Holly is a 5 year old, 58lb Golden, who came to us from one of our first large groups of Amish puppy mill rescues back in Dec of 2022. She was petrified of all people, but our amazing volunteers had been working hard to make slow and steady progress introducing Holly to the world and then she found a family in Dec 2023!! She has come such a long way. She's starting to trust a few people and she loves playing with other dogs. She loved her new adoptive momma and her three other dogs, but sadly, her new momma passed away unexpectedly and Holly has had to come back to the kennel!!! She's back with some of her other Amish buddies, but we can tell she is so confused and sad as she really was thriving in a loving home!
This is what we have learned about Holly:
- She takes a little bit to warm up but is incredibly sweet and gentle and is especially fearful of MEN!
- She loves playing and being with other dogs
- She is learning to fetch a tennis ball
- She is happy to quietly lay on her bed next to another furry companion
- She has had no accidents for months now
- She loves treats and will come to you for them
- She shows zero aggression to anyone or any other dog
Who would do great with her:
- Someone who is patient to understand she might take some time to warm up, and it will happen on her time
- Someone who understands that she might not be a dog looking to play fetch or go on long walks (at least yet)
- She MUST go to a home with another stable dog
- People who can help build her confidence as she learns to trust in them
Holly is looking for a special foster home with a family experienced in the socialization needs of puppy mill dogs and who are home more often than the average working people. She will need a secure above-ground fenced-in yard with direct access to the home from the yard, and no children under the age of 16 in the house, as she is still considered a flight risk. She must have another stable, confident dog in the home as they will do wonders for helping her progress as they will show her the ropes and help build her confidence. We have no information at this time about cats. Her foster home will need to have the time and patience to continue showing her how amazing a family and a home are, and the reward in the end is so worth the time.
If you are interested in meeting this beautiful girl, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
grrand.org/foster-a-golden-retriever-with-grrand/
GRRAND dogs are looking for foster and forever homes in our current service area of Greater Louisville, Greater Lexington, and Greater Cincinnati and Dayton. We're sorry we cannot make exceptions to this area.
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