Prepping for pet parenthood?
There's a lot to learn when you have a new pet. Our sister brand, The Wildest, is here to support you—with new pet checklists, virtual training, and expert guides. Sign up for free.
Close button icon
Adopt

My name is Gentle Ben!

Posted over 7 years ago | Updated over 7 years ago

My basic info

Breed
Golden Retriever
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
Senior
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
2016-94

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

I have an Adoption Pending but hope you will consider one of our other great dogs. Thank you!

Gentle Ben is a true gentleman Golden Retriever. This sweet 9-year old senior boy was found as a stray in the CT countryside. At about 65 lbs., he must have been alone on the road quite a while, as he should weigh at least 75 lbs. He was so happy to receive human attention and a soft bed when his days as a traveler were over!

Ben must have belonged to someone and known love in his former life. He knows the commands sit and down, and he is very skilled at catching cookies in the air. And he has a big Golden smile for those who speak to him. His tail wags often. Ben walks nicely on a leash and is a good boy in the car, sitting and looking out the window to watch the world go by. Ben gets along fine with the dogs he has met while staying at a vet clinic in MA, although cats are an unknown.

Ben’s medical exam revealed Lyme Disease and Anaplasmosis, for which he has been on antibiotics and he is feeling much better. We first thought he might have hip dysplasia, but X-rays showed only a very mild hip problem. A joint supplement is recommended for Ben, and possibly an anti-inflammatory occasionally, which is common for many seniors. Ben's ears are fine, he has no problem with his teeth or mouth, but Ben does not like people messing with his ears and mouth. He doesn’t get angry, just squirmy! Ben has been neutered and brought up to date on his vaccinations. He has a spring in his step, and loves spending time with the ladies at the front desk of the vet clinic while he waits for his forever home.

After a long time alone as a stray, Ben is so happy to receive attention and comforts. This happy and goofy Golden Gentleman is a treasure!

If you have already been approved for adoption through SGRR, please contact the Adoption Committee to be considered to adopt Ben.

If not yet approved, please visit our website to lean more and to submit an online application. Click here to visit our website.

Please contact us with any questions regarding your application status.




PLEASE APPLY by submitting an application via this online link: Click for Adoption Application






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.


Please be a ray of light for this Sunshine dog and make a tax deductible donation toward medical and other expenses. Every cent of your generosity goes directly toward the care of a Sunshine dog.


Please click on the Donation link below to support SGRR!

Find a pet to adopt

Other pets at this rescue
1 - 6 of 8 adoptable pets at this rescue