Golden Bond Rescue - Goldens Needing Homes

Golden Bond Rescue of Oregon, Inc.
Golden Retriever Rescue
For the Love of Goldens

Dogs in Foster Care:
Goldens Needing Homes
Updated May 10, 2008

Below are a few of the dogs we have who are looking for new homes. We have dogs coming into our program every few days so this is by no means a complete list.

All of our dogs have the personality and temperament that Goldens are well known for, however not all of our dogs are "pure" Golden and very few will be of show quality in terms of looks. None will be perfect, but all have the potential to grow into wonderful companions with patience and love.

Some of these dogs have been through a great deal before coming into our program. We strive to make sure that the match between Golden and new family will be the best possible — we want our placement to be their "forever" home.

We pride ourselves on helping special needs and senior dogs in getting a second chance at life and we encourage you to consider one of these sweet gems!

We don't always make placements in the order in which applications are received. If your application is approved, we will work with you to find the right dog for your family. We appreciate your patience with this process.

Logan (#1683)

Hi! My name is Logan (#1683). I am 4 years old, and my owners thought I was a little much. But it turned out that I just wanted more attention! I love to walk, and I walk with my tail wagging! I also love to follow you, sit with you, and be with you!

I'm learning a lot at my new foster home. I can use a doggy door. My foster mom thinks kids (over 5) would be ok, since I don't jump up; I just talk... a lot! And cats interest me, but I don't chase them. I am starting my exercise and food reduction campaign; my foster dad thinks I have already lost some weight after only a week! (Right now, I weigh about 100 pounds, and I could stand to lose a few more.) Best of all though is that I haven't had any accidents or mishaps since I have been here!

My one weakness is that I don't like to share my toys or food with other dogs.

If you can find a place in your heart for a slightly overweight Golden who is ready to be a lean, mean walking machine, think about me! Call Golden Bond and ask for Logan (#1683).

Adoption Fee: $250.00. If you are interested in adopting a dog from Golden Bond, please read our Adoption Process.

Jenny (#1700)

Jenny (#1700) is an affectionate and sweet 8-year-old blonde female mix, but she looks like a Golden. Weighing in at 90 pounds, she needs to lose some weight.

In her previous home, she lived with cats and basically ignored them. Jenny also lived with children who were 1 and 5 years old. The son would crawl on Jenny. She was relinquished because her family did not have time to walk and groom her.

At her foster home, she gets along well with four other Goldens, including a 3-month-old Golden puppy. Jenny walks well on a leash, and she enjoys her nightly walks. She is moderately active outside, but inside she is sedate. Although she enjoys stuffed toys and tennis balls, she is not toy possessive.

If you are looking for an older girl that has the typical Golden personality, loves being petted, and is affectionate, very sweet, and anxious to please, Jenny is the Golden Retriever for you. Please call Golden Bond and ask for Jenny (#1700) today!

Adoption Fee: $250.00. If you are interested in adopting a dog from Golden Bond, please read our Adoption Process.

Rusty (#1693)

My name is Rusty (#1693). I can't wait to meet my forever family. I know you are out there, my foster mom tells me so. She also says I am just a big cuddle bug. (It's actually quite embarrassing!)

Let me tell you a little about myself. I am 7 years old, but I can still run with the best of them. I came from a good home, but all my kids were growing up and I ended up alone a lot of the time. I know it was a very hard decision for them, but my family thought I should find someone who would have more time for me. I weigh about 85 pounds, but I am not overweight — I'm just a big boy.

My foster home has two permanent dogs, and I get along great with them both. I was raised as an only dog, so I am still learning how to play with other four-legged friends. When they play, I provide the sound effects — yep, you guessed it, I run around them barking. It would be great to go to a home with another four-legged friend, but I could also get used to being the only one to soak up all the attention.

My foster family has a 6-year-old son, and we get along great. I don't knock him over too much, but I do have a hard time telling the difference between his toys and mine. Oops! Even though I get along great with kids, my foster mom says I would do better in a home with no small infants. Babies have so many soft squeaky toys, and I just can't help myself!

I love to chew on my toys... nylabones, tennis balls, rope toys, and so on. But I am always on the lookout for anything else that happens to be lying around. I know some of my basic commands like "sit" and "down", and I am learning "out". I do fine in the car, and I stay off the furniture. I am also learning to let my foster mom take me for a walk instead of me taking her for a walk. Don't tell me old dogs can't learn new tricks. I love to play but I also love to just love.

