Lars Labrador Retriever & Rat Terrier Mix New Canaan, CT

I have an Adoption Pending and will be going home soon. But I hope you will consider one of our other wonderful dogs in need. Thank you!

Little Lars came to our rescue through the County of Mobile, AL's shelter. He was turned in by his former owner in horrific shape; his abdomen was sore, he had various minor wounds, patchy hair-loss, and was underweight.

Although Lars did not deserve this disloyalty and neglect from his family, he holds no grudge and is happy and grateful for each day. He is very sweet and loves squeaky toys and being petted. Our photographer shared, "Lars is super sweet, jumps up a little, but I think it’s from lack of attention. He is very responsive when told "no" and "sit." He loves to walk and be right next to you." Lars is initially a little shy, but is K-9 friendly and tolerates them well. He is also good with cats!

Two year old Lars weighs 45 lbs and may be a Lab mixed with something smaller, like a Rat Terrier*. He is good in the car and very affectionate. In fact, he was licking our driver's ear on the way over in the car. He keeps his kennel clean which is a good sign he will take well to house-breaking. Lars could use some work on his leash skills but he is a smart boy and will quickly learn that a leash means a fun walk! The vet who cared for Lars frequently told our lead volunteer in AL how much he loves Lars and how much Lars loves him. This is a super nice boy who will bond easily with his forever family.

Lars has been brought up-to-date on vaccinations, was neutered, micro-chipped, and is heartworm negative. For the first year of adoption, he must be given the brand name Heartguard for his heartworm preventative. He will be coming north to be directly adopted on 3/27/2021.

*Rat Terriers tend to be happiest when they receive mental stimulation and exercise. They are loyal to their owners, affectionate, and respectful. This rescuer's grand-doggy is half Rat Terrier. :-)

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.

Lars has an Adoption Pending and will be going home soon. But he hopes you will consider one of our other wonderful dogs in need. Thank you!

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 DO NOT use the ASK ABOUT button to contact us, about this dog, as that will delay our ability to respond to your inquiry. Please direct any questions regarding your application status to: ajpillinger@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.

SGRR ADOPTION FEES - Effective May 1, 2020 (subject to change)

$750 Puppy - up to 6 months
$650 Young 6 months - 6 years
$550 Senior 7 - 9 years
$450 Senior 10 years and older

$550 Young Special Needs
$400 Senior 7+ Special Needs

$1000 Young Bonded Pair
$900 Senior 7+ Bonded Pair

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.

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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!