Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc.

Celebrating Superheroes! Join Us

In the world of superheroes, there are plenty of them at DVGRR, including our adopters, supporters, volunteers, and the dogs themselves. You can join us by becoming a superhero yourself and donating today during the ExtraGive.

Your donation helps us earn more of the stretch pool and increases our chances of winning additional prizes. Plus you can opt to cover transaction fees, so all of your intended donation goes to the DVGRR dogs.

One of our longtime supporters had this to say about who's really a superhero: "Not just one person. Everyone who touches DVGRR is a hero. From staff members, volunteers, adopters, and donors. Yes, these are the heros who, since 1993, have successfully placed thousands of Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Goldendoodles and Labradoodles into new homes throughout PA and beyond."

Adopters shared about their superhero dogs:

Here is my hero. Purdy, who at 1 week old had her back paws amputated due to frost bite. She has made it through years of discomfort wearing her prosthetics. She is strong and resilient.  She is our hero. - Renee Hashinger

Dazzi is very smart and has learned something new every single day. Today it is how to push through the mesh over the door, so she now knows she can come in and out when she wants, and she loves laying in the sun on the deck next to the potatoes growing. - Nancy Law

We adopted our girl Dixie in November 2024. She is perfect example of a tender, sweet, loving heart with the spirit of a lioness. It’s been a slow evolution, but we love her joy for everything... her favorite, nap time on the couch. - Marylou Donchez

We adopted Chester on July 12th, and he’s doing so great! He came from a breeder, and we feel so lucky to have him in our family. At first, he wouldn’t move from one spot and now he’s riding in the car, going to the beach, and playing with toys (he didn’t even know what toys were)! - Roxanne Sisak

Our rescued dogs have come from myriad backgrounds, with ample reason not to trust humans, and thrust into situations that are completely unknown. Yet, they do trust. They give boundless love, and the comfort they provide has no limits. Teddy bring daily joy to our lives. When I need a friendly ear, he listens. Our lives would be so quiet and lonely without him. Teddy has given our lives a whole new meaning. - Dedra and Hank Phillips

Here's our freshly groomed mini Goldendoodle, Flame. She's our world! - Lauryn Wilkinson

See more stories under "Superhero Dogs" tab.

It's simple: When you give like a superhero, more dogs will become superheroes like these!

If you have any problems or questions about your donation, please contact Karen at 717-484-4799 or karen@dvgrr.org
Our mission is simple: Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue provides new beginnings for displaced Golden Retrievers and other golden-hearted dogs along with a full array of adoptive and educational support for the adopters and broader community. 

Equal Opportunity Policy:

Employment
DVGRR is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, all terms and conditions of employment will be carried out without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran’s status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law.
Volunteer
DVGRR maintains a strong policy of equal volunteer opportunity. We recruit, accept, train, promote and dismiss volunteers on the basis of personal competence and position performance, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran’s status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law.

Who We Are

Since 1993, Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue has successfully placed over 5,000 Golden Retrievers and other DVGRR dogs into new homes throughout Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and beyond. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization relying on donations, our supporters, fundraising, and the proceeds of our events and online and on-site retail store, Pap’s Place, for funding.

DVGRR has been recognized for our innovative work in rescuing and rehabilitating puppy mill breeder dogs. The Project Home Life program, implemented in 2009, works with puppy mill survivors to help them transition successfully from the horrors of life in a puppy mill to a normal home life with a loving family.She’s very smart and has learned something new every single day. Today it is how to push through the mesh over the door, so she now knows she can come in and out when she wants, and she loves laying in the sun on the deck next to the potatoes growing.