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Who We Are
About GRRoIowa
Golden Retriever Rescue of Iowa (GRRoIowa) helps find forever homes for golden retrievers, goldendoodles, and golden mixes in and around Iowa.
We are a volunteer-run and foster-based rescue supported by a team of dedicated and passionate volunteers throughout Iowa and Minnesota.
Our goal is to match the goldens in our care to safe and loving homes.
Goldens Available for Adoption
Find a Friend
Meet the most recent goldens available for adoption. Visit Adopt a Golden to see all available goldens looking for their forever home.
Rosie 25-036
Hi! My name is Rosie, and I’m a three-year-old, 49-pound Goldendoodle. I’ve heard my foster parents say that I’m a real catch, but I’m looking for a specific kind of home—one where I can truly
Location: Eastern Iowa Area
Forever Home Requirements:
*Physical fence required - no invisible fence
*Dogs: Another very playful & energetic dog strongly preferred (all other things equal; preference will be given to this)
*Cats: Unknown
*Children: Does great with children (lived with children in prior home)
*No apartments or condos
Roger 25-025 Closed to Applications
9/23/25-Foster Update: Meet Roger! He came into rescue due to his owner’s busy lifestyle and is in foster care in central Iowa. Roger is a black Goldendoodle weighing 54 pounds. He just celebrated his second
Location: Des Moines, IA Metro Area
Forever Home Requirements:
*Physical fence required - no invisible fence
*Dogs: They are attending daycare and do well with other dogs in this setting. Preference is to be an only dog in the home to lap up all the attention!
*Cats: Unknown
*Children: Does great with children
*No apartments or condos
Rosie 25-038
10/22/25-Foster Update: Rosie Update! When Rosie first arrived, she didn’t know what a toy was. Now? She proudly carries around her favorite Christmas elf like it’s her job. This 6-year-old Golden girl continues to
Location: Omaha, NE area
Forever Home Requirements:
*Physical fence required - no invisible fence
*Dogs: Another confident, well-adjusted dog to show her the ropes.
*Cats: Not a match—Rosie has a strong prey drive.
*Children: 8+
*No apartments or condos