retriever

Female, Adult
Columbus, IN
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Truffle is a courtesy posting you will need to reach out to her owner for information, schedule meetings etc.  rachel.l.rao@gmail.com    Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 7, 2026, 1:53 pm

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Creed

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Indianapolis, IN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Creed is a very good boy! Rescued from a high kill shelter. He is good with dogs and cats. Crate trained and housebroken. Would you give this looker a great forever loving home?

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Golden Retriever shelters & rescues in Indianapolis, Indiana

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2.6 miles

Animal House Sanctuary

185 W 416 S, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, small animals

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Rescue

22.1 miles

Misty Eyes Animal Center

616 South CR 800E, Avon, IN 46123

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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31.9 miles

Animal Protection League

613 Dewey Street, Anderson, IN 46016

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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40.8 miles

Community Animal Rescue Effort - IN

Columbus, IN 47201

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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