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My basic info
Breed
Golden Retriever
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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ADOPTED 10/29/11!!
Russell came to SGRR through a shelter in Birmingham, AL. What an adorable fellow this 8 month old pup is! He is a happy-go-lucky pup who is in love with life! He is a sweet mini-Golden mix who weighs about 35 pounds and will probably top out at the size of a mid-sized Spaniel, which makes him the perfect size for any living arrangement. He may not the biggest of pups, but he makes up for it in personality.
Russell is living with a wonderful foster family who has two older larger dogs of their own. According to his foster mom, even though he is a “little wisp of a thing,” Russ tries to be the big dog in the pack! Like most dogs his age, Russell is full of energy and will need an owner who can provide him with needed exercise. His foster mom says he loves to run and chase balls. Russ loves to lick and give kisses too. He gets so excited when he sees you – he will jump up and try to lick your face! He is a real snuggler and is always ready to cuddle up after a full day of loving life and being a dog!
Russ sleeps in his crate at night but is fine out of it as well. Russell is a bit finicky when it comes to eating his kibble so his foster mom is feeding him canned food 3 times a day to help him gain a little weight. He has a funny habit of trying to hide his food to save some for later! This mini-Golden mix is a very smart fellow who looks to his human for instruction and is a quick learner. Russ is good in the car and is totally house-trained.
Do you believe in love at first sight? Once you meet Russell we can assure you that love at first sight does happen!!! It is impossible not to fall in love with this adorable little guy the minute you meet him. He is fuzzy-wuzzy soft and just totally irresistible! Apply today if you are like us and are unable to resist this adorable little snuggle puppy!
Due to their ages, all pups require a stay at home or work from home parent. Fences are required if children 6 years and under are in the home.
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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