Avril and Haley are a darling 1 year old old pair of female Golden/Great Pyr littermates at about 50 lbs. They came to GRRAND as strays and everyone at the GRRAND kennel says they are very sweet and loving. They love people and other dogs and they are 'puppy' playful, but no 'mouthing'. Typical of puppies, they are very curious, and it cracks the kennel team up when they gang together to bark at a new dog on the other side of the fence – but no aggression. They are gentle dogs, and they will get fairly large, probably 65 – 80 lbs. We are working on some basic skills, and almost have 'sit' conquered! Avril and Haley are very bonded and cuddle together in their kennel run every night."

These girls are happily in a foster home and this is what we are told:

"These gorgeous sisters are they’re the gentlest, sweetest, and goofiest girls you’ll ever meet. They are a bonded pair, as they were littermates but double the dogs means double the love! They have been in the shelter since May, and we are happy we could take them in as fosters!

About the girls: 

• They’re about 50 lbs each, and may grow to ~80 lbs

• Great with other dogs – unsure about cats, since they have not been around any

• No food aggression (or aggression in general) – they even share bowls sometimes, it’s so cute!

• We are working on house training and basic commands

• Beginning to enjoy car rides – they’re bribed easily with pup cups and lots of pets! 

• Not yet spayed – appointments for them both have been scheduled and will be covered by GRRAND

Their personalities: 

Avril is can be shy around men at first, but she’s incredibly affectionate once she feels safe. Hayley may bark a few times when meeting new people, but give her a minute and a few pets, and she’s ready for snuggles. Both are laid-back, playful, and endlessly sweet. Avril is house-trained, and Hayley is being a bit more stubborn. LOL

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

They will be looking for a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you! 

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

Avril and Haley are a darling 1 year old old pair of female Golden/Great Pyr littermates at about 50 lbs. They came to GRRAND as strays and everyone at the GRRAND kennel says they are very sweet and loving. They love people and other dogs and they are 'puppy' playful, but no 'mouthing'. Typical of puppies, they are very curious, and it cracks the kennel team up when they gang together to bark at a new dog on the other side of the fence – but no aggression. They are gentle dogs, and they will get fairly large, probably 65 – 80 lbs. We are working on some basic skills, and almost have 'sit' conquered! Avril and Haley are very bonded and cuddle together in their kennel run every night."

These girls are happily in a foster home and this is what we are told:

"These gorgeous sisters are they’re the gentlest, sweetest, and goofiest girls you’ll ever meet. They are a bonded pair, as they were littermates but double the dogs means double the love! They have been in the shelter since May, and we are happy we could take them in as fosters!

About the girls: 

• They’re about 50 lbs each, and may grow to ~80 lbs

• Great with other dogs – unsure about cats, since they have not been around any

• No food aggression (or aggression in general) – they even share bowls sometimes, it’s so cute!

• We are working on house training and basic commands

• Beginning to enjoy car rides – they’re bribed easily with pup cups and lots of pets! 

• Not yet spayed – appointments for them both have been scheduled and will be covered by GRRAND

Their personalities: 

Avril is can be shy around men at first, but she’s incredibly affectionate once she feels safe. Hayley may bark a few times when meeting new people, but give her a minute and a few pets, and she’s ready for snuggles. Both are laid-back, playful, and endlessly sweet. Avril is house-trained, and Hayley is being a bit more stubborn. LOL

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

They will be looking for a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you! 

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

Barkley is a 7 year old, 70ish lb male Golden Retriever who is being called "Mr Perfect" by is foster family! This is what they say:

"Barkley wants to be known as 'Mr. Perfect'… so please comply with his wishes. This is what we have learned so far about Mr Perfect:

He is Perfectly housebroken

He gets along Perfectly with other dogs, cats and people

He walks Perfectly on a leash. Walking 2 miles the last two mornings to build muscle mass

He treats people’s property with Perfect respect. Doesn’t chew on anything he is not suppose to

When he is done outside he goes to the door and waits in a Perfectly calm manner to be let back inside.  

And because he is so Perfect, he believes that all food should be Perfectly his! He barks a couple of perfectly polite times when coming back inside to remind a person to give him a treat. He does a Perfect little dance when he sees his food bowl coming and he comes to perfect attention when he sees, smells or hears food being prepared. 

This boy is a chow hound. You can even put his meds in a bowl of dry kibble and he will eat them, no problem. I would advise feeding all animals separately from him (like I do with my dogs) because I am not sure he will be Perfectly respectful of other animals food or any human food unattended in his reach."

We are also told Barkley thinks he is a lap dog but understands the rules, stays off furniture, is super friendly and wanting to be in the midst of all that goes on. He will make a great dog for anyone!!

we are trying to get to the bottom of his skin issues with working with GRRAND vets, and he is on meds to help his hair grow back. He has vet appts coming up and we will hopefully be able to update soon. Please inquire when filling out your GRRAND application at GRRAND.org if you are interested in this sweet boy. 

Beau is a 4ish year old, very underweight, male Great Pyrenees/Golden mix  who was rescued from abusive living conditions with 2 other dogs. For the awful life he was living, he is very sweet and super friendly and is just so happy to be with loving people. We are getting Beau checked out as he is so skinny and we want to make sure he is healthy and we will update as we learn more. He is at the GRRAND kennel and will be getting all the lovin's he can take. We will update as we learn more, so please check back for more info…

DESPERATE FOSTER HOME PLEA…

Betty (3 years old) and her dad Traveler (4 years old) are a beautiful bonded pair of Goldens that were rescued from living tethered to a tin hut outdoors in horrid living conditions. Sadly they have tested positive for heartworm and are desperately looking for a laid back foster home where they can go through their heartworm treatments, as they are at the GRRAND kennel and can not go through treatments there. During this time they need to be kept very calm, which honestly isn't an issue, as they just love to cuddle with each other. 

They are very sweet, but fearful, and learning to trust people. They have been with GRRAND since July and have already come a long way with gentle hands and loving words. They let us pet them now and will gently take treats from our hands.

