Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue

Wonderful folks who helped us adopt the sweetest Golden Retriever who needed a new home. The members of this organization live out good works every day, often under difficult circumstances. Their hearts are enormous.

A little over two years ago I adopted the most loving, sweet retriever mix you would ever meet. I had lost my beloved rescue dog a few months before at the age of 15 years and I was absolutely heartbroken. However, I knew I would adopt again and give another dog a second chance at life. I had applied and been approved by 3 rescues but since I was single and the only one at home to bring another dog into the house I wanted to take a week off from work to be home with him/her. One night I was on Facebook and a Facebook friend posted a story of 2 labs and a retriever mix who had been rescued by Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue of Tennessee. They were being boarded at a vet hospital because I believe there were no fosters available. I fell in love with the older female retriever mix because I knew she would have a less chance of getting adopted than the purebred labs. She had lived outside in a pen all her life and was used as a breeding dog. She had numerous health conditions including being tested positive for heartworm, she had to have several nipples removed because they were ulcerated from overnursing, etc. Heartland spent thousands of dollars on her vet bills as well as her boarding bills. They put me in touch with the vet tech where she was being boarded so I could talk to her about Klancy's behavior, needs etc. By the way I live in Maine so I wasn't going to get a chance to meet this girl before she came to live with me (and her name was Jody at the time not Klancy). Several volunteers made the trip from Tennessee to Maine, meeting at different points on the trip to transfer Klancy and one of the other labs to get them to Maine and their new homes. I will be forever grateful to Heartland for saving Klancy's life and putting so much blood, sweat and tears into getting her healthy so she could make the journey to Maine and her new life as my best friend. She is so very loved by me, my cats, my family, friends and neighbors. It's rescues like Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue who make it possible for these wonderful things to happen.

Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue is a wonderful organization that does such amazing work for the dogs in their care and the people who are surrendering or adopting. I’ve had nothing but positive experiences with every member of the team I’ve interacted with.

Pauline was such a pleasure to work with in connecting us with our Wrigley, a 2 year old Golden. We were new to the area, and she also helped us connect with a local vet who has been terrific. Our experience was exceptional, and may lead us to another Golden from her in the future!

Heartland is a wonderful organization with so many caring people who help bring together these amazing dogs with their forever family's. They do have 'Hearts of Gold!'

I have gotten two dogs from Heartland and they were great to work with. I also run a non profit in Montana and they have been very good about helping us from getting our 501c3 to supporting our fundraisers

I adopted Logan from Heartland when he was 2 years old. He is a senior now and still a great companion. I have also been involved with Heartland as a transport volunteer. HEARTLAND golden Retriever Rescue is a wonderful organization!

An incredible group of volunteers that do their best to match the rescues with the correct family. In the fall of 2000 they matched our dog Cody with us to be a therapy dog for our youngest daughter. The day we met him, he walked next to her giant special stroller that carried her medical equipment like he'd been trained to do that. He was so special and a huge part of our family until he had to cross over to the rainbow bridge 10 years later.

We have adopted our first Golden 15 years ago and since then we have welcomed 4 other dogs and help in the transport of dozens. It is always such a great feeling to help them.

Just received my 2nd golden from Heartland. Once again the perfect dog has been chosen for me. I am impressed with the care with which the matches are done, the great care given to the dogs before they reach their new people, and the system of volunteers who get the dogs to their new homes the quickest way possible and with the least strain on the dogs. Thanks to everyone involved. Thanks, Pauline. Beth in NH

My first experience was with HGRR 10 or more years. I had just bought a new computer and was checking it out. I came upon a website about golden retriever rescue (happened to by Heartland). I could not believe that there would be homeless goldens anywhere. I liked the concept of nurturing these dogs until they found a home that suited them. After this I was smitten by the idea and impressed with so many people who wanted to work with the rescue group. Have been honored and proud to have been able to work with this wonderful group. Thank You Pauline and all the MANY helpers through all the years. You are awesome, Pauline!

Pauline and staff really know how to find their dogs the correct families to live with. Over the years we adopted 3 goldens from Heartland rescue. From Tenn. to northern VT. I would not do it any other way.With all the rescues in between we will head to Heartland again when the time comes.They are family helping our family. Thanks Pauline!!

Heartland is a small group of volunteers who work on a shoestring budget; working hard to raise money to help Goldens and Golden hearted dogs in need. I am very proud to be part of this Golden hearted group.

