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My name is Samson!

Posted over 12 years ago

My basic info

Breed
Golden Retriever
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
Senior
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Adopted 2/26/12!!!

Handsome and sweet 9-year-old Samson is facing a difficult life change. His human parents have divorced and his Dad is forced to leave him alone for long periods of time because of his work schedule. Knowing that this is unfair to such a young-spirited, exercise-loving boy, he is sadly relinquishing Samson to SGRR so that we can find him a home where he can get the attention he needs.

Samson is a stunning pure bred Golden Retriever whose parents were both AKC champions. While his AARD card may indicate that he is 9 years old, Sammy-boy does not act like a senior at all. He loves activity and enjoys at least 2 good walks per day. He pulls a little on a leash but settles quickly - he is just so happy to go out for a walk. This hunky guy craves human companionship and has lived with young children. In true Golden spirit, he just soaks up affection. Samson gets along fine with dogs he meets at the dog park and his owner said he is OK with cats – just sniff them and loses interest in them. He just loves riding in the car and is always ready for an adventure.

Although he is very frightened of thunderstorms, he is consoled if his human is with him - so something like a “Thunder Shirt” might help him stay calm during storms. Since Samson has been intact for 9 years of his life, he is very interested in females in heat and has been known to bolt in pursuit of his “date.” Thus, Samson should never be trusted to be off-leash in any unfenced area. A securely fenced yard is a must for this boy! Samson is going to be neutered and will be available for his new home in a few days. He is currently in CT and he is ready to meet you, if you promise lots of play time and petting.

PLEASE APPLY by submitting an application via this online link: APPLY ON-LINE TO ADOPT through our rescue.


Direct questions regarding an application's status to: SunshineGoldens@gmail.com


Approved applicants may direct questions regarding a specific dog to: Dog inquiry from approved applicant.



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.


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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