Introducing handsome Magee! Magee is a 9-year old, 95 lb., dark-red purebred Golden who sadly lost his home when both his elderly parents had to move to assisted living and Magee could not go along. He was brought to the local shelter in Kennebunk, ME where he was given good care and was a favorite at the shelter. But poor Magee was anxious in a kennel environment. Magee is now with one of SGRR’s kindest fosters where he is settling down and getting ready for his forever home.
Magee has a Golden personality through and through! He is very affectionate, loving to be spoken to and petted, and he has the Golden Lean down to perfection, leaning right against you when petted. He rode well in the car from Maine to CT and enjoyed sleeping on a dog bed. Magee loves people and gets along with other dogs, although he doesn’t care to play much and can seem a little overwhelmed at times. He lived with cats in his former home and so does just fine with cats! He knows the commands sit, down, paw, and stay. If there is something that interests him, he may pull on a leash but he responds very well when told no or called by name.
Magee also has his quirks and can be a bit of a grumpy old man at times. He does not like to be yanked by his collar, nor does he like to have anything taken out of his mouth. (Who does!) That is easily solved by a trade with something better, like a cookie, but for this reason we feel an adult-only home is best for him. If he doesn’t like something he will let you know with a little growl, and the staff at the shelter had no problems with him at all. The worst thing in Magee’s life is a trip to the vet. This requires muzzling and it is sad that he must have had a very bad experience in the past. But those are his worst quirks and in every other way Magee is a big love of a Golden who will bring smiles and love to your home.
Magee has a thick, pretty red coat and a full Golden tail. He is neutered, house trained, up to date on all his vaccinations, and heartworm negative. This sweet gentleman is in CT and ready to meet you!
If you have already been approved for adoption through SGRR, please contact the
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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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