We have adopted four absolutely wonderful Golden Retrievers from HGRR. They are a very caring and loving group of folks who work very hard down in TN to place Goldens in their forever home. They are amazingly good at finding the "right fit" for the dog and the new forever home. They work endlessly trying to have activities to earn money to care for the medical needs and care of their Goldens until they can find good homes. Everyone of the four dogs we adopted unseen. (they fit in perfectly with our multi dog household) They were driven up from the south via a tag team who drove them in private vehicles so the dogs weren't put in a crate on a huge truck and brought up here. That, indeed, would be traumatic for the dogs who are already feeling homeless and unloved. We encourage everyone to support HGRR however you can they are struggling to survive in this world and we sure hope they do survive as they so deserve to have help continuing their wonderful mission of serving homeless Goldens.
Coby and Rich Brady, East Hampton, CT

We have 2 rescues, Sally & Molly. We could not be prouder to be associated with Heartland.

My Katie is a Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue. She was my first experience going through a rescue and I was very impressed with how carefully they vetted me to be sure Katie was coming to a good home. The information given to me about Katie was accurate and as they learned more, that too, was given to me even though I would have had a chance to say No to adopting a golden with seizures. I had seen her picture and instantly knew she was mine forever, seizures and all.

Heartland arranged for Katie to come to me in New Hampshire all the way from Knoxville, TN!!

Pauline was helpful even after the adoption to help with further information on Katie's medical issues. I am grateful that she was the person who was able to rescue Katie and I cannot praise highly enough the wonderful Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue that gave Katie and me the chance to be together. It has been three joy-filled years now and we hope for many more.

Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue is a true blessing!

I have been privileged to interact with the people behind the scenes at Heartland GRR for several years now and am always impressed with their heart and commitment in finding homes for animals in need. I adopted my first golden 8 years ago. The application and review process is thorough and intended to make sure everything will be a good match on both sides. I have been a foster home for dogs so they can be comfortable and acclimated to family life, and reduce expense for the rescue. One of those foster babies wormed her way into becoming my 2nd adopted golden. I have been a volunteer with the organization and see firsthand the dedication behind every decision made. They truly are special people saving special dogs and doing it with heart, Heartland.

A wonderful organization
We have adopted 3 Golden's from them

This rescue has been around a very long time, from the head of the rescue down to all the volunteers, it's truly about the dogs.

"A Heart of Gold", Heartlands motto really says it all, both about the Golden's themselves but also the truly "Golden volunteers ". My wife and I have been privileged and Blessed to have adopted 5 Golden children over the years through Heartland and Pauline and crew are simply among the most caring and knowledgeable people I have ever had the privilege of knowing and dealing with over these many years. As a life long business person I can testify that any donation you can give will be put to the very highest and best use to care for those Goldens and Golden mixes who cannot care for themselves.

I've worked with Heartland since 2007. First as an adopter, then as a volunteer. My beloved Sydney came from them. Pauline knew she was "my girl" even before I did! They do a fabulous job of matching dogs with the right families and being there after the adoption to ensure everything is going well and offer advice if/when needed. I've had the privilege of making a few home visits for them to meet prospective families and having been on both sides, I can honestly say no one works harder to ensure the right fit! I can't sing their praises enough!

HGRR, is the best rescue group I have ever dealt with. It does my heart good to know that there are people in the world that give up their time to help animals. I understand that most of the volunteers have day jobs and commend them all on a job well done. I love my baby that I adopted from them and would never think lof using a different group.

Our "Duke", was rescued by the fine folks at Heartland. A golden wannabe, he's a precious addition to our family. Heartland GRR is a wonderful organization!

I've gotten two dogs from Heartland Golden Retriever, and the agency was so supportive and helpful with their transport and preparation for the adoptions. The pairings were right on target, and the last one is now a pet therapy dog, just what I wanted. The is an excellent organization with the dogs as their first priority.

My wife Toni and I have adopted 5 Precious Goldens over the years through Heartland and I can tell everyone without hesitation that Pauline Stevens and crew are among the most caring and giving people I have ever met, they are more than deserving of our help and support. Every penny is used in the most efficient way possible, their focus is entirely upon the welfare of the companions placed in their care.

My husband and I adopted a Golden Retreiver from Heartland in March of 2005. We felt so fortunate to receive this wonderful dog and are so grateful to Heartland for his rescue. The interface with Heartland and the adoption process was exceptional. We met wonderful Heartland volunteers who demonstrated an unconditional devotion to successful outcomes for all the dogs under their responsibility and care. Our golden, Buddy, is a constant source of joy in our lives. We are forever grateful to Heartland and the dedicated volunteers.

