Solara and Aurora are 1 year old, female Great Pyrenees littermates who were surrendered to GRRAND by their owners who could not care for them. They came from horribly sad conditions in very rural KY where they had been abandoned along with some chickens and goats. They were filthy, starving, very very thin, and full of matts. But our awesome grooming team trimmed them, bathed them, and now they are showing just how beautiful they are!

GRRAND kennel staff says: "Even though they've had a rough start to life, they are so sweet, gentle, and generally adorable! They seem to like other dogs, and are very calm. Solara (Solli) and Aurora (Auri) are just the sweetest pups! Now they've settled at the kennel their true personality is coming; they love attention and are very playful. They are very gentle when taking treats from your hand. Auri loves to play with other dogs; She loves wrestling with Winston, who has about 50 lbs on her! Soli is a little more laid back but still gets along with other kennel dogs. Their coat looks so much better, and they are putting weight on. They have not messed in their kennel run. They are about a year old, and just the cutest big white fluffy pups!"

They came to GRRAND flea and tick infested, malnourished, and massive matts all over their beautiful white fur coat. Despite being abandoned these are two adorable, sweet, calm dogs. They have been groomed, getting regular food, warm shelter, and they get a lot of well deserved love at the kennel.

Solara is a little less playful than Aurora and prefers to spend time with her human, but she's great with other dogs and will play when the mood takes her. Aurora loves pets too, but loves playing with other dogs. 

They are gentle, fun, and loving. They take treats gently from your hand and love to be petted. They have not messed in their run, so we are hoping they are housebroken, or at least, almost! 

We do think these girls can be split up, however, they love each other and will be equally happy getting fostered or adopted together. 

They will be looking for a family that will have the time and patience to work with them, as they have never known the good life a dog should know… living in a warm and loving house, having a warm bed to sleep on, a family who loves them and are devoted to their care and well being. These girls are very deserving and are waiting for you! They will be needing a home with a secure fenced yard, as Great Pyrenees like to hang outside and roam and patrol and they do this best in a secure environment. There are lots of similarities between Goldens and Great Pyrs, and it may be good to do some research if you are interested in meeting these girls. 

We will update as we learn more about them, and we do know that they are very happy together, but if you would like to meet them, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Bear (male 75lbs) and Miss Pretty (female 95lbs) are a wonderful pair of pure Goldens who were surrendered to GRRAND by a shelter in Ohio. They had reportedly been maintained outdoors on chains all their lives and used for breeding. The shelter had reportedly tried very hard to get the owner to surrender them over the years, but he was unwilling to do so. When the owner recently passed away, the family members sent the dogs to the shelter. These dogs are super sweet and seem to be house trained, amazingly. They are not soiling their kennel run and also are very social (unexpected for dogs who have been kept chained all their lives). We are looking for a foster or adoptive home for them to go to together since they are a very bonded pair. Bear is also heartworm positive and will need a calm environment willing to see him through heartworm treatment (no active young kids or young dogs). This heartworm treatment will be done at GRRAND’s expense, but Bear will need a family willing to take him back and forth to the vet for his treatments and follow-up visits over the course of a couple of months till he is heartworm negative. 

We are seeking a foster or adoptive home for these 2 lovies especially so Bear can complete his heartworm treatment in a home. If you would like to meet them, and get them out of the kennel please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Bear (male 75lbs) and Miss Pretty (female 95lbs) are a wonderful pair of pure Goldens who were surrendered to GRRAND by a shelter in Ohio. They had reportedly been maintained outdoors on chains all their lives and used for breeding. The shelter had reportedly tried very hard to get the owner to surrender them over the years, but he was unwilling to do so. When the owner recently passed away, the family members sent the dogs to the shelter. These dogs are super sweet and seem to be house trained, amazingly. They are not soiling their kennel run and also are very social (unexpected for dogs who have been kept chained all their lives). We are looking for a foster or adoptive home for them to go to together since they are a very bonded pair. Bear is also heartworm positive and will need a calm environment willing to see him through heartworm treatment (no active young kids or young dogs). This heartworm treatment will be done at GRRAND’s expense, but Bear will need a family willing to take him back and forth to the vet for his treatments and follow-up visits over the course of a couple of months till he is heartworm negative. 

We are seeking a foster or adoptive home for these 2 lovies especially so Bear can complete his heartworm treatment in a home. If you would like to meet them, and get them out of the kennel please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Bella is an 8 month old, 70ish lb, female Great Pyrenees puppy who was surrendered with her sister Maple, as their person is very sick and can no longer care for them. It was a devastating decision they had to make, but knew GRRAND would find them the right home. They tell us that "they are good with dogs, cats, chickens and farm animals."

They will need to go to a home with a secure above ground fenced yard, as the Great Pyrenees love to roam and patrol and this is done best in a secure and safe environment. Bella is just a puppy, so she needs a family with the time and commitment to helping her adjust to her new home and give her the exercise and direction she will need to be a good puppy. 

We are still learning about Maple, but if you would like to meet Maple and or Bella and or both, and be the proud owner (or foster!) to these FLOOFY WHITE PUFFS of adorableness, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

IMPORTANT CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM BIG BOY: "Hi, I'm Big Boy! I am a gorgeous 90-plus pound cream Lab, and I am absolutely adorable. I came in with my sister 12 months ago and am still waiting for my forever home. My kennel dad tells me that my time will come and to be patient, but 12 months is a long time! I know someone out there wants a big, sweet, very playful, and absolutely beautiful dog. Please make my holiday dreams come true and give me a loving foster or adoptive home!"

Big Boy (male-80lbs) and Sweet Face (female-75lbs) are a pair of very bonded, 1 year old, beautiful Yellow Lab siblings who are looking for their forever family at no fault of their own. They are delightful dogs, and their people are devastated to have to surrender them, but they have fallen on some hard times, and came to GRRAND for help. We are still learning about them, but we are told that "Big boy doesn't care for cats. He doesn't hurt them but he will bite the air in their direction to say so away. He loves to be snuggled and touched all the time. He loves to run and wrestle with his sister. Sweet Face is not a snuggler like BB, but she will certainly come to you when she wants loves. She enjoys laying in her open crate and likes to be in cool spaces. She loves to chew on just about anything. They go in the crate when we leave and come out when we get home. No potty issues. Sweetface does hate the crate and will scream when she knows your coming through the door to let her out. They both love water.They are both strong, beautiful and sweet!"

Our GRRAND kennel staff says: These are two big, goofy, sweet dogs! The volunteers love spending time with this pair. All they want is attention – chasing a ball, going for walks, getting petted, going swimming – just like you'd expect from a lab!  These are a bonded, beautiful pair of labs who need to go to a home together!"

We are still learning about them, but they are going to need a home where their famiy can commit to the exercise and direction they need to be good pups! They are big dogs, but still very young and needs plenty of exercise. 

We will update as we learn more, but if you would like to meet these 2 cuties, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

PLEA for assistance with Sweet Face's huge vet bills! PLEASE READ…

Big Boy (male-80lbs) and Sweet Face (female-75lbs) are a pair of very bonded, 1 year old, beautiful Yellow Lab siblings who are looking for their forever family at no fault of their own.

Sweet Face and Big Boy are yellow lab littermates who came to GRRAND in December of last year.  Shortly after intake, Sweet Face became very sick.  She had open sores on her skin, difficulty with her vision and a lot of difficulty with breathing. She was rushed to Metropolitan Vet Specialist where she was diagnosed with Blastomycosis.  The vets said that they had never seen a more severe case and based upon her condition, they recommended euthanasia because they didn’t feel that she would pull through and knew GRRAND would be spending thousands of dollars trying to save her.  Nevertheless, we didn’t want to make this decision in haste so we decided to give her another 24 hours or so.  24 and 48 hours later she was still alive and her condition had not deteriorated.  She was placed on the very expensive medication, Itraconazole, used to treat Blastomycosis, and was placed in an oxygen tent to receive full oxygen round the clock.  Slowly, but surely, Sweet Face, only a 10 month old puppy at the time, started to improve.  She was discharged from the hospital after a little over a week with a GRRAND bill of over $10,000.  Sweet Face was reunited with her littermate and she started to receive the greatest of care from GRRAND volunteers.  She required, and continues to require, eye drops every 6 hours due to the infection in her eyes in order to attempt to save her vision from this horrible disease.  She remained on the Itraconizole daily at cost to GRRAND of hundreds of dollars and is continuing to require follow-up vet visits with the ophthalmologist and ongoing Mirivista testing to monitor her level of disease.  GRRAND has spent between $12,000-$15,000 to save Sweet Face and we are so hoping that she will be able to fully recover from this deadly disease and have a wonderful normal life.  At this time, Sweet Face needs to remain in the Louisville area to be close to the specialists who are treating her, but she could be placed in a local foster or adoptive home.  The vets think that she is finally healthy enough to be spayed so that surgery is being scheduled soon.  Sweet Face and her littermate, Big Boy, are a very bonded pair and have been together the entire time that they have been with GRRAND, with the exception of the time of Sweet Face’s hospitalization.  Sweet Face will need to have 2 consecutive negative MiraVista tests before the vets will declare her free of the Blastomycosis.  Since this disease can become dormant in a dog who was infected and then resurface later, she will also require MiraVista tests on an annual basis for life, to assure that she remains healthy and to catch the disease quickly should it return. Please click the DONATE button at the top of the GRRAND website page if you would be willing to help out with her vet bills.

They are delightful dogs, and their people were devastated to have had to surrender them, but had fallen on some hard times, and came to GRRAND for help. We are still learning about them, but we are told that "Big boy doesn't care for cats. He doesn't hurt them but he will bite the air in their direction to say so away. He loves to be snuggled and touched all the time. He loves to run and wrestle with his sister. Sweet Face is not a snuggler like BB, but she will certainly come to you when she wants loves. She enjoys laying in her open crate and likes to be in cool spaces. She loves to chew on just about anything. They go in the crate when we leave and come out when we get home. No potty issues. Sweetface does hate the crate and will scream when she knows your coming through the door to let her out. They both love water. They are both strong, beautiful and sweet!"