When I find my forever family, I will forever let you into my heart, and I promise I will work my way into yours!

From Rusty's foster mom...

Rusty is a big, beautiful, sweet, loving boy. He gets along great with everyone and would be a loyal companion for the rest of his Golden years. If Rusty sounds like the boy for you, give Golden Bond a call and mention Rusty (#1693).

Adoption Fee: $250.00. If you are interested in adopting a dog from Golden Bond, please read our Adoption Process.

Abby (#1677)

Abby (#1677) is a beautiful, 4-year-old Golden mix who is looking for a special forever home. This 63-pound bundle of love has overcome many obstacles and turned into a charming, sweet pup who is eager to find her place in a loving family.

When Abby came to Golden Bond, she was a "wild child". Severe skin, eye, and ear infections, as well as chronic allergies, had left her with little hair on her chest and belly. Her ears looked like a prizefighter's. She was 20 pounds overweight.

Behaviorally, Abby had a lot of work to do. She came into her foster household chasing cats, challenging the resident dogs Maddy and Tim, and in all ways not "listening and playing well with others". She had to learn how to live in a house instead of a back yard.

Abby has progressed both medically and behaviorally in ways that astonish others who have met her.

Abby is learning manners fast. She is very bright and anxious to please. She is outgoing and affectionate. She has learned voice and hand commands for "sit" and "stay", comes when called (at a gallop), knows "down", and walks well on a leash.

This sweet girl plays well with young kids 5 and older. She has learned respect for cats through the consequences of NOT respecting them. (Her foster's 20-pound male cat now will greet and groom her. And he's macho.) Abby now gets along well with both of the resident dogs. She has a "play growl" which other dogs don't quite understand, but she is learning.

Abby's vet says she needs to be with someone who has the energy to continue to use her special shampoo and can monitor her skin allergies long-term.

This girl will make some family a loving and happy pet. Her foster parents say, "We love her." And it's easy to see why.

If you would like to adopt this sweetheart, call Golden Bond today and ask for Abby (#1677).

Adoption Fee: $250.00. If you are interested in adopting a dog from Golden Bond, please read our Adoption Process.

Caper (#1641)

My name is Caper (#1641) and my foster mom says I am definitely a Golden Treasure! I don't know what that means, but if it gets me to my forever home faster than I'm that times 100!!!

The Golden Bond Rscue people think I'm about eight years old, but I'm a dog and we don't count in human years so nobody knows for sure. Normally you can look at a dog's teeth and have a pretty good idea of his age, but not with me... I don't have too many of mine left! All the ones in front have been worn down to the gums. However, the ones in back are still very functional and my mouth gives me no trouble at meal times or when toys are involved.

I came to Golden Bond Rescue because my previous family added a second baby to our pack and there was no room for me and my sister dog anymore. For a while we had to live in the garage, away from our people. That's really tough on a Golden Retriever! It was our lucky day when we came to Golden Bond Rescue. The people have all been great to me and my sister dog already got a new home. My foster people took me to a veterinarian who checked me out really well and decided I needed to have some lumps removed. I also had a BB imbedded in my chest, if you can believe it! My foster folks aren't sure how it got there and I'm not telling... I'd rather not talk about it. Anyway, the lumps the vet removed were all benign and she said I am the picture of good health.

I've heard my foster dad say that one of my greatest qualities is loyalty. But, really, who wouldn't be loyal when you've got people to love you and feed you good food and play games with you and let you hang out with them? My foster family takes really good care of me and they've figured out a few of my preferences, too. For instance, I don't like noises very much. In fact, I'm a big whimp about hearing something unfamiliar and loud. However, if I'm in my crate with a yummy Kong toy filled with peanut butter and little treats, things are much better! A little Vallerian is very helpful when I get anxious, too. One other thing that worries me is to be left alone. Mind you, I'm a big guy and can sound ferocious when (I think) it's necessary, but I'm not so good when my people are gone from home and I'm left to figure out what to do on my own. Again, my crate comes to the rescue. As long as I'm in my safe place, I don't worry about having to make decisions... I can leave that to my border collie foster sister! Luckily, I have my very own crate to take with me to my new forever home. My foster mom is a dog trainer and I've heard her say that she tells people who are not comfortable with crating a dog that it's not about what they are comfortable with, it's all about what the dog feels comfortable with. I would definitely agree. My crate is very important to me.

