Golden Retriever Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around South Hams

As of 8 November 2026, 1 Golden Retriever is listed for adoption in and around South Hams on LocalPetFinder, from Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang). It is with a rescue within about 25 miles of South Hams, shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

As of 8 November 2026, Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang) (at Lydford, about 25 miles away): 1. The newest was added on 16 October 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Golden Retrievers on this page are with Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang) (1). Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.

More than two hours a day, according to The Royal Kennel Club. It lists the breed as large and suited to a large house with a large garden. Dogs Trust calls Goldens typically high-energy dogs, and says some enjoy swimming. A rescue dog's needs can differ, so ask the rescue about this one.

Yes, heavily. The Royal Kennel Club says the Golden Retriever's medium length coat sheds and needs grooming more than once a week. Dogs Trust says to brush a few times a week, daily when the coat is changing, and that Goldens are likely to need professional grooming.

It depends on the dog, not the breed. None of the 1 Golden Retrievers listed in and around South Hams is marked by its rescue as able to live with children today. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the dog could live with.

The Golden Retrievers listed in and around South Hams today are with Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang) at Lydford, about 25 miles away (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland, and Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over and £335 for dogs aged 1 to 7. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Golden Retriever on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 1 Golden Retriever listed in and around South Hams today is with Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang) at Lydford, about 25 miles away (1), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross puppies under six months start from £525. If you searched "golden retriever puppies for sale South Hams", the Golden Retrievers here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that puppies under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 1 Golden Retriever listed in and around South Hams today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; all are with Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang) at Lydford, about 25 miles away (1). Many rescue fees are under £500: Dogs Trust charges £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. All dogs in the UK must be microchipped by 8 weeks old, and in England, Wales and Scotland a dog can't pass to a new keeper until it is chipped, so ask to see the microchip details.

Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around South Hams is under a year old by its listed age. Puppies do get listed, so check back or look at the adults, whose rescues can tell you much more about their character.

Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around South Hams is aged 7 or over by its listed age. Older Golden Retrievers do come into rescue, so check back. Some rescues charge less for older dogs: Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over.

As of 8 November 2026, the Golden Retrievers listed in and around South Hams are with Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang) at Lydford, about 25 miles away (1). You can also see Golden Retrievers across England. To see what is closest to you, search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page. To hear when one is listed, set up an email alert on this page.