Finding warm, loving permanent homes for orphaned Golden Retrievers
Our Mission
Adopt a Golden Knoxville (AGK) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to finding warm, loving permanent homes for orphaned Golden Retrievers to prevent them from becoming strays or adding to the shelter overpopulation. We also assist owners who can no longer care for their Goldens. AGK accepts Golden Retrievers, regardless of medical condition or age, and provides comprehensive veterinary care, including spay/neuter, and training/behavioral services. We also accept golden mixes and Labrador retrievers when possible. Our mission includes educating the public in Knoxville and East Tennessee, and specifically dog owners, about responsible pet ownership, spay/neuter, positive training methods, and veterinary specialist referrals. Our intake service area includes Eastern Tennessee, Eastern Kentucky, Southwestern Virginia, and Western North Carolina.
Based in the Knoxville, TN area, AGK is a foster-based organization with no facility. We are fortunate that Knoxville is a dog-friendly community close to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, state parks, wilderness areas, lakes, rivers, and hiking trails. Our dedicated fosters take advantage of these outdoor opportunities as they help our orphans get ready for their forever homes.
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Golden News & Notes
Save the Date — Goldens in the Park — June 4th, 5-8pm Lakeshore Park
- “We are currently “paws-ing” our owner surrender applications as Spring Break is a very busy time for our volunteers and fosters. If you have an urgent need or have a dog experiencing a medical emergency that needs immediate attention, please email us at info@adoptagoldenknoxville.org and someone will get in contact with you. Thank you for your patience as we allow our volunteers to spend much needed time with their families”.
- Study Finds Golden Retrievers and Humans Share Genes for Anxiety and Intelligence
- Golden Retriever Lifetime Study: 2025 Outcomes and Impact
- Due to the large number of new adoption applications received, please expect up to a four-week delay before we can begin the approval process for any new adoption application. Our application coordinators are working hard and will respond to new applications as soon as they can.
Your Donation Helps Us Save Golden Retrievers
Your tax deductible gift is extremely appreciated not only by our volunteers who help care for these Golden Retrievers, but by the Golden Retrievers themselves. They all deserve to have a healthy, happy and Golden life.
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