They will need a family that has the time and patience to support them and help them through all of the adjustments of being in a new environment, and help them work through their fears and insecurities. As they are scared and timid, they will need a home with a secure above ground fenced yard to keep them safe and contained. We can't wait until Betty and Traveler get to experience a warm and loving home, a nice plushy bed, dog toys and ALL of the good things dogs are supposed to have in their lives with us. The GRRAND kennel staff will update as they get better acquainted, but if you would like to be that family to open up your hearts and home to them and get them out of the kennel, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org. 

DESPERATE FOSTER HOME PLEA…

Betty (3 years old) and her dad Traveler (4 years old) are a beautiful bonded pair of Goldens that were rescued from living tethered to a tin hut outdoors in horrid living conditions. Sadly they have tested positive for heartworm and are desperately looking for a laid back foster home where they can go through their heartworm treatments, as they are at the GRRAND kennel and can not go through treatments there. During this time they need to be kept very calm, which honestly isn't an issue, as they just love to cuddle with each other. 

They are very sweet, but fearful, and learning to trust people. They have been with GRRAND since July and have already come a long way with gentle hands and loving words. They let us pet them now and will gently take treats from our hands.

They will need a family that has the time and patience to support them and help them through all of the adjustments of being in a new environment, and help them work through their fears and insecurities. As they are scared and timid, they will need a home with a secure above ground fenced yard to keep them safe and contained. We can't wait until Betty and Traveler get to experience a warm and loving home, a nice plushy bed, dog toys and ALL of the good things dogs are supposed to have in their lives with us. The GRRAND kennel staff will update as they get better acquainted, but if you would like to be that family to open up your hearts and home to them and get them out of the kennel, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org. 

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, Itraconizone, 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

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 is not leashed trained as it's been challenging since he doesn’t want people around him right now. 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.

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

Buddy is a 6 year old, 65-70ish lb, gorgeous male Golden Retriever who is being surrendered because his people said "Buddy deserves to be in a home were he can have more opportunity and freedom to run, play, and exercise. We can not provide that for him now."

He is crate-trained, but will need a family that has the time and patience to work with him as he has not had any training. He will need a family committed to giving him the exercise and direction he needs to be a good boy. He will also need to go to a home where he is the only dog. He is incredibly sweet and will chase the ball all day if you let him, but he is also looking for love in between throws!!

Buddy is in a foster home, and we have learned he is heartworm positive. With that, he will have to stay where he is until he has completed heartworm treatment, which won’t be till December. His foster family says: "Don’t let his age fool you, this guy is full of energy and also a sweetheart. All he wants is love and attention and to play BALL. Buddy or “B” as I  like to call him, could play ball all day and his favorite pastime is the chuckit launcher. I have to hide it when we come inside but when he sees it, B gets wound up like a toddler. 
Buddy walks well on a leash and other dogs and people don’t phase him when we are out.  This guy tolerates car rides. He tries to jump out and over me when we reach our destination. B understands basic commands but doesn’t really follow them and could use a little training as he does not understand personal space. 
I discovered he is not a fan of the hose but loves a pool of water. He’s a bit unsure of new sounds but I think he’s still warming up to being in a new environment. 4th of July fireworks didn’t seem to affect him too much.
Buddy is crate trained but only stays in it when I leave the house. I work at home and he lays at my feet throughout the day. Buddy gets to sleep in the adult bed but is fine sleeping in his crate too! 
Sadly, Buddy is heart worm positive and getting ready to start his treatment. He will make a great addition to his new family when he recovers.”

If you would like to learn more abot Buddy, or meet him, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Cain is a 7.5-year old senior boy.  He will do best in a one-person home that is low-stress and quiet, which means no children or other pets.  An experienced dog person would be best to help manage his behaviors.  Once Cain knows you, he will be your best friend.
 

This is Carter and he is believed to be Golden/Great Pyr/Lab mix, that came from a hoarding situation back in Sept 2024. He came in with many many dogs, and some were more tragic than others… Carter is one of those dogs. He is at the GRRAND kennel and they say: 

"Carter, Hamilton and Kenton are the least social of the dogs from the hoarding situation. Carter is now showing signs that he's excited to see me, and follows me around the play yard, from a distance. He won't take treats from me yet, but will gobble them up when I toss one to him. We are weeks away from Carter being ready to go home, but we are also committed to working with these sweet dogs to get them to a point where they can go home and become a part of a loving family. Check back on Carter, Hamilton and Kenton's progress." 

Carter will need a home with an above ground securely fenced yard as he is considered a flight risk due to lack of socialization and human love and no small children. He will need a family with the time and patience to work with him through any insecurities he may have, and another stable confident dog for Carter to help show him the ropes and help build his own confidence is very important for him as well.

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…

COURTESY POST – NOT A GRRAND DOG…

For more information or to apply, please contact Alicia Noschang at (513) 760-9337 PLEASE READ POST before calling and do not apply to GRRAND website

C.C. is looking for an adventure-loving family to devote herself to and who are devoted to her!

CC is approximately 4-5 years old and is a strong 65lbish medium to high energy Doodle. She would do best in a home with a similarly-sized playful dog (she’s fine with small dogs but has a play style that may be too rough for them), no cats, an above-ground fenced yard, and no kids under the age of 16.

Likes: Long walks on the beach (or through the woods, or along the river), playing in the water, and wrestling with another similarly-sized playful dog.

Dislikes: Overstimulating, chaotic environments (like breweries or festivals) and not getting to choose her own friends (she’s a lady! – let her have a proper 1:1 introduction rather than the feeding frenzy of a doggy daycare or dog park!).

A home in Greater Cincinnati is preferred so Alicia can work with you on CC’s transition (yes! direct access to the behavioral trainer who knows CC intimately!), but the perfect home outside of this area will be considered.

