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My basic info
Breed
Golden Retriever
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
EY
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
NAME: Portia
GENDER: Female
BREED: Golden retriever mix
COLOR: Golden
AGE: 3-4 Years
WEIGHT: 33 Lbs
SPAY OR NEUTER: Spayed
MICROCHIP#: 900073000039317
Portia is a super sweet, calm and mellow dog. She is loving and loyal to her caregiver, and friendly with dogs of all sizes and even cats.
Portia is a super sweet, affectionate, and cuddly pup! She would welcome people she meets with a big smile, and a non-stop wagging tail. She is incredibly intelligent; she is already well trained of house manners; she will adapt to your home and house rules quickly. With the Golden’s gene in her, she is by nature a very loyal and easy-going dog who’s obedient to people of all ages. She would happily greet guests as they arrive, and never barks at people. Portia adores being around people; she would sit quietly resting her head on your lap for hours if you like. Her soft and fluffy hair will keep you warm at all times whenever you need it. She enjoys so much her daily walks and playing with doggie pals at the park. Portia is a perfect choice for any family who’s looking for a loyal fur-ever friend.
Meet Portia!
Portia was probably abandoned at a very young age in a park of Taichung city. She was found by dog rescuers at about one year old. At that time they spayed her and clipped her ear as a mark of being spayed and healthy (TNR), then was let go. Then she was rescued a second time; this time she was kept at a shelter on the outskirts of the city.
Due to the huge volume of dogs in the shelter, Portia never had an opportunity to go to an adoption center. For three years she was confined most of the time in a small cage. The only time she was let out to enjoy sun shine was only several hours a week when volunteers showed up to play with them. Finally Portia caught the attention of a volunteer; she decided to foster this sweet girl and train her to get her ready for adoption.
Portia’s ability to adapt quickly to new environment proves her incredible intelligence again. She was house trained within a week; she also mastered simple commands like: sit, stay, lie down, come and wait. While on walks, she’d follow perfectly. She responds to recall at the sound of one whistle whilst playing with her doggie pals in the park. She was also trained to stay off furniture, so she wouldn’t climb over beds or sofas.
Portia’s high intelligence was praised by everyone who ever has interaction with her. This incredibly lovable girl sure deserves a happy dog life. Would you give her a loving and caring home where she can feel safe and never being left behind again?
Please watch Portia’s YouTube videos below:
Portia Album
https://youtu.be/9xiIq1o5Yno
Good with other dogs
https://youtu.be/igXAMHUi-6c
Great with Kids
https://youtu.be/MeufheIZfD8
Great with Cats
https://youtu.be/TGnLAml44Ak
Good with strangers
https://youtu.be/periT4iaCPQ
Walk very well on leash
https://youtu.be/P69UPoKi1lk
No food aggression
https://youtu.be/xd-WlIUFHz8
If you would like to give Portia a forever home, please go to
http://www.adoptadoggie.org/ to fill out an online application.
Please upload your home environment photos so that we can do an online home visit. Once we received your application, we will get back to you ASAP.
Temperament:
Energy level: Medium,
Ideal home environment: Active
Is the dog good with strangers: Friendly
The dog is best with children of what age group? Any age group
Is the dog good with other dogs? Yes, both big and small
Is the dog good with cats? Yes
Good on leash? Yes, once the trust is built, she can walk without leash (However, a strict “recall training” is required before she can go unleashed with her new handler!)
Housetrained? Yes
Crate-trained? Yes
How is the dog with men? Friendly
Food aggression with people? No
Food aggression with dogs? No
Has the dog ever bitten anyone? No
Medical Information:
Vaccination History
1st vaccination: May 05/2015
2nd vaccination: June 05/2015
3rd vaccination: July 05/2015
Rabies Date: April 05/2015
Idexx 4-1 Kit Test Result: May 25/2015
Heartworm Test Result: negative
PCR Blood Test Result: negative
Giardia Test Kit Result: negative
Deworming Date: 06/01/2015.
Heartworm Preventative Date: 1st of each month
Frontline Date: 1st of each month
