Sadie Golden Retriever & Collie 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!

Sweet Sadie was picked up on December 23rd after she was hit by a car in Mobile County, AL. She was held at the shelter over Christmas on stray hold and the shelter did not even vaccinate Sadie as she was slated to be put to sleep if she went unclaimed. One of the advocates at the shelter contacted our rescue and as soon as her stray hold was up we moved Sadie to our vet's office, for much-needed medical care. What a shame it would have been for such a wonderful dog to be euthanized!

Upon x-ray, the vet determined that Sadie had a break in her rear leg at the growth plate. This was an injury that would require the surgical skills of a veterinary orthopedic specialist at a cost of $3000. We could not let the expense compromise the care Sadie needed though and she is now on the road to recovery!

Everyone who meets this Golden/Collie mix remarks that she is the sweetest dog you could imagine! She has a lovely disposition, moderate energy level, and is friendly to everyone she meets. We expect Sadie will fully heal from her injury although she may never run a marathon. But if you are seeking an average walking buddy, Sadie is raising her paw to join you on your outings. Sadie is good with other dogs but has no history with cats. She would probably enjoy having older children in her home, but all she truly wants is to be loved and to belong to someone's heart.

Sadie weighs about 40 lbs and is estimated to be about 10-12 months old. She is up-to-date on vaccinations, spayed, micro-chipped, and is heartworm negative. She will be able to come north on transport for direct adoption in mid to late February.

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.

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.

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!