Our GRRAND kennel staff says: These are two big, goofy, sweet dogs! The volunteers love spending time with this pair. All they want is attention – chasing a ball, going for walks, getting petted, going swimming – just like you'd expect from a lab!  These are a bonded, beautiful pair of labs who need to go to a home together!"

We are still learning about them, but they are going to need a home where their famiy can commit to the exercise and direction they need to be good pups! They are big dogs, but still very young and needs plenty of exercise. 

We will update as we learn more, but if you would like to meet these 2 cuties, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Bingo is a 1ish year old, male Golden Mix at about 40ish lbs looking for a new home with his BFF Marcy, as his family lost their home in the E KY flooding just recently. This is a sad story for everyone, but Bingo and Marcy's family reached out to GRRAND for help, and we will help them find a great new forever family. Now, as Bingo came in with Marcy the Doodle, and we did not think they needed to be adopted together, but we were wrong! Bingo went to a home without other dogs and didn’t do well as he MUST have Marcy! He was anxious and then started resource-guarding the mom against the dad, so sadly, he was sent back. When he returned to the kennel and was reunited with Marcy, they were both ECSTATIC to see each other and have been so happy since! Bingo is much less anxious with her, too, as he finds comfort and stability in Marcy. She is a real stable dog and is going to help Bingo and she loves him, too! Marcy and Bingo are best friends with playful personalities and lots of love to give. They balance each other well and would be an excellent fit for a foster home ready for double the fun and companionship.

They are now in a foster home and they say:

"Mother and son are affectionate, happy, healthy doggies. They have been relaxed, happy, and affectionate as soon as they arrived at my home. Having the two of them together is a plus.  They play well together in my backyard, racing around.  They come immediately when called!  House trained, no destruction. Marcy is low key, likes to lay around.  Bingo is energetic, eager to protect me from any action he sees on our quiet street. He does best with a rubber ball in his mouth to play and chew.Marcy likes soft, stuffed animals."

Bingo ad Marcy must go to an adult only household with no small kids. He is very nervous around kids and needs a calmer environment. We are still learning about this little guy, but we do know he will need a family that will have the time and patience to work with him and be committed to giving him the exercise and direction he needs to be a good boy. He is still young and will need plenty of supervision and activity. He does get along with other dogs, and is said to get along with cats too, but GRRAND has not cat tested him.

They are so sweet and if you would like to help Bingo and Marcy get out of the kennel, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Marcy is a very sweet 5 year old, Goldendoodle at about 60ish lbs, who sadly has lost her home due to the E KY flooding with her BFF Bingo. Now, Marcy came in with Bingo, and we did not think they needed to be adopted together, but we were wrong! Bingo went to a home without other dogs and didn’t do well. He was anxious and then started resource-guarding the mom against the dad, so sadly, he was sent back. When he returned to the kennel and was reunited with Marcy, they were both ECSTATIC to see each other and have been so happy since! Bingo is much less anxious with her, too, as he finds comfort and stability in Marcy. She is a real stable dog and is going to help Bingo and she loves him, too! Marcy and Bingo are best friends with playful personalities and lots of love to give. They balance each other well and would be an excellent fit for a foster home ready for double the fun and companionship.

They are now in a foster home and they say:

"Mother and son are affectionate, happy, healthy doggies. They have been relaxed, happy, and affectionate as soon as they arrived at my home. Having the two of them together is a plus.  They play well together in my backyard, racing around.  They come immediately when called!  House trained, no destruction. Marcy is low key, likes to lay around.  Bingo is energetic, eager to protect me from any action he sees on our quiet street. He does best with a rubber ball in his mouth to play and chew.Marcy likes soft, stuffed animals."

They are needing an adult only household that is also on the calmer side. Bingo is very nervous around kids, and does not like lots of chaos. 

Anyway, she gets along with other dogs and is said to get along with cats too, but GRRAND has not cat tested her. She is crate-trained and walks on leash, but her new family will need to have the time and patience to work with her and Bingo and giving them the exercise and direction they need to be good pups.

We are still learning about Marcy and Bingo, so please check back for more info, but if you would like to help Marcy and Bingo get out of the kennel and start their new lives, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Boone is one of the Spencer County hoarding case dogs that was rescued back in Sept 2024. He has had a rough past, and is trying to work through it, and we are happy to say, he is trying to work through it with the love and support of a foster family. As of June 2025, this is the first home Boone has been in, and they are saying: "Mr. Boone is getting increasingly more comfortable around his foster mom, however not so much around anyone else [although he has let two people pet him]. He always comes when called, loves his doggie snacks and enjoys playing with his foster family's dogs. He still has chewing issues but these continue to decrease with time and he will dig holes outside occasionally, however, if his foster mom is where he can see her, he does not do this. She continues to think that this and his chewing activities are both a result of the stress/fear he seems to feel when his human is gone or out of sight, so he needs plenty of doggie chew toys just for him! Boone is not leashed trained as his foster family is trying, but it's been challenging since he doesn’t want people around him." Boone is a work in progress, and he must to go to a home with a secure above ground fenced in yard as he is a flight risk. He also must go to a home with another stable/confident dog that can help show him that people will be good to him and love him. His confident doggie friends will also help Boone gain his own confidence and help him through his insecurities and show him the ropes. Boone loves to be rubbed and lie next to me. He is house-trained and is an extremely mild mannered boy.

As spring has brought more activity outside from people and animals he has started to bark – he has the best vision & hearing of almost any dog I have ever had – so currently trying to get that under control. 

He loves to play with my elderly beagle and has given him a new lease on life. He shakes uncontrollably when I have visitors but has started to let them touch him. He's badly damaged emotionally by his prior environment, and it's awful to think of the terrible lives and abuse he and the others had been subjected to.

Boone has a lot of energy and will be happiest with a very active family. He regularly does zoomies in the yard."

His foster also says he's doing great, but still has a way to go before he'll be walking on leash, but getting healthier by the day and loving life in his foster home, but will be good for him to find his forever family and get on with his new life."

This guy is going to take time to overcome his fears, and he needs love, support, compassion and a family who can give him all of that. If you would like to meet him, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

As we continue to assess the individual needs of these deserving animals, additional information to come, so please check back for more updates… 

If you would like to open up your heart and home to foster or adopt Boone, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org, and if you would like to donate to Boone's care, please visit the GOFUNDME link at https://www.gofundme.com/f/rescue-for-dogs-in-deplorable-conditions

Meet Buster — Our Hospice Chocolate Labrador

Because every dog deserves love, dignity, and comfort in their final chapter.

DONATE NOW at https://grrand.org/donations/medical-crisis-hospice-care-donation/

Buster is a 7‑ish year old Chocolate Labrador Retriever, about 73 lbs, and he is truly one of the gentlest souls we’ve ever met. For the past year, he survived on his own until a Good Samaritan found him on the side of the road. After searching for an owner, we learned his elderly guardian could no longer care for him.

Despite everything he has endured, Buster is nothing but sweetness. He leans in for affection, melts into soft blankets, and has settled beautifully into his medical foster home.

 Buster’s Medical Reality

Buster is facing multiple serious health challenges:

• Positive for heartworm, Lyme, ehrlichia, and anaplasma
• Severe dental disease — front teeth worn to the gums, decaying, only molars remain
• End‑stage arthritis in multiple joints
• Significant pain, especially in his right front leg (partial weight‑bearing only)
• Underweight on intake, though improving
• Anemia and an active ear infection
• Negative for Blasto and ANA titer — helpful in ruling out certain causes of his polyarthritis

He is currently on gabapentin, an anti‑inflammatory, doxycycline, and will soon start tramadol for additional pain relief.

The vet has been honest with us: Buster’s life expectancy is short. His joint damage cannot be reversed, and our priority now is comfort, dignity, and love.

 Our Plan for Buster

We are officially moving forward with making Buster a hospice dog, and he will be staying with his medical foster indefinitely. He is safe, warm, adored, and surrounded by dogs who welcome him as one of their own.

To keep him comfortable, we will be:

• Starting Librela injections as soon as possible
• Continuing Carprofen + Gabapentin long‑term
• Adding Tramadol as needed
• Starting omega fatty acids + joint supplements (Cosequin or YuMove Advanced)
• Rechecking his CBC in one month
• Monitoring his ear infection
• Reassessing heartworm treatment options based on his comfort and stability
• Keeping him on monthly tick and heartworm preventatives

His medications and ongoing care will be costly, but we are committed to ensuring every day he has left is filled with warmth, safety, and love.

 How You Can Help Buster

Buster has endured more than any dog should, yet he still greets us with softness and trust. Your support — whether through donations or sharing his story — helps us give him the comfort he deserves in his final chapter.

Every contribution truly matters.
Every share helps us reach someone who cares.

Butter Lou is an 8 year old, about 50ish lb, beautiful female Golden / Labrador Retriever who has been through a lot — but you’d never know it from her sweet, shining spirit. When she first came to us, her back legs were badly injured and carefully wrapped in dressings. She’s been such a trooper through her treatments and bandage changes, and she’s making steady progress every day. Her resilience and gentle heart are an inspiration to everyone who meets her.
She’s currently healing well and just finished her antibiotics for her wounds. She’s also recovering from a touch of kennel cough, but it hasn’t slowed her down one bit — her tail still wags nonstop.
When it comes to personality, she’s as kind and loving as they come. She’s never shown an ounce of aggression — just endless sweetness. She adores people, gets along beautifully with other dogs (especially her buddy Roscoe), and is wonderfully respectful of cats — even the sassy ones! She’s also gentle with children and lights up whenever she sees them.
Her only “quirk” is that she loves being near her humans. She’s happiest when she has company — whether that’s snuggling on the bed, lounging with her dog and cat friends, or just being in the same room as someone she loves. When left alone, she may bark a bit at first, but she settles down once she knows she’s safe.
She’s fully house-trained, never destructive, and an all-around easy, affectionate companion. She’s the kind of dog who wants to be part of your every moment — quietly loyal, endlessly patient, and deeply loving.
This girl has been through a lot, but she’s come out shining brighter than ever. She’s ready for a forever home where she can keep healing, keep loving, and keep being the sweet soul she was always meant to be. 

