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Best Goldendoodle Rescue in Florida (2024)

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Updated 04/13/2024: Would you like to adopt a Goldendoodle or Mini Goldendoodle in Florida, but don’t know where to look? You are not alone. Many people are looking to add a doodle or poodle mix to their lives. This makes finding one difficult. But, we are here to help. We have scoped out the best places to look for a Goldendoodle rescue in Florida.

Plus, we will provide you with tips on how to be selected by a rescue organization.

Are you ready to share your life with a Goldendoodle Rescue?

Before you start looking for a Goldendoodle to adopt, make sure you know what you’re getting into. While the Goldendoodle is a fun loving, easily trainable family dog, they are also a high energy pup that needs frequent grooming.  

Things to consider when getting a Goldendoodle rescue

  • While the Goldendoodle comes in four sizes, the Standard Goldendoodle, the Medium Goldendoodle, the Mini Goldendoodle and the Toy Goldendoodle, you may not be able to get the size you want at a rescue. The smaller doodles are in very high demand making it difficult to find one.
  • The Goldendoodle is prone to separation anxiety. This means they need to have someone around during most of the day. They are not content to be left alone for long periods of time.
  • They also need daily exercise in the form of walks and playtime.
  • A Goldendoodle will require professional grooming every 6 to 8 weeks. Professional grooming can be expensive.
  • Large doodles can cost over $100 to be professionally groomed. When you consider they will need to be groomed every one and a half months, the total grooming costs could be as high as $600 to $1,000 annually.
  • You also need to be prepared for life with a rescue dog. Sometimes rescue dogs come from difficult lives or have special needs. They may require special care and guidance to help them live a normal life.
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How To Increase Your Chance Of Being Selected For A Rescue Dog

How to find a Goldendoodle Rescue in Florida?

The best place to find a Goldendoodle to adopt, is at an organization that specializes in re-homing Golden Retrievers rescues, Poodles rescues or Doodles rescues.

On occasion, you may be able to find a Golden doodle available for adoption through a local shelter or general rescue but it’s less common.

Note: Make sure to verify the information here with the rescue organization. Information is subject to change without notice. We do not endorse any of the rescues listed in this post.

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Best Regional Rescues in Florida to look for a Goldendoodle

1. Florida Poodle Rescue, Inc.

Florida Poodle Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to the rescue and placement of Poodles and Poodle mixes. The organization was started by two women who cared deeply about the plight of unwanted poodles and wanted to do something about it.

Their primary activity is rescuing abused, abandoned and unwanted Poodles and poodle mix breeds. Prior to adoption, they provide professional veterinary care, including spay/neuter, as well as behavioral care and rehabilitation as needed.

Rescue dogs are cared for in volunteer foster homes. This allows the dogs to decompress and prepare for life in her forever home. The process of getting unwanted poodles ready for a new home can take several days to several months, depending on their condition when they arrive.

Adoption Process Highlights

Start the adoption process by completing the online application. Volunteers will then review the application. If you pass the initial review they will reach out to your references. Vet and groomer references are checked first, then personal references. Next a placement team volunteer will review your application information with you by phone. If all checks out and they have a possible match, a home visit is conducted. If you pass all the requirements, a meet and greet will be scheduled. Please visit their website for up-to-date and complete details on the adoption process.

Please note this is a volunteer organization so the process is highly dependent on volunteer availability.

Finding a Goldendoodle rescue at Florida Poodle Rescue

You can find some of their available dogs on their website or Facebook page.

Close up of Goldendoodle puppy face

2. Poodle and Pooch Rescue of Florida

Poodle and Pooch Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Central Florida. They do not have a set location. Instead, dogs are housed in foster homes while they wait for a new home. They have over 100 foster homes located throughout central Florida. Poodle and Pooches is a 100% volunteer run organization.

They specialize in the rescue, rehabilitation, socialization and re-homing of abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs in the state of Florida. While they help all dogs in need they often have a few poodles mix breeds available for adoption.

Dogs that are brought into their program are provided with necessary veterinary care which often includes much more than vaccinations, spay/neuter and dental.

Adoption Process Highlights

Poodles and Pooches does not allow out-of-state adoptions and you must be 21 years of age to adopt. To start the process, you must complete the on-line application. Volunteers check all the information on the application and reach out to references including one from your vet. If you pass the initial review the foster parent will reach out to you to discuss the dog and their needs. Next a meet and greet is scheduled. Please visit their website for up-to-date and complete details on the adoption process.

Finding a Goldendoodle rescue at Poodle and Pooch Rescue

Poodle and Pooch showcases their available dogs on their website.

