If you are looking to adopt a retriever, whether it be a Labrador, Golden or a retriever mix, please check out North East All Retreiver Rescue or otherwise known as NEARR.  The non-profit is run by volunteers and before we had our kids we were also volunteers as well.  Our second Labrador Retreiver is from NEARR and he is great.  All the info that you need to know is on the website.  It is a great feeling when you rescue a dog and give him or her a  safe home and a better life.