I have an Adoption Pending but hope you will consider one of our other great dogs. Thank you!
Ten year-old Dallas is a handsome Golden Retriever in need of a family who will shower him with attention, love, and plenty of exercise. He has belonged to one family since he was a puppy. His Dad is a veteran who served in the Middle East and is recently back from his fifth tour of duty. Now in living arrangements that do not allow a dog, his Dad called Sunshine because he knew Dallas would be happiest spending his retirement years in a nice home with human company. Dallas has lived on a relative’s farm as a breeder dog while his Dad was serving overseas and it is time to end his puppy-making days. It was very difficult for his Dad to let Dallas go, and we promised this true hero Dad that we will find the right home for Dallas.
Dallas is a large Golden at 88 lbs and he is not overweight. When his foster dad in CT first saw him he said, “Oh my gosh! He is gorgeous!” Dallas acts younger than his 10 years and was blessed with more than his share of Golden enthusiasm. He gets so excited to see people and still jumps up like a puppy. He will grab a stuffed toy to greet anyone who will pay him attention. He pulls on a leash and will try to run outside if he sees someone to greet. We feel Dallas is starved for human interaction, and will settle down beautifully with regular exercise, a routine, and a little training. In fact, after spending an hour with the SGRR volunteer who picked him up in CT, he settled down for cuddles and petting. He wants to please and be loved so much!
Dallas gets along fine with all other dogs. We feel he would do best in a home that is cat-free and has no young children he could knock over. He rides well in a car and he likes to carry toys in his mouth in true Golden fashion. He is a big, sweet, loving Golden!
Dallas is up to date on his vaccinations, he is house trained, and he will be neutered before going to his forever home. Dallas is being fostered in CT and would love to meet you!
If you have already been approved for adoption through SGRR, please contact the
Adoption Committee to be considered to adopt Dallas.
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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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