Chief is an 8 year old, male Golden Retriever looking for a special kind of home, cause he is a special kind of boy. When Chief came to GRRAND, his former owner reported to us the following: "Chief is seemingly blind as he has cataracts in both eyes which causes him to run into a lot of things. He seems to have some joint pain when going up and down stairs at our house. He was severely overweight when we got him, but he has slimmed down some since then, but still seems to be stiff when using stairs at times and we think he will need a home with minimal steps and no small children in the home." Chief gets along well with everyone, but he has a big issue with wanting to chew all things and everything he should not, and with that, a home with lots of kid toys, socks, shoes, towels, rags, etc all over the place, is not a good environment for him. If he was to go to a home where he was the "main man" and was kept busy, this could possibly change in time. GRRAND vets are now working on finding out how severe his limitations are with his eyes and mobility issues, and we will update as we learn more. 

Our GRRAND volunteer who helped with Chief yesterday says: "Chief has an eye appointmant with a specialist scheduled Sept 16….Here are some things I learned about Chief. He is very smart and loving – we were very good friends almost instantly.  He navigates by sound and touch, and very impressively at that.  I think he needs his forever home much sooner than later with a human(s)  who will help him learn the house and yard and keep their home very tidy so Chief doesn't find things to chew especially in transitions to a new place.

Chief is very well behaved and is a people pleaser.  He did not jump up on me, just leaned in, gave a few kisses, and he loves to be petted, especially rumpus scritchies. He doesn't like to be left alone outside but is perfectly content to be outside if someone is with him or if the next door neighbor dog he talks to (friendly, no aggression) is outside. A fenced in yard would be best for Chief to help keep him from wandering off and making sure he has physical boundaries. We are not sure if he had been taken on regular walks but I get the impression he would enjoy guided walks on a routine path.

Chief rode in the back of my SUV for 30 minutes and then for 2 straight hours, and just laid down and didn't chew anything (liner, 2 toys he came with).  His family said he has never been crated and that he was fine loose in their home alone, except that he would chew items and he loves to remove the stuffing from stuffed animals. (we would recommend no soft toys for him.) Chief is a happy, healthy, and loving boy.  He is calm and loves to be petted but will also go off to sniff and get to know his surroundings through scent, sound, and touch. He will chase a ball thrown for him. I threw a "Whistler" model of ChuckIt Ball for him today so he could follow the sound.  He loved this.  He also loved the KONG Jumbler Ball.  He did not chew these items, just loved to go after them and then he would carry them around proudly.

Chief has a tail that is a metronome…constantly wagging as he walks and sits and he has gorgeous teeth. He is quiet as I never heard him bark while we were together and he clearly loves people. So he is an all around BEST boy, just needs a home where the humans will help him get to know his surroundings, not leave anything out to chew (except safe toys), will spend time with him outdoors, and allow lots of time for snuggles." This boy would be such an awesome addition for an uncluttered home where there are no temptations for him, including if he gets lonely when left at home. Chief is not crate trained nor used to being in a crate.  

Please check back for more info and we will update as we learn more about Chief, and fill out an app at GRRAND.org if you think you would like to meet this handsome guy!

***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

Daisy is a 3 year old, 90lb Golden/Great Pyr mix looking for a family who has experience with rescue dogs. She is a sweet dog who was rescued by owners at 6 months and she was in "bad shape" visually when they got her. She likely came from an abusive environment as she is very shy/timid/tense when first meeting strangers. With that, Daisy needs a secure fenced yard as she is an escape artist and flight risk. 

Our GRRAND volunteers say: "She warmed up to us after about 15 minutes and allowed us to pet her and get close, without incident. She will need to go to a home with no other animals due to resource guarding behavior, but more importantly to a home that can give her the time and attention she needs to get comfortable in her new environment. She will need an experienced family who has worked with rescued dogs before. Daisy really is the sweetest dog once she gets warmed up to a person or family and she’s very cuddly and likes to sleep and watch out the window."

She was crate-trained as a puppy, but has not used one since, and has free roam of the house when her people are gone and walks well on leash. 

If you would like to meet Miss Daisy, 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

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

Doc likes his stuffies!

Doc is a beautiful 5 year old, 95ish lb Labrador who was hanging out at the GRRAND kennel waiting for his forever family for way to long! He cannot go to a home with children, so he is looking for an adult only dog savvy home, and we believe at this time, he needs to be the only pet in the home. We are happy to say he is in a foster home and they say as of 6-1-25:

"Doc is a big yellow lab- about 95 pounds of muscle and he's absolutely gorgeous!! He's a big sweetie and loves to cuddle. He is crate trained and house trained.  

He seems to be more of a people dog versus a dog dog.  He can be reactive to some dogs so he might do best in a home as the only pet however, he coexists with our chocolate lab but would rather hang out with us. He likes toys and likes to carry soft stuffies around almost like a security blanket. He enjoys walks but still needs better leash walking skills. Doc has a very high prey drive and is on "high alert" when walking.  Fun Fact about Doc is he is fascinated with the cicadas and tries to catch them every chance he gets!" We will update more soon…

Doc demonstrates all of the usual Lab behaviors; he loves to fetch, swim, and climb on you and park his 95+ lbs body on your lap! He lights up when he sees someone familiar and gives such an awesome welcome. The volunteers at the kennel just loved him to bits and can't say enough great things about him, and Doc went to a short term foster in Feb and they said:

"Doc is settling right in. He is a great dog. Doc is a very sweet and gentle guy. He sure makes a great watch dog too because when Amazon delivered a package yesterday, he barked and the hair on his back stood up, but as soon as I opened the door, all Doc wanted to do was say hello and greet him! He is full of the typical Lab Velcro dog qualities like wanting to be near you and follow you around. He loves to bring you toys to show you how much he loves to interact and appease you. Doc is very calm in the house but definitely needs more leash training so he stops pulling so much, but he is eager to learn and is very smart. His family will need to have the time and patience tow work with him on the leash training."

He is a big boy and we have him on a diet right now and he is getting lots of exercise. When he was at the kennel, he went swimming every day and some work on his leash manners as he pulls hard – he loves to lunge at squirrels when we go walking. He seems to like the more passive girl dogs than the boys, and we are working on him taking treats from our hand less enthusiastically!