Goldendoodle Rescue in Florida - Happy Goldendoodle with Easter Eggs on Grass

3. Golden Rescue of South Florida

Established in 2005, Golden Rescue of South Florida, Inc (GRSF.) GRSF is a 501c3 non-profit registered charitable organization. Their mission is to rescuing and rehoming displaced Golden Retrievers and other Golden at Heart Retrievers.

They are an all-volunteer and foster-based organization that place the abandoned, unwanted, displaced, or abused, regardless of age or condition, with safe, loving forever families in South Florida.

Adoption Process Highlights

Complete the online Adoption Application to start the process. The approval process can take between 1-3 weeks. Once your application is received, it will be reviewed and if approved you will be contacted for a phone interview and a home visit. Once the home visit is complete and you are an approved family, you are placed on the GRSF Approved Family wait-list. Approved families should watch the website and when they see a dog they are interested in, email GRSF. Please visit their website for up-to-date and complete details on the adoption process.

How to find a Goldendoodle rescue at Golden Rescue of South Florida

You can find available dogs on their website. They also sometimes post on Facebook, Instagram and send email alerts.

Closeup of Goldendoodle

4. Florida Little Dog Rescue

Florida Little Dog Rescue Group rescues dogs from all over the state of Florida, but their main focus is the Central Florida area. They are 100% volunteer-based and use volunteer foster homes to house and evaluate dogs before they are ready for adoption.

Unlike many of the other rescues on this list, Florida Little Dog Rescue helps all kinds of dogs including poodle mix breeds.

Every dog is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested for Heart-worms and other parasites, examined by a vet and treated for any known conditions prior to adoption. All known medical information is fully disclosed to new families.

Adoption Process Highlights

To start the process, fill out the online adoption application. All questions must be completed on the adoption application before it will be reviewed. It may take several days before a volunteer is available to look at the application.

Only dogs that are listed as “available now” can receive applications. You cannot be pre-approved for a dog. After reviewing your application, they will contact you for an interview. The adoption team will discuss your application with you, as well as possible matches for your family. If a match seems good on paper, you will then be contacted by the foster parents of that dog for a second interview.

If they feel that you are a match, they will set up a meet and greet for you with the pup. This meet and greet will require you to drive to the Orlando area. They will also check the references listed on your application during this time. Please visit their website for up-to-date and complete details on the adoption process.

Finding available dogs are Florida Little Dog Rescue

Available dogs will be listed on their “Available Dogs” page on the website.

Closeup of white Goldendoodle

National Goldendoodle Rescues

5. IDOG Rescue

While IDOG Rescue is based in Houston, Texas. They have a national network of volunteers that rescue and foster Goldendoodles, and other doodle types throughout the USA.

Their volunteers have working relationships with local shelters that inform them when a Goldendoodle enters a shelter. Once rescued from a shelter, the dogs are placed in a foster home and evaluated for temperament. They are also health checked by a veterinarian and provided with needed medical care.

They also have a re-homing program that helps people who can no longer care for their doodle find a home for their dog.

Adoption Process Highlights

IDOG has a comprehensive adoption screening process that includes a detailed application, veterinary and personal reference checks and a home visit. You can start the process by completing an adoption application, which can be found at their website. Please visit their website for up-to-date and complete details on the adoption process.

Finding a Goldendoodle rescue in Florida at IDOG

The best way to look for a Labradoodle Rescue from IDOG is to follow their Facebook page. They list dogs that are coming into the program and also that are available for adoption there.

Since they list all of their dogs on their Facebook page you will need to look for “FL” after the dog’s name in the Facebook post to find one in Florida.

As an example, the Facebook post will start with; “Click here to learn more about Meg- FL:” indicating that Meg is in a foster home in Florida.

Tell us about your search!

Elisha

Tuesday 27th of February 2024

Hi there, I have a 6 year old male golden doodle that I have to surrender. How do I start this process? I am willing to foster him until needed.

Bonnie

Tuesday 27th of February 2024

Hi-

I am sorry to hear about your need to re-home your dog. It must be hard. I have only ever taking in rescues, never had to re-home one.

Most doodle rescue groups offer re-homing services. Many even have waiting lists of families that are looking for a rescue doodle.

Try contacting a Doodle/Poodle Rescue in your area or one of the national Doodle Rescues.

I suggest contacting a few rescues to vet them before deciding which one to work with. Ask them about how they select new owners so that you are comfortable with where your dog goes.

The rescue will be able to tell you how the process works.

Best of luck,

Bonnie