Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue

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Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue YGRR is a non-profit, charitable 501(c)(3) organization rescuing Golden Retrievers and Golden-Hearted dogs.

While in our care we provide individualized enrichment, medical care, and training. Our goal is to match every dog to their forever family. Our page highlights previously adopted Goldens from our program, and occasionally current residents and upcoming events It's our goal to help local dogs of any age find loving families in New England. We excel in re-homing senior Goldens and dogs of any age who have orthopedic needs. All our Goldens live at our kennel/headquarters 'Riverview' until they are adopted.

Do you live near Hudson, MA?Do you wish you could find a way to help support us, but you can't come weekly to volunteer?...
10/15/2026

Do you live near Hudson, MA?
Do you wish you could find a way to help support us, but you can't come weekly to volunteer?
Do you have a dog-friendly car and a clean driving record?

Well, we might need YOU!

We are looking for some new Vet Transport Volunteers! These volunteers will help us by bringing our rescue dogs to and from vet appointments!

If you are interested in helping in this way, please fill out the online VOLUNTEER APPLICATION to get started!

Please note in the application that you are applying only for Vet Transport Driving.
Application Here โžก๏ธ https://ygrr.org/apply-to-volunteer/

Introducing our second Fall For Goldens Festival VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Flopsy PopsyTo tell you about Flopsy Popsy, we have t...
10/13/2026

Introducing our second Fall For Goldens Festival VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Flopsy Popsy

To tell you about Flopsy Popsy, we have to tell you about Nolan!

Nolan is an 11-year-old entrepreneur who started his very own dog toy business.

His business, Flopsy Popsy, features handmade fetch toys for dogs to enjoy, named and inspired by his dog Poppy.

Nolan has been selling his creations at Polkadog Bakery in Dedham and on Etsy for the past couple of years, and now also at our Fall for Goldens Festival coming up on October 24th!

We love seeing young animal lovers turn their passion into action! So come and show Flopsy Popsy some love and bring home a handmade toy for your dog!

ADOPTED & ADORED UPDATE -- GHOST (Because it's almost Halloween!)Ghost is the absolute best boy, and itโ€™s been the best ...
10/12/2026

ADOPTED & ADORED UPDATE -- GHOST
(Because it's almost Halloween!)

Ghost is the absolute best boy, and itโ€™s been the best year+ with him. We have completely fallen in love with his gentle, affectionate personality. He wags his tail every single time you approach him because he truly loves getting showered with love and attention. Everyone who meets him loves him, and he gets so many compliments on his beautiful white coat whenever weโ€™re out on walks.

He comes into the office with me and soaks up all the pets and doggy playtime. Weโ€™ve discovered that he has such a playful side with other dogs. He has so many pup friends in the neighborhood now and has done great having them over at our house. He loves running around and getting the zoomies with them, and he especially loves my friendโ€™s black lab. We know he was a little questionable with other dogs when we first adopted him, but he has really come around as heโ€™s settled in and gotten more comfortable. Itโ€™s been so fun to see that side of his personality come out.

Iโ€™m biased, but I really think heโ€™s living his best life. He joins us for brewery trips to soak up some sun, has traveled all the way up to Quebec City, Canada, and all the way down to South Carolina to see family, plus lots of trips to New Hampshire and Vermont for some hiking. He recently went on his first ferry ride!

He absolutely LOVES the beach...especially running up and down the shoreline chasing the waves. He would stay out there all day if we let him.

Anyways, just wanted to share how much fun heโ€™s having and how much we truly love having him in our lives. Thank you for taking such good care of him during his transition and for connecting us with him through everything you all do. Weโ€™re so grateful to have him!
--The Hoomans

We present to you our FIRST Fall For Goldens Festival VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Barkshire Dog Trading CompanyArtist and co-found...
10/10/2026

We present to you our FIRST Fall For Goldens Festival VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Barkshire Dog Trading Company

Artist and co-founder, Reuben Lara, will be LIVE SKETCHING digital pet caricatures at our Fall for Goldens Festival on Saturday, October 24th.

$5 from each order will be donated to YGRR!