Please check back later for more info on Doc, but if you would like to meet this big teddy bear, 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

Ginger is a 7 year old, 70ish lb, female beautiful Labrador who was sadly re-homed at no fault of her own, due to a change in her family situation.

We are sad to say, that Ginger is now in a Hospice care foster home as she has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma, and even with the pain she loves people. It’s heartbreaking for her. She also has a torn ACL, and this girl deserves to live her best life. We are asking for donations to help with Ginger's medical care to help keep her as happy and comfortable as we can. She is getting lots of love, attention and TLC in her foster home as this is what she was needing all along.

Our GRRAND volunteer who helped transport Ginger says: "I could tell Ginger is a sweet, fun, cuddly lab from the get go. She rode well in a crate in my car. Once we arrived at the GRRAND kennel, Ginger ran in our field but came back for snuggles and belly rubs. She likes treats and playing with frisbees. According to her former owner, she loves to swim. Ginger is energetic and athletic but is not overwhelming in any way. Ginger Snap is beautiful, sweet, and loving."

Her family tells us "Ginger is a loving dog to people and other dogs and she is smart but just needs more attention than we can give her right now. She gets excited to see people and will settle down when given love and attention. She needs more exercise and and direction than she has been given, and is just a dog starved for non-stop people attention and interaction. She needs more play time as well and would love to get that from a family with older kids, as she jumps up on you. But with more people around and constant interaction, she will calm down. Ginger loves frisbee and the pool."

If you would like to help out with Ginger's medical care, please visit the DONATIONS tab on GRRAND.org

6-7-25: Hamilton was one of the Spencer County hoarding dogs taken in by GRRAND last year in 2024. Hamilton is beautiful, but still fearful of people. The kennel team are working with him and hope to have him ready to go to a home shortly…. he has work to do. He will need a home with an above ground securely fenced yard as he has ever been on leash and remains very fearful of people and is considered a flight risk at this time. He has not been socialized and will need a family and another stable dog, with lots of patience who will be committed to the time it will take to help him work through any fears and insecurities he has. Please check back on Hamilton for updates soon.

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

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 

Honey Comb is a 6-7 month old, female Flat Coat Retriever who came in with her brother Lucky Charm. They were rescued from horrid living conditions and have made their way to a GRRAND foster home to get some much needed TLC. We will update as we learn more, but we do know she will need a home that has the time and patience to give her the exercise and direction active puppies need.

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

Please check back for more info on Honey!

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 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. 

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

Kenton was one of the Spencer County hoarding dogs taken in by GRRAND last year 2024. He is about 2-3 years old, 50ish lbs, and a Lab/Golden mix. Kenton is beautiful, but still very fearful of people. The kennel team are working with him and hope to have him ready to go to a home as soon as they can. He will need a home with an above ground securely fenced yard as he has ever been on leash and remains very fearful of people and is considered a flight risk at this time. He has not been socialized and will need a family with lots of patience and who will be committed to the time it will take to help him work through any fears and insecurities he has. A home with another confident and stable dog will help Kenton work on building his own confidence and overcoming his fears of people. 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

Kyrie’s Story… 🐾

Kyrie the Labradoodle came in with Laisy who were both under the age of one when they were rescued earlier this year.

While they were quite bonded GRRAND discovered that Kyrie was very ill and the choice was made to find Laisy her forever home without sweet Kyrie. Not to worry, Kyrie is being cared for by a loving foster.

Sad news for Kyrie… Kyrie was diagnosed with gastric lymphoma. The life expectancy with or without treatment is 6-12 months and sadly, there is no treatment that has worked based on the studies available. He is on daily steroid treatment, a special diet, daily vitamin B 12, probiotics and he gets daily pumpkin and oatmeal combination to add bulk to his stools. (If he gets treats or doesn’t get his pumpkin and oatmeal, I’ve noticed his stools become very soft, non- formed and ends up with diarrhea again). For the moment he’s stable. He’s put on some weight since we've gotten him on the steroids and his diarrhea is under control. He is a sweet, happy boy, but that doesn’t change the diagnosis or prognosis, therefore he is in a Hospice foster home where he is getting all of the best care, love and snuggles he can take! If you would like to help out with Kyrie's Hospice care, please click the DONATE tab on the main page of GRRAND's website, then critical page on 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. 

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

Lucky Charm is a 6-7 month old, male Flat Coat Retriever who came in with his sister Honey Comb. They were rescued from horrid living conditions and have made their way to a GRRAND foster home to get some much needed TLC. We will update as we learn more, but we do know he will need a home that has the time and patience to give him the exercise and direction active puppies need.

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

Please check back for more info on Lucky!

This beautiful girl was rescued from the Spencer County hoarding case rescue in September and is now ready to live the good life with her very own family and home. Can you be her hero? She is in a foster home and this is what her foster mom has to say:

"Are you looking for a new best friend with personality?  One that will follow you around and talk to you? Then look no further, Maggie is your girl!  Maggie is approximately 11 months old, has been spayed and is starting to settle down.  She has become more curious of other people and is starting to warm up quicker.  She still enjoys the outdoors, loves chilling in the shade in the yard, watching birds and listing to the frogs at night.  She loves car rides and is still working on walking on a leash. She likes to check the perimeter and make sure everything is up to her standards each morning and report back.

She is fully house broken and now sleeps with the crate door open with no issues and free run of the house while I’m home.  She desperately wants her own forever family to love to and protect them from any rouge squirrels.

