In order to be eligible to adopt from Golden Retriever Rescue Club of Charlotte (GRRCC) , applicants must:

1. Demonstrate the ability and commitment to provide proper care, exercise and training for the lifetime of a large dog
2. Abide by the terms of the GRRCC adoption contract.
3. Have a fenced-in yard large enough to safely exercise the dog. (Applicants such as apartment or condo dwellers who do not have yards may apply for an exemption from this requirement.) At the discretion of the GRRCC adoption team, appropriate senior (age nine and older) or special needs Goldens may be placed in unfenced homes.
4. Agree that the dog will never be left in the yard when no one is home regardless of the type of fencing or shelter provided.

5. Have all current pets spayed or neutered unless there a medical or age related reason why surgery cannot be performed or has yet to be performed.

• Be constructed of wood (stockade, picket), metal (iron, chain link), PVC, or wooden/metal posts with heavy gauge wire
• Be a minimum height of 4 feet; 5 feet or higher is preferred
• Have lockable gates (if applicable)
• Fenced areas directly accessible from the home are preferred

• Be manufactured and installed professionally
• Provide professional training and support for the dog and owner
• The fence cannot abut a busy street

EXEMPTIONS
If you cannot meet any one of the foregoing eligibility requirements, then in most cases, we cannot proceed with your application. However, we recognize that there may be exceptional applicants whose circumstances do not fit within our guidelines. Therefore, an experienced dog owner may request an exemption to any GRRCC eligibility requirement. An exemption request must include a detailed letter describing your circumstances, lifestyle, previous dog ownership and how you plan on safely exercising and managing a Golden Retriever. Without letter, your exemption request will not be considered. Exemption requests from first time dog owners will not be considered. If your request is accepted, a letter of recommendation from your veterinarian regarding the care and well being of your previously owned dog(s) will be required and your application will be forwarded to a Home Visit Coordinator to schedule a home visit interview.