10/1/16 Foster Update: Denham's foster mom shares, "He enjoys cuddling and napping in your lap, or right next to you! He greets everyone he sees and will walk right up to get some attention. He is eager is please, if you say "down" once, he usually listens well. He is also learning "sit." Denham sleeps on his back sprawled out like a human if he's in the bed with us - just so cute! "
Denham's Story: On August 11 & 12, 2016 historic rain and flooding was widespread, stretching from the northern parts of East Baton Rouge Parish to the Denham Springs area to Tangipahoa Parish in Louisiana. In Livingston Parish, the water pushed up caskets in St. Mark’s Cemetery in Walker, LA. As much as a foot of rain was dumped in some places. Many residents did not evacuate the area. Lives were lost and many are still displaced.
Denham Springs Animal Shelter was completely engulfed in rising floodwaters, leaving just the roof of the building barely visible. The dedicated staff and volunteers fought to save as many animals as possible from the flood waters, though many did not survive. Eventually the workers had to unlatch the kennel doors and let the dogs swim out and climb onto the roof. Denham is one of only 14 dogs who survived. What an adventure to have in his young life. We presume him to be a Golden/Lab mix but whatever it was that went into his DNA, it was heavily mixed with sweetness!
Denham is just the sweetest thing and he seems to just want love and attention. His coat is sleek and a creamy-dreamy color. His shorter fur is a plus for those who prefer not to have tumble weeds of fur floating around the house. He gets along with other dogs and likes to play. He would be a great addition to any family or a great companion for a single person or couple. He is crate trained, loves to ride in the car, and has nice leash skills.
Denham is about 5 months old, has been brought up-to-date on vaccinations, and is neutered. He is in a foster home in CT and is ready to meet his new family! If you are already approved to adopt through SGRR and you have it in your heart to give this deserving pup a fresh start, please contact
Donna to be considered to adopt Denham.
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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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