Lilly - Labrador Retriever Dog for Adoption in New Canaan, Connecticut

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

Lilly is a sweet, 5-month-old creamy-colored Yellow Labrador Retriever with a wonderful balance of calm, affectionate personality and playful puppy energy. At approximately 35 pounds, she is a beautiful girl with a temperament that is truly special. Lilly is steady, loving, curious about the world around her, and happiest when she is with her people. She'll happily be your shadow and your companion for whatever adventures you have planned.

After her elderly owners realized they couldn't manage a young puppy, she was welcomed by family members who have cared for Lilly since May. This family, however, recognized that their circumstances were not the right fit for a young, energetic puppy. With both adults working full-time and a young child at home, they simply couldn't provide Lilly with the time and attention she deserves. They made the responsible and loving decision to find her a family where she can thrive.

Lilly absolutely loves everyone she meets and greets people with the enthusiasm you'd expect from a happy young Lab. She adores children and has done wonderfully with the four-year-old in her previous home. She also enjoys the company of other dogs and has attended doggy daycare twice a week. A fur sibling could be a welcome companion to her new family! As you can see in some of the photos, Lilly was enthralled with her older Golden friend when they were out on a walk. It even looks like Lilly is telling Belle a secret joke as she whispers in Belle's ear!

Lilly loves walks, playing ball, spending time outdoors, and car rides! She is an excellent passenger and loves riding along in the car. She is crate trained at night and when her family is away from home, sleeps through the night, and is mostly house-trained. Her foster family reports that she settled into their home very quickly and can entertain herself when needed. Her favorite toys are squeaky ones! Lilly has met a cat and was super enthusiastic about the cat; the cat was not as thrilled with Lilly, though!

Like any young puppy, Lilly is still learning and will benefit from continued training and structure. She knows sit, come, down, no, and good girl, and she has already had three in-home training sessions. She is working on leash manners and completing her house-training. She can get excited when greeting people and may jump up, but this is improving. She is also very food motivated, so she'll need a family willing to keep tempting items safely out of reach.

If you're looking for a loving, social, smart young Lab who will happily be by your side, Lilly may just be your girl! Lilly is up-to-date on vaccinations and heartworm negative. Adopters must commit to the spaying of their adopted pup when she reaches 1 year of age, or as your veterinarian recommends, and must provide proof of spaying to SGRR. Lilly is currently being fostered in New England and is ready to find her forever family. If you are approved to adopt through SGRR, are home most of the day, have an active lifestyle, and a sense of humor, please contact Cheryl Kewley at ckewley123@gmail.com to be considered to adopt lovely Lilly. If you are not yet approved, please visit our website to fill out an application!

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: http://sunshinegoldenrescue.com/adoption-info1.html

Please direct any questions regarding your application status to: ckewley123@gmail.com

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!

The Labrador Retriever is a popular and versatile dog breed known for its friendly demeanor and high intelligence. These dogs are often used as guide dogs for the visually impaired, search and rescue dogs, and excellent family pets. Labradors are known for their great sense of smell, strong build, and love of water, making them exceptional hunters and swimmers. With their loyal and loving nature, Labradors have rightfully earned their reputation as one of the most beloved dog breeds in the world.

Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue is a 501c3 registered rescue group. Since 2005, the volunteers of SGRR rescue Golden Retrievers who...