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My basic info
Breed
Golden Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
ADOPTED 5/2011
SPECIAL NEEDS AGE: 15 months
Gilda is being fostered in Pensacola, FL by one of our most experienced and loving foster families. Her foster mom reports that Gilda is a sweetheart of a dog who loves other dogs. She is getting used to riding in the car and does not need to sleep in a crate. She has had no accidents in the house and is becoming very trustworthy. She shows no signs of food or toy aggression. She has a very pretty face and a million dollar smile. She is a tall girl and she is about 15 months old. We believe she is a Golden Retriever/Shepard mix. Her foster mom says Gilda is very watchful and will alert you to unfamiliar noises. She is “very Velcro” and always wants to be sitting near her human.
In her past life, Gilda may have fallen from the open back of a pick up truck or may have been bumped by a car. She has a bit of a limp due to an injury to her front shoulder but she uses her leg just fine and the vet recommends that she keep the leg. We have every indication that Gilda feels well and is not inhibited by her past mishap. Gilda’s foster mom reports that Gilda LOVES to run despite her gimpy leg! Her leg somewhat flops around when she runs but when she is walking or standing, Gilda can put weight on that leg. Perhaps with some physical therapy or a canine walking device, she may be able to build up some muscle again in that leg.
This past week, Gilda has learned about swimming pools after her curiosity caused her to fall in. She knows how to get in the pool with a big jump and how to get out via the steps. Her foster mom says Gilda is a tireless swimmer and enjoys the water enormously. Her injured leg does not keep her from doing anything!
Gilda has the courage of a true survivor. She will not let her handicap keep her from being the spirited dog she is deep inside. She is truly one wonderful dog and is filled with love and affection that just radiates from her very being. We know that Gilda’s adopter is out there and that person is just as special as Gilda is! If your home can offer this gal a little extra TLC, apply today and let Gilda’s spirit fill your world!
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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