I have an Adoption Pending but hope you will consider one of our other great dogs. Thank you!
6/14/17 Update: Stella is back in her foster home in NJ and is recovering now from her surgery. She had her check up yesterday and is coming along very nicely. You can see that even while she is wearing "the cone of shame," her tail is still wagging!
6/5/17 Update: Stella is scheduled to have surgery tomorrow to repair the tear in her hind leg. Stella will stay at the vet clinic for one night after her surgery and will be released the following day as long as she is eating well. She will have some antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications to take. After her MMP surgery, Stella will be restricted from jumping or running for about two months following her surgery. Her wonderful foster family will help her though her recovery period and she will be frolicking again before we know it! If you would like to help and sponsor Stella, please use the Paypal “single donation option” or mail a check to PO Box 247, Port Washington, NY 11050. We will note you as a sponsor on her bio page!
5/23/17 Update from Stella's Foster Dad: She is very happy now and loves to roll around on the grass outside. She is extremely friendly and always wants to please. I think after anyone meets Stella, they will see how kind and gentle she is. Stella shows no signs of aggression related to food. In fact, she looks to me for permission before eating. The only time she growls is when she hears another dog bark or initially sees another dog. She is finding a nice balance between sleeping and coming around to say high to me and getting a little attention. In addition, she really listens well!
Stella's Story: Back in 2014 this sweet girl was picked up as a stray in Baldwin County, AL. We knew she had to have been someone’s dog for those 4-5 years of her life, but as often occurs, no one claimed this good-natured gal. Kylee was adopted by a family in the northeast and was renamed Stella. She has lived happily with them ever since. However, circumstances beyond our control have developed and this lovely lady is now in need of an adult-only retirement home.
Her family shares, "There is nothing Stella loves more than to be loved. She could snuggle all day if you didn't have anything to do! She has the sweetest disposition. Stella doesn't bark or chew. She is happy just to be near you on her bed. She is completely housebroken and can go a very long time without having to go potty. She has eyes that will melt your heart. Stella, like a lot of dogs, is afraid of thunder but if you hold her tight, she will be calm. She loves to go for walks with you, but doesn't require a lot of exercise. She can be lazy but in the cutest way! She LOVES riding in the car. She is fine with cats, but doesn't have a lot of interaction with other dogs. Honestly, Stella just wants to be loved and she will be happy in your home."
Stella is a stunning Golden/Lab mix who weighs about 69 lbs and is now estimated to be about 7-8 years old. Her coat is a deep, rich, golden color and has a feel that is plusher than that of a Lab’s coat. She has a bushy Golden-style tail that wags and wags; she is happy to simply be part of her human's day!
Stella tested only trace positive for heartworm in 2014, but was treated to ensure she was parasite-free. This pretty lady is being fostered in CT and will be brought up-to-date on all her vaccinations. She is spayed and micro-chipped. All she needs it a place to lay her head (like on your lap!) and to know that she is loved and adored. She promises to give thanks every day to whomever adopts her!
If you have already been approved for adoption through SGRR, please contact
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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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