Maggie is doing well in my foster home, with my almost 2 year old golden retriever.  She took a few days to decompress and then began to check out the house and yard. After that she was exploring all the rooms and walking up and down the steps like a champ.  Maggie has been very curious and brave as she learns about a home, new sounds, smells, and other dogs in the neighboring yards.  She loves plush toys, looking out the window, being outside, wrestling with my dog, running the fence with the neighbors’ dogs, and chewing on a good stick.  Maggie doesn’t quite understand the difference between humans and dogs and tries to play with me like I’m a dog too.  She is very timid about meeting new people and looks to my dog for assurance that its ok before she will approach.  Maggie is learning to accept love and be petted.  Maggie is fully housebroken and only had a few accidents in the first few days when we were leaning our communication signs. She is crate trained and uses it as her safe space.  She walks in and out of it freely and at times sleeps in it with the door open. If she is scared, she will run to her crate and always needs access to it. She is a good eater but is not food or toy aggressive. Maggie does not whine or bark while in her crate in the car, although she was scared riding home and to the vet.
Maggie is super chill while I work in my home office and enjoys hanging out with my golden.  She has taken over the office dog bed, plays with toys, chews on a Nylabone, entertains herself and is quite during conference calls. This girl has made so much progress and has really come a long way in a short amount of time. She needs to find her forever home. Could you be her forever family? She will make a fantastic companion for her forever family and her love is worth the wait."  View this video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18ojv6GYV1/

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

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

We are very happy to report that Marion, one of our rural county rescue dogs, that came from an awful hoarding situation, gave birth to 5 healthy puppies and they all have found their forever families and now it is Marion's turn to find her forever family! Marion is about 55lbs, and she is believed to be a Golden/Lab mix. She will need a home with an above ground securely fenced yard as she is considered a flight risk due to lack of socialization and human love. She will need a family with the time and patience to work with her through any insecurities she may have. 

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

"Since coming to live with us at the beginning of December, sweet Marion has made wonderful progress! She's gone from not wanting to go outside the first three days, to wanting to stay outside for longer periods of time. She was unsure of our two Goldens when she first arrived, but now they get along just fine. She does bark at our neighbor dogs along the fence but, when walking, she hasn't been reactive to dogs we meet along the way, and she walks really well on leash. She's been to visit some human friends while on our walks and is quite a polite lady.
She understands what treats are now and takes them gently from your hands – she likes string cheese, hot dogs, little Smart Bones and Smart Sticks. She will now come and stand with our Goldens to receive treats. There are no issues sharing toys with our dogs, but she prefers soft toys. She has "destuffed" several and likes to chew on the left over skin. She is still learning the difference between toys and household items. She also enjoys chewing on peanut butter filled bones.

Our porch/mudroom and her bed are her safe places. She didn't leave that room for weeks after coming to live with us, but now she is more brave and curious – she ventures out into our kitchen and living room often. Her biggest issue is with hardwood floors – she doesn't want to walk on them. We moved runners from our hallway to make a path to our front door and living room. She LOVES to look out our back and front doors and bark at anything that walks by. As you can see from the pictures, she is learning to be a seasoned Couch Potato!

She now runs out into the backyard with our girls and loves exploring and watching over our backyard. Now that the weather is warmer, she seems to want to stay out for longer periods of time.

She is house trained – never had an accident since she arrived.  We do not crate her or limit where she can go when we leave for short periods of time. At first, she wasn't a fan of her crate, but she now sleeps in it every night. When we move her bed to the crate each night, she knows it's time for bed. 

Marion is the sweetest girl!! She loves to be petted – especially when she's sitting or laying down. She still shys away if you try to pet her while standing up and she is soooo close to moving in to us to be petted.

 We are currently a two-adult-only household, so she is unsure about new people and will bark at them in the house. We haven't had any young children around other than when she first arrived and was still skittish about everything, so still not sure about young children at this time. She is still skittish about new and different sounds, so young children might take her a while to warm up to. She doesn't like seeing our neighbor's cat walk across the back fence, so we are thinking she will not be a cat-friendly dog, but it isn't a sure thing.

She will definitely need someone with lots of time and patience, as I believe she will need to establish routines to feel safe in a new place. She has lots of love to give and loves getting love!!!!!"

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. 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 open your home to foster or adopt Marion, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org or if you would like to donate to the care of these needy dogs, please click the GOFUNDME link to learn more… https://www.gofundme.com/f/rescue-for-dogs-in-deplorable-conditions

Max is a 2 year old, 80ish lb, male Golden Retriever who was taken to the vet after eating a corn cob. He needed bowel obstruction surgery and the owners could not afford it, so they surrendered him to the vet office and they then contacted GRRAND.

He is recovering in a foster home right now, and we are told that after all he has been through, he is doing well and is very happy. He has a very loving personality and right now he likes sleeping on or very close to, his foster parents. LOL!

He is accepting all of the love and snuggles he can get, and as he recovers, we will update with more info on Max. Please check for more news later…

He has been neutered. He did have a 4DX earlier this month. He is not current on his vaccines – but pet BLAC we need to wait until he's recovered from surgery.

I  saw him again today – accepting pets and love and much more perky.

Brian and Angela are getting him tomorrow morning

This sweet girl is a lover and is looking for a dog-savvy, adult only couple or single person to love her back! She will require a home with an above ground physical fenced yard!!!  

GRRAND will work with her adoptive home to help transition her. 

Millie would love an active person who will take her to doggie daycare to get her energy out or good runs/walks. She would do fine as an only dog or with a stable, submissive dog, but no cats. She is also crate-trained. 

Millie has a waited too long for her happy forever, and with just the right person, you can live a happy great life together! Can you be the one she deserves? 
 

Natalie is a 7 month old, 40ish lb, female Black Lab/Flat Coat Retriever mix puppy who was rescued from a cruelty case, and with all she has been through, she has a sweet and fun puppy personality. She has what is believed to be road rash, and a fairly substantial injury to her front leg, but we know she will get to keep her leg! GRRAND will update on this as we learn more, but Natalie is looking for a home that can help her get through her leg recovery and have the time and patience to work with her on the comforts of home and a loving family. 

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

Please check back for more info on Natalie, as she is in a foster home and will update as we learn more.

Norman is an 8 year old, 75ish lb, male Goldendoodle looking for his forever family that can give him the attention, exercise and direction he needs. His people are moving to a smaller home where they will be unable to meet his activity needs and he has had to spend too much time in his crate as his person had surgery and and can't get him out as needed. They know this is not fair for him, and are making the decision to find him a new home. They say: "He’s very sweet, and pretty big. He likes to stand up on people for hugs however he is very gentle… he never barks and loves to sleep and loves to run in the yard."