She may have ongoing issues with arthritis in her ankles, so adopters may need to be aware that she could need continued care for arthritis in ankles. She's currently on monthly Librela and she seems to be getting much better with appropriate medical care.

If you would like to meet this pretty girl, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Meet Carter 

Carter is a handsome Golden/Great Pyrenees/Lab mix who came to GRRAND from a hoarding situation in September 2024. While his early life didn’t include much human love, this gentle boy is showing us more of his heart every day.

Carter is very sweet and a bit shy, but he’s been warming up beautifully to our kennel volunteers. Lately, he’s started to show how happy he is to see them—following them around the play yard and quietly soaking up the attention. He also plays well with other dogs and recently stole the show during a photo session, smiling big and even posing for the camera like a pro!

Because of his limited socialization, Carter will need a home without small children and a securely fenced, above-ground yard. He is considered a flight risk and will need a family that understands his needs and can keep him safe. Patience, consistency, and kindness will be key as Carter continues to build confidence. Having another stable, confident dog in the home is especially important for him—it will help show him the ropes and reassure him that the world isn’t such a scary place after all.

Carter is a true sweetheart who just needs the right family to help him blossom. With time, love, and a canine friend by his side, this gentle soul will make a loyal and loving companion. He can’t wait to find the forever home he deserves. If you would like to learn more about Carter, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

If you would like to donate to Carter's care or the care for the remaining dogs he came in with, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/rescue-for-dogs-in-deplorable-conditions

A beacon of hope shines bright as GRRAND and animal advocates across the commonwealth collaborate to help rescue animals trapped in a devastating hoarding situation on a rural County Kentucky farm. Advocates eagerly await justice for the abused animals and the swift rescue of those still suffering in inhumane conditions. 

It's awful to think of the terrible lives and abuse they have been subjected to. A litter of 4 week old puppies were found on the property and all had to be treated at the Emergency Vet for Parvo to save their lives and sadly, one did not make it. We have extremely high vet expenses for these dogs and really need ongoing donations to pay for all their care and we are also in desperate need of foster homes for these dogs. 

As we continue to assess the individual needs of these deserving animals, additional information to come, so please check back for more updates…

Charlie is a 7 year old, 70lb male Goldendoodle who is being surrendered to GRRAND at no fault of his own. He is looking for a home that has the time and patience to work with him on on socialization and behavior as sadly, he has basically lived his 7 years with no guidance and training. 

Charlie is soooo sweet, and gets along with other dogs (German shepherds, dachshunds, etc) and doesn't mind cats. He is crate trained and is in it when he is left alone. He is a handsome, full size Goldendoodle. Charlie has lost 20 pounds and he loves to romp and play, so he would benefit from a fenced in yard or a family committed to giving him the daily exercise he craves. He does seem to pull on leash (only when he sees another dog), but our volunteer had just met him and he wanted to sniff everywhere, but some work will cure that.  According to Charlie's past family, he is a happy go lucky dog who just fits in and goes with the flow. Charlie is currently known to be a counter surfer and that is a work in progress.  Charlie has been groomed consistently his whole life and has been well cared for.

We are still learning about Charlie, but if you would like to meet this handsome boy, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Chester is a 1 year old, male Golden mix who is on the smaller side, (about 40 lbs) who was dumped with his BFF Mandi on the side of the road. They were picked up by a concerned dog lover and they contacted GRRAND. We would love to adopt them as a pair as they are all they have had is eachother. Mandi and Chester are brand new to GRRAND so we are gathering info about them, and we will update as soon as we can. We are told they get along with other dogs, so if you would like to meet them, or foster them to get them out of the kennel, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Mandi is a 1 year old, little bitty female Golden mix who is on the smaller side, (about 40 lbs) who was dumped with her BFF Chester on the side of the road. They were picked up by a concerned dog lover and they contacted GRRAND. We would love to adopt them as a pair as they are all they have had is eachother. Mandi and Chester are brand new to GRRAND so we are gathering info about them, and we will update as soon as we can. We are told they get along with other dogs, so if you would like to meet them, or foster them to get them out of the kennel, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Cyclone is an 8 year old, female Labrador mix weighing about 45lbs. She is looking for a home where she will be the only dog and get all of the attention she can handle. 

She is a very smart girl and knows lots of commands and one would think she knows the human language with the words she has learned! Her release word after being told to wait is "tractor pull", when she is to go to her crate, she is told "in your house", and "cookie" when she gets in her crate. She sleeps on the bed at night and is house-trained and crate-trained. She is quite the lap dog too, and when she gets restless, she is told to "settle". This pretty girl does get freaked during storms, and she finds her space to go for comfort, and is there until she is ready to come out. 

We are happy to report she is in a foster home and they say: 

Cyclone, (we call her Dolly round here as Dolly fits this gentle girl so much better… but for GRRAND records and communications, she is still Cyclone)
Cyclone is a sweetheart who’s happiest in a calm home with her special person. The world can be a little scary for her (cars, busy places, loud noises), but when she’s home? She’s all cuddles, zoomies, and relaxed. Here are a few things about Cyclone:                                                                                                                                                                                                              She Loves snuggles and cozy time
She loves to do Zoomies in the yard, especially in the snow 
She is fully housebroken and an excellent communicator
Tennis balls = yes (retrieving = no LOL)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    She is a true girly girl who prefers women and good “girly pop” music
Cyclone would be perfect for an older adult or anyone looking for a quiet, loving companion. She’s coming out of her shell and has so much love to give."
 

She can be leary of strangers in the beginning, but once accustomed to you, she is very loving, but its best not to force it. She is a very independent girl and does things on her time. There is no knowledge about cats, other animals or children, so a home where she is Queen of the palace is best for Cyclone. 

She is looking for a chill home to live out her best years as the only dog with her people.

If you would like to meet Cyclone, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

***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! 

Rhonda has taken her to the vet and found that Daisy doesn’t have mange, as suspected, but her hair loss is due to severe flea infestation and a secondary bacterial infection.  She also has a tick borne disease that she is being treated for.  Daisy is on antibiotics for her skin and the tick disease and is currently safe in an outdoor 10X10 pen with straw and a dog house at Rhonda’s kennel.  She will be getting regular food and sulfur baths 3 times a week for a couple of weeks with Rhonda and will then be ready to transfer to Louisville to a special GRRAND foster home.  We’ve already found the most perfect, loving foster home for her where she will start to learn that life and people can be good and not cruel.  She has so much to learn and so much health to regain.  It will be wonderful to see her with a full coat of hair before long and in a loving indoor home. 

Can you help us with the vet costs to help Daisy transform into the dog she was born to be? Please visit the Medical Crisis page to donate to her vet care. 

Please check back later for more updates

Dolly is a 3yr female Great Pyrenees mix at about 85lbs and Dixie (Dolly's daughter) is a 2yr female Great Pyrenees mix at about 56lbs and these girls are looking for their new forever family. They are being surrendered to GRRAND as their people can not financially afford the girls, and sadly feel  it is best for them to go to a home where they will get all of the care they need. 

They are house-trained and have full roam of the house when left alone and they also get along with other dogs. These girls will need a home with a fenced in yard as their Great Pyrenees instincts to protect and patrol are done best in the confines of a secure and safe fenced in yard. These girls have been together since Dixie was born and they are BFF's, so need to stay together. We are told: "

Dolly and her daughter Dixie are both sweethearts. Dolly is a mother by nature and wants to lick up and take care of all dogs that come into the house. Her favorite place to be is outside, whereas Dixie loves to be inside. They are both people and dog friendly and I have had a cat and they both were okay with the cat. Dolly has longer hair and has more pyrenees, whereas her daughter Dixie has shorter hair and looks more like a lab."

As we learn more we will update, but if you would like to inquire about Dolly and Dixie, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Dolly is a 3yr female Great Pyrenees mix at about 85lbs and Dixie (Dolly's daughter) is a 2yr female Great Pyrenees mix at about 56lbs and these girls are looking for their new forever family. They are being surrendered to GRRAND as their people can not financially afford the girls, and sadly feel  it is best for them to go to a home where they will get all of the care they need. 

They are house-trained and have full roam of the house when left alone and they also get along with other dogs. These girls will need a home with a fenced in yard as their Great Pyrenees instincts to protect and patrol are done best in the confines of a secure and safe fenced in yard. These girls have been together since Dixie was born and they are BFF's, so need to stay together. We are told: "Dolly and her daughter Dixie are both sweethearts. Dolly is a mother by nature and wants to lick up and take care of all dogs that come into the house. Her favorite place to be is outside, whereas Dixie loves to be inside. They are both people and dog friendly and I have had a cat and they both were okay with the cat. Dolly has longer hair and has more pyrenees, whereas her daughter Dixie has shorter hair and looks more like a lab."

As we learn more we will update, but if you would like to inquire about Dolly and Dixie, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Dom came to the kennel in mid-December after being taken in by a shelter after he was found running loose with another dog, and they were out of room and called GRRAND.

He is a 2 year old sweet, gentle giant, mostly Golden Retriever, but mixed with another large breed dog. He currently weighs almost 90 lbs, but needs to pack on another 10 lbs.

We are told "Dom is an expressive, social dog with a confident personality and a lot to say. He enjoys being engaged with his people and thrives when included in daily routines. Dom is curious, enthusiastic, and brings energy into any space he enters. He would do best in a home that enjoys interaction, communication, and an outgoing companion who wants to be part of the action." We think he'd do best in a home where people are around a lot of the time. He falls in love with his people quickly, and will cry when we leave him!

