Golden Retriever Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in Surrey

As of 8 November 2026, no Golden Retrievers are listed for adoption in Surrey on LocalPetFinder. There are 2 Golden Retrievers with rescues within 25 miles, shown under "Also near Surrey". Rescues add animals all the time, so this page fills as they list them.

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.

Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, 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. Rescues rehome animals rather than selling them, usually for an adoption fee: for example, Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, and Dogs Trust £300. The fee usually goes towards vet work already done, such as neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations. If you searched "golden retriever puppies for sale Surrey", 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. Many rescue fees are under £500: Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months, Dogs Trust £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: no Golden Retrievers are listed in Surrey today, so there are no puppies either. See "Also near Surrey" for Golden Retrievers with rescues nearby. Puppies do get listed, and rescues can tell you much more about an adult's character, so check back.

This page lists every Golden Retriever with the rescues we list in Surrey and the places within it. Because there are only a few here, we also show Golden Retrievers from rescues within 25 miles under "Also near Surrey", each with its town and distance. 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.