Our GRRAND volunteer says" Norman is a handsome, calm, and loving doodle. He loves cuddles and, if you are sitting down, will try to get up in your lap and.or reach up and hug you around the neck. He really likes to be hugged and that's just what it is (hugging) as he doesn't jump up on you. Norman walks well on a leash and loves to have some playtime in a yard. Norman enjoys time and attention and will be a wonderful pet in his forever home."

He is house-trained and crate-trained and is said to be trustworthy in the home and gets along with other dogs.

We are still learning about Norman, so please check back for more info but if you would like to meet Norman, 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 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 exercise and direction she needs to be a happy and healthy girl! Nova is crate trained and is in the crate when her people are gone to work and sleeps in it at night. She would love to have a home where she is not in the crate so much and get plenty of daily activity. She is 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

UPDATE ON NULA!!! 

Nula Update 5/14/2025:
Nula has been with us for the past 7 months. She just celebrated her first birthday on March 16th. Nula has blossomed quite a bit since she first came into the rescue as a neglected, underweight, hairless, flea and tick ridden puppy. Nula loves other dogs, cats and kittens of all ages and sizes. We foster kittens and she is especially excited to be around the little ones. She is
extremely playful, always ready and desiring to run with my other dogs in the yard. For her mental and physical well being, in addition to daily walks, Nula will need a large yard and another dog in the home. She absolutely lives for her daily walks and especially enjoys hiking in the woods. She does tend tokeep pressure on the leash but she is not an overly aggressive puller. It helps to walk her on a flexi leash which gives her more room to “explore” versus feeling confined to a heal position. She does not react to any type of dog on walks even if they are reactive toward her. She’s always willing to be petted by strangers. Children are especially drawn to her gentle nature and delicate frame. Nula is fantastic on car rides, either loose enjoying the view or crated. When Nula first came to us we had issues with her chewing property – window frames, door frames, shoes. She had no concept of what was off limits since she was raised outside without any structure (and was a puppy). We realized she needed more structure and so we kept her crated when unsupervised. She is and was always exceptional at crating. Say “crate” and she runs to it. She still happily sleeps in her crate and doesn’t make a sound until we greet her in the morning. We have let her sleep on our bed which she equally enjoys. We do allow her 90% unsupervised time in our home now but continue to crate her if we will be gone for an extended period of time as a precautionary measure. She has never shown any signs of aggression. Nula does bark at my miniature horses or sometimes a dog in a neighboring yard, but is getting much better at stopping when we call to her. If you’re looking for a small (35 lb) dog with loads of energy to take on daily walks or keep your other dog(s) company, she’s your girl."

Nula will need a home with an above ground securely fenced yard as she has ever been on leash and remains very fearful of people and is considered a flight risk at this time. Nula is an English shepherd/ Lab mix who loves the outdoors. (see DNA results in pictures section) is new to her foster home and they have a WONDERFUL update…

"I’ve been fostering her for only 5 days and she’s already proving to be a diamond in the rough! While she was timid when she first arrived, she was cuddling with her new big brother by the end of the evening… AND, she has been fine with my indoor cats too. She helped me wrap Christmas gifts, as she loves to be a part of everything! 

She was one of the seized dogs in the Spencer County hoarding case and I couldn’t resist having DNA testing done. Turns out she is 45% English Shepherd, 34% yellow lab. They suspect Ruby is her mother. Her behavior, temperament, EVERYTHING screams English Shepherd. (If you have one of the dogs who have a similar appearance to Nula, I’d be curious to compare characteristics!)

Nula loves talking long walks, especially enjoying sniffing all the incredible smells in nature. She has boundless energy and loves running after and herding her canine friends both young and old.  When she’s not playing she can be found curled up napping on mommy’s side of the bed. Nula is crate trained, potty trained, knows some basic commands and is great with dogs and cats. She doesn’t guard toys or food. Nula would enjoy a family that enjoys spending lots of time outdoors. 

She is as sweet as can be and loves to play outside and go hiking. I’ve already done a couple 3+ mile hikes with her, with energy to spare. Although her silky blonde coat is sparse, it’s going to be so beautiful when it grows back. When she finds her forever home, she really would do best with a 4-legged buddy who can help show her the ropes!"

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. 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 Nula's care, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/rescue-for-dogs-in-deplorable-conditions

And check back for more updated on Nula, but if you would like to meet her, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Sadie Mae is a 4 year old, 70ish lb, female Golden Retriever and her BFF is Oaklei… a 4 year old, 60ish lb, female Black Labrador Retriever are sadly being surrendered due to a family loss which changed things for everyone. These 2 are a very bonded pair and need to be adopted together as they have been together their whole lives. They are house-trained and sleep at night on their owners bed. They will need a home that can provide them with the daily exercise and direction they need to stay happy and healthy dogs and their new family will also have to have the patience to help them work through any adjustments they will have moving into a new home. 

Both dogs are very sweet and loving, and they love to sit on the couch and be loved on. Our GRRAND volunteer says: "I had the honor of taking Oaklei and Sadie to the vet for a checkup and I got to play with them in the fenced field. These are very sweet, curious, and playful dogs and they love each other very much, but do their own sniffing and roaming in the field. They both love to be petted and also do well on a leash."

We are still learning about these 2 sweeties, but if you would like to inquire about them, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

Sadie Mae is a 4 year old, 70ish lb, female Golden Retriever and her BFF is Oaklei… a 4 year old, 60ish lb, female Black Labrador Retriever sadly beig surrendered due to a family loss which changed things for everyone. These 2 are a very bonded pair and need to be adopted together as they have been together their whole lives. They are house-trained and sleep at night on their owners bed. They will need a home that can provide them with the daily exercise and direction they need to stay happy and healthy dogs and their new family will also have to have the patience to help them work through any adjustments they will have moving into a new home. 