He loves to be petted. He loves most other dogs (not dominant male dogs). He plays every day with Solara and Aurora! We are walking him off premise and he does great on leash. He's had no accidents in his kennel run despite the suspicion we have that he spent most of his time outdoors before coming to us.

We are still learning about Dom, but we know he's ready to go to a forever home (or foster) and if you would like to meet him, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

UPDATE on Dove 6-7-2025:

Dove is a 16 month old, 35ish lb, Chocolate Lab who was "used" as an Amish breeder dog that GRRAND took in, in 2024.  When they were "finished" with her, she was placed with a young woman who was told by the breeder that she was a little timid, but would come around in a few days.  As we know with unsocialized breeder dogs, that’s NOT the way it works! 

We've had a trainer working with Dove and she's now walking better on a leash – inside the kennel boundaries. She will probably never be the dog you take for walks as Dove will be happiest in a very calm, (no kids or chaos) patient, and emotionally secure home with a secure above ground fenced yard (she will be a big flight risk) and another confident/stable dog to show her how to trust people and help build her own confidence. Her people will need to be experienced and committed to giving her the time, and having the patience she will need to go through her adjustments. Dove is most comfortable around other confident dogs. She is making slow but sure progress thanks to the hard work and determination of the GRRAND kennel staff. The work is not done, but the signs are there she will be ok!

From her intake 2024 "A young lady surrendered Dove to GRRAND almost six months ago. She had been deceived by an Amish breeder, claiming Dove was 'shy', and assuring the young lady she was getting an exceptional deal and that Dove would quickly come around. 

It turned out Dove had almost completely shut down, so overwhelmed with fear of people that all she wanted to do was escape. It's heartbreaking how slow progress has been, but the good news is, there is progress.

She has such fear in her eyes. She will poop and pee if a stranger approaches her in her kennel. She runs in the play yard with several other friendly dogs, but rarely interacts with any of them. She will not come up to a volunteer, even for a treat. We were told by a trainer that many other rescues would have euthanized a dog that was 'so broken'.

But that's not GRRAND. On the improvement side, we now have her on a long leash following the trainers around the play yard. People she's very familiar with can sit in her run, pet her, and leave treats at her feet.. She understands when it's time to come in from the play yard, and will run to her kennel on command. She now has a roommate (Ivy), and we're seeing them snuggle next to each other. Dove has never shown any aggression to animals or people. 

We are still a long way from being able to send Dove home and progress is slow, but it's there, and one day in the not too distant future we look forward to seeing that twinkle in her eye that all dogs get when they realize they are safe and loved. Please keep Dove in your thoughts and follow her progress." 

She is going to need TIME… LOTS OF TIME! And PATIENCE… LOTS OF PATIENCE. Dogs like Dove who have never known love and affection from people, have to work through everything on their own time… not ours. We are still learning about Dove, but if you have had any experience with dogs like Dove, and you think you are the one to help her, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Duke is a 2 year and 7 month old, 55ish lb male Golden Retriever looking for a home that has the time and patience to work with him as he has lots of energy and will need plenty of exercise and direction. "Duke is a wonderful and loving dog. My work schedule doesn't allow me to give him as much time and attention that he needs."

Duke is house-trained and has full run of the house when left alone and sleeps on the bed or floor or wherever he is most happy. He is just a young boy and will need plenty of activity to keep him occupied and out of trouble. 

We are still learning about Duke, so please check back later for more info, but if you want to meet this handsome dude, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Ethel is a 10 month old Great Pyrenees pup that was dumped in a ditch with her sibling Fred, and found by a good Samaritan. She brought them to her house to clean them up, and had them for 3 weeks trying to find their home, with no one claiming them. She realized she could not keep them and called GRRAND for help as her yard is way too small for 2 big pups like them. Ethel is going to be a big dog when she is full grown, so don't let her size fool you!

These 2 have lived outside and are ready to learn what living in a warm and loving home with lots of TLC and a soft bed and food are all about. We are learning about them so are not sure of their potty training habits just yet, but we will update. 

The Great Pyrenees love to hang out, roam and patrol their yard, and they do that best in a secure area. They are looking for a secure above ground fenced yard and a family that loves to understand their breed. They have so many similiarities to Goldens, but we suggest you research them to understand how they are different too. 

We are still learning about Ethel so please check back for more info, or fill out an app at GRRAND.org if you would like to meet them!

Fred is a 10 month old Great Pyrenees pup that was dumped in a ditch with his sibling Ethel, and found by a good Samaritan. She brought them to her house to clean them up, and had them for 3 weeks trying to find their home, with no one claiming them. She realized she could not keep them and called GRRAND for help as her yard is way too small for 2 big pups like them. Fred is going to be a BIG boy when full grown, so you must be a family ready for a polar bear in your house!

These 2 have lived outside and are ready to learn what living in a warm and loving home with lots of TLC and a soft bed and food are all about. We are learning about them so are not sure of their potty training habits just yet, but we will update. 

The Great Pyrenees love to hang out, roam and patrol their yard, and they do that best in a secure area. They are looking for a secure above ground fenced yard and a family that loves to understand their breed. They have so many similiarities to Goldens, but we suggest you research them to understand how they are different too. 

We are still learning about Fred so please check back for more info, or fill out an app at GRRAND.org if you would like to meet them!

Hi! My name is Harper, and I'm a pure Golden girl, nearly 3 years old. I'm fairly new to GRRAND, but I'm settling in nicely! Everyone loves me and I love to be cuddled and hugged! 

My family gave me to GRRAND as I have a little issue with my bladder. I was sad, but the GRRAND people are so nice, and they are helping me with my little issue. Still, I'd rather be in a nice warm home with my own family!

Looking for a sweet Golden that won't swipe everything from your coffee table? Harper is your girl, as she has no tail to do so!

Harper is a 3 year old, medium sized at about 60lbs (or so), female Golden Retriever who had some trauma in her past as a puppy and is being surrendered as the people who had her can't care for her anymore. She has been surrendered because she is incontinent…  She had trauma to her tail when she was a puppy which caused nerve damage and incontinence, and her tail had been amputated. GRRAND is working with her and vets to see what can be done to help her, so we will update as we learn more. Her former owners say: "We have done all that we could do for her. We do not have the time and attention that she really seeks and needs. We have developed some things in our lives and have some things facing us soon that we are needing to find her a new home urgently. She is incontinent as she suffered from a tail evulsion when she was young which caused her to have some nerve damage causing the incontinence issue. Vet said she does have a little muscle tone it is isn't completely gone, she does squat somewhat to pee at times but her bowels she doesn't as well. We did surgery to remove her tail since it was dead as recommended by our vet. She is very sweet and just wants to be loved on. She would do well I feel in a home where someone could give her more attention and possibly with another companion". She is good with other dogs and has lived with 3 other Goldens, including a littermate.

She has spent most of her time outdoors, and we know she will be so happy to finally get to know what living full time in a warm home, with a soft bed and non-stop TLC is all about!

 We will update as we learn more, but if you would like to meet sweet Harper, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org 

Jazzman is a 2ish year old, 40lb, Great Pyrenees/Lab mix looking for a family that has a secure above ground fenced yard (as she is considered a flight risk, and needs a safe space to go outside) and who is going to be committed to having the time and patience to help her through her insecurities and fears. Jazzman was surrendered to GRRAND in not good health, and very unsocialized. We have a new update from Aug 25:

Jazzy (Jazzman) has been in the GRRAND program for 14 months and she's a little over 2 years old, so she's been in our kennel over half her life. Three months ago she moved to the GCS location where we have volunteers skilled in working with shy, unsocialized dogs.

Jazzman is the sweetest, happiest girl once she gets to know you! She adores being outside with her ball and she also LOVES having her butt scratched. Jazzy has thrived in her new environment and has come such a long way. She happily takes treats from the team, and runs to her favorite people to be petted. She's great around other dogs and is out with seven other dogs in a play yard, daily. She would benefit from another confident and stable dog in her new home to help her with her insecurities and fears and to help show her the ropes. 

We often have Jazzy in the office where she'll just follow you around, looking for love! She will walk on a slip leash within the kennel grounds, but we're still working on getting her comfortable to go for walks outside the kennel. 

She is also still a bit wary if you go to pet her directly on top of her head – we assume she was mistreated, but she's getting more trusting.

We really hope there's a loving foster home with a secure fenced yard that can take Jazzy in to help her gain even more confidence and be prepared for her forever home… or ARE YOU the forever family she needs?

Her new family will need to understand her anxieties and fears will take time to diminish, and compassion and dedication to helping her grow and learn what love and direction are about, will be the most rewarding thing for all involved. 

If you would like to meet Jazzy, and bust her out of the kennel, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Jet is a 4.5 year old, 70ish lb, male Golden Retriever who came to GRRAND mid-March 2025. looking for a home where he is the only dog, no cats and no kids under the age of 16. His family has made the very hard decision to re-home Jet as his resource guarding is a concern with kids around for fear of the unknown. He displayed resource guarding behaviours and has been with a behaviorist since intake. We are now ready to provide more training for Jet once we have an experienced dog owner home willing to work with the trainer and Jet. However, he is able to safely participate in structured daycare settings and supervised dog meetups, provided no toys or high-value resources are present.

Jett is a dog who requires clear structure, consistency, and informed handling. With proper management and adherence to protocol, he is capable of living a stable, safe, and fulfilled life in the appropriate home. Our trainer will work with you to aid in a successful transition into your home.

Jet is house-trained, crate-trained and usually went to work daily with his person, so he was not left home alone much. We are told "He has had obedience training and he knows all the basic commands and a few fun ones. Jet resource guards toys and we have tried numerous training for the resource guarding, but have had no luck. He is really chill and happy, and likes to run in the yard and smell around."

