I have an Adoption Pending but hope you will consider one of our other great dogs. Thank you!
This stunning fellow's name is Gunter, and he was named after a resort area in Marshall County, AL near the location where he was found. He really should have been named "Happy" because that is what he is!
Gunter is a breathtakingly beautiful, 3 year-old, 83 lb, purebred Golden Retriever. The minute you see Gunter you will immediately notice what a gorgeous fellow he is. His classic golden smile is accented with soft chestnut-colored eyes that convey a look of playfulness, good humor and trust. Gunter is one of the happiest boys we have seen, having traits which have made the Golden one of the most sought after furry companions. Gunter knows there are so many fun things to do, neat places to go and he is ready to take part in life's next adventure. This people-loving guy adores everyone he meets; and he has never met a stranger - from children to seniors. He is a true "ambassador of sunshine."
Give this happy boy a treat and Gunter will officially adopt you as his new best friend. He is very treat motivated which will aid in his training. The potential for Gunter is huge. He is a true "open book" and deserves a family that is willing to teach, love, and watch this outstanding pup shine. If you are hoping to add a dog to your world who is enthusiastic about everyday, then look no further - you have found him!
Gunter is good with other dogs and trust-worthy in the house. Shaving a double-coated dog such as a Golden Retriever is not typically recommended, but he arrived to our rescue with a coat so deeply matted that he had to be shaved down. Fortunately, his coat will grown back in and he will be looking gloriously golden before we know it! Gunter has been brought up-to-date on vaccinations, neutered, micro-chipped, and is heartworm negative. He will be ready to come north on 7/15/17 to be directly adopted.
If you have already been approved for adoption through SGRR, please contact
Donna to be considered to adopt Gunter.
If not yet approved, please visit our website to lean more and to submit an online application.
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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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