My husband and I have adopted 3 great dogs from Heartland GRR, and been involved in many transports! It is especially rewarding to deliver a rescue dog to their new family. Heartland is a wonderful organization, dedicated to working with and placing Golden Retrievers and Golden hearted dogs in forever homes. Heartland will assess all dogs in a variety of settings before accepting them into the program, and once in the program the Heartland Volunteers and Board Members take special care to find out as much about the dogs they as possible can. Potential adopters are also carefully screened to help make the best match possible between human and dog.
As I said we have been lucky to have been adopted by 3 wonderful Heartland dogs throughout the years: MR WILSON back around 2002, Bear in 2006, and Sadie in 2012. Heartland is a fantastic group to work with; they love the dogs. It is as simple as that. ♥

My husband and I adopted our first Golden through Heartland in November of 2009. The application process was very thorough and included a home visit. They were always available to answer the many questions I had after we adopted Roz. Because of this experience, I became a volunteer with the group and two years later fostered another Heartland dog. We quickly became "foster failures" and are proud of it. Heartland does an amazing job with a very small group of volunteers.

We have very successfully adopted two Goldens from Heartland and will continue to do so in the future. They try very hard to make a match, that fit both the adopter and the adoptee, so that these dogs do indeed find there forever homes! The dogs are well taken care of while in their care, and all are checked through a vet and get the proper attention they need before being put up for adoption. The Goldens are also carefully evaluated to see their personalities and characteristics to make sure the home they go to can meet each dogs needs. I would highly recommend Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue for anyone interested in adopting a new family member!

Heartland rescues the Goldens that some other organizations seem to pass up. Dogs with some health issues or are deemed too old can linger in shelters, but Heartland will pull these dogs and get them the care they need and then the homes they deserve. We've adopted 1 very fearful Golden and are probably fostering forever a blind Golden. These are loving dogs that need and deserve loving homes. Our family couldn't be happier with them, Zippy & Milo are pretty happy with us too!

I adopted a golden retriever from Heartland in 2012. They were very thorough in their review of my application & required a home visit, which I think is great. Heartland shared both pics and video and clearly were interested in making a good match, not just "placing" a dog anywhere. Despite all the care taken, we had a bit of an adjustment period (I had another dog to complicate matters), and Heartland was so helpful with suggestions and support. They went above and beyond and I'm so thankful they did because I cant imagine life without him! (and needless to say, he seems pretty happy too :-))

We have adopted 5 dogs from this WONDERFUL rescue(2 went to dear friends of ours).These dogs FAR exceeded what we ever expected of them.They are dedicated,hard working people that put animals above anything in their lives.As a dog trainer and exhibitor I will post their accomplishments on top of being THERAPY DOGS Extraordinare
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I have fostered for Heartland for over 10 years. I adopted my first dog in 2007 and the second in 2008. I am currently fostering, with the plan to adopt when the dog is old enough to be neutered. Great care is taken with the health of the dogs as well as adopting to the best home possible.

I helped to organize and work at the recent golden gala that was held, not knowing any if the women or of their organization beforehand, and I have to say that I had one of the best experiences. These women are passionate and caring beyond compare, making sure that what is needed to be done is done and to the highest caliber. They go beyond the call of duty, putting themselves out there and sharing the love they have for goldens with others, and it's such an inspiration to see such a passion in someone. If you are looking for a quality charity to donate to or even to adopt, then you're in the right place.

We have been adopting parents twice with Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue and are always impressed with the love and care that goes into finding the right fit for both the adoptee and adopter. Our experience has been top notch and we always highly recommend HGGR to our friends who are considering pet adoption.
Marlene O'Hanlon

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My husband and I are clients of, and volunteers for, Heartland Golden Retriever and we continue to support and refer people to Heartland for a positive adoption experience. This past summer we attended a gathering in Massachusetts of the New England adoptees, and it was so heartwarming to see all the beautiful, happy Goldens with their proud parents.

We adopted a 2 year old golden retriever from this organization over a year ago. We were working with a golden rescue in the DC area but quickly found out what great golden this organization rescued and that they needed the help more than the other organization. They went above and beyond sending us U Tube videos of the dogs that they had because we were out of state. They also let us meet a few during off hours, again going above and beyond. Its been a great experience working with them and we have supported their cause ever since.

