ADOPTED! 1/10/2016
Pretty Dixie is a 9-year old, purebred Golden Retriever who came to Sunshine in the Fall of 2015. Her original owners moved out of the country and could not take Dixie along. Dixie was always well cared for and loved very much, making it difficult for her original owners to say goodbye. In her former home, she lived amicably with children and other dogs, raising one litter of pups before being spayed. One of her Golden sons remained in the family and she also lived with a young Golden Doodle.
Dixie found a great home with Sunshine adopters who loved Dixie from the minute they met this sweet girl. However, Dixie did not care to share nicely with her new Golden sister, becoming increasingly protective of her food and water whenever her new sister got too close. Dixie’s adoptive parents realized this was not a good situation for either dog and they tearfully relinquished Dixie back to Sunshine. Although Dixie lived with other dogs in her former life without problems, and continues to do well with the dogs she meets and plays with outside on her walks, we would like to find a forever home for Dixie where she can soak up lots of love and attention as an only dog and have her people all to herself. For her golden retirement years, this sweet girl deserves such a home.
Dixie is currently with a kind foster who finds Dixie to be “a real joy!” She greeted him enthusiastically when she first met him and loves his company. She enjoys walks and likes to hold her leash in her mouth and walk herself from time to time! She pulls just slightly now and then and is easily corrected. She has a moderate energy level and loved playing with the 4-year old neighborhood SGRR Golden, but is equally content to hang out with her people. She loves the car and has no trouble climbing right in for a ride. She is affectionate, friendly, sweet, and a beautiful dog.
Dixie has a history of ear infections which are controlled with routine care. She is currently working on losing about 5 lbs, as are many of us post-holiday! She is up to date on all her vaccinations and vetting, and is ready to meet you. If you would like to give Dixie a home as an “only special dog." If you are approved to adopt through SGRR, please contact
Candy to be considered to adopt Dixie.
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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