GRRAND is still learning about Jet, but if you would like to inquire about him, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Meet Jocko, an adorable 10 month old, male Great Pyrenees weighing in about 80 lbs. Jocko is new to GRRAND, and we are happy to report he is currently with a foster family who are working with him on house training and leash walking. They say he is making great progress and doing great in their home. They tell us that:

“Jocko really is the sweetest boy ever! He LOVES attention, and has gotten in the habit of giving his "Pyr" paw, nudging you with his nose, or gently “nib nibbing” at your arms or legs to receive pets. He has also just learned the pleasures of a couch, and now hogs half of the couch space for his naps. (He's a good sized boy) He walks WONDERFUL on a leash, and stays right beside you basically the whole time, except when he sees a squirrel, which he has tried to chase before. He loves being outside (as all Pyrs do), and has attempted to sneak out the door a couple times, but behaves when told to back away. He is very playful, and is learning to love his toys (and is also learning what is, and ISN’T a toy!). He frequently plays with our dog, Vinny, and he’s more of a gentle player compared to our loud-mouthed rough-houser. Jocko and Vinny have become good pals, and I’m sure Jocko would do great in a house with another dog, or really anywhere he can get all the attention he demands! He also did very well with our cat, Angel – he just watched her and sniffed her when she walked past. We’re not sure how he acts around children, but knowing Pyrs, I don’t doubt he’d be great with them. He can be a little shy around people he’s never met, especially taller people/men. When he gets nervous, he does pee, and it takes him a while to warm up to people entirely. But, I don’t expect he’ll have any issues getting to know and love his future family!!

Oh I also forgot to mention that we have been working on some training, and he has mastered “sit”, “paw”, and is getting good at “down” as well. He loves treats and learns very quick!”

Jocko is looking for his forever home with an above ground secure fenced in yard, as Pyrs love to be outside to roam and patrol and protect, and this is best in a secure and safe area.

Please fill out an app at GRRAND.org if you are interested in meeting or adopting Jocko.

Meet Kenton 

Kenton is one of the Spencer County hoarding dogs taken in by GRRAND in late 2024, and this handsome boy has made incredible progress since arriving at the kennel. At just 3 years old and around 50 pounds, Kenton is a beautiful Lab/Golden mix with a gentle soul.

Kenton is super sweet and enjoys playing with other dogs. Thanks to the dedication of the kennel team, he has come a long way and is now ready to take the next big step—finding his forever home.

Because Kenton has never been on a leash and can be a bit fearful of people at first, he will need a home with a securely fenced, above-ground yard where he can safely explore and gain confidence. A home with another confident, stable dog would be ideal, as a canine companion will help Kenton continue learning that the world (and people!) are kind and safe.

Kenton is looking for a patient, loving family who will give him the time, understanding, and affection he deserves. In return, he’ll reward you with quiet loyalty, sweet companionship, and plenty of tail wags once he feels secure.

Could you be the family Kenton has been waiting for to show him patience, love, and lots of gentle pets? 

 Please check back for updates on Kenton… And if you would like to inquire about him, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

A beacon of hope shines bright as GRRAND and animal advocates across the commonwealth collaborate to help rescue animals trapped in a devastating hoarding situation on a rural County Kentucky farm. Advocates eagerly await justice for the abused animals and the swift rescue of those still suffering in inhumane conditions. 

It's awful to think of the terrible lives and abuse they have been subjected to. A litter of 4 week old puppies were found on the property and all had to be treated at the Emergency Vet for Parvo to save their lives and sadly, one did not make it. We have extremely high vet expenses for these dogs and really need ongoing donations to pay for all their care and we are also in desperate need of foster homes for these dogs. 

As we continue to assess the individual needs of these deserving animals, additional information to come, so please check back for more updates… 

If you would like to donate to Kenton's care, or the other Spencer county hoarding dogs, please visit the GOFUNDME link at https://www.gofundme.com/f/rescue-for-dogs-in-deplorable-conditions

Lady is a beautiful 2.5 year old female Great Pyreneese, about 75 lbs, who has just arrived to GRRAND Central Station. She came in with Ziggy and Jocko and we believe Lady and Ziggy are Jocko's parents. She loves playing with other dogs and loves people petting her. She will stand up and ever so gently put her front paws on your shoulder to look you in the face. She is just so sweet and adorable! 

She is not leash trained, and we will work on that if she's at the kennel for any length of time. We don't know if she's house trained, but she doesn't mess in her kennel run which is a good sign. We don't know how she will do with cats, so may be safest for her to go to a home with no cats. 

Lady and Ziggy are pretty attached, so if yiou are in the market for 2 BIG BEAUTIFUL FLOOFS to share your home with, they would like to be together, but we do feel they can be split if necessary.

We are still learning about Lady, but if you would like to foster or adopt her, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Laurel was one of the Spencer County hoarding dogs taken in by GRRAND last year in 2024. She is a Lab/Golden mix and about 5 years old. 

IMPORTANT CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM LAUREL: "My name is Laurel. I'm a sweet 6-year-old mixed breed dog with only one eye, but everyone says I'm as cute as can be! I've been with GRRAND since September 2024. GRRAND rescued me, along with lots of my brothers and sisters, from an awful hoarding situation. Since they took me in, I've experienced love, warmth, and regular meals. I've learned to trust the volunteers and will now take treats and let them pet me. I've even learned to walk on a leash and explore the grounds outside the kennel. I'm ready to be in a loving home and receive the attention I deserve. Please make my holiday dreams come true and give me a loving foster or adoptive home!"

The kennel team is so proud of sweet Laurel. She came to GRRAND last September from a bad hoarding situation. Laurel was one of many dogs left outside to fend for themselves. She had an eye infection, which resulted in the loss of her left eye, was tick and flea infested, and suffered from severe mange and malnutrition. Understandably, when Laurel came to us, she didn’t have any trust in people.

She’s come a long way since then! Laurel loves all other dogs (and we think cats, too). Since being at our Louisville kennel, she’s become “boss” of the play yard! She loves to play but makes sure all the other dogs behave. If they get too rambunctious, she’ll let them know.

We are slowly gaining Laurel’s trust. She’s been taking treats from our hands for a while. A month ago, we started working with her on a slip leash. She’ll now follow us around the kennel on her slip leash and let us pet her without cowering. She’s actually starting to enjoy it and is coming up to her main handlers in the play yard to be petted.

Laurel still has a way to go before she’s completely comfortable with people. She’ll need a very safe, secure, and patient home to help her progress. However, underneath that shy and fearful exterior is a sweet puppy longing for love, kindness, and attention. She will need a secure fenced in yard as she is still considered a flight risk, and no small children.

If your home sounds like the right fit and you’re interested in learning more about Laurel, or any of the remaining “hoarding” dogs, please visit and complete an application.

And if you would like to learn more about Laurel, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

A beacon of hope shines bright as GRRAND and animal advocates across the commonwealth collaborate to help rescue animals trapped in a devastating hoarding situation on a rural County Kentucky farm. Advocates eagerly await justice for the abused animals and the swift rescue of those still suffering in inhumane conditions. 

It's awful to think of the terrible lives and abuse they have been subjected to. A litter of 4 week old puppies were found on the property and all had to be treated at the Emergency Vet for Parvo to save their lives and sadly, one did not make it. We have extremely high vet expenses for these dogs and really need ongoing donations to pay for all their care and we are also in desperate need of foster homes for these dogs. 

If you would like to donate to Laurel's care, or any of the other Spencer County dogs still needing care, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/rescue-for-dogs-in-deplorable-conditions

Lily is a 1 year old, about 45ish lb, female Great Pyr/Doodle (she has the double dew claws) looking for her forever family who has the time to give her the exercise and direction she needs.

Lily is in a foster home and we are still learning about her but we have been told that "she is a bit shy, but super sweet, likes other dogs, is quite the Velcro dog and LOVES HER STUFFIES!!!" Just look at her adorable pictures! 

We will update as we learn more, but if you would like to meet Lily, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Luna is a 7 year old, 90ish lb, female Great Pyrenees looking for her chance at happiness. She was literally saved from euthanasia by GRRAND and her temporary foster home. This is only until the 1st of the year and we desperately need a foster or forever home for this sweet girl. She had been in the shelter and they reached out to GRRAND as they had no room. 

We are learning about Luna, but we do know that she will need a home with a fenced in yard as the Great Pyrs love to roam and patrol, and they do this best in a secure fenced in area. She is VERY sweet and geeze, look at her face… She is looking for love!

As we learn more, we will update, but if you can help Luna please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Maggie is a 6 month old, 50ish lb, female Golden/Lab mix looking for her forever familiy that has the time and patience to work with her on obedience training and can give her the exercise and direction she needs as a youg puppy. Sadly her owners are re-homing her as Maggie is a bit too much for them and they are unable to manage her the way she needs to be managed. A home with a fenced in yard for her to run and play and no kids under 12 is best, as she has no idea of her own strength.

Maggie is house-trained and crate-trained and does stay in her crate when her people are away. Maggie is a very friendly, very active, healthy, well cared for, well loved dog. She is very playful but as a young pup, can play with a lot of force and speed. As a typical puppy, she is in non-stop motion and needs to be kept busy. She does jump on people and can mouthy with hands and arms, and hits with her paw to demand attention. She needs training and in short, she has usual puppy behaviors but they are dialed up to 10!

She has not had much exposure with other dogs, so her new owners will need to be committed to socialization and training.

If you would like to meet Ms Maggie puppy, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Maple is an 8 month old, 60ish lb, female Great Pyrenees puppy who was surrendered with her sister Bella, as their person is very sick and can no longer care for them. It was a devastating decision they had to make, but knew GRRAND would find them the right home. They tell us that "they are good with dogs, cats, chickens and farm animals."

They will need to go to a home with a secure above ground fenced yard, as the Great Pyrenees love to roam and patrol and this is done best in a secure and safe environment. Maple is just a puppy, so she needs a family with the time and commitment to helping her adjust to her new home and give her the exercise and direction she will need to be a good puppy. 

