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My basic info
Breed
Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever/Golden Retriever
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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ADOPTED 5/2011
Wyatt is a 3 ½ - 4 year old male Golden Retriever/Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever mix. He is a handsome, friendly, loving boy who is in good health, neutered, and up to date on his shots. He enjoys going for walks or for hikes on mountain trails. He gets along well with other dogs but also enjoys just being with you. Wyatt rides well in the car and loves being brushed. He has good leash manners and knows how to wait, sit, & lay down. Wyatt is a very handsome boy with his white paws, bib, blaze, and “stubby” tail.
Wyatt was adopted from Sunshine in 2008 by a very active individual with three other dogs and young nieces & nephews. After a move from ME to CT and a job change for his mom, Wyatt has been tearfully returned to Sunshine to find him a home where he can receive more individual attention and training. Wyatt’s Duck Tolling Retriever lineage means he is very smart, has a moderate amount of energy, and is eager to learn. He needs an adopter that can keep him challenged and well-exercised. We would love to find a dog-savvy adopter with children age 12 and up (he LOVES children), and no cats. He has been living and playing with 3 other dogs, but at times is possessive of bones, toys and food. Wyatt sometimes forgets his manners and jumps up on the furniture or the door when he wants to go outside, but he does listen well when reprimanded. He is sensitive to changes in his surroundings. We believe that with consistent training, a quiet environment, and regular exercise, Wyatt will bring much joy and love to his adopters.
This sweet, adorable dog is so smart! He needs consistent training and lots of love to help him reach his full potential. If you think Wyatt and you would make a great team, please inquire about him—he is ready!
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.
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.
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.
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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