If you are looking for a friend who has excellent manners, loves to be with people, is friendly and huggable, I'm your fella! Zing an email to the Golden Bond Rescue people and ask for me, Caper (#1641). I'd be really excited to meet you.

Caper (#1641) is a Golden Treasure. Adoption Fee: $100.00. If you are interested in adopting a dog from Golden Bond, please read our Adoption Process.

Bailey (#1653)

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Hi! I'm Bailey (#1653), and I don't want you to read about me until you've looked over all the other Golden Bond dogs. When you're done and you're ready for something sweet, come back and we'll get to know each other.

Welcome back! Let's start off with my stats: I'm 11 years old, weigh 47 pounds, and I'm probably a Golden Retriever and border collie mix (a Golden Colliever). Now that I've gotten my vital statistics out of the way, I'll tell you how I came to be a Golden Bond girl.

My original owner got me when I was only 8 weeks old. She took good care of me for many years, and I was an only dog. Then she decided to have a baby, and when the baby came, she felt that I couldn't stay with her any more. Naturally, I was devastated for a while, but I am now adjusted to my foster home (even though it's very different from where I lived before).

Let me tell you what my foster home is like. I now live with eight other dogs and two cats. Whew! Talk about a change. However, I get along well with all of the other dogs, and I have learned quickly that when it comes to cats, "Look, but don't touch." Inside the house, I like to be near either my foster mom or foster dad. I am quite quiet except when something sets off one of the other dogs; of course, when others are barking, I feel obligated to join in. At night, I sleep on a dog bed next to my foster mom, and I sleep in until one of the other dogs starts to stir in the morning.

One of the cool things about this place is that we have our own private dog park — two acres of what used to be a pasture for a giant steer. Now, we dogs — fosters and permanents alike — can run and snoop to our heart's content as long as one of our people is out there, too. I like to run around a bit, and then I settle down and explore, but I never get too far from my people. The wading pools out there are empty now, but I love to jump into a major mud-hole (daily mud baths and grassy back massages have kept me young looking)! That's the bad news; now for the good news — I am quite calm about being hosed down and dried before coming back into the house. Because of how much I like the mud-hole, my foster parents are pretty sure I will love the water.

My general health is quite good, but I do have a couple of issues. One is a slight ear infection that is being treated and probably will be cured by the time you read this. I probably wouldn't have got the ear infection if I hadn't put my head under water, but I love it so much. I also show slight evidence of arthritis in my hips, so I would prefer to go to a calmer home. The hips don't, however, prevent me from climbing the steps to our second floor bedroom or chasing other dogs outside. I do need to lie down or sit when I've been charging around for a bit. I take Rimadyl daily, and that seems to help me a lot.

I think I would like to be in a house with no cats. I've been around young children a few times and did just fine; however, my foster family believes I would do best in a home with older kids. As I said above, other dogs are fine with me.

If you're looking for a very polite, somewhat petite, mature girl who isn't afraid to get her paws dirty and who would love to go for a walk with you, please consider me. Remember, I'm Bailey (#1653)!

Adoption Fee: $100.00. If you are interested in adopting a dog from Golden Bond, please read our Adoption Process.

Porter (#1291)

Hi, my name is Porter (#1291), but my foster mom calls me Mr. P. Porter. I am a 3 year golden mix (of what is anyone's guess, but I'm awful cute). I have big amber gold eyes and when I'm happy my tail curls a bit over my back. it still wags just fine though.

My foster mom (and her mom thinks so too) says that I am one of the sweetest boys they have ever known. It has taken me a while to become comfortable here, as I wasn't a trusting sort of guy, but now I love to snuggle into a lap and give gentle little kisses or roll over on my back so that my belly is easily available for rubbing. My foster mom keeps telling me that she is the kisser and I am the kissee, not the other way around. Either way works for me.

I am a very friendly fellow and get along well with other dogs, as long as they are not the very pushy type. I try to be submissive, and I am successful most of the time, but once in a while I forget my manners. I am very happy to share my toys and I don't even mind if someone tries to help me with my dinner. I don't know whether or not I like cats.