We are still learning about Maple, but if you would like to meet Maple and or Bella and or both, and be the proud owner (or foster!) to these FLOOFY WHITE PUFFS of adorableness, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Mary Jo is a female, 56ish lb, beautiful Golden Retriever who came in with Little Girl. We have learned that Mary Jo needs to be the only dog in the home. We will update as we learn more. 

We are told "What a beautiful and sweet reddish golden MJ is! She loves to be held and petted and she has a calm demeanor and doesn't jump up on you."

We are still learning about Mary Jo, so please check back later for more info, but if you would like to meet her, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Theodore is a 6ish year old Golden/Great Pyr mix who was found as a stray at large, and after hold time was up, GRRAND took him and another dog in. Both in very bad shape, and the other sadly didn't make it. 

Theodore is in a temporary foster home and is doing just great! He is blind in one eye with only partial vision in the other, and will need an above ground securely fenced in yard for his safety. We are told he is house-trained and does not need a crate as he is quite the gentleman with good manners. He sleeps in the room at night with his foster and has full run of the house when they are not home. He is a very mellow dude, and likes to play, but really likes to watch the other dogs play more. Theodore gets along with other dogs, and if there was another dog in his new home, that would be fine but he really would love all the attention as an only dog too. He's just a chill guy who really dosn't care much for toys, but LOVES his nightly belly rubs!!! Theodore walks ok on leash and is mastering that everyday. He is just looking for a home where he will have a warm and loving family forever. 

We are still learning about Theo, but if you would like to meet this sweet boy, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Mindy is a 5ish month old Great Pyr mix puppy who was found with her sibling Lily. Mindy needs to be the only dog in the home… Mindy is in a foster home and we are told: "Mindy loves her crate, hangs out in it when she doesn’t have to, doesn’t cry when locked in it and is crate and potty trained already. She has not had a single potty accident since we’ve had her. She’s shy and timid and so sweet. We sometimes forget she’s here, she’ll just rest under a chair for hours. Obviously she is still adjusting and will come out of her shell eventually, but she has spoiled us as fosters cause she’s too easy. She’s still timid, and doesn’t like being approached, so it's on her time once she is comfortable. She will move away, so we are just letting her come up to us for pets when she’s feeling brave enough and she’s starting to do it more. She will also follow you but just feels most complete at arms length. She’s super sweet and will no doubt get over this and be very loving, the only thing I we believe is a home with small loud kids constantly trying to go after her is NOT what she is needing. She is good with adults coming around, but small kids could set her back."

**** Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in one of these puppies and have children, you should check out GRRAND policies page before you read further… In a nutshell, GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying

A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old

B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… so this means no apartments or condos

Apartments and condos can also be tricky for adult only households, as puppies can be whiny and loud, and may make too much noise for the neighbors as well

Mindy is looking for a home with a fenced in yard as she is a Great Pyr and they love to roam and patrol, and do that best in a safe and secure area, and families with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so she can grow up to be a good dog! Exercise and direction are a must for these little ones as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! They have boundless amounts of playful energy and need a constant outlet for it! 

If you would like to meet Mindy please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Moose is a beautiful 1+ year old male pure Golden Retriever. He's about 70 lbs, unaltered, and has not had an accident in his run. He appears to like other dogs, but they would need to match his high energy level. Make no mistake, Moose is a big 70 lb puppy with very little training, so he is looking for a family that is committed to giving him the exercise and direction he needs to be a good boy. Moose is still just a puppy, and a tired puppy is a good puppy! He knows sit, but is not good on leash, and we are working on that, and he and his new owner would benefit from training together. This handsome boy is house-trained and crate-trained.

His surrendering owner said they had acquired him about two months before they turned him in to GRRAND, and sadly he showed aggressive behaviours to their autistic son which led them to the difficult decision. They discovered his original elderly owners took Moose from their grandson, who could not manage him, and had disciplined him with a leather belt and tree switches, so this guy is ready for a new start. 

He's only been at the GRRAND kennel for a week, but he is already settling in, and is very loving towards the regular volunteers. He will try to climb on your lap, and he will lay at my feet in the office. He loves to play fetch, and tug! Because he had a rough start to life, he does take a short while to warm to new people, but not long at all. We believe Moose needs a secure above ground fenced yard where he can run and play freely, and an experienced dog owner with no children in his new home. Moose needs a family who is willing to have the patience to help him gain confidence and trust. He is said to have a high prey drive, so a home with cats or other small animals are not going to be good for him. 

We will continue to update Moose's bio as we learn more but if you would like to meet him, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Moses is an 8 week old, male great Pyr mix who has quite a story…

A shelter staff member from a KY Regional Animal Shelter called to say she was picking up a puppy that was abandoned in a box at a local tractor supply! When she arrived on scene, she found a very sweet, lovable puffball that was all alone, abandoned in a box. She immediately called a GRRAND volunteer and GRRAND kicked into action. A lovely GRRAND volunteer and foster transported him and agreed to foster.
One of GRRAND’s original founding members and long time board member wanted to call him Moses, since Moses was put in a basket and sent down river, his story sung striking similarities. 

Moses will be needing a secure fenced in yard, as Great Pyrs like to roam and patrol, and they do this best in a safe and secure space.

If you are interested in Moses, please note the GRRAND puppy guidelines:

**** Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in one of these puppies and have children, you should check out GRRAND policies page before you read further… In a nutshell, GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying

 A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old 

B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… so this means no apartments or condos

Apartments and condos can also be tricky for adult only households, as puppies can be whiny and loud, and may make too much noise for the neighbors as well

If you feel you are good to move forward and read more about these little ones… here you go:

As with all puppies, Moses will need a home where someone is home most of the time as he will need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. He will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and families with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good dogs! Exercise and direction are a must for these little ones as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! They have boundless amounts of playful energy and need a constant outlet for it! They just eat, pee, poop, play and repeat ALL DAY!!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have time for all of that, a small puppy may not be for you!

Along with that wonderful puppy breath, comes those razor sharp puppy teeth too, so families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as  children need to learn to respect an animal and puppies need to learn boundaries. 

If you would like to meet Moses, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org!

Nova is a 6 year old, 50lb, female Goldendoodle who is being surrendered because "She needs someone that can be with her more than I can. She has a lot of energy and needs a place to run around. Nova needs a quiet adult only household with no kids as she is leary of strangers and does not like a lot of chaos. She needs a secure fenced in yard for her to run and play. She is house-trained and trustworthy in the home when left alone.

Our GRRAND volunteer says: "Nova was out playing with Chief in the field today and she does not like to have her picture taken as she would rather sniff and wander, nose to the ground. She does not seek much attention but will come back to me every once in a while to check in – quick scritch then she's back to sniffing. It is very obvious she would love to have her own yard to sniff around in daily. Nova is not a digger nor does she bark. Nova has beautiful golden highlights in her fur."

(update Oct 2) Our volunteer also says: "She is independent, loving, sweet, calm. I discovered today that she likes to chase a thrown tennis ball but she is not obsessive about it. She likes to sniff and wander but will seek you out for pets and snuggles. Nova has excellent manners. She won't jump up on you and I've never heard her bark."

Nova will need a home with a secure fenced yard so she can romp and play, and a new "bestie" in the home would be a bonus! Nova gets along well with other dogs and will need a family that can be committed to giving her the daily exercise and direction she needs to be a happy and healthy girl! Nova is crate trained but has proven to be trustworthy and not get into anything when home. She can be a bit leary of strangers, but needs the right person who can help her work through that. 

We are still learning about Nova, but if you would like to meet this cutie, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Nuggie is a 10 month old, male Golden Retriever looking for a pretty specific type of home, so please read carefully before applying!

This pup is needing an experienced ADULT ONLY household with no visiting young kids or grandkids as he has a history of resource-guarding, and this is not anything to take lightly even with Nuggie being so young. He is doing better now, but Nuggie is still in the working stages and GRRAND is being very careful with where Nuggie is placed. He will NOT be considered for any family with kids, so please understand. 

Nuggie is a beautiful 10 month old Golden. He has been a perfect gentleman at the kennel with both volunteers and other puppy residents! However, he has had two brief visits in foster homes where he showed some dominance and resource guarding tendencies. GRRAND is willing to spend a significant amount of money to put Nuggie in a board-and-train program with a professional trainer to overcome these behaviors, but before we can do that we need a home lined up for Nuggie to go to immediately after training. It needs to be a home with experienced dog owners and no children.

Nuggie is treat motivated and knows simple commands, and he MUST have a family 100% committed to training with him, and giving him plenty of structure, exercise and direction, as this is what he needs. Nuggie has been placed in a home where he resourced something as simple as a pine cone, and it was not positive. He is with GRRAND and by being where he is, he has not been given an opportunity to practice resource guarding. Practice makes perfect… he is not there, but the progress is positive and in the wrong hands, he would’ve gotten better at resource guarding, but his environment does not allow that.

Today he’s well adjusted, is not resource guarding his food, plays great with a tennis ball and gives it back. He plays well with other dogs, and has been socialized with a variety of different people and is getting worked with everyday. He is a good boy, and the goal is to make sure he is ready for his forever home.

He will need an above ground secure fenced yard to romp and play in in a safe environment. He is very trainable as he likes it and responds well to it and he is also house-trained and crate-trained. This is an opportunity to truly 'rescue' a dog, and in return you will get a beautiful, well trained Golden.

We are still learning about Nuggie, but if you feel you are that adult dog savvy person who has the time and patience and are fully committed to keep up with Nuggie's training, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

I'm Penny and am very pleased to meet you! I'm a beautiful pure Golden Retriever, 4+ years old. I came to GRRAND in early 2022, so I have been in the kennel for a while.

I can be a bit grouchy if you try and take one of my prize possessions away from me, usually a stick, but my close kennel buddies know to trick me with a treat for my stick! It works out beautifully, and don't tell them, but honestly, I get the better deal . Oh, and they said if anyone wanted to take me home they would teach them the same trick!

