Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
RESCUE-ONLY DEADLINE CLOSE OF BUSINESS Thursday July 17, 2026 Must be pulled by a partnered rescueWeb Link: 24petconnect.com/PimaAdoptablePets/Details/PIMA/A902067About: Walker has been granted a deadline extension until Thursday at 6:00 PM because he is currently finishing up treatment for a minor doggie cold (URI). He is doing great and will receive his final dose of medication on Thursday morning, at which point he will head right back to the main adoption floor!Want to meet Walker today or tomorrow? You still can! Because he is currently recovering, his meet-and-greet protocol is just a little different to keep our other shelter dogs healthy:•He can be the very last dog you meet during your visit.•His meet-and-greet will take place in our designated clinic yard, and visitors will just need to head out immediately following the meet.Don`t let a little cold stop you from meeting this amazing guy—come down to PACC and ask to see Walker in the clinic yard today!Meet Walker, a beautiful, fluffy Golden Retriever mix who is looking for a dedicated, dog-savvy owner to help him thrive. In the shelter environment, Walker has been incredibly friendly, easy to leash, and an absolute joy to be around. He has a few adorable habits, including doing a nice `sploot` on cool surfaces to relax, and he absolutely loves playing and rolling around in the dirt. According to his previous owner, Walker is already fully potty trained, knows his basic commands, is crate-trained, loves car rides, and is a loyal companion who will happily follow you from room to room around the house.While Walker did well in shelter playgroups and corrected other dogs appropriately, he must be the only pet in his new home due to a history of resource guarding. He is also not suitable for a home with cats, as his previous owner noted several attempts to chase, bark, and growl at them. Additionally, Walker requires an adults-only household, as he is uncomfortable around children and will growl to express his discomfort.Because we want to ensure Walker and his new family are set up for success, there are a few important handling and behavioral notes to keep in mind. Walker has a moderate bite on his record from an incident where he was actively chasing the resident cat; when his previous owner attempted to grab him by the scruff to stop him, he turned and redirected onto her arm. Because his previous owner frequently grabbed him by the neck and collar as a form of