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. 

Hashie

Introducing Hashie – UPDATE

At the beginning of March, we were contacted by one of the fabulous Irish rescuers that we work with regularly to ask if we could take a 4-year-old male Golden. He had been surrendered to them that day with no ...
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Dylan

Introducing Dylan

Please meet darling Dylan, surrendered to the pound at only 10 weeks old by his breeders because he was "wobbly"! Another small Irish rescue took him under their wing but was very quickly out of their depth as the extent ...
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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 ...
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Welcome To Our New Website

We are delighted to welcome you to our new website. Here you will find all the information you need to adopt or foster one of our rescue dogs, or how to get involved and help out. New dogs seeking their ...
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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

Archie
Archie is a 12 month old golden retriever boy, currently fostered in Derbyshire. Archie is a lovely boy in many Read more
Roman
Roman is an 18 month old golden retriever cross. Interest in any of our dogs can be register via email Read more
Bailey
BAILEY 5 year old Golden Retriever boy fostered in Derbyshire. In most respects Bailey is a delightful affectionate and sociable Read more
Scout
SCOUT, our 6 year old Golden Retriever boy is doing well with his fosterers in Scotland and as you can Read more
ADOPT
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
DONATE
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
FOSTER
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.

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

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

HOW 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
Merchandise
Order IRR branded Merchandise Read more
Postage Stamps & Empty Ink Cartridges
You can help IRR by donating your used postage stamps. Read more
Archive Site: The History of IRR 2005-2021