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We are open to Foster-to-Adopt program for Gavin. We will do our best to find a perfect home for Gavin to avoid any possible return. We are looking for a family who could give him unconditional love regardless his size and strength. Gavin is a perfect family/companion dog who enjoys any type of activities that the family may offer.
***ATTENETION***
We are looking for an experienced owner who is able to handle tugs at the leash when Gavin gets excited, direct Gavin when he barks, create a safe environment when visitors visit, able to follow trainer’s recommendation to continue train him.
After 3 years of adoption, Gavin was returned to our organization due to owner’s age. Gavin is a Golden Retriever Mix with a very mellow personality. He is a calm dog that adapts to a new environment very well. He gets along with children (from toddler to teenager) and strangers (regardless gender and size). Anyone can pet him and he also loves being pet. He is a smart dog and knows to use doggy door within 3 days by learning from other dogs. He is potty trained and never had any incident when living in a new environment. He knows commands “sit”, “paw” and “down”. He does not beg for food and always patiently wait for his food. He fits in parties/large gatherings very well.
Breed: Golden Retriever Mix
Gender: Male
Age: 6 years (DOB: 10/01/2017)
Weight: 80lbs (as of 01/30/24)
Dogs: Neutral toward dogs. Gets along very well with dogs with all ages and sizes.
Cat/Guinea Pig/Rabbit: Would take a little bit of time to get him used to a certain cat. Not recommend for families with active cats/guinea pig/rabbit or any prey animals.
Adults/Kids: Gets along well with adults or kid
Strangers: Good with strangers
Unfamiliar Sounds: Will alert owner of incoming noise to the house.
Car Engine Sounds: Might bark when hearing specific engine sound, for example, pick-up truck. Will stop when the owner asks him to stop.
Food Aggression: None toward humans or dogs
Potty Trained: Yes
Energy Level: Low to Medium
Food Motivation: Medium, not picky on the food he eats
We are open to Foster-to-Adopt program for Gavin. We will do our best to find a perfect home for Gavin to avoid any possible return. We are looking for a family who could give him unconditional love regardless his size and strength. Gavin is a perfect family/companion dog who enjoys any type of activities that the family may offer.
***ATTENETION***
We are looking for an experienced owner who is able to handle tugs at the leash when Gavin gets excited, direct Gavin when he barks, create a safe environment when visitors visit, able to follow trainer’s recommendation to continue train him.
After 3 years of adoption, Gavin was returned to our organization due to owner’s age. Gavin is a Golden Retriever Mix with a very mellow personality. He is a calm dog that adapts to a new environment very well. He gets along with children (from toddler to teenager) and strangers (regardless gender and size). Anyone can pet him and he also loves being pet. He is a smart dog and knows to use doggy door within 3 days by learning from other dogs. He is potty trained and never had any incident when living in a new environment. He knows commands “sit”, “paw” and “down”. He does not beg for food and always patiently wait for his food. He fits in parties/large gatherings very well.
Breed: Golden Retriever Mix
Gender: Male
Age: 6 years (DOB: 10/01/2017)
Weight: 80lbs (as of 01/30/24)
Dogs: Neutral toward dogs. Gets along very well with dogs with all ages and sizes.
Cat/Guinea Pig/Rabbit: Would take a little bit of time to get him used to a certain cat. Not recommend for families with active cats/guinea pig/rabbit or any prey animals.
Adults/Kids: Gets along well with adults or kid
Strangers: Good with strangers
Unfamiliar Sounds: Will alert owner of incoming noise to the house.
Car Engine Sounds: Might bark when hearing specific engine sound, for example, pick-up truck. Will stop when the owner asks him to stop.
Food Aggression: None toward humans or dogs
Potty Trained: Yes
Energy Level: Low to Medium
Food Motivation: Medium, not picky on the food he eats
Can be done by prividing home photos or through videoconferencing via Google Meet or Zoom
3.
Interview
Videoconferencing via Google Meet or Zoom
4.
Approve Application
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
6.
Pay Fee
7.
Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
First Phase (5-7 days):
1. Application review. We will ONLY contact qualified candidates for the next steps.
2. Schedule for a video conferencing to assess the home environment.
3. Schedule for interview.
Second Phase (5-7 days):
If you are selected to adopt our dog, we will
4. Notify your listed contacts for the future follow-ups if we are not able to reach you after multiple attempts.
5. Provide the adoption contract for your review.
6. Request a copy of your driver’s license or identity card. This is to ensure that we are able to locate you after an address change.
7. Collect the adoption fee. Adoption fee will be collected in FULL prior to picking up the dog. If you are not comfortable with sending us the adoption fee electronically, we are able to schedule an in-person meeting in Davis, CA.
Final Phase (1-3 weeks):
8. Sign the adoption contract electronically before you pick up the dog.
-If the dog is fostered locally, you may be able to pick up your new family member within a few days depends on foster family’s schedule.
-If the dog is from the international rescue program, the flight schedule varies. Normally, you will be able to pick up the dog within 3-5 weeks after the adoption is confirmed. It may take up to 1.5 months because of the live animal import regulations established by USDA.
First Phase (5-7 days):
1. Application review. We will ONLY contact qualified candidates for the next steps.
2. Schedule for a video conferencing to assess the home environment.
3. Schedule for interview.
Second Phase (5-7 days):
If you are selected to adopt our dog, we will
4. Notify your listed contacts for the future follow-ups if we are not able to reach you after multiple attempts.
5. Provide the adoption contract for your review.
6. Request a copy of your driver’s license or identity card. This is to ensure that we are able to locate you after an address change.
7. Collect the adoption fee. Adoption fee will be collected in FULL prior to picking up the dog. If you are not comfortable with sending us the adoption fee electronically, we are able to schedule an in-person meeting in Davis, CA.
Final Phase (1-3 weeks):
8. Sign the adoption contract electronically before you pick up the dog.
-If the dog is fostered locally, you may be able to pick up your new family member within a few days depends on foster family’s schedule.
-If the dog is from the international rescue program, the flight schedule varies. Normally, you will be able to pick up the dog within 3-5 weeks after the adoption is confirmed. It may take up to 1.5 months because of the live animal import regulations established by USDA.
Meet our founder: Nikki is a licensed veterinsrin and also an epidemiologist. Nikki received her master degree in preventive veterinary medicine and PhD in epidemiology from UC Davis.
Animal Rescue Squad International is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization establishedin 2017. Our organization was founded by a group of volunteers, including veterinarians, that have made it their life goal to help support dogs in need. We are run 100% on donations, volunteers and depend on them to continue our mission.
Meet our founder: Nikki is a licensed veterinsrin and also an epidemiologist. Nikki received her master degree in preventive veterinary medicine and PhD in epidemiology from UC Davis.
Animal Rescue Squad International is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization establishedin 2017. Our organization was founded by a group of volunteers, including veterinarians, that have made it their life goal to help support dogs in need. We are run 100% on donations, volunteers and depend on them to continue our mission.
