This helps Pacific Rim Rescue with pet care costs.
My basic info
Breed
Golden Retriever
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
6 years 3 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
85 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
594
My details
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Carter isn't broken, just bounced around.
Carter is a beautiful 6-year-old, neutered male Golden Retriever, bounced around more than any dog whose heart is wired for love and loyalty should be. Prior to coming to us he suffered: a rehome, a divorce, a foster situation, a failed adoption - where expectations were rushed and his need for patience to decompress was non-existent. That’s a lot for any dog. Especially one who just wants to belong.
In just two days in the care of one of our board members, he’s already reminding us why Goldens are so special—soft eyes, gentle presence, a heart that still wants to trust. He’s not “broken.” He’s tired. He’s confused.
What he needs now is not another whirlwind🌪️.
He needs a soft place to land.
A calm, experienced forever home—someone who understands that trust isn’t immediate after repeated goodbyes. A home that understands decompression isn’t a luxury—it’s ESSENTIAL. Someone who will let him breathe. Let him settle - without expectations, without pushing, and without rushing the bond.
His heart has been broken, but it is still open. 💛
With patience and stability, Carter will be the kind of dog who stays close, loves deeply, and proves—once again—why Goldens are truly the best.
If you are ready to give your heart and get a golden heart in return, and the ability to offer Carter a soft place to land, he needs you now. Because loyalty like this shouldn’t keep getting passed over.
Carter will be adopted to a home with a secure yard for safe playtimes. Carter is neutered, Microchipped and vaccinated included in his adoption donation.
Carter isn't broken, just bounced around.
Carter is a beautiful 6-year-old, neutered male Golden Retriever, bounced around more than any dog whose heart is wired for love and loyalty should be. Prior to coming to us he suffered: a rehome, a divorce, a foster situation, a failed adoption - where expectations were rushed and his need for patience to decompress was non-existent. That’s a lot for any dog. Especially one who just wants to belong.
In just two days in the care of one of our board members, he’s already reminding us why Goldens are so special—soft eyes, gentle presence, a heart that still wants to trust. He’s not “broken.” He’s tired. He’s confused.
What he needs now is not another whirlwind🌪️.
He needs a soft place to land.
A calm, experienced forever home—someone who understands that trust isn’t immediate after repeated goodbyes. A home that understands decompression isn’t a luxury—it’s ESSENTIAL. Someone who will let him breathe. Let him settle - without expectations, without pushing, and without rushing the bond.
His heart has been broken, but it is still open. 💛
With patience and stability, Carter will be the kind of dog who stays close, loves deeply, and proves—once again—why Goldens are truly the best.
If you are ready to give your heart and get a golden heart in return, and the ability to offer Carter a soft place to land, he needs you now. Because loyalty like this shouldn’t keep getting passed over.
Carter will be adopted to a home with a secure yard for safe playtimes. Carter is neutered, Microchipped and vaccinated included in his adoption donation.
Please submit an application to express your interest in a dog. We will do our best to respond quickly, please be patient
2.
Home Check
This will be a virtual review of your home and time to check references.
3.
Interview
You will have a phone interview to discuss your questions, information about the dog, and best dog for your exact situation.
4.
Approve Application
This will occur after the above steps and positive phone interview.
5.
Meet the Pet
A meet and greet will be scheduled. If everything is as expected, we plan on the dog going home with you from this meeting.
6.
Sign Adoption Contract
Must be completed at or prior to the meet and greet to result in an adoption.
7.
Pay Fee
Then take pet home and live happily ever after together!
Additional adoption info
We are extremely thorough in both our foster and adoption process because our rescues deserve the best forever homes after the rough start they have had in their lives!!
We are extremely thorough in both our foster and adoption process because our rescues deserve the best forever homes after the rough start they have had in their lives!!
Pet introductions are by appointment to approved adopters only. Certain dogs may be adopted prior to their arrival from their country of origin only by prior arrangement to approved adopters only.
Pet introductions are by appointment to approved adopters only. Certain dogs may be adopted prior to their arrival from their country of origin only by prior arrangement to approved adopters only.
More about this rescue
We are a committed group of dog lovers who have decades of experience in dog rescue, volunteering at animal shelters and owning rescue dogs. Most recently, our two founders, have been working with rescuing dogs from Mexico and the Asian dog meat trade as well as California kill shelters, Midwest puppy mill breeder releases and rehoming owner surrendered dogs in Washington and Oregon.
Deciding that we are able to rescue more by combining forces, Pacific Rim Rescue was formed. Our mission is to rescue dogs from devastating conditions from countries of the Pacific Rim.
We are committed to providing foster homes, veterinary and behavioral training for these dogs, so that they may live happy and fulfilling lives in their forever homes.
We are a committed group of dog lovers who have decades of experience in dog rescue, volunteering at animal shelters and owning rescue dogs. Most recently, our two founders, have been working with rescuing dogs from Mexico and the Asian dog meat trade as well as California kill shelters, Midwest puppy mill breeder releases and rehoming owner surrendered dogs in Washington and Oregon.
Deciding that we are able to rescue more by combining forces, Pacific Rim Rescue was formed. Our mission is to rescue dogs from devastating conditions from countries of the Pacific Rim.
We are committed to providing foster homes, veterinary and behavioral training for these dogs, so that they may live happy and fulfilling lives in their forever homes.
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