ADOPTED 10/17/15!!!
I have an Adoption Pending but hope you will consider one of our other great dogs. Thank you!
Scarlet came into the Mobile County Shelter, in Alabama, as a stray. She had almost no fur due to severe malnutrition, she had had puppies, and she was very sad. She was within one day of being euthanized because of her overall condition. Despite all that, the shelter staff noticed what a special dog she was and contacted our rescue. When we saw the photo that the shelter sent to us, our reaction was, “Let’s get her yesterday!” We believe Scarlet to be a Golden mix of about 3 years old. She is a petite girl at 40 lbs, but she would do best with another 7-10 pounds on her frame.
Scarlet came to our rescue a bit of a shy dog, but has now warmed up as she receives attention and affection. Her inner happiness has emerged and we are thrilled to see her wanting to frolic and play! Presently, her activity is restricted as she completes heartworm treatment, but her cute personality is showing through. Her fur is growing in, she is eating well, and she is learning what a dog’s life should be. She has become a big fan of belly rubs and is becoming more comfortable each day. There is such an amazing transformation in this sweet girl which you can see in her before and after photos!
If you are the type of dog lover who always roots for the underdog, then our Scarlet is just waiting for you! In the care of a loving adopter, she will continue to blossom into a happy, energetic little bundle of fun. Scarlet is good with dogs and cats, and walks nicely on a leash. She has been brought up-to-date on all vaccinations, spayed, and micro-chipped and will be ready for adoption in mid-October.
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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