Goldie

## **🌟 Meet Goldie – Your Sweet, Silly, Adventure‑Ready Best Friend! 🌟**<br/><br/>**Female • ~50 lbs • Lab Mix • Spayed • Heartworm Negative • Fecal Negative**<br/><br/>Goldie is a bright, happy, wiggly ray of sunshine who spent about a week wandering around Maddox & Georgia Ave before a good Samaritan brought her to safety. The moment she hopped out of the car—completely unleashed—she simply *followed* him right into the office like she’d been waiting for someone to finally help her. That’s Goldie in a nutshell: trusting, affectionate, and eager to belong.<br/><br/>### ❤️ **Personality**<br/>Goldie is a **sweet, goofy, people‑loving girl** who wants nothing more than affection and connection. She leans into you for pets, rolls over for belly rubs (even in the rain!), and stays close by your side. She’s got the cutest zoomies, loves toys—especially ropes and balls—and plays keep‑away like a pro.<br/><br/>She’s also an **adventure dog** through and through. She recently went on an outing where she:<br/>- Explored the trails <br/>- Took an unexpected dip in the river <br/>- Needed a little “fishing out” <br/>- Immediately kept going like nothing happened <br/>- Rode beautifully in the car <br/>- Warmed up to new people with just a little introduction <br/><br/>She’s brave, curious, and absolutely loves being out and about.<br/><br/>### 🍽️ **Food Notes**<br/>Goldie does show **resource guarding with her food bowl**—she may bark or growl if someone approaches while she’s eating. <br/>But here’s the important part:<br/>- No issues with hand‑feeding <br/>- No issues taking treats <br/>- No issues being handled outside of mealtime <br/>- This is a very workable behavior, and our team is already helping her learn better habits <br/><br/>She just needs structure, patience, and a home that understands boundaries around meals.<br/><br/>### 🐾 **Training & Handling**<br/>- Easy to leash and walk <br/>- Occasionally hesitant about things going over her head (like harnesses), but manageable with two people and positive reinforcement <br/>- Very vocal when excited or when she sees other dogs—she *desperately* wants to play and sometimes expresses it with a high‑pitched squeal <br/>- Strong interest in squirrels and other dogs, so a confident handler is helpful <br/><br/>### 🛏️ **Shelter Life**<br/>Goldie is smart… *maybe a little too smart.* <br/>She has:<br/>- Destroyed a Kong bed <br/>- Tried to “Grinch” her way out of boredom <br/>- Made us laugh more times than we can count <br/><br/>She’s a dog who thrives with activity, enrichment, and human connection.<br/><br/>### 💛 **What She’s Looking For**<br/>Goldie would love:<br/>- An active home <br/>- Someone who enjoys adventures, walks, and playtime <br/>- A family willing to continue her training <br/>- A home without small animals (squirrels are just too tempting!) <br/>- A patient adopter who understands her food boundaries <br/><br/>In return, she’ll give you:<br/>- Endless affection <br/>- Hilarious antics <br/>- A loyal companion <br/>- A dog who truly wants to bond deeply with her people <br/><br/>---<br/><br/>What we know:<br/>- She pulls toward other dogs when she sees them.<br/>- She makes a high‑pitched excited squeal/whine that sounds dramatic but looks like she wants to play.<br/>- She chases squirrels (so high prey drive).<br/>- She warmed up quickly to a new person after a proper intro.<br/>- No reports of aggression toward dogs — just excitement and frustration at not being able to greet.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>If you are interested in adoption, please apply using this form: https://form.jotform.com/242678624959172<br/><br/>Note: FONAA does not own any animals, but we partner with rescues, community fosters, and the North Augusta Pound in promoting animals available for adoption. Animal Control, the rescue adoption coordinator, or the community foster

## **🌟 Meet Goldie – Your Sweet, Silly, Adventure‑Ready Best Friend! 🌟**

**Female • ~50 lbs • Lab Mix • Spayed • Heartworm Negative • Fecal Negative**

Goldie is a bright, happy, wiggly ray of sunshine who spent about a week wandering around Maddox & Georgia Ave before a good Samaritan brought her to safety. The moment she hopped out of the car—completely unleashed—she simply *followed* him right into the office like she’d been waiting for someone to finally help her. That’s Goldie in a nutshell: trusting, affectionate, and eager to belong.

### ❤️ **Personality**
Goldie is a **sweet, goofy, people‑loving girl** who wants nothing more than affection and connection. She leans into you for pets, rolls over for belly rubs (even in the rain!), and stays close by your side. She’s got the cutest zoomies, loves toys—especially ropes and balls—and plays keep‑away like a pro.

She’s also an **adventure dog** through and through. She recently went on an outing where she:
- Explored the trails

## **🌟 Meet Goldie – Your Sweet, Silly, Adventure‑Ready Best Friend! 🌟**

**Female • ~50 lbs • Lab Mix • Spayed • Heartworm Negative • Fecal Negative**

Goldie is a bright, happy, wiggly ray of sunshine who spent about a week wandering around Maddox & Georgia Ave before a good Samaritan brought her to safety. The moment she hopped out of the car—completely unleashed—she simply *followed* him right into the office like she’d been waiting for someone to finally help her. That’s Goldie in a nutshell: trusting, affectionate, and eager to belong.

### ❤️ **Personality**
Goldie is a **sweet, goofy, people‑loving girl** who wants nothing more than affection and connection. She leans into you for pets, rolls over for belly rubs (even in the rain!), and stays close by your side. She’s got the cutest zoomies, loves toys—especially ropes and balls—and plays keep‑away like a pro.

She’s also an **adventure dog** through and through. She recently went on an outing where she:
- Explored the trails
- Took an unexpected dip in the river
- Needed a little “fishing out”
- Immediately kept going like nothing happened
- Rode beautifully in the car
- Warmed up to new people with just a little introduction

She’s brave, curious, and absolutely loves being out and about.

### 🍽️ **Food Notes**
Goldie does show **resource guarding with her food bo