I have an Adoption Pending, but hope you will consider one of our other great dogs. Thank you!
Update from Princess' foster mom: I picked her up on Thursday and she was quiet in the car in her crate. She is strong on a leash and will need work on her leash skills. When we got home, she did not get too close right away, but I eventually got her to sit beside me on the sofa. Once up, she did not try to get down! She greeted Paul at the door and he later got her on his lap. She slept through the night without a crate. She has not tried chewing or running through the house.
Our dog, Mae, wanted to play with Princess yesterday when we were outside. It's too bad she cannot play yet, but she is still going through heartworm treatment. She has had no accidents in the house so far and likes to potty in the back of the yard on the leaves. Princess has not tried counter surfing and she is a good eater, but she does not need to gain any weight. She burps after eating - it's very funny. She was eating and her bowl was sliding so she put her paw in it to hold it still. Smart girl!! She needs to be watched when an outside door is opened because she will run out of it, typical of many rescued dogs and why we consider them to be such flight risks. She cowers some and backs off at quick movements. Even though she started off being shy, she is part Velcro and follows us around already! Be sure to check out Princess' playful video!
Day Four
Still no accidents in the house. Now she is very willing to get up beside us on her own. That did not take long! She is good in a crate. The funny thing is that our dog, Mae, is getting in the crate now, but I doubt she would like it if I closed the door on her! Princess is on the dog bed and Mae is in the crate with her paws just hanging over the edge. That makes sure I cannot closed the door.
Princess' Story: Nope, your eyes are not playing tricks on you – yep, this sweet girl looks just like a BLACK Golden Retriever. We believe Princess is a retriever who is mixed with cuteness and she is just as awesome as can be! She was taken to an Animal Shelter in Mobile, AL by her former owners who were no longer able to care for her. When there is a no “stray hold,” shelters can put dogs who are owner turn-ins to sleep immediately if there is over-crowding. Fortunately, a shelter worker reached out to SGRR quickly and Princess is now safe.
This gorgeous girl is about 4 years-old and weighs about 48 pounds. She is an absolute knockout and will win your heart over as soon as you meet her. You can feel her happiness radiating from her - she is just happy to be alive and waiting to find her new family. She is a loving and friendly girl who loves to lean into her person and get as close as can be. She keeps her kennel clean and does okay on leash. Her new owner will need to continue working with Princess to fine tune the skills she is learning. She is an awesome dog who will make a wonderful companion and is good with kids, other dogs, and even cats.
Princess is spayed, micro-chipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. She is undergoing heartworm treatment presently, but will be ready to GO HOME in late February. These “black Goldens” are greatly sought after and Princess will not last long. If you would like to find her curled up around your feet after a nice walk, be sure to inquire soon!
Black "Goldens...?"
Since the early 2000’s, animal rescue workers have noticed an increasing phenomena called, “Black Dog Syndrome,” which is that black dogs tend to be adopted more slowly than dogs of other coloring. As a result, there are more black dogs in shelters, and black dogs have a higher euthanization rate – purely because of the color of their coat! In a recent survey done by the adoption website “Petfinder,” Petfinder member shelters and rescue groups reported that most pets are listed for 12.5 weeks on Petfinder, whereas, less-adoptable pets (such as black, senior, and special needs pets) spend almost four times as long on Petfinder.
You may ask, "what does this have to do with a Golden Retriever rescue?" SGRR often goes a step further than basic rescue, by taking in dogs that might be thought of as “less adoptable” because of their physical condition. We have expanded that to include these special black dogs, many often thought to be Golden mixes. Since doing so, we have seen an overwhelming interest in these “black goldens,” and note we begin getting inquiries about them the minute we publish their pictures on our site! Like all of our dogs, these pups are just looking for a family that can see beyond their coloring to their true “golden heartedness,” and to love them and make them their own! Those who can, will be glad they did!
If you have already been approved for adoption through SGRR, please contact
Donna to be considered to adopt Princess.
If not yet approved, please visit our website to lean more and to submit an online application.
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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.
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