Golden Bond Rescue of Oregon

Adopted September 10, 2010

We are so lucky to have Frankie (Franco #2047). He walks 3miles a day and that does not include his walks up to a large field where he does his business. He spends a lot of time in the back yard chasing squirrels. By 7:00 pm he is ready for bed. He sleeps on the floor in our bedroom only if we put a pair of Dave's jeans and his shirt on his bed so he can lay on it at night. Dave and Frankie are best of buddies and everywhere Dave goes Frankie is right behind him. Dave is teaching Frankie to fetch a ball and he is getting pretty good at it. He has gained about 2 pounds. We feed him well but he has so much energy that he just doesn't gain much weight.

Frankie is going to obedience school on Thursday for 8 weeks. He loves it. He is very smart and he enjoys everything he does. He loves attention and if you stop petting him he will nudge you until you start in again. He is enjoying his new home and we sure love him.

Franco's Available Story

Franko (#2047) is a 1-year-old, 50-pound Golden Retriever/Labrador Retriever mix. He came to Golden Bond when his young owner went away to college. "Frankie" has lived with cats, chickens, goats, and children. He is comfortable with other dogs once he gets acquainted.

Franko is somewhat timid in new situations, but he warms up quickly when people sit on the floor and give him attention. He loves to lay with his head on a person's lap. He is learning to play with dog toys and run after balls. He especially enjoys playing with puppies.

Franko likes to go for walks. He rides happily in a car. He is active and busy outside, calm and mellow inside. Amazingly, for such a young dog, he doesn't chew anything other than dog toys.

Frankie will do well in a household with children and other animals. He will benefit from continued socialization and training. He is a sweet, affectionate, mellow boy who will be a great companion.