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Adopt A Golden Knoxville

Dog rescue in Knoxville, TN

Adopt a Golden Knoxville's mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home pure bred and mixed Golden Retrievers that need homes. AGK is a volunteer, 501 (c)(3) non-profit organizations. 100% of monies raised go to the dogs to cover their medical care, food, any necessary behavioral training and special needs transport.

Golden Retrievers, regardless of medical needs or age, will receive an evaluation, spay/neutering services, veterinary care, behavioral training if required, and safe passage into a permanent loving home. In addition to providing those services, Adopt a Golden Knoxville is intent on educating and assisting the East Tennessee general public regarding responsible pet ownership, spay/neutering, obedience training, and veterinary/specialists referrals. Adopt A Golden is also dedicated in educating the public of the issues with puppy mills.

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Knoxville, TN 37939
Donation https://www.adoptagoldenknoxville.org/lend-a-paw/donate/
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We'll also keep you updated on Ty's adoption status with email updates.
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Ty

Golden Retriever

Male, Adult
Knoxville, TN
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Bonded Pair
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Pepper

Flat-Coated Retriever

Male, Adult
Knoxville, TN
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Jax

Golden Retriever

Male, Adult
Knoxville, TN

Rescue FAQs

Adopt a Golden Knoxville (AGK) adopts to families that are located within an 8 hour one way drive to Knoxville, Tennessee or located along our transport route. AGK's transport partner, Pooches on the Move, transports dogs from Knoxville up to New England.
Albany, NY
Allentown, PA
Beacon/Newburgh, NY
Bedminster, NJ
Brattlesboro, VT
Danbury, CT
Foster, RI
Glastonbury, CT
Hagerstown, MD

Nanvuet, NY
Norwich, CT
Plainfield, CT
Portland, ME
Roanoke, VA
Rochester, NY
Syracuse, NY
White River Junction, VT

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process starts with completing an application and submitting a non-refundable $25.00 application fee. Please note the application fee is not a guarantee for any dog. It is simply a guarantee that your entire family is committed to adopting one of our dogs.

The adoption fees vary by age. Adoption fees help offset the medical costs for our incoming dogs. All dogs are spayed/neutered prior to adoption. All dogs are vaccinated and treated for any infections of which we become aware. Serious medical problems are also treated. Our fees also help with behavioral training and boarding.

PAWNOTE

Purebred puppies = $600
Mixed puppies = $400
1-4 years = $375
5-8 years = $325
9 years and older = $250
Turkey Dogs = $600
Golden doodles = $700 (no age stipulation)

All dogs 10 years of age or older will be adopted to senior citizens (people 65 years +) at no charge. However a donation would be greatly appreciated.

For our New England adopters, there is an additional transport and health certificate fee. Please check out our Knoxville to New England page for more details.

We know you are excited about the possibility of bringing a new friend into your home. We want to match our orphaned goldens with the best family for him or her. For this reason, our application includes many questions regarding your family members, lifestyle, other pets, and how the dog would spend his or her day. All of our dogs are required to be inside dogs. Adopt A Golden Knoxville believes that ​G​oldens are not happy being left outside and away from their families.

PAWNOTE - Puppies especially need constant care. Therefore, AGK policy requires that all puppies adopted under 6 months of age must have a family member that is stay-at-home, work-at-home or has a flexible work schedule. A puppy must not be left alone for extended periods of time. (The general rule of thumb is one hour per one month of age.) Puppies need constant socialization with humans and other dogs, in order to thrive and grow into happy, healthy adults.

Once we receive your application and application fee, one of our volunteers will contact you for a phone interview and to set up a home visit. All family members must be present for the home visit.

For an adoption application, please click here. Or call 865-940-0688 and provide your name and address and we will send you an application.

Thank you for your interest in adopting one of our special golden orphans!

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Adopt A Golden Knoxville

Happy Paws Kitten Rescue

Knoxville, TN 37917

Anderson County Animal Shelter

1480 Blockhouse Valley Road,
Clinton, TN 37716

Precious Paws Small Breed Dog Rescue

P.O. Box 697,
Madisonville, TN 37354

We'll also keep you updated on Jade's adoption status with email updates.
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Jade

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Oak Ridge, TN
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Banana Guard

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Knoxville, TN
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Genevieve

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Jacksboro, TN
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Harold

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 8 yrs
Athens, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Joy's adoption status with email updates.
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Joy

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Jacksboro, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Gobble's adoption status with email updates.
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Gobble

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Knoxville, TN

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