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My basic info
Breed
Golden Retriever
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Oliver
Oliver is a handsome red-headed male who is being surrendered to SGRR because his owners no longer have time for him. He is neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations. This 5 year old boy has been with this family since he was a puppy, but with a toddler and another baby on the way, poor Oliver spends most of his days in a crate. He only gets to go out to go “potty” and then has to come right back in the house. Since Oliver is not getting physical exercise or outside stimulation, he tries to create his own adventures by climbing over their 4-foot fence. Therefore, a requirement for adopting this fellow is to have a sturdily fenced yard and always keeping this boy on a leash when walking or jogging. Oliver needs a little brushing up on his leash skills as he has had little opportunity to practice them lately. Our volunteer who evaluated Oliver took him for a walk and said how much Oliver loved it. “He tugged at first but as I kept him close to me he was fine. As I walked him, we passed neighbors and others dogs and no reaction to them. He was just so happy to be outdoors!”
Oliver is house-broken and is really not a fan of the crate. He even has a scar on his cute little nose from trying to get out of the crate. He is wonderful with his current family’s 20 month old toddler. He even let’s the child take his toys and food without any problems. Oliver also can distinguish between his toys and the toddler’s toys and leaves the child’s toys alone. Oliver is also good with other dogs and enjoys playing with them. He has had no exposure to cats but his current owner believes he could adapt to living with a dog savvy cat if introduced properly.
Oliver knows basic commands but could use a little brush up lesson on his manners like not jumping up when he meets people. He really just wants to please and is so ready to learn. He is your typical, loving Golden guy who simply needs an owner who has more time for him. This Golden guy will not last – be sure to apply quickly!
PLEASE APPLY by submitting an application via this online link: APPLY ON-LINE TO ADOPT through 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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