People still stop and ask us where we got such a beautiful dog and they looked stunned when we tell them she was a rescue. I

Heartland GRR is a wonderful rescue organization dedicated to saving and re-homing Golden Retrievers in Tennessee. They are manned by a small group of volunteers who have the best interests of each dog at heart. They work very hard to find responsible, loving homes for Goldens in need, often taking Goldens who have health problems and are "not perfect".

I have adopted three Golden Retrievers from Heartland over the past 15 years. They are a wonderful dog-loving organization made up solely of volunteers. They primarily work on a shoestring budget as they have no large corporate sponsors. Their funding comes from donations and fundraisers like garage sales, etc. What I really like about Heartland is that they have a "heart" for the old dogs. They will often take an older Golden or one that is very sick and rehabilitate it and find it a home. Many rescues just turn "their head the other way" and won't deal with "the old, the tired, the blind, etc." Heartland finds homes for many of these dogs. We personally adopted a blind dog who was 10 years old from Heartland. He was a wonderful dog and lived very happily until he was almost 14 years old.

In November 2007 we adopted a pair of senior goldens, Candace and Connor, from this organizaion. We were amazed such a small rescue group with very limited resources could do so much with so little. It was very obvious their mission was truly "all about the dogs" and NOT the peripherals that tend to feed egos or self-righteousness. I can't imagine the heartache of having to walk away from a dog in need because resources are not available.
This rescue is one of the few that will take in older dogs and dogs with less desireable attributes. They have chosen their niche to be one less traveled and perhaps harder to accomplish.

I've been rescuing primarily Goldens for many years. I have rehabilitated many that were unfortunetly abused and/or neglected. Pauline had told me about a male dog, Hunter who had been wearing an e-collar most of his life. He had a horrible case of mange. I spoke with Dr. Brad on several occasions about Hunters care. Dr Brad was so supportive! He always had time to talk to me about Hunters care. Hunter was so used to living with an e-collar I didn't know how he would react when I removed it. Thankfully Hunter was happy to have it off. I continued his mange treatment and he grew all of his hair back and was so gorgeous.
The plan was to adopt him out. Well after having him for a year of so and knowing that he was very happy here we decided that I would just keep him,.
He had his morning routine of walking his usual path around the farm.
Hunter was a pleasure to share my life with and I thank Heartland
for the opportunity to help him.

MY WIFE AND I HAVE ADOPTED SIX DOGS FROM SHELTERS AND RESCUE SITES, OWNING ONLY ONE AT A TIME AND OVER MANY YEARS. i AM ALSO A DONOR TO HEARTLAND, AND THAT IS BECAUSE I BELIEVE IN THE MANNER OF OPERATION OF THE ORGANIZATION. i HAVE NEVER HAD A "BAD" EXPERIENCE IN ADOPTION, BUT HAVE HEARD SO MANY HORROR STORIES ABOUT CARELESS SELECTION OF PEOPLE OR PETS INVOLVING OTHER AGENCIES. TtHE HEARTLAND FOLKS REALLY DO A GOOD JOB OF PUTTING THE RIGHT DOG IN THE RIGHT SURROUNDINGS. WE HAVE NEIGHBORS WHO, PARTLY ON OUR RECOMMENDATION, ADOPTED THROUGH HEARTLAND. THEY ARE AS HAPPY AS WE, AND ALSO WERE IMPRESSED WITH THE ADOPTION PROCESS.
SOME ORGANIZATIONS WILL NOT TRY TO PLACE SENIOR DOGS, OR WILL NOT PLACE DOGS WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE OLDER. HEARTLAND FINDS THE RIGHT MATCH OF DOGS AND FAMILIES AND SEEMS TO TRULY WORK HARD AT MAKING PLACEMENTS WHICH ARE APPROPRIATE, ALWAYS WITH THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE DOG BEING THE PRIMARY CONCERN. IN A WORLD WHERE SO MANY SEEM TO ONLY WANT TO "CHALK UP THE NUMBERS", HEARTLAND DOES WHAT IS BEST FOR THE DOGS AND FOR THE FAMILIES SEEKING THEM.

I am a donor as well as a parent of one of the great golden retrievers that Heartland works so hard to rescue and place in loving homes. We adopted Logan a few years ago after one of our golden retrievers died of cancer. I was very impressed with the very thorough home visit and adoption process but the process was still very smooth and stress free. I have also been involved in picking up goldens in my area and transporting them to a half way point for Heartland to pick up so they can begin the evaluation and placement of the dog. I recognize the dedication and true love this organization has for animals and I am excited to help whenever I am called upon.