I am extremely house trained. I will go do my business, then want to be in the house with my family. I'll sleep in as late as you let me. I know how to sit and wait for my breakfast and supper. I love to run and play and wrestle with anyone who is willing. I'll chase the ball or most anything, but I probably won't bring it back. I like it when you try to catch me. My favorite place to sleep is the couch, but the doggie cot or the doggie pillow is OK too. But you will probably have to remind me if I'm not supposed to be on the people furniture.

"Mom" says that I have issues though (actually she calls them quirks with my personality), and that I need someone who will be very patient with me and who understands that fellows in my situation sometimes take time to reach their full potential. I'll get there, please just be patient with me.

I am really freaked out by loud noises... lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners, crying babies, even lots of "hub-bub" noises. Interestingly, gun shots and thunder do not bother me. Also, very quick movements scare me and I have to hide under something. I bark at strangers because they make me a little uncomfortable. I'm OK once I know that they are friendly. When I am out in the field playing, if a car comes by I will go chase after it, and of course, barking all the way. It's a very fun game. "Mom" tries to tell me that it's not a good idea... but I can't seem to help myself.

I prefer not to come when I am called, or should I say... I'll get there sooner or later? I am easily distracted when I am having fun and who needs a schedule anyway? Remember, my favorite game is "catch me if you can". I will need to be on a leash at all times unless I am in a completely enclosed area.

When humans reach out to pet me, I duck my head. It is better if you move slowly and talk softly to me. I don't like to be pulled by my collar either. I just lay down and play like a big heavy brick. But you can reach for me gently and hook up a leash. I am very fine with that. My manners are pretty good when I'm on a leash. I only pull for a little while, and only because I am so excited about going somewhere.

Well, now that you know all of my secrets, I hope that you will consider all the possibilities and ask to speak with my "mom".

Love,
Mr. P. Porter

Porter (#1291) is a Golden Treasure. Adoption Fee: $100.00. If you are interested in adopting a dog from Golden Bond, please read our Adoption Process.

Bonnie (#1688)

Hi! My name is Bonnie (#1688). I think I am about 7 years old, but I do not know for sure. I came from the animal shelter, where I had stayed many times before, only this time no one came to get me. So I am not able to tell folks in human words much about my past.

My foster moms tell me I am doing a great job, and I love hanging out at their house with their dogs. I am very laid back, well-mannered, and house-trained. I am a little overweight at 100 pounds, but they are working with me to exercise and eat healthy. I have a bit of a limp, and the doctor told my foster moms I must have been hit by a car when I was younger. But that doesn't stop me from going on my walks or playing.

I am very good about coming over to my foster moms when they call me. I like chasing squirrels, but I don't run very fast. I mostly stick close to my foster moms' house while they work in the yard or in the garage. When I first meet new cats, I am intrigued by them, but I get used to them as the days go by.

I like to talk and make strange doggy noises; when I do this, my foster moms tell me how cute I am. I like their home, but I can't wait to find my forever home. I am told I am well-adjusted and would just need lots of love and companionship from my next home.

Would you like to meet me? Call Golden Bond and ask for Bonnie (#1688).

Adoption Fee: $250.00. If you are interested in adopting a dog from Golden Bond, please read our Adoption Process.

Titus (#992)

My name is Titus (#992). I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, but I am probably the smartest Golden you may ever meet. I know almost every trick in the book, and if there are any new ones, I can learn them before you know it.

My previous family is away from home a lot now. They knew how much I love to be around people and thought I would be happier in a new home. I can be alone in the house without doing any damage, but I would like to have someone around me most of the time.

I ride well in the car and love to go "bye-bye." I walk well on a leash, and people compliment me on how handsome I am. I am 85 pounds, and I look just like a big teddy bear. I am crate trained, but my door stays off so I can come and go as I please. I am 6 years old and very responsible. I don't chew or dig, bark only when appropriate, stay off furniture and beds, and I have learned to leave the cat alone where I used to live (man was she ever sassy!). I enjoy running around outside with kids, but due to my size, kids over 8 years old would be best.

I have to eat special dog food, but I don't mind; it keeps my allergies away so I don't get itchy. I take a pill twice a day for my thyroid so I have energy to play and have fun. I do have a secret — I don't like to be around other dogs.

I need a new owner who will help me feel safe and secure and keep me from other dogs most of the time. I know my new forever home is just waiting for me! Please call and ask for me, Titus (#992). You'll be hooked the moment we meet.

