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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
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Adopted 9/1/12 - Duke was adopted by a wonderful family who showed him love and kindness from the very moment he stepped off transport. Sadly, Duke became ill and passed away shortly after his adoption. Our only solace is knowing that Duke had found a home and love before making his final journey to Heaven.
It is impossible not to notice what a strikingly handsome boy Duke is as soon as you see him! This hunky fellow’s face is just so adorable. Duke has an inquisitive, playful expression with a tenderness in his eyes that will make you melt. He has the most beautiful warm chestnut-colored eyes and if he could speak you would swear he would be saying, "Please love me," every time he looks at you. His coat is cuddly soft and is a rich golden color that will make you will want to pet Duke all day. You won’t find Duke complaining about this because he loves attention. So having someone dote over him is just fine with him. You can see what a sweet, sweet fellow he is by watching him in his video.
Duke is a gorgeous pure Golden male who is about 5 years old. He was “rescued” by family about 2 years ago from a shelter in the South. During his time with this family, Duke was kept as an outside dog. He was not given any vet care, vaccinations, or heartworm preventative. Worst of all, Duke was not given any love. We know he will find love soon though, in his forever home. Duke has been given a thorough check up by our vet and has been updated on all his vaccinations. He is undergoing heartworm treatment presently and will be ready for his forever home in just a few weeks. Will you be ready to open your heart and home to Duke and show him what it’s like to be a treasured companion? He surely hopes so!
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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