My name is Murphy!

I have an Adoption Pending but hope you will consider one of our other dogs in need. Thank you!

Murphy is a handsome 11-year old Golden Retriever who was lovingly cared for his whole life. Sadly, when his owner had to move to senior housing and was unable to bring Murphy along, he remained alone at his home for several weeks. During that time a wonderful community of friends and neighbors took care of Murphy until he became a Sunshine dog. They all grew to know and love Murphy during those weeks and there were many tears as they said farewell and sent him on his journey to his new life.

Currently in foster care, we have learned that Murphy is a happy Golden who adores all humans, young and old, big and little. He recently met his foster's grandkids and played nicely with all of them. In classic Golden style, Murphy loves to be petted and has "the Golden lean" perfected, coming in close for pets. This gentle, good boy just loves being close to his people.

Murphy enjoys his walks and walks nicely on a leash. In fact, he can be a bit stubborn if he decides he would like to walk farther by stopping until you continue on! He also loves his stuffies and will proudly present them to you. His foster mom shared, "He seemed to want to go out but it was confirmed when he started "talking" then came around the sofa with my gloves and headband in his mouth to bring them to me! What a hoot!"

He eats well and, at 110 lbs, Murphy is a large Golden who could stand to lose a few pounds. Murphy can climb a few stairs and may eventually manage a full flight with some weight loss, regular exercise, and perhaps some supplements to aid his mobility. He needs a little boost to get into the car and rides well, although he does not seem to love car rides as some dogs do.

We believe that sweet Murphy has lived a rather quiet lifestyle and was the center of his person's world. He does not appear to have much experience with other dogs or cats, and does not seem to need them at all! Thus, we believe he will be happiest as an only dog. His favorite things are his walks, his stuffies, and his human. A home where Murphy can spend the rest of his years being someone's special boy would make him so happy. With all the smiles he will bring you, you'll be happy too!

Murphy is up to date on his vaccinations, neutered, and heartworm negative. While he does not take any medicine, it may be that joint supplements commonly given to older dogs may help him stay comfortable.

This gentle, good boy is being fostered in New England and would love to meet you! If you would like to give Murphy the loving retirement home he deserves and you are approved to adopt through SGRR, please contact Mary to be considered.

Rescued dogs come with a range of needs - from behavioral to emotional to medical. When approved applicants adopt such dogs, they agree to become an important, forever part of their life journey by continuing the rehabilitation we have begun.

If not yet approved for adoption, please visit our website to learn more and to submit an online application. Click here to visit our website.

Please contact us with any questions regarding your application status.


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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.

ADOPTION FEES - Effective of October 1, 2024

PUREBRED DOGS
Purebred puppies, up to 6 months $1000
Purebred dogs, 6 months - 6 years $800
Purebred dogs, 7 - 9 years $650
Purebred dogs, 10 years and up $550

Young dogs with special needs $650
Senior dogs with special needs $500

Pairs of Purebred Puppies, up to 6 months $1600
Bonded pair - young purebred dogs $1400
Bonded pair - senior dogs 7 years & up $1000

MIXED BREED DOGS
Up to 6 months $850
6 months - 6 years $750
7 - 9 years $650
10 years and up $550

Young dogs with special needs $650
Senior dogs with special needs $500

Bonded pair - young dogs $1000
Bonded pair - senior dogs 7 years & up $900

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.

Please be a ray of light for this Sunshine dog and make a tax deductible donation toward medical and other expenses. Every cent of your generosity goes directly toward the care of a Sunshine dog.

Please click on the Donation link below to support SGRR
Murphy.