I do love it at the kennel! I get love, two meals a day, and have a warm bed of my own in my 6' x 6' cozy kennel run. I even have a glass door to look out of; Tyg and Adam are across the way so we have nice conversations when the kennel team isn't around. I get to go outside with my favorite people at least three times a day. We play in the yard, go for walks, and sometimes go on field trips to the park and Starbucks. I love going to the pool in the summer, but my favorite is office time where I get to be petted and do stimulation games (and earn treats)!

But my kennel guy seems sad these days; He says I'm getting 'institutionalized' at the kennel. I don't mind being in my cozy kennel run 20 hours a day, but he says I deserve better, like a home with people who love me and who will spend time with me. We have a radio at the kennel (Christmas carols playing now), but he says I should be able to watch Hallmark movies and Animal Planet on TV, whatever that is!! I think I'm his favorite, but don't tell Tyg!

So just to make him happy I guess I'm ready to go home with a great person or couple this Christmas. I have been at the kennel for almost 1000 days so going to a loving home would be an amazing Christmas gift.

I realize I'm not 'Buddy The Elf' but the wonderful team at GRRAND love me (and I them) and they are committed to finding the right home for me and giving the family the right tools and education to make my adoption a success.

Please consider fostering or adopting me in the very near future.

Merry Christmas, Love Penny XOXO

Penny is an absolutely beautiful 3 year old Golden Retriever who needs a very specific home! Please read all about her needs before applying!

Penny is happy, tail wagging, and if she knows you, extremely friendly! After coming to GRRAND, we learned she had resource guarding tendencies, and she spent time with our excellent trainers and behaviourists to evaluate her needs.

What we have learned is that Penny does resource guard certain items, and she can be sensitive around her head.

Our kennel manager has spent a lot of time with Penny, and they have a close bond. He reports that Penny takes awhile to be comfortable and trust a person, but when she does trust you, she's an awesome dog who is very loyal and loving. We have a small team who handle her daily, and she loves to play and run outside, go for walks, do mental stimulation games (she is very smart!), and hang out in the office with her person.

Penny needs the right home with a dog-savvy family who understands how dogs communicate. She will give a warning (ex. growl) if something is going on she doesn't like. This is Penny’s way of telling us she wants us to stop doing something, which is great!

Her home must have no children or other animals, either in the home or visiting (e.g., grandchildren who come over). We would do a slow introduction period with several visits to the kennel and to her potential home to help build a bond, along with resource guarding training so we are sure the adopter/foster knows Penny's triggers and how to deal with them. And, as a young Golden, Penny will need plenty of high-quality exercise.

If you are looking for a dog to take to family gatherings or breweries, Penny is not for you. But if you want to truly rescue a dog that just needs patience, understanding, love and training, Penny will reward you with an abundance of love and loyalty

If you think you could be a good fit for Penny, please submit an application so you can connect and learn more!

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GRRAND dogs are looking for homes in Greater Louisville, Greater Lexington, and Greater Cincinnati and Dayton. We’re sorry we cannot make exceptions to this area

 Meet Pike — a Gentle Soul Ready for Her Second Chance! She has waited for so long for her turn, and we aree happy to report she is in a foster home and she is doing great!

They say "Pike is ready for her fresh start! She’s had a tough beginning, so she’s still very shy. She wants to meet people, but she’s not quite brave enough for pets yet. Pike does great with other dogs and would thrive in a home with a confident, stable canine companion who can help show her the ropes and demonstrate that love from people is a wonderful thing. Having another dog to lean on will help Pike continue building her confidence. She’s sweet, gentle, housebroken and crate trained. Such a good girl who just needs patience and love to truly shine. If you have a calm home and a big heart, Pike could be your perfect match. Share to help this sweet girl find her forever family!"

Pike is one of the Spencer County hoarding dogs taken in by GRRAND in late 2024, and this beautiful girl has made incredible progress since arriving at the kennel. She is a 4-year-old, approximately 50-pound Lab/Golden mix with a soft heart and an even softer spirit.

While Pike is still a bit nervous as she continues to learn that the world can be a safe place, she’s come a long way. She happily accepts treats from volunteers and absolutely loves being petted once she feels comfortable. Her sweet nature truly shines through when given patience and kindness.

Because Pike is a flight risk, a secure, above-ground fenced yard is required, and a home without small children would be best for her comfort and safety.

Pike is ready for a loving home with a family who understands that healing takes time—and who can offer the patience, compassion, and unconditional love she deserves. In return, Pike will reward you with quiet devotion and a heart full of gratitude. 

 If you would like to open your home to foster or adopt Pike, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

A beacon of hope shines bright as GRRAND and animal advocates across the commonwealth collaborate to help rescue animals trapped in a devastating hoarding situation on a rural County Kentucky farm. Advocates eagerly await justice for the abused animals and the swift rescue of those still suffering in inhumane conditions. 

It's awful to think of the terrible lives and abuse they have been subjected to. A litter of 4 week old puppies were found on the property and all had to be treated at the Emergency Vet for Parvo to save their lives and sadly, one did not make it. We have extremely high vet expenses for these dogs and really need ongoing donations to pay for all their care and we are also in desperate need of foster homes for these dogs. 

If you would like to donate to Pike's care, or the other Spencer County dogs still in GRRAND's care, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/rescue-for-dogs-in-deplorable-conditions

Rex is so sweet, brave, attention loving, and gentle!

Rex is a handsome male, deep red golden that we believe to be around 2 years old and 70ish lbs. He was found as a stray and was named Rex upon being found by a Good Samaritan. Being approximately two years old, he needs regular exercise, a fully fenced back yard with fencing at least 4' in height, and someone home most of the time. We believe Rex is eager to please and would do well with consistent, interactive training. He can NOT go to a home with cats! He is house-trained and we have learned he can easily scale a 5 ft fence, so he will need to to to a home with a privacy fenced yard or no fence with the commitment to give him LOTS of daily walks and exercise.

As we get to know Rex even better, we will keep his bio updated but if you would like to meet him, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

DESPERATELY NEEDING A FOSTER OR FOREVER FAMILY!!! Don't Roger's sweet eyes call to you? Roger's dad is having serious health issues and we are hopeful a family will step up to help Roger AND his family!

Roger is an 9-10 year old boy, 75ish lb Lab mix who is sadly looking for a home where he can spend his senior years!

His owner has health issues which are causing the sad decision to rehome Roger. He needs a home with no kids under the age of 16, as he tends to be a resource guarder when he has something in his mouth and someone tries to get it from him, so dog savvy owners would be best for this handsome boy. His people say  "We really want Roger to go to a good family that can love him and give him the proper care and exercise he truly needs and wants. We had to downsize and now we don't have a fenced yard for him to run around in, so he is full of energy and we cannot get out with him the way he needs and he does not get many walks. He really needs a yard to run in, with space to spread out, be free and play, and we can not provide that for him. On walks, he can bark at the wildlife, and cars and bikes, so we all really miss the fenced yard we used to have for him".

His people also tell GRRAND: "He is a sweet dog and just loves to be around me, loves to get affection and be petted, and follows me from room to room! Roger lets me know when people are at the house because he gets so excited and he barks a bit when they come in, but settles down quickly and melts into the background after about 5 minutes. He is very well house trained and has never had an accident in the house, and he will bark and let me know when he needs to go out or when he needs/wants something". 

He used to have a doggie companion who passed away and he is said to miss his friend and is lonely.

If you would like to meet this handsome couch potato, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Hi! I'm Ross. There's a lot of debate as to my DNA, but my kennel guy thinks I'm a Golden/Duck Toller/Collie mix! But I don't care – I'm adorable whatever I am – just look at my picture!!! I'm six-years-old and a GRRAND long-timer – 4 years!! But I'm happy, love to walk, play on our agility equipment, and entertain my kennel people with my zoomies! I'm now working with a trainer. I'm teaching him how to pet me all over without me getting agitated – he's doing well and says I can go home very soon! My kennel people love me and treat me so well that I'll hate to leave them, but 4 years in a kennel is a long time, and I'm really hoping someone will find it in their heart to take me home so I can snuggle and watch TV! Love Ross

Ross is a 6 year old, 50ish lb smart boy who loves to do zoomies in the yard and go for walks. He's very smart and can be trained quickly, though he does have a stubborn streak.
He's a beautiful mix, we believe Golden and small collie. He weighs 45 lbs, is completely house trained, and walks great on a leash.  
Ross needs a home with mature, dog savvy adults, no children. He can be dog selective, so no other animals.

Please consider giving Ross a second chance and a loving home and if interested, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

More information to follow on Ross 

Meet Ruby & Webster (“Webbie”) – A Bonded Pair Full of Love 

Available for Adoption through GRRAND Rescue

Ruby and Webbie are an adorable bonded duo who have come such a long way since their rescue. About two years old and each weighing 30–35 pounds, these two midsize sweethearts are full of love, joy, and heart. They've been with their foster family for nearly a year and are now ready to find a forever home of their very own.

They’re:

•  Spayed/neutered
•  Up-to-date on vaccines
•  On flea/tick & heartworm prevention
•  Crate trained & housebroken
•  Great with kids and other dogs
•  Share toys and love to snuggle
•  Know basic commands (sit, lay down, and are learning recall)

They love running around the yard, playing together, or just curling up with each other and their foster family's dogs. Ruby is still working on building confidence with the leash, but she’s making steady progress. Webbie is her rock, and their bond is truly heartwarming.

Their Ideal Home:

Ruby and Webbie are looking for a family that:

• Is home more often than not
• Has patience to let them adjust at their own pace
• Has a secure, fenced-in yard
• Will adopt them together, as they are deeply bonded
• These two are truly special and ready to bring love, loyalty, and lots of tail wags to a family willing to open their hearts and home.

If you think Ruby and Webbie might be your perfect match, they would love to meet you!

To apply, visit GRRAND.org and fill out an application at www.grrand.org

A meet-and-greet can be arranged so you can experience their sweet personalities for yourself.

