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My basic info
Breed
Golden Retriever/Labrador Retriever
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
Senior
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Adopted 9/24/11!
Sweet-as-honey, Amber, is a senior Golden mix who was neglected by her previous family and then dumped at a shelter. While at the shelter, Amber became heartworm positive and overweight. Bearing this extra weight, her hips started to bother her. This wonderful 8-year old well-behaved sweetheart deserves so much better!
Before coming to Sunshine, Amber received her heartworm treatment and was adopted by a family--but then returned to the shelter because they thought she was "marking." It turns out it was not Amber, but the resident male dog. Amber is now living with a great foster who tells us Amber has had no accidents at all. The poor girl is somewhat confused and quiet right now due to all the changes she has been through recently, but the best news is that Amber is starting to lose weight, exercise, and just plain feel better with meds for her hips. She has hip displasia so she will need to stay thin and most likely remain on supplements for her hips.
She is such a good girl, great with other dogs and ignores cats, happily rides in a car (with a boost up), does not beg for food, and is fine on a leash, although a little slow at the moment. It seems that no one took time to play with her as she doesn't really know what toys or balls are all about. She does know some commands and at bedtime, she goes right to bed on her soft bed and stays there. One of Amber's sweet habits is that she groans when she lies down and also when dreaming. She enjoyed the bath her foster Mom gave her and looks so much nicer than her pictures!! Sadly, someone shaved her down for the summer so she will be a lot prettier when her fur comes back.
Gentle Amber will fit in with almost anyone who is willing to give her the time and regular walks and good care she has been missing. Our wish for Amber is that this time she will find the home she so deserves, where she will be welcomed and included. Don't miss out on this sweet senior, apply and ask about Amber.
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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