I have an Adoption Pending but hope you will consider one of our other dogs in need. Thank you!
Duncan is an 11-year old, 50 lb. mix of sugar and spice, possibly with some Golden Retriever in his DNA. His has a long, gold and white coat that is gorgeous especially now that he has been groomed! He was adopted as a 6-month old pup and has lived, together with his dog friend DJ, in the Pensacola FL area. His human Mom became disabled and can no longer care for her treasured boys. While they have lived together most of their lives, Duncan and his friend DJ are not bonded and are looking for separate retirement homes.
Duncan loves everyone! When our SGRR volunteer went to his previous owner's home, he met her at the door to warmly welcome her in. He gets along great with other dogs, humans, and even cats. He walks great on a leash and loves leash walks as much as he loves car rides. He has missed these activities since his human Mom became disabled. So being able to go for leash walks and car rides again will make him so happy!
What doesn't Duncan like? He is mildly afraid of thunderstorms. He is never destructive, but he gets close to his person and shivers until the storm passes. And in his recent foster home he did not like to be left alone, barking or whining at the door for a bit. This behavior only happened recently, and we suspect it is due to having had his mom at home almost all the time due to her disability. We believe he will adjust with a normal routine, in his new home, when at times he will be able to go along.
Duncan is a "young" senior with a moderate energy level. He does not take any medicine and longs for a chance to have doggie experiences with his people once again. He is vaccinated, neutered, micro-chipped, heartworm negative and ready to travel north to a new home. Duncan just got his fluffy coat trimmed and he looks so handsome in his newer photos! Don't wait to ask about this sweet little guy!
Rescued dogs come with a range of needs - from behavioral to emotional to medical. When approved applicants adopt such dogs, they agree to continue the rehabilitation we have begun.
If you would like to be part of Duncan's rescue story, and you have already been approved for adoption through SGRR, please contact
Candy to be considered to adopt Duncan.
If not yet approved for adoption, please visit our website to lean more and to submit an online application.
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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.
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.
SGRR ADOPTION FEES - Effective May 1, 2020 (subject to change)
$750 Puppy - up to 6 months
$650 Young 6 months - 6 years
$550 Senior 7 - 9 years
$450 Senior 10 years and older
$550 Young Special Needs
$400 Senior 7+ Special Needs
$1000 Young Bonded Pair
$900 Senior 7+ Bonded Pair
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.
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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