Golden Retriever Dogs Available for Adoption in Los Angeles, California

Hi! My name is Sophia and I am SOOOOO lucky to be in the loving and caring hands of GRCGLA Rescue.

You see, I am a very special 1 year old golden mix who weighs 52 pounds. There is absolutely nothing wrong with me, but I was born with my paws a little different. I am missing a few bones in my toes which made my feet a little wonky, but don’t worry!! GRCGLA Rescue is getting everything taken care of and once the incredible doctors finish their magic, I will be ready for adoption.

This is the best news ever because I spent my whole life living in pain in a dirt yard with my sister Patches, but those days are long gone. Not only did the good volunteers at GRCGLA Rescue save me but they also saved my sister and bestie, Patches because they didn’t want her left all by herself. She would have been very sad all alone. We are both safe in rescue and very close but don't need to be adopted together. In fact she will be ready to go before I am and that is just fine with me.

Moving forward, I will need a home that understands I may never walk perfectly normally and probably won’t be training for marathons, but please do not underestimate me. I got around really well before and I am going to get around even better once I heal from surgery. In fact, you may hardly notice the little giddy-up in my walk.

What I really want is to be treated just like any other dog. I want to go to training with my new family and learn what it feels like to be a cherished indoor family member. A soft bed, a pat on the head and being included in family adventures would make me the happiest girl in the world.

If you are looking for a pocket golden who will love you with her whole heart for life, then I am your girl.

GRCGLARescue adopts within the counties of Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego. Because we do require pre-adoption screening and post-adoption follow-up, we cannot support adoptions outside of this service area.

If you have a current application on file and would like to inquire about this dog, please email adoptions@grcglarescue.org. Otherwise, please make sure to complete the online adopter application found at http://www.grcglarescue.org/adopt before sending your inquiry.

The Golden Retriever is a friendly, intelligent, and gentle dog breed known for its golden colored, water repellent coat. They are highly sociable and great with families, children, and other pets, making them popular as therapy and service dogs. With a love for outdoor activities and water, Golden Retrievers excel in various dog sports like agility and obedience. They require regular exercise, mental stimulation, and grooming to maintain their health and happiness. Overall, the Golden Retriever is a versatile and beloved companion dog breed.

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