Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. is a volunteer organization which rescues and heals displaced, abandoned, and homeless Golden Retrievers and Golden/Labrador mixes throughout Northern California, no matter their age or health. Homeward Bound secures safe, loving, homes through a comprehensive adoption program and also provides sanctuary for Goldens who cannot be adopted. Homeward Bound provides education on proper animal care and on the benefits of, and need for, rescue and sanctuary. Homeward Bound will continue to serve as a model rescue organization, which addresses animal welfare needs throughout California and neighboring states. Due to HBGRR's leadership in rescue, sanctuary, and education, all Golden Retrievers and other dogs will be well cared for, living in safe, nurturing, and loving homes.
In support of our Mission Statement, Homeward Bound rescues Golden Retrievers from shelters and from owners who can no longer care for them because of changing circumstances in their lives. We maintain close working relationships with animal shelters in Sacramento, Sutter, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado and surrounding counties, as well as other shelters and rescue organizations throughout California and beyond, to ensure that Goldens are relinquished to us instead of being euthanized. We also rescue Golden Retrievers found wandering the streets or reported to us by concerned neighbors. We rescue Goldens of all ages, and even Golden mixes on occasion.
Each rescued Golden immediately receives a thorough veterinary exam. All of our Goldens will be spayed or neutered before an adoption can occur, all vaccinations are brought up to date, and each Golden is tested for heartworm. We rescue the old, the sick and injured Goldens as well as the young healthy ones. Some of these Goldens will have significant health issues and it is our responsibility to provide them with expert veterinary care prior to offering them for adoption.
Homeward Bound is not affiliated with any breed club. Consequently, are able to rescue Golden mixes when special circumstances arise. We have the capability to rescue a Golden even though it may not be carrying AKC papers in its luggage
Homeward Bound maintains a sanctuary and adoption center in Elverta, CA (near Sacramento). This sanctuary serves as a “half-way house” for those Goldens awaiting adoption, and as a permanent home for those dogs whose health issues have rendered them unadoptable. They are welcome to live out their lives at the sanctuary in security and dignity, surrounded by love.
If you would like to know more about Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. please feel free to email one of our Team Leaders. Their email addresses can be found in the Contacts section.
Homeward Bound is an all volunteer, non-profit organization. We exist solely on donations, If you would like to make a donation, please visit our Donating page. Thank you for visiting our website. Please feel free to look around - and don’t forget to check out our Available Goldens section to get a good look at these fantastic future family members!