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My basic info
Breed
Golden Retriever
Color
Black
Age
Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
WWAS_1122
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Come see Tommy at Burnett's Country Garden in beautiful Salem, CT on October 26th and 27th from 11:00am to 4:00pm.
Here is more information about me:
GENERAL BEHAVIOR AND IDEAL HOME:
Hi! Tommy here! Me 'n Sophie are staying with our foster parents in Georgia and I am just so excited about coming to Dog Days in Salem. I was sitting in my kennel at the shelter when FM walked by--I gave her my best smile and wagged my tail, and then she asked me if I wanted to go on a road trip to CT; of course, I said yes as I am always up for an adventure! I understand I might find me a wonderful forever home there so I'm trying really hard to learn to be good by not jumping up on you, sitting for a treat, and not pulling too hard on a leash, but hey! I'm still a young boy, probably just a under a year old, so you will have to forgive me if I forget every now and then. I am a smart boy so will probably learn anything you want to teach me real quick if you just show me patience and love. If you are looking for a young golden retriever, I 'm your man--only I'm black, not golden! FM says she thinks that's what I am because I look and act just like a golden (there are several here at my foster parents so I think she should know). I have an absolutely beautiful curly black coat with just a little bit of white on my chest. I just went to the vet (where, of course, everyone loved me :) who said I weigh 57 pounds. FM says she didn't think I looked quite that big but the scales do not lie! I will probably get a little larger as FM thinks I need to put on a pound or two, but probably not by too much. I do like to eat and love my treats but I take them real gently. FM keeps petting my head and putting her hand in my food while I'm eating but I just ignore her and chow down as I really, really love breakfast and suppertime. I get along with all of the dogs at my foster parents home, especially the ones who like to play (well, everyone except for a couple of grumpy ones--I just do my best to avoid them). I don't bark constantly but will let you know when there's something "out there".
GENERAL VETERINARY CARE:
I have been:
~ spayed/neutered
~ microchipped
~ dewormed
~ heatworm-tested negative if dog is of age to be tested ( 6 months or older)
~ up to date on all age appropriate shots
~ treated with a flea preventative
ADOPTION FEES
Rescues participating in our events are not allowed to charge more than $385 an adoption fee and some adoption fees are much less - it depends on what the rescue chooses to charge - Dog Days does not take any portion of the adoption fees.
ONLINE ADOPTION APPLICATION FORM:
http://godogdays.org/find-my-new-best-friend.htm (Copy and paste to browser.)
ADOPTION PROCESS - Before the Event
If you would like to begin the application process, please fill in the form at the link above and we will review your information, call your personal and well as vet references. PLEASE Fill in the application if you're interested in adoption, this will save you time at the event. We hope you will understand the careful scrutiny of potential adopters is not only for the safety and well-being of the dog but also for a positive experience for your household. Thank you for saving the life of a shelter dog through adoption; you are truly a hero.
-- A letter from your vet on their letterhead will also be very helpful if they won't be open for us to call as a reference.
-- If you are renting, please note you must have a written letter of permission from your landlord to own a dog on their property. Dog Days will be conducting interviews of prospective adopters.
-- If you have never owned a dog and therefore do not have a vet reference let us know right away and we'll try to do a home visit before the adoption weekend. First time adopters need a quick home visit to make sure they are ready to take a dog home for the first time.
ADOPTION PROCESS - During the Event Weekend
-- Plan on spending at least three to four hours going through the adoption process. We want you to be completely confident in your new pal so we will ask you to speak to a trainer, a veterinarian as well as interview with a member of our adoption team and the rescue.
-- As a policy, Dog Days will not hold dogs for potential adopters so it is important to come to the event by 11:00am Saturday morning if you have your heart set on a particular dog.
-- PLEASE NOTE THAT DOGS ARE GIVEN TO THE BEST HOME, NOT FIRST IN LINE.
Each dog and puppy has been seen by a Connecticut veterinarian who will also be on site to answer any questions you may have. We'll have professional groomers on site to give your new pal a bath before you take them home (no charge) and our adoption bags will give you information and samples for use at home.
EVENT TIMES AND LOCATION:
October 26th and 27th from 11am to 4pm at Burnett's Country Gardens in Salem, CT.
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