Meet Ruby & Webster (“Webbie”) – A Bonded Pair Full of Love 

Available for Adoption through GRRAND Rescue

Ruby and Webbie are an adorable bonded duo who have come such a long way since their rescue. About two years old and each weighing 30–35 pounds, these two midsize sweethearts are full of love, joy, and heart. They've been with their foster family for nearly a year and are now ready to find a forever home of their very own.

They’re:

•  Spayed/neutered
•  Up-to-date on vaccines
•  On flea/tick & heartworm prevention
•  Crate trained & housebroken
•  Great with kids and other dogs
•  Share toys and love to snuggle
•  Know basic commands (sit, lay down, and are learning recall)

They love running around the yard, playing together, or just curling up with each other and their foster family's dogs. Ruby is still working on building confidence with the leash, but she’s making steady progress. Webbie is her rock, and their bond is truly heartwarming.

Their Ideal Home:

Ruby and Webbie are looking for a family that:

• Is home more often than not
• Has patience to let them adjust at their own pace
• Has a secure, fenced-in yard
• Will adopt them together, as they are deeply bonded
• These two are truly special and ready to bring love, loyalty, and lots of tail wags to a family willing to open their hearts and home.

If you think Ruby and Webbie might be your perfect match, they would love to meet you!

To apply, visit GRRAND.org and fill out an application at www.grrand.org

A meet-and-greet can be arranged so you can experience their sweet personalities for yourself.

Solara and Aurora are 1 year old, female Great Pyrenees littermates who were surrendered to GRRAND by their owners who could not care for them. They came from horribly sad conditions in very rural KY where they had been abandoned along with some chickens and goats. They were filthy, starving, very very thin, and full of matts. But our awesome grooming team trimmed them, bathed them, and now they are showing just how beautiful they are!

GRRAND kennel staff says: "Even though they've had a rough start to life, they are so sweet, gentle, and generally adorable! They seem to like other dogs, and are very calm. Solara (Solli) and Aurora (Auri) are just the sweetest pups! Now they've settled at the kennel their true personality is coming; they love attention and are very playful. They are very gentle when taking treats from your hand. Auri loves to play with other dogs; She loves wrestling with Winston, who has about 50 lbs on her! Soli is a little more laid back but still gets along with other kennel dogs. Their coat looks so much better, and they are putting weight on. They have not messed in their kennel run. They are about a year old, and just the cutest big white fluffy pups!"

They came to GRRAND flea and tick infested, malnourished, and massive matts all over their beautiful white fur coat. Despite being abandoned these are two adorable, sweet, calm dogs. They have been groomed, getting regular food, warm shelter, and they get a lot of well deserved love at the kennel.

Solara is a little less playful than Aurora and prefers to spend time with her human, but she's great with other dogs and will play when the mood takes her. Aurora loves pets too, but loves playing with other dogs. 

They are gentle, fun, and loving. They take treats gently from your hand and love to be petted. They have not messed in their run, so we are hoping they are housebroken, or at least, almost! 

We do think these girls can be split up, however, they love each other and will be equally happy getting fostered or adopted together. 

They will be looking for a family that will have the time and patience to work with them, as they have never known the good life a dog should know… living in a warm and loving house, having a warm bed to sleep on, a family who loves them and are devoted to their care and well being. These girls are very deserving and are waiting for you! They will be needing a home with a secure fenced yard, as Great Pyrenees like to hang outside and roam and patrol and they do this best in a secure environment. There are lots of similarities between Goldens and Great Pyrs, and it may be good to do some research if you are interested in meeting these girls. 

We will update as we learn more about them, and we do know that they are very happy together, but if you would like to meet them, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Sugar-Cane is a 2ish year old, male Great Pyrenees/Labrador Retriever mix around 75-80 lbs, who was found as a stray by a good samariatian. They brought him in to keep him from getting hit by a car as he had been hanging out for a while around a busy area and needed shelter. They looked on all internet sites, called shelters, looked for lost dog signs etc, and noone claimed him. His rescuer is wheelchair bound and cannot take care of the dog because he is too strong for her, and he had escaped her fenced yard and crossed the busy street a couple times so she contacted GRRAND. Our GRRAND volunteer says: "This dog is a love bug. Sugar Cane loves snuggles, hugs, and activity. He is tall, strong, athletic and is at a healthy weight. He walked well on leash and is not a puller."

Sugar-Cane is super sweet and friendly, but definitely has puppy behaviors as he has had no training, so he is going to need a family that has the time and patience to give him all of the exercise and direction he can take right now. He will need obedience training as he is a big boy and does not know his own strength. He is house-trained and is said to have lived with other dogs and cats but GRRAND has not cat tested him, and he was only there for a short time. In his rescuers home, they did not crate him and he would get into things when bored, so keeping this boy busy and tired, will keep him out of trouble. 

We are still learning about Sugar-Cane, so please check back for more info, but if you would like to meet him, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Toretto is a 4 year old, male Golden Retriever about 65ish lbs, sadly being surrendered as his family is in a place where they can't give him the time, exercise and direction he really needs and deserves. 

He is crate-trained (sleeps in it at night and when left alone) and house-trained and "He does love to 'dance' as we call it. He wants to jump on his hind legs to dance and give hugs." Toretto is very friendly and still acts like a puppy. He has lots of energy and his family just does not have the time to give him the energy outlet he needs. He minds her commands but he does jump on people – behavior she said she hasn’t been able to stop. 

He has tried to escape the yard, by jumping his family's 4 ft fence, but it is believed it was out of boredom, but he will need to be under supervision at all times when outside in a yard and does require a fenced yard due to his activity and energy. His new family will need to have the time to give him the energy and exercise outlet he needs to keep him happy and out of trouble. Toretto is a ball boy and will proudly carry a ball around or will chase one when thrown for him. This boy is a typical young and very lovable Golden looking to get lots of affection, be social and have fun with his family. He is smart and learns quickly so he will adapt to a new home with some training and help with adjustments. Another dog to play with or someone who is willing to walk him and/or is willing to play with him in the yard is what he needs. (Some rough and tumble young boys to roll around with would be good for him too LOL) He loves to be petted and loved on and will make a great addition to a family who will include him in fun activities and socializations.

If you would like to meet Torrento, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
 

 Tucker is a 1.5 year old, 70ish lb, male cream Golden Retriever looking for a very specific type of family. He is a handsome dude, but he is very high energy and will need to be the only dog in the home.

"For Tucker, we are looking for a person or family that is strong and active, home more than the typical working individual, has an above ground fenced yard, no other dogs, and someone who will commit to training and exercise. He has also never been around kids and he does jump on people so no kids under twelve yrs old. Experienced dog people would be best for Tucker since he is very active. Tucker has also been to doggie day care 3 days a week to help with his energy outlet, but if a family adopts him and is committed to plenty of daily activity and exercise, day care may not be as important." He needs to be the only dog as "He is in a multi dog house now, and has developed behavior that is difficult to control in that environment. He seems to be favoring one of the other dogs and guarding him from the other dogs."

Tucker is house-trained and crate-trained, but does not use the crate anymore. He is trustworthy when left alone and sleeps In the bedroom, but usually likes to stay on the floor or on the bathroom tile.

Tucker's new home will need to be committed to giving him plenty of exercise and direction to keep him happy, as a tired dog is a good dog!

If you would like to meet Tucker, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Meet Tyg (Tygrys)

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Poor Tyg will have been at the kennel for 2 years this June. He's a favorite with regular kennel volunteers. Once he gets to know you he's a big 100 lbs loving teddy bear. 

Most people don't come to a Golden Retriever rescue looking for an Anatolian Shepherd mix, which is why Tyg is still with us. Anatolians are very protective of their flock and family. If you know anyone with Anatloian Shepherd experience looking for a fantastic dog, please get in touch with GRRAND. . 

Sadly, Tyg has been at the GRRAND kennel for over a year. The kennel volunteers recently had a pool party to celebrate Tyg's one-year anniversary at the kennel – he got to swim, eat doggie cake, and of course, get dressed up!

Tyg is a 5-year-old Anatolian Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix who came to GRRAND in 2019 as a 3-month-old puppy. He was adopted by a couple who sadly had to return him in June 2023 due to unforeseen circumstances. He was so sad and would sit by the fence looking for his people to return. He is now settled at the kennel and is certainly a volunteer favorite! Once he decides you are okay, you will be his best bud – but it takes him a while to warm up to new people.

He will try and squeeze his 100+ lb body on a chair with you for hugs and kisses. The volunteers love to dress him up and he never complains; the perfect model! He loves the pool and gets to go for a swim every day in the summer. He is very well trained on the leash and loves to go for walks, but he does have a tendency to lunge at large trucks and vans so he needs a strong hand to keep him under control.

Tyg is a special boy. He is extremely sweet, loyal and protective of his people. We believe it's best for Tyg to go to a home with an experienced dog owner, no other pets and no children, ideally with a large fenced yard he can patrol, and few outside visitors. Please open your heart and home for this wonderful boy. He will repay you with an abundance of love and loyalty.

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GRRAND trainers have promised Tygrys that they will educate the right family on how to handle a breed like his. If you would like to meet Tyg, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Yoshiro is a 5.5 year old, 90ish lb male Golden Retriever being surrendered as his family says: "Yoshiro has been a valued member of our family for last 5+ yrs but our family is growing soon (from 1 kid to 2 later this yr) and we are afraid he won't get enough attention and care. With utmost sadness, we made a decision to help find him a new home where he can flourish and get all the love & care."

With that, he is a super sweet and well loved boy who is house-trained and crate-trained but has not used the crate in years. He is trustworthy in the home and sleeps on his bed or the sofa or wherever he is happiest. He needs a family who has the time to devote to giving Yoshiro the daily exercise outlets he needs. He is said to get along with other dogs. This boy will make a fabulous addition to any family seeking a fun loving boy looking for love!

We are still learning about Yoshiro so please check back for more info but if you would like to meet him, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org