Irish Retriever Rescue is a UK based registered charity which was set up in 2004 as a UK non-profit based organisation to provide a commitment to safeguarding the futures of abused, abandoned, neglected or simply unwanted Golden Retrievers.
In 2013 IRR became a fully recognised UK based registered charity. 

2024 IRR Reunion

Come and join us in Stafford on Saturday 8 June for our 2024 IRR Reunion with a Novelty Dog Show, stalls and refreshments. All IRR owners and friends of IRR welcome. For more information, check our dedicated Facebook page ...
Foster wanted

New Fosterers Needed

We are very short of available fosterers which sadly means that we have had to refuse some dogs that we have been asked to help. Fostering is such a rewarding experience and if you could help out, even if it’s ...
Tales From Rainbow Bridge

Tales from Rainbow Bridge

IRR supporter, Ian O’Neill (and Friends) have published Tales from Rainbow Bridge. “Every dog owner has experienced the heartbreak of losing their precious dogs. That moment never gets any easier no matter how many dogs you’ve owned. Tales from Rainbow Bridge ...

DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Please click on individual dogs to see their full profile. 
We welcome applications for our rescue dogs you think you may be able to offer a home to.

All our rescue dogs can also be seen on our Facebook page, IRR Dogs for Adoption

Fred is a 3 year old Golden Retriever boy fostered near Glasgow, Scotland. Fred was relinquished to IRR by a Read more
WILLOW GOLDEN RETRIEVER BITCH 2 years old. Fostered in Middlesex Lovely Willow is looking for a home with an experienced Read more

Our goal is to find the perfect home for each of our dogs so they can live the remainder of their lives in a wonderful, loving environment where their individual needs are met. Read more
Due to their trusting nature, Golden Retrievers who fall in the wrong hands are easily abused. Please consider donating to help us continue rescuing these beautiful dogs. Read more
Irish Retriever Rescue works hard to ensure that every rescued dog is kept in a loving foster home for the first short period of its freedom. Read more

DOGS COMING SOON

Dogs Under Assessment in the UK

These dogs are currently being assessed in our UK foster homes and are not yet available for adoption.


Dogs Preparing for Travel

As these dogs have only just come into rescue, no information is available yet. Please check back later.


A UK based registered charity, IRR currently re-homes over 100 Golden Retrievers each year. Read more
Read about some of our successful adoptions. Read more

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

As a UK based Registered Charity IRR receives no funding or grants and relies on donations and fundraising to make up the 100% yearly shortfall from income generated by adoption fees. Read more
Order IRR branded Merchandise Read more
You can help IRR by donating your used postage stamps. Read more