I have an Adoption Pending but hope you will consider one of our other great dogs. Thank you!
“I thought it was going to taste like chicken!” is what Lexus told us when we asked him why he nibbled on the neighbor’s car. Truth be told, Lexus was lonely. He was left alone for lengthy periods of time with no exercise, no stimulation, and no human companionship. And he was left to wander on his own, and out of sheer boredom, he chewed on a car. He was then turned into a shelter in Louisiana by his former owner. Sadly, his owner never realized that Golden Retrievers are especially social creatures and those who have Goldens must regularly interact with their dogs and avoid leaving them on their own for too long. It's imperative that they are provided with plenty of mental stimulation and physical exercise to ensure that they remain happy and healthy.
Lexus is a drop-dead gorgeous 2 year old purebred Golden Retriever. This handsome Golden boy loves being outside and enjoying the sights, sounds, and scents of nature. But mostly Lexus is passionate about being near his humans and getting attention from them. Lexus is fine with children but could knock over a very small child when he gets excited. This hunky fellow prefers to be the center of his human’s world and be the one and only pet in the household. He is a good boy in his kennel; he keeps in clean and does not chew on any of his bedding. Lexus is an active boy who will play with you all day. He knows his basic commands and enjoys walks but could use a little work on his leash skills. A sturdily fenced yard would be a plus in his new home. He needs an owner who will provide him with adequate daily exercise to keep him content and well-adjusted.
Lexus weighs about 65 lbs, and has been neutered, brought up-to-date on vaccinations, and is micro-chipped. Since he tested positive for heartworm, he in under heartworm treatment and will be ready to go to his forever home in mid-June. Lexus has those classic looks that make Golden Retrievers so sought after. This dog will not last long!
If you have already been approved for adoption through SGRR, please contact
Donna to be considered to adopt Lexus.
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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