Watch movies of me doing tricks:

Titus Tricks Movie 1 (1.4 MB)
Titus Tricks Movie 2 (3.4 MB)

Adoption Fee: $250.00. If you are interested in adopting a dog from Golden Bond, please read our Adoption Process.

Kerry (#1675)

Hi, my name is Kerry (#1675). I am a 2 year old male, and I need a loving home. I was rescued from a shelter after my owners got into trouble for mistreatment. My foster family has provided me with a safe, warm home and lots of TLC. My foster parents say I am handsome; I have a few scars on my nose from my sad past, but they are getting better.

I'm having a great time living and playing with my two new Golden Retriever pals. Shea is 8 years old and is the patient mother. Woody is 2 years old and is my play friend. Both of them were rescued just like me.

I may be 2 years old, but I still act like a big puppy. We go walking and running every day — what a joy! I love to run, jump in puddles, and play fetch. I get along well with the other dogs we meet on our walks.

I am learning a lot from my foster parents, but I do need some personal attention. I am working on my separation anxiety, and I am still fearful about being left alone. I do better as long as another dog is with me. I love contact with people and would love to cuddle in your lap (I am pretty big though, about 70 pounds, so only the front half of me fits). I come when I am called, sit on command, and would love to sleep by your bed.

To be honest, I do need some more training. I am a loving, needy dog who needs a patient owner to help me work out my previous mistreatment. I learn quickly though, and I want nothing more than to please. I just need a chance with a caring and committed owner. One of my bad habits is that I get excited and like to jump up and grab hold of clothing. It is not meant as aggressive behavior — I just get too excited. I also love to chew on things when I am not being watched. As long as I have chew toys, they seem to keep me happy.

A note from the foster family:

Kerry is a wonderful dog that just needs some tender loving care. He will reward someone for it tenfold. He is happy and playful, and he loves both people and other dogs. He needs someone to give him the love and attention he so greatly deserves. He will make a wonderful and trusting friend for life.

If you think you can give Kerry the forever home he needs, please contact Golden Bond and ask for Kerry (#1675).

Adoption Fee: $300.00. If you are interested in adopting a dog from Golden Bond, please read our Adoption Process.

Lady (#1694)

My name is Lady (#1694). I am lean as a string bean at 52 lbs. and graceful as a ballerina. My foster family thinks I would be a great agility dog because I am very smart and athletic. They think that being an agility dog would be a great way for me to use my mind and body.

I came into Golden Bond in a roundabout way. About a year ago, I was purchased off Craigslist. Isn't that the place where people sometimes buy furniture? I'm a Golden Retriever, not a golden recliner! I was left outside most of the time, and I sometimes escaped from my enclosure to chase livestock. I got bored because I didn't get to go for walks or have much training time. As a result, I am now 2 years old and have a lot of catching up to do when it comes to many of the basic doggie skills.

I have been doing very well since becoming a Golden Bond dog. I get along well with my foster brother and sister. I love to play and wrestle with them. I do like to hoard toys and Nylabones, but we have a system in place here that keeps everyone happy. I stay in my crate when my foster family needs to leave for a while. There is always a stuffed Kong in there, so that makes it easier. After a

nice run or walk in the woods, I'm usually ready for some R & R anyway. I have very good house manners. I don't chew on inappropriate items, and I am housebroken. I sleep wherever I want to, and when morning comes, I am the first to get up. If the sound of my toenails on the floor doesn't wake anyone up, then I gently touch my foster mom on the face with my cold wet nose.

If there is someone out there looking for a happy, active little girl then look no further!

If you think you can give Lady (#1694) the forever home she deserves, please call Golden Bond today!

Adoption Fee: $300.00. If you are interested in adopting a dog from Golden Bond, please read our Adoption Process.

Nugget (#1698)

Hi! My name is Nugget (#1698). I am an 8 to 9 year old male, and I weigh 84 pounds. I love walks, pets, the dog park, and sometimes I even fetch a little if encouraged. I really like love and attention, and I give lots back. I can't wait to find a loving forever home to adopt me because I love companionship.

I am very well-behaved and very quiet. I am housebroken. I like a quiet place to take my naps and settle in for the night. I even like it when I get a bath, and not just for the doggy treats.

My Foster Dad has three other dogs that I like, and they don't bother me at all. My Foster Dad has never seen me with a cat or child, but a previous owner told Golden Bond that I lived with a cat and children before and did fine.