Both dogs are very sweet and loving, and they love to sit on the couch and be loved on. Our GRRAND volunteer says: "I had the honor of taking Oaklei and Sadie to the vet for a checkup and I got to play with them in the fenced field. These are very sweet, curious, and playful dogs and they love each other very much, but do their own sniffing and roaming in the field. They both love to be petted and also do well on a leash."

We are still learning about these 2 sweeties, but if you would like to inquire about them, 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

Pike was one of the Spencer County hoarding dogs taken in by GRRAND last year in 2024. Pike is a beautiful, almost 4 year old, Lab/Golden mix, who is such a sweet girl and has come a long way during her last couple of weeks at the GRRAND kennel. She's still a nervous, but accepts treats and loves to be petted. She does great with other dogs, and it would be best for her to have another confident/stable dog in the house to show her the ropes to show her that love from people is good and to help her build her own confidence. As with all the Spencer County dogs, she is a flight risk, so a secure above ground fenced yard is needed and no small children. Pike is ready to go home to a family that will have the patience and compassion to work through her insecurities with her, and give her the time she needs for that to happen. 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

Poppy is an 8 month old, 55ish lb, female Golden puppy looking for a home where here family has the time and committment to give to her to meet her puppy needs. Puppies need lots of exercise and direction and a family that has the time to give her these things and Poppy is coming from an environment where she did not have a lot of structure in her day to day, and she very much needs that in her life. We are told by her family: "Our house is too unstable for this sweet, sensitive dog… We consulted with a dog trainer and also a dog behaviorist. With 6 people, 4 of them college or high school age – we have tried but cannot provide the environment and structure this girl needs to feel secure. It breaks my heart, but we have to face reality that we can't provide what Poppy needs."

Poppy is crate-trained, leaash-trained and house-trained. We are told: "Poppy is in a 4×8 pen during the day if we're not home. She sleeps in a dog tent at night. The other times she's in the house with us, and I take her to the bark park daily. She has a lot of precious and endearing behaviors – licking the air, laying belly up, being floppy, and having the cutest underbite. She lived with another dog and a cat (GRRAND has not cat tested her)."

Our GRRAND volunteer says: "Poppy is a very sweet and beautiful young golden.  She rides well in a crate and walks impressively on a leash.  Poppy will respond well to consistent training due to her personality and youthfulness.  This girl will be going places and will appreciate a loving and patient home."

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

We are still learning about Poppy, but if you would like to meet her, 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 and Webster, the ultimate dynamic duo! Ruby is less than two years old and small (less than 40 lbs). 

They're looking for a forever home, together, through GRRAND. We tried to split them up, but let's just say they're like two peas in a pod as they love eachother and find comfort in eachother. They're recovering from a rough past, but they're not letting that get them down. Both Ruby and Webster are spayed, neutered, housebroken, crate-trained, and up-to-date on vaccinations and microchipped. If you're looking for a pair to keep each other and you entertained, look no further. They both love car rides, playing with toys, and they are fine with cats, other dogs, and kids. I would recommend children six and up, as they are young and energetic. Webster has more experience with leash walking and going to stores. Ruby is still a bit unsure outside on a leash, but she has come a long way, and with Webster having her back and being an example, she will be a rock star in no time. If you feel these two would be a perfect match for your home's lifestyle, please don't wait any longer, because you won't regret it, and they would be forever grateful!!" They will need a home with a secure fenced yard as she is still considered a flight risk.

Early on, Ruby went to a wonderful trainer who worked miracles with her and she now loves being in a home and is very trusting of her family. 

She's less than two years old, small (less than 40 lbs), spayed, housebroken, and as mentioned, loves other dogs 

When Ruby was in a short term foster home and they told us:

"Ruby is learning she can trust me and that a collar and leash is not the end of the world. I have been taking things a bit slow – baby steps with her due to her fear but she is coming along nicely. She is now crate trained, house broke, (we already know she is good with other dogs), learned how to go up and down stairs,  she has been meeting many new people as that was her biggest thing to overcome. She is walking on a leash, starting to play with toys, learning “leave it” which is a big one for her as she tends to try and back out of collar/harness and bite the leash so I am really focusing on that and switching directions often so she is not trying to lead me. She will do best with another stable/confident dog in the home to help show her the ropes and to also help build her own confidence and shed her fears. Ruby will need a home with an above ground securely fenced yard as she remains very fearful of people and is considered a flight risk at this time. I am sooo very proud of her progress!" Check back for more updates!

Please consider taking Ruby and Webster into your home, making them a part of your family, and helping to show them what a great life with a loving family is all about! Please fill out an app at GRRAND.org

If you would like to donate to Ruby and Webster's care, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/rescue-for-dogs-in-deplorable-conditions

 GRRAND and animal advocates across the commonwealth collaborated 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. Ruby and Webster were 2 of those dogs.

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 Ruby's care, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/rescue-for-dogs-in-deplorable-conditions

Meet Ruby and Webster, the ultimate dynamic duo! Ruby is less than two years old and small (less than 40 lbs) and Webster is about 4 years old, and about 40lbs as well.

They're looking for a forever home, together, through GRRAND. We tried to split them up, but let's just say they're like two peas in a pod as they love eachother and find comfort in eachother. They're recovering from a rough past, but they're not letting that get them down. Both Ruby and Webster are spayed, neutered, housebroken, crate-trained, and up-to-date on vaccinations and microchipped. If you're looking for a pair to keep each other and you entertained, look no further. They both love car rides, playing with toys, and they are fine with cats, other dogs, and kids. I would recommend children six and up, as they are young and energetic. Webster has more experience with leash walking and going to stores. Ruby is still a bit unsure outside on a leash, but she has come a long way, and with Webster having her back and being an example, she will be a rock star in no time. If you feel these two would be a perfect match for your home's lifestyle, please don't wait any longer, because you won't regret it, and they would be forever grateful!!" They will need a home with a secure fenced yard as she is still considered a flight risk.

GRRAND and animal advocates across the commonwealth collaborated 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. Ruby and Webster were 2 of those dogs.