I am an adopter, as well as, a donor. I think Pauline and those that help her do a fabulous job helping Golden Retrievers in need. We have adopted 2 goldens from Heartland over the past 4-1/2 years. The first girl came from an abusive, neglectful home. She will be 13 years old this year. She acts like a puppy now - so full of love and devotion. She loves to play and go for walks and snowshoeing with me. After my surgery 3 weeks ago, she stuck closely to my side. We lost the second one to cancer only 4 weeks ago. She was 9-1/2. She was the sweetest, most playful and beautiful dog in the world. Though our hearts broke, we would do it all over again just to be with her. I would never hesitate to adopt or donate to this rescue. Pauline does a fabulous job that takes an incredible amount of work. She rescues dogs that others would not.

I am an attorney in private practice, and I represent several nonprofit charitable corporations involved in companion animal rescue and humane activities, including several bree-specific rescue groups, a county Humane Society, and a statwide S.P.C.A.. I am also a long-time volunteer in several non-attorney capacities for several rescue groups, and have adopted and fostered numerous companion animals. Many of these groups have fine standards and practices, but in all of that experience, I have not found a finer or higher quality group than Heartland. I have adopted a lot of Goldens, but I would not adopt from anyone else.

I first became aware of Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue about 10 years ago through mutual friends involved in rescue. I was so fortunate to adopt through them about 7 years ago, and have a beautiful Southern Belle who I call Sandy, aka Heartland's Tracking Sand. Since adopting Sandy, I have fostered about five times, and currently have a nine-year old named Rocket whom we're hoping will get placed into a much-deserved forever home. Sandy was easy to place; she was a healthy seven-month old puppy when she came into the Heartland program. But where Heartland shines is the in-take and placement of the more/most difficult to place cases -- those that other rescues shy away from. Run totally with volunteers and with limited funds, Heartland does an outstanding job saving and placing the wonderful breed we love so much -- golden retrievers.

I adopted two dogs from Heartland eventhough I run the Montana's Precious Gold, Golden Retriever Rescue. This came about because we were living in the New England area for a few years. Getting Miss Shelley and Higgins was an easy process for us since Pauline and I are friends through rescue and running a program also, I knew all the rules and regulations. Like our rescue, Heartland is "all about the dogs" and that is what is stressed.
I had tried other groups and many I did not get an answer back or the dogs listed were not available anymore. That is when I tried Heartland and we ended up both times meeting a volunteer and bringing not only our adopted dogs up to the NE area but also four other dogs each time.
Thanks Pauline for my stubborn old gal Miss Shelley (now at the bridge) and Professor Higgins who is now loving Montana.

Heartland came recommended by 2 good friend who work for the league. I had just put down an Australian Catlle dog 3 months prior as she was very old and failing. It was suggested that we get a Golden. Melba has been one of the sweetest dogs I have ever owned. I love her to death. She is sweet, dedicated, and as of recently, we are seeing that she can also be a watch dog. She is great with my girls, especially my youngest who can be rough with her. She takes everything with ease. If I could get another one like her today, I would take it in a heartbeat. I now LOVE Goldens!
Pauline, Suzy, Jan and Susanne all should be commended on the work that they do ..... it's wonderful! I'm sure there are many others that I have not had the pleasure of dealing with, however, when I am looking for another dog, I will definitely go back!!

After wanting a dog for my entire life I finally convinced my husband to let us get one. A friend suggested breed specific rescue as a great avenue to get a dog. My husband suggested Golden Retreivers but at first I didn't want a 'white bread' dog that everyone had, boy was I wrong! Enter Heartland Golden Retreiver Rescue and Jada, my first dog and our first Golden. Pauline, the founder of Heartland, and the volunteers did such a wonderful job matching Jada to our family that we subsequently agreed to foster a senior Golden, Missy. Missy wasn't with us for long before we decided to keep her, we failed as fosters (a common story with Heartland)! Hhaving Jada and MIssy join our family was such a wonderful experience that I decided to volunteer with Heartland in order to help other families find such joy with a Golden as we have. Through conducting home visits for prospective adopters and transporting dogs to their family after they have been matched I have such fun helping the Goldens who really are actually helping the humans more than they know!