I will go anywhere in the car, but I may need a helping lift getting in. Being on a leash is cool — I'm proud to be a part of the family. I love people and will go out of my way to make new friends. I'll play with anyone.

It is going to be hard to leave my Foster Dad, but I know that I will love you too as quickly as I did him. If you think you can provide me with the loving companionship that I am longing for, please call Golden Bond and ask for me, Nugget (#1698).

Adoption Fee: $250.00. If you are interested in adopting a dog from Golden Bond, please read our Adoption Process.

Lady (#1706)

We have had the pleasure of getting to know Lady (#1706) for approximately four weeks now. In that time, she has proven to be a complete delight. Lady is a well-mannered 7-year-old girl with no bad habits to speak of. She is not a barker, digger, chewer, or jumper. She gets along well with our resident dogs (a 7-year-old yellow lab and 8-month-old Golden), but she would rather be an "only dog".

Her previous owner expressed some concern about her interaction with little dogs. We believe she may be mildly protective of her family, as we experienced a little scuffle with some visiting dogs as well. She is quite interested in our cat and will chase for fun, never to harm (she has caught her a time or two, and seems to want to lay on the cat), but she will stop and return when called. We believe she would be happiest in a home without a cat.

Lady loves her humans and is very gentle and kind with kids. Her previous family had young children; she was patient with their activity and never minded being crawled on, tugged on, or hugged. It was unfortunate that Lady's previous family could not keep her. They loved her very much, but due to a busy lifestyle, they could not give her the attention this sweet dog deserves.

Lady has adjusted well to her new foster home with no signs of separation anxiety. She does fine indoors while unattended, and she seems comfortable and accustomed to being left alone in the house while her family is at work.

Lady has a beautiful thick red coat and is a bit overweight (approximately 80 pounds), so daily walks and exercise are important to her health. Lady is up-to-date on all vaccinations, and she received a senior health screening recently and was given a clean bill of health.

Lady is a typical Golden — she loves water! Her first weekend with us, she found her way into our pond (what a surprise for our fish!). Needless to say, she got a bath afterward; she was very tolerant of the water and had no problem with the noise of a hair dryer.

Lady is playful for her older age and loves her stuffed toys. Her first priority in the morning is to find her favorite soft toy before carrying on with her morning routine. When asked to "give", she willingly allows us to have the toy. Such a sweet thing! She loves to play with her family, but she is most happy when getting pats of attention (and will remind you with a paw tap if she is feeling lonely).

We hate to see Lady leave our home, but we are excited to share this wonderful girl with a new family. If you would like to meet Lady (#1706), please contact Golden Bond.

Adoption Fee: $250.00. If you are interested in adopting a dog from Golden Bond, please read our Adoption Process.

Grizzly (#1714)

Hello! I'm Grizzly (#1714)! Don't let my name fool you — I am the happiest, friendliest guy you'll ever meet! I'm only about a year and a half old, and I'm probably done growing, but I'm a big boy. They say I'm around 90 pounds and tall — and very handsome, if I do say so myself.

I don't jump (well maybe just a tad when I first see you, but gosh — life is just so exciting, isn't it?). I know "sit" and "down" (especially if you give me a cookie for doing it). I don't get on the furniture (but if you'd like me too, I'm sure I could learn), and I never learned to counter-surf from my foster brother (which my foster mom said was a good thing). I'm also a doggone-good watchdog if you need someone to guard the refrigerator while you are gone shopping for my doggy treats. My foster folks think I'm very smart and could learn a lot of things if you'd like to teach me!

Did I mention that I love to play? I'll chase a ball and bring it back, and I love rope toys and stuffed toys — they're fun to squeak and toss and chase and drop in your lap and race around with... did I mention that I like to play?

I'd love to have another dog as a playmate 'cause I love to run and chase and play with dogs too! I would also love to have some human playmates that enjoy a good game of tug-of-war or playing tag. I don't know how I am around cats; I'm sure they'd interest me a lot though! I saw a squirrel out of a second floor window once, and Mom thought I might go through the window! Silly Mom...

I still need some leash training 'cause I pull and I'm strong, but EVERYTHING just fascinates me since I am youthful and curious! I also love going for car rides to see the various sights. I don't think I have been to the coast, but from what my foster Golden brother and sister tell me, it is a blast. Maybe you would love to take a new "lovable, handsome, playful, and gregarious" Grizzly to the coast this summer... hint hint!

