Sometimes life changes in ways no one could ever expect. Dude is a sweet and handsome yellow lab mix who lost his owner, and sadly, his extended family is unable to keep him. Through absolutely no fault of his own, this loving boy has gone from having a family to spending his days waiting for someone to give him another chance. At around 10 years old and 96 pounds, he still has plenty of life and love left to give, and he deserves nothing less than a loving home where he can finally feel like he belongs again.
Dude walks nicely on a leash, has a good activity level, and has no trouble navigating a few steps. He is house-trained and keeps his space clean. Dude loves being around people and gets excited whenever a visitor stops by. Dude seems to do well with other dogs; cats and children are unknown. He already knows the basic command “sit,” and we have a feeling he’d be happy to learn more with someone willing to spend the time with him. This sweet boy has a soft, creamy coat and a wonderful smile. He has so much to offer and is just waiting for a loving forever home to call his own.
On Dude’s wish list is a secured, fenced-in yard and an owner who will take him out on leashed walks to explore. Dude is pretty special. He is healthy, mobile, house-trained, affectionate, and happy to see the people who take the time to visit him. Please consider giving this sweet boy the second chance he deserves.
Dude has been neutered, brought up-to-date on vaccinations, and micro-chipped. He has a small lump on his leg, but thankfully, it is benign. He will be starting heartworm treatment and should be ready to travel north to be directly adopted in early December. Dude has been given a Proheart-6 injection for 6 months of heartworm prevention.
If you have room in your heart for sweet Dude and you are approved to adopt through SGRR, please contact Mary at: SGRR.seniordogs@proton.me to be considered to adopt Dude.
Rescued dogs come with a range of needs - from behavioral to emotional to medical. When approved applicants adopt such dogs, they agree to continue the rehabilitation we have begun. This is what it means to rescue.
If not yet approved for adoption, please visit our website to learn more and to submit an online application: http://sunshinegoldenrescue.com/adoption-info1.html
Please direct any questions regarding your application status to: SGRR.seniordogs@proton.me
Thank you!
ABOUT OUR RESCUE
Before being approved to adopt, all potential adopters will be required 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 indicate that this dog is not the right match for your family. We are frequently getting new Goldens in need of a home, so we encourage you to apply and complete the application process so that when the right dog comes along you will be ready.
The information provided on each dog is based on the 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 behave and adapt in your home.
ADOPTION FEES - Effective October 1, 2024
PUREBRED DOGS
$1000 Purebred puppies, up to 6 months
$800 Purebred dogs, 6 months - 6 years
$650 Purebred dogs, 7 - 9 years
$550 Purebred dogs, 10 years and up
$650 Young dogs with special needs
$500 Senior dogs with special needs
$1600 Pairs of Purebred Puppies, up to 6 months
$1400 Bonded pair - young purebred dogs
$1000 Bonded pair - senior dogs 7 years & up
MIXED BREED DOGS
$850 Up to 6 months
$750 6 months - 6 years
$650 7 - 9 years
$550 10 years and up
$650 Young dogs with special needs
$500 Senior dogs with special needs
$1000 Bonded pair - young dogs
$900 Bonded pair - senior dogs 7 years & up
A contract is signed on the day of adoption. Under the terms of the contract, all adopters are required to bring their SGRR dog to a vet within 7 business days. All dogs receive basic veterinary care prior to adoption. However, if an adopter's vet identifies an illness that an adopter is not willing to treat, then the dog may be returned and a full refund would be provided.
Most of our dogs are fostered in private homes. We do not have a facility to visit. We are committed to our dogs before, during, and after adoption! To this end, the rescue retains an interest in each dog and our dogs can never be surrendered, re-homed, or sold. Should an adopter no longer be able to keep their SGRR 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 providing proper care. Adopters 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 care and other expenses. Every cent of your generosity goes directly toward the care of a Sunshine dog.
Please visit our website at: http://sunshinegoldenrescue.com to learn more about our rescue and to make a Donation to support Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue.
THANK YOU!
DUDE
Labrador Retriever
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New Canaan, Connecticut
male, large, senior
Labrador Retriever
New Canaan, Connecticut