Want YOUR pet(s) sketched into a digital caricature?! Choose one of the two options below:

1. Pre-order your caricature! Pre-ordered caricatures will be given priority during live sketch demonstrations at the event.
Visit barkshiredog.com/fallforgoldens to submit your order in advance!
Pre-order submissions will close on 10/20/26.
OR
2. Have your favorite 2 or 3 photos of your pet on your phone, show them to the artist at the event, and then submit the best one via their online form at the event. Final digital artwork will be sent to you via email and MAY NOT be sketched live that day.

BOOP!!We know you've NEVER met a dog with a booper quite like our Miss Esse's here!Her nose is not the only cute and ama...
10/08/2026

BOOP!!

We know you've NEVER met a dog with a booper quite like our Miss Esse's here!

Her nose is not the only cute and amazing thing about her. She is as SWEET as pumpkin pie (with EXTRA sugar in the recipe)! She may need a moment to warm up to new people, but then you will never cuddle alone again!

Our Esse needs a fireplace this winter to keep her warm, a poofy bed to curl up in, some loving and easy-going humans who enjoy meandering walks and a book and tea at bedtime.

This girl wants nothing more than to be that dog who lies on your feet and enjoys the pleasures of the simpler and more relaxing things in life. Kids and crazy households need not apply. This lady is ready to join a home with vibes of peace, love, simplicity, and chillin'!

See more Esse sweetness in our story today!
Read More Here โžก๏ธ https://ygrr.org/profile/esse-2/

Will we see you there?
10/07/2026

Will we see you there?

What's a little crunchy, a little gooey, and in everyone's Halloween candy bowl?...TWIX of course! And we have our very ...
10/06/2026

What's a little crunchy, a little gooey, and in everyone's Halloween candy bowl?...

TWIX of course! And we have our very own Twix here with us, waiting for his own home to celebrate this Halloween with!

A cute guy? Yes!
Amazing ears? Well, duh.
Goofy personality? Of course!
Sweet like candy? Absolutely!

Twix arrived to us from the southern states with his sister! He is not looking to go home with, but he would indeed love a dog sibling to teach him the ropes of human-training in his new home.

He hopes to teach his new humans to give him lots of treats while he goes on leash walks so that he can get really good at them! He also hopes that his new home will learn how he likes to have fun but that the world is still big and new to his little puppy brain!

Get your Twix before he's snatched from the candy bowl!
Twix's Profile: https://ygrr.org/profile/twix/

๐Ÿพ Meet Rico! ๐Ÿ’™This handsome Great Pyrenees made his way to YGRR from Texas and is ready to find his forever family! Rico...
10/01/2026

๐Ÿพ Meet Rico! ๐Ÿ’™
This handsome Great Pyrenees made his way to YGRR from Texas and is ready to find his forever family! Rico is a sweet, fluffy gentleman who loves walks, frozen treats, and a good brushing. ๐Ÿฅฐ
๐Ÿก Rico is looking for a patient, active family who will help build his confidence and continue working on his leash reactivity.
He would especially love a foster or foster-to-adopt home where he can decompress, settle in, and let his sweet personality shine! โœจ
Could you be the one to give Rico his chance at a happily ever after? ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿถ

๐Ÿพ Meet Isabelle! ๐Ÿ’›Isabelle is a sweet 6-year-old Golden Retriever who is learning what it means to be loved! After comin...
09/29/2026

๐Ÿพ Meet Isabelle! ๐Ÿ’›
Isabelle is a sweet 6-year-old Golden Retriever who is learning what it means to be loved! After coming to YGRR from a puppy mill, this gentle girl is ready to find a patient family to help her blossom. ๐ŸŒผ
๐Ÿก Isabelleโ€™s perfect home includes a confident canine sibling, a securely fenced yard, a quiet household without young children, and lots of love and patience!
Could you be the one to help Isabelle find her happily ever after? ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿถ

๐Ÿพโœจ A little relaxation for your furry best friend!Join us at Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue for Reiki for Dogs with Cath...
09/25/2026

๐Ÿพโœจ A little relaxation for your furry best friend!

Join us at Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue for Reiki for Dogs with Cathy Kilcoyne! ๐Ÿ’› Treat your pup to a calming experience focused on relaxation, comfort, and well-being.

๐Ÿ“… October 17th
โฐ 10 AM โ€“ 2 PM
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $50 per ticket

Give your pup the gift of a little extra TLC! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’•

Get your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yankee-goldens-reiki-for-dogs-tickets-2002067390459?aff=oddtdtcreator

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110 Chapin Road
Hudson, MA
01749

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