Come meet me — you'll like me a lot, and I know I'll like you!

If you would like to meet Grizzly (#1714), call Golden Bond and set up a meeting today!

Adoption Fee: $300.00. If you are interested in adopting a dog from Golden Bond, please read our Adoption Process.

Golden (#1715)

Golden (#1715) is simply a pleasure to live with. She came to Golden Bond because her family relocated due to employment changes. Her prior family consisted of multiple children and a 1-year-old male German Shepherd.

This 60-pound, 5-year-old female is sweet-natured and gentle, very easygoing, and is content to stay alone for a few hours at a time. Golden enjoys walks and jogs on leash, and she does not pull or express interest in chasing. She has impeccable house manners: no counter-surfing, stays off couches and beds, does not chew, bark excessively, or dig holes, and there have been no accidents in the house! She does not overeat, beg for treats, or display excessively needy behavior.

Golden is happy to leap up in to the back cargo area of an SUV and ride quietly anywhere. When neighbors drop by, she is polite and friendly with out jumping up. Golden was well taken care of with proper socialization in her prior life. Golden does well with children and would fit in to just about any situation.

She has no known history of health or behavior issues, and she has a nice medium red gold coat with pretty light colored feathers. Golden gets along with our resident Golden Retriever, Skye, who is a 2-year-old male. She plays well with Skye and other dogs she has been around. This little sweetheart is current on all shots and spayed.

If you want to meet this sweetie, please contact Golden Bond and ask for Golden (#1715).

Adoption Fee: $250.00. If you are interested in adopting a dog from Golden Bond, please read our Adoption Process.

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Please Note: In general, we do not make placements out of our geographic area. We accept applications from Oregon and Washington.

The dogs listed here are typical of dogs we have coming into rescue. If you are new to our web site, they may already be placed into a new home by the time your application is processed. In addition we may feel that a certain dog is not the best match for your family. We ask your patience and trust in finding the best match for our dogs and for your family. We have many interested and qualified families waiting for the right Golden. Some adoptions may happen without a dog being listed here.

We have several other dogs in foster care who are not yet ready to be listed here. So, check back in a few days for additional listings.

We are an organization staffed entirely by volunteers. Many of us have full time jobs and families. We dedicate what free time we have to Golden Bond Rescue and helping needy Goldens. Sometimes the adoption process takes a little longer than we would like. Thank you in advance for your patience. Once your application has been approved, we strive to find the right Golden to fit in with your family.

Age

Many folks getting a dog think that "younger is better". While this can be true for some families, there are some distinct advantages to Goldens in their middle years. First, the older they are the more likely they are to have manners and be calm! Goldens mature later than some other breeds. A 3 to 4 year old Golden is still very much an adolescent and most of the time needs lots of exercise (at least two 30-minute sessions of aerobic activity per day), training, patience and more exercise.

We frequently have dogs in rescue who are older adults (5 to 8 years old) but not yet into their senior years. Many families think that they need a young dog to maximize the number of years that they have together. While we understand this desire, we want you to know that with good veterinary support, optimal nutrition and exercise, many Goldens live 15 to 17 years! In addition, older "seasoned" Goldens are often WONDERFUL with children.

We always have Goldens waiting to be adopted by loving families who want a rescue Golden. Although most rescue Goldens are house-trained they still require time, patience and training to fit into their new families and be good citizens. This training is an ongoing process. People who want to adopt because they "don't have time to train a dog" should think carefully about the time and commitment they have to give to any dog. Senior Goldens are often the best choice for individuals or families with busy schedules. A quiet, gentle walk morning and evening and a restful day spent snoozing and waiting for their owners are what seniors live for.

The joys of adopting a Golden are many. Taking walks on the beach, having a Golden face greet you with glee at 6 am for an early game of "toss my hedgehog" please! The people you meet when you have "love on a leash" will astound you. No matter what the age of your adopted Golden, your years together will be sweet and full of surprise. As it has been said: there are no guarantees in life except death and April 15th!

Requirements for adoption:

Fenced yard and/or kennel of adequate size for a Golden.
Golden must be a family member, (inside dog). Learn more about Goldens.

Please see our Before you start page for more information.

We reserve the right to decline applicants who can not meet the needs of our second chance Goldens.

Last Updated: May 10, 2008
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