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My name is Jackson!

Posted over 9 years ago

My basic info

Breed
Golden Retriever
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
Senior
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Adopted 5/10/14!!!

Hi Everyone! My name is Jackson and I am a purebred Golden Retriever needing a home for my retirement years. Before I tell you about myself, let's first address the age thing. I am almost 11 years old. I never dreamed I would be one of those older dogs needing a new home at this time of life, and my family is sad that this is happening to me. The reason is that there is a new baby in the family. I love her and she loves me--but she is very allergic to me, so I cannot stay in the only home I have known. It happens! OK, with that out of the way, let me tell you about myself.

I am a very good boy, and sweet, too. I know commands like, "sit, stay, down, in." I am healthy and my humans have taken very good care of me -- groomings, vet care, love and attention. I have had a fenced yard for playtime and usually go on a walk every day, but I can use a little work on my leash skills so I don't pull. I have grown up with my family's kids. I love people, and give the "Golden nudge" for more petting. I have lived with cats and other dogs with no problem at all. I've also been boarded and had nice playtime with other dogs there too. Sometimes I bark when I see strange dogs down the street, but once I get close I'm a mush and happy to say hello to them. My only fears are thunder (I pace and pant a bit) and that Swiffer thing! One of my favorite things is to go for car rides--LOVE them!! Another favorite thing is to pull apart a stuffy toy now and then. You can see from one of my pictures that I am very good at this! I am a happy boy and love being near my humans. The Sunshine volunteer who met me said I am very handsome, a perfect weight, and that whoever adopts me will be very lucky!! Wow, that made me feel proud.

Will you consider giving me a home for my retirement? I won't make trouble and I will love you and be the best companion you could ever hope for. I cannot promise you forever, but I can promise you will not be sorry you opened your heart to me for every single day we have together.


If you have already been approved for adoption through SGRR, please contact Donna to be considered to adopt Jackson.

If not yet approved, please visit our website to lean more and to submit an online application. Click here to visit our website.

Please contact us with any questions regarding your application status.




PLEASE APPLY by submitting an application via this online link: Click for Adoption Application






About Our Rescue

Before being approved to adopt, all potential adopters need to complete our online application and participate in our pre-adoption review process. The process includes the completion of an online application, a reference from the applicants' vet, a phone interview, and a visit to the applicants' home. The application process helps us determine what type of Golden would be best suited for the applicants' life style. In some cases, the specific dog you are interested in may have found a home before this process is complete or further assessment may find that this dog is not the right match for your family. We are regularly getting new Goldens in need of a home, so we encourage you to apply and get approved so that when the right dog comes along you will be ready.



The information provided on each dog is based on observations of our vets, volunteers, fosters and when available, trainers. While we do our best to report any and all issues, SGRR does not make any guarantees as to the health or temperament of any dog. Dogs evolve differently in different environments and we cannot predict with any certainty how the dog you adopt will act in your home.



SGRR Adoption Fees (subject to change)**
Puppies under 6 months $650
Young dogs 6 months - 6 years $550
Young dogs - Special Needs $450
Senior dogs 7 - 9 years $450
Seniors dogs 10 years and older $350
Senior dogs - Special Needs $300
Young Bonded Pairs $850
Senior Bonded Pairs $750

**Please note: The fees listed represent a slight increase and are effective for applications received after June 1 2014. We regret the need to increase the fees for our dogs, but found it necessary due to the increased costs we are faced with for each dog's care and placement.



A contract is signed the day of adoption. Under the terms of the contract, all adopters are required to bring the rescue to a vet within 7 business days. The dogs receive basic veterinary care prior to adoption. If your vet identifies an illness that an adopter is not willing to treat, then the dog is returned and a full refund is provided.



Many of our dogs are fostered in private homes and we do not have a facility to visit. We are committed to our dogs before, during, and after adoption! The rescue retains title to the dog and can never be released or sold. Should the adopters no longer be able to keep the dog, SGRR must be notified so that we can take the dog back into rescue and place it into another home. We reserve the right to remove a dog at any time should we find the adopter is no longer caring for their Golden in a way we see fit. Adopters then have to agree to follow up visits as needed.


Please be a ray of light for this Sunshine dog and make a tax deductible donation toward medical and other expenses. Every cent of your generosity goes directly toward the care of a Sunshine dog.


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