We adopted our first senior golden from HGRR many years ago. Lizzie was the best girl to walk through our doors in a long time. She came in and smiled at us as only she could. Pauline was the best person to work with. She found us the perfect dog for our family. Unfortunately Lizzie only graced us with her presence for a short time, but she was loved and safe for the time she did spend with us. The next year we traveled to TN and picked up Sage, what a goof ball! Again Pauline picked the very best dog to fit in with our menagerie of critters. A male ALPHA dog, an Australian shepard and a bunch of cats were all there to welcome Sage home. She fit in perfectly. After we adopted Lizzie we became volunteers with Heartland and help in every way possible. We love all that Pauline does for these dogs. She finds forever homes for dogs that would otherwise be PTS. Regardless of age, disability, Pauline will find them a home. Thank You Pauline for everything you do for these loving fur butts!

My husband and I adopt the senior Golden Retreivers with special needs. Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue is one of the few rescues that is willing to take on these very special dogs who need only to find a home to make what ever time they have left in life full of love and kindness. From our very first girl that was sexually abused by her owner and never played a day in her life to our last one we just picked up the ashes of today whose owners couldn't be bothered paying for surgery to save him as they were leaving on vacation, Heartland has always been there for these dogs. Under Paulines leadership Heartland GR Rescue has saved so many dogs that otherwise would have fallen thru the cracks. We can't thank them enough for bringing these special dogs into our lives. Heartland is a first class rescue organization.

I have nothing but positive things to say about Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue. I adopted Lily about 6 year ago. I was surprised at how thorough the rescue league was in making sure they found the right home for Lily. I already had a male Golden and two cats in my house. They matched me up with just the right dog. Lily fit perfectly into our lives and has made our home so much happier. Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue I cannot thank you enough!

Over the past years I have adopted 4 goldens from Heartland. They have all been wonderful dogs. Right now I have two of Heartland's dogs. They are both Therapy Dogs.
When you adopt from Heartland, you know exactly what the dog is going to be like. Heartland is very reliable.

I had the privilege of being exposed to Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue through one of their volunteers, Susie Nattress. Through her, we became the pround parents of Sully. Our boy came into our lives at a time when we had just lost our 8 year old Golden Danni to cancer. Sully helped to fill the biggest hole in our hearts and continues to be the Lassie to the rest of his four legged family members. I feel, all the joy he has brought into our lives would not have been posible without the diligence, conscious effort of this great Rescue organization. They will even give our golden want-to-be that oh so needed chance to a great life.

Heartland has always answered the call when a golden retriever is in need. I remember the day I visited a home with a 3 legged golden tied to a tree on a muddy hillside. She had had a litter recently. The pups were gone, but no one wanted her.......but Heartland did! Pauline found this girl a wonderful loving home she so deserved. I have been fortunate over the years to have known many goldens who received second chances through the relentless efforts of Heartland. Thank you Heartland for all you do for these gold dogs!

I've been a volunteer for several years, doing home visits to evaluate potential adopters and assisting with the transportation of Goldens from TN to CT. The dedication that I see in Pauline and the other volunteers is humbling. HGRR may be a small organization, struggling to make ends meet, but it's heart is huge.

My husband and I have adopted four Golden Retrievers from Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue. We have also adopted from other Golden Rescue groups so we can honestly say that we have found Heartland to be the very best Golden Rescue group to adopt from. They have matched us with perfect Goldens that fit into our family which includes right now five rescue Golden Retrievers. Pauline works so hard to find the right dog for the applicant. They provide private vehicle transport up to the Northeast by volunteers and often it's Pauline, the head of Heartland who drives up half the way to meet volunteers from the north. (most other rescue groups send their dogs up in a big truck or large van so they don't get the personalized care that the Heartland dogs get in private vehicles with dedicated volunteers. She is dedicated to her Goldens and puts endless hours and energy into running her rescue. I suggest Heartland to all who ask me and we have Heartland magnets on our cars which draws a lot of attention and questions. We have also done volunteering for Heartland and recently did a home visit and highly recommended Heartland to them. I can't say enough about our high regard for Pauline and Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue.

I have worked with Pauline and Heartland for over 10 years and I can say that she runs a very "Human" rescue. She works very hard to make the right matches and what she does for the breed is second to none. We are fortunate to have someone like Pauline looking out for the less fortunate of our wonderful breed.

Heartland is so dedicated to helping my favorite breed the Golden Retriever. They are especially dedicated to helping the Golden Oldies. We were lucky enough to be trusted to adopt a scared little guy who almost died he was so sick when he was rescued. Four and half years latter he has become a regal member of our pack. He now is protecting our oldest golden who is having trouble in his old age... I highly recommend any one looking to adopt a Golden this is the place to go.