Our rescue received a request for H-E-L-P from one of the vet's offices in the south where our dogs are cared for. One of their clients had to go into an assisted living facility and could not take her beloved dog with her. Bear was brought to their office where his mom knew he would be safe. However, the owner's sister plan is to pay the vet bills and have a neighbor shoot Bear since the vet's office refuses to euthanize him.
Bear is a Ganaraskan, a relatively new breed, developed only about 30 years ago by a group of breeders who primarily lived in the Ganaraska River region of Ontario. Their goal was to create the ideal therapy dog with above average intelligence, eagerness to please, and a non-shedding coat; traits that automatically make this dog a wonderful family companion. As a matter of fact, Bear's former mom is diabetic and he would alert her to fluctuations in her blood sugar levels, in addition to being her best buddy ever!
Six-year-old Bear has lived all of his life as a beloved companion and as an inside pet. He walks nicely on a leash and has polite house manners. He weighs about 40 lbs, but could stand to drop about 5 lbs. He is heartworm negative, neutered, and has all of his vaccinations. Bear is a sweet dog, but was getting depressed at the vet's kennel because he's not with his mom. He was adopted by a lovely family in CT but has not been getting along with the 2 residents dogs in the home. Therefore, we are seeking a home for Bear where he can once again be his humans' one-&-only. We are hoping to get Bear in his forever home ASAP.
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Donna to be considered to adopt this little Teddy Bear.
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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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