Foster & Adoption Process

Thank you for your interest in fostering or adopting a Golden Retriever with GRRoM! Below is a step-by-step guide to help you through the process.

Step 1: Complete & Submit Your Application

All Applicants

  • Complete the application. Download the application HERE.

  • Foster, Foster-to-Adopt, & Babysitting Applicants

In addition to the application, you will be asked to provide:

  • Signed Foster Contract which can be downloaded and completed HERE.

  • Copy of your homeowner’s insurance declaration page (showing liability coverage). This should be a one page document.

Step 2: Pay the Application Fee

A $26 non-refundable application fee is required. Please email proof of payment (either a screenshot of your Zeffy payment confirmation screen or a photo of your check) with your application.

Payment Options:

  • Online (Zeffy)

  • Check by mail(payable to GRRoM)

Step 3: Email Your Documents

  • For those applying for Adoption Only: Email your completed application and proof of payment of the application fee to Carol Fricke at grromadoption@gmail.com

  • For those applying to foster, foster with intent to adopt, babysit, please email your completed application, proof of payment of the application fee, signed foster contract, and homeowner’s insurance declaration page to Katy Davis at kmdpnp@aol.com.

*For those planning to adopt as well as as of the foster or babysitting categories, please only send your documents to Katy Davis.

Step 4: Application Review & Home Visit

  • Your application will be assigned to an Advocate

  • The Advocate will:

    • Review your application

    • Contact you if anything is missing

    • Complete a vet check for current/past pets

  • A home visit will be scheduled at a convenient time

  • After the visit:

    • A report is submitted

    • You will receive an approval decision

Step 5: Approval & Next Steps

Fosters

  • Your application will be filed

  • You will receive an invitation to join Groups.iO (our online communication platform)

  • Once accepted, you will begin receiving emails about dogs needing foster homes

Adopters

  • Your Advocate will guide you through the process of finding the right dog

Step 6: Finding Your Golden

Fosters

  • You will receive emails about dogs needing placement from Groups.iO

  • If interested, respond as soon as possible

  • You are never obligated to take a dog

  • Our team matches dogs based on the best fit for your home

  • See steps 6-8 for further information on next steps.

Adopters

  • You will receive an adoption roster with available dogs

  • If interested:

    • Contact the foster to schedule a visit

    • All family members and dogs must attend

  • If multiple families are interested:

    • The foster selects the best fit

  • If chosen:

    • Your Advocate will notify you

    • Arrange pickup with the foster

    • See Step 8 for Further Information

Step 7: Bringing a Foster Dog Home

  • Our Transport Team will deliver the dog to you

  • Many dogs may feel anxious at first and need:

    • Patience

    • Love

    • Time to adjust

Our team is here to support you if any issues arise.

Step 8: Foster Decision Period

After 2–3 weeks, you will decide whether to adopt your foster dog.

  • Fosters have first right to adopt

  • If not adopting:

    • The dog is placed on the adoption roster

    • You will help host meet-and-greets with potential adopters

    • You help select the best-fit family

Step 9: Final Adoption

To complete the adoption:

Bring:

  • Leash

  • ID tag

  • Payment

🎉 Your Golden has found their forever home!

Questions or Need Help?

We’re here for you! Please reach out if you need assistance or have any questions.

Foster Applications Coordinator / Onboarding Specialist: Katy Davis
📞 734-904-2749
📧 kmdpnp@aol.com

Adoption Team: Carol Fricke
📧 grromadoption@gmail.com

GRRoM President: Betty Curran

📞 734-678-3517
📧 bcurran905@aol.com

💛 With Golden Gratitude, thank you for helping us give these dogs a second chance! 💛