Fosters

NORCAL GOLDENRETRIEVER RESCUE is always seeking loving foster families for the dogs in our care. We do not have a sanctuary and do not believe in boarding our dogs, as we strive to find the best forever home for each Golden Retriever. Fosters remain our most important volunteers. Fosters take in surrendered dogs who need a safe home immediately; they transport and complete the necessary vet visits, ensuring our dogs are current on all medical procedures and otherwise care for them as if they were their own while in their custody. Our fosters are compassionate, giving individuals who are willing to invest their time and talent in helping a dog in need. We partner with the fosters to navigate personal obligations, vacations, and time away from home.

NGRR covers all dog care expenses during their time in their foster homes.

If you are interested in becoming an NGRR foster parent, please see our Online Foster Application. One of our members will contact you and arrange an interview.

PLEASE NOTE: Most of our qualified families are looking to support calm dogs that get along with other dogs. As you can imagine, those goldens are placed very quickly! What we are most in need of are patient, dog-knowledgeable, and training-smart fosters who can support a dog that may need to be the only dog (and usually, no cats) and can transport for possible ongoing medical care. If you can help with these needs, please submit a foster application.