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 Ruby's care, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/rescue-for-dogs-in-deplorable-conditions

Early on, Webster was in a foster home and they said: "This is Webster, one of the rural county hoarding dogs and he is believed to be a Lab/Golden/Great Pyr mix and we are happy to report this guy is truly thriving! He still is working on the fact that all things are new for him, but he is doing great as his foster family says:

"What does it take to unlock a dog's full potential? For Webster, it was love, care, and patience. This shy neutered one year old boy has evolved into a happy, outgoing companion, exceling in leash walks, stairs, and crate training. Webster is housebroken and car-ready, loves dogs of all sizes and has won over all people he meets. Now, he seeks a home with a confident dog and patient family to continue his growth. He is ready to bring joy to his new family!"

He's pretty social and such a character. He loves other dogs, and loves playing and wrestling with them. He makes the volunteers laugh on a daily basis with his crazy antics! 

Webster and Ruby will need a family with the time and patience to work with him through any insecurities they may have. 

If you would like to donate to Webster and Ruby's care, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/rescue-for-dogs-in-deplorable-conditions

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

Scooter is a 3 year old, 65ish lb, male Goldendoodle looking for a home where he has plenty of room to run, romp and play. Sadly his family member passed away and the people he was with, don’t have the space he needs to run. Our GRRAND volunteer tells us: 

"Scooter is a very lively, 3 year old doodle.  He may be a little underweight at the moment but we can tell he definitely has an athletic build and fabulous coat.  Scooter walks well on a leash and enjoys the companionship on a walk.  Scooter is very curious and will even cruise a table top with his eyes and mouth to check out new items.  He is a people pleaser so we are thinking he would respond well to consistent training and guidance.  He will fetch balls when they are thrown for him but he won't necessarily bring them back to you."

He is house-trained, leash-trained and crate-trained (sleeps in it at night and while they are away) and needs a home where they can give him plenty of exercise and direction that a young Doodle needs. 

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

Sugar is a young (8-10 months old) petite Golden Male who has had a rough start to his young life. He is currently with GRRAND and will be looking for a home with a calm environment and no kids under the age of 16. He is a sweet and timid little guy who will be needing a home with a fenced yard as he is considered a flight risk. Our GRRAND volunteer tell us "Sugar is a pup full of personality. He is curious, energetic, and alert to all that is going on in his world. A very handsome pup, Sugar is a Comfort Retriever and weighs in at only 20 pounds. Sugar would love a regular routine, walks well on a leash, and will offer to supervise your home. He loves to be held and is a true snuggle bug."

We are still learning about Sugar, so please check back for more info, and if you would like to meet him, 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

Trixie is a 2.5 year old, 60ish lb, Lab/Golden mix, looking for an active family that can keep up with Trixie!

She is a sweet girl who is house-trained, crate-trained (but not a fan) and walks well on leash. We are told "She is great with kids, but smaller ones may get knocked over by accident as she doesn't know her size and strength, so be mindful if/when they are around. We have not had her around other dogs so we are unsure of how she is with them. She knows how to open the outdoor gate, so a secure latch on handle is necessary!! Trixie will chase anything, so may want to keep her away from chickens! She is smart but can be mischievous if left on her own for very long. She has more energy than we can manage, so her new family will need to be willing to give her plenty of exercise and direction as a tired dog is a good dog!"

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

Meet Tyg (Tygrys)

PLEASE SHARE THIS POST FAR & WIDE. TYG DESERVES HIS HAPPILY EVER AFTER!

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

Vance is a Golden/Pyrenees mix and he is just a beautiful boy who desperately needs a dog-savvy and experienced foster home!!

He will curl up on your lap and jump on your bed if you let him😊. He loves 'his people', which right now is the kennel staff and volunteers.   

You won't have to worry about squirrels or chipmunks in your yard  as he'll chase them off for sure! 

He definitely needs a dog experienced, adult household, with no kids under 18, and an above ground fenced yard (no apartments or condo type home). Vance is not a real social dog as he likes to be at home with his people!

Can anyone take this sweet boy out of the kennel? Any family who is interested in Vance, and has been approved to meet him, MUST still be approved by his trainer.

He likes smaller dogs but he is not wild about larger dogs and no cats. This sweet boy likes walks around the park and walks fine on leash. While he was out and about at the kennel, he wanted lots of loving in the office!!! And… Vance Loves fetching toys!
We are still learning about this cutie, but if you would like to meet him and get him out of the kennel, please contact GRRAND ASAP!

Whitley is a 2 year old Lab/Golden mix and is one of the Spencer County hoarding dogs that arrived at GRRAND last September '24.  She was in the kennel for quite some time and has gone to a foster home (in July) and we are happy to report that she is doing just great!!! 

We are told: "At the beginning she was a bit nervous, but with time, she started going to extended family for treats, goes in and out of the house with no issues, is very good in the car, and is doing very well with leash walking. She loves her walks as they go out 1-2 times daily with conquering up to 30 minutes depending on the heat, and Whitley likes walking with the family dog too. She is getting more and more comfortable with her new digs and has a new found love for the toy box. She loves to take one at a time out to inspect and play….hence the play pile! (As you can see from the pictures, Whitley has no lack for toys or comfort… JUST how it should be!) She has a spot in the house to chill out, but would rather be out with me and her doggie foster brother so that’s awesome. She likes to lay on the cot bed to keep an eye on her foster mom while she is working too.

 Stay tuned for more info! She is definitely one of the more outgoing pups of the Spencer County group and we thought she would warm up quickly once she’s had a chance to decompress and learn about her new routine and surroundings, and that is exactly how it's going too. Overall, she is doing incredibly well at her foster's home!"

Whitley's new home will need another stable, playful dog, a secure above ground fenced yard as she is still considered a flight risk, and experienced dog owners who will have the patience and compassion to work with her through her adjustments of being in a home. If you would like to foster or adopt Whitley, 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 and Whitley was one of these dogs.

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 the care of any of the Spencer County hoarding case dogs, please click the GOFUNDME link to learn more… https://www.gofundme.com/f/rescue-for-dogs-in-deplorable-conditions