Wendy

There was a kind man in AL named Billy who loved dogs and thought he would start his own rescue. Things went along okay for a while until Billy found himself overwhelmed with the number of dogs in his care. When he became severely ill and could no longer care for the large number of dogs he accumulated, he reached out for help and we welcomed Wendy to our rescue. <br/><br/>While initially shy, Wendy is starting to feel more confident and seeks human attention. Heather, one of our southern volunteers, shared, "She clatters her teeth together from anticipation and excitement like when I walk in. It's like she is so happy to see me that she cannot contain her joy! She craves attention and affection and is extremely sweet. I have walked her around a couple of times on a leash and she doesn’t pull, but she doesn’t know what to do so she weaves a little bit, but I think with some training she will get the hang of it quickly. She loves treats and eagerly accepts them with a gentle mouth. She gets on her rear legs and tries to dance with me. She’s a real hugger. While I discourage her from jumping, it’s awfully loving, so I hug her from a lower level. She's a real gem!"<br/><br/>Like many dogs who come from less than an ideal background, Wendy will need some time to settle in when she arrives at her new home. Once she does, you can bet she will sparkle and shine like the sun! And just look at those kind and intelligent eyes - they seem to look right into your heart! In her foster home, Wendy loves playing with her squeaky toys as you can see in her video. Foster dad shares, "I have been sleeping with her each night and she loves to cuddle on the bed. I walk her and she is in very good spirits. She is an awesome dog!!!! She just LOVES you so much and her temperament and desire is to be near you and make you happy." <br/><br/>Wendy is believed to be a Great Pyrenees mix and is estimated to be about 8 years old. She weighs 72 lbs, is micro-chipped, spayed, and up to date on vaccinations. Wendy is heartworm negative and has been given a Proheart 6 injection for 6 months of heartworm prevention. She is good with other dogs but smaller animals are a bit too interesting for comfort. Wendy is in a foster home in New England and is ready to meet you. <br/><br/>If you would like to give Wendy the best years of her life and you are approved to adopt through SGRR, please contact Mary at: monte4paw36@protonmail.com to be considered. If you are not yet approved, please visit our website to fill out an application! <br/><br/>Rescued dogs come with a range of needs - from behavioral to emotional to medical. When approved applicants adopt such dogs, they agree to become an important, forever part of their life journey by continuing the rehabilitation we have begun. <br/><br/>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 <br/><br/>Please direct any questions regarding your application status to: ajpillinger@gmail.com <br/><br/>Thank you!<br/> <br/>ABOUT OUR RESCUE<br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><br/> ADOPTION FEES - Effective October 1, 2024<br/><br/>PUREBRED DOGS <br/>$1000 Purebred puppies, up to 6 months <br/> $800 Purebred dogs, 6 months - 6 years <br/> $650 Purebred dogs, 7 - 9 years <br/> $550 Purebred dogs, 10 years and up <br/><br/> $650 Young dogs with special needs <br/> $500 Senior dogs with special needs <br/><br/>$1600 Pairs of Purebred Puppies, up to 6 months<br/>$1400 Bonded pair - young purebred dogs <br/>$1000 Bonded pair - senior dogs 7 years & up <br/> <br/>MIXED BREED DOGS<br/> $850 Up to 6 months <br/> $750 6 months - 6 years <br/> $650 7 - 9 years <br/> $550 10 years and up <br/><br/> $650 Young dogs with special needs <br/> $500 Senior dogs with special needs <br/><br/>$1000 Bonded pair - young dogs <br/> $900 Bonded pair - senior dogs 7 years & up <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>THANK YOU!

There was a kind man in AL named Billy who loved dogs and thought he would start his own rescue. Things went along okay for a while until Billy found himself overwhelmed with the number of dogs in his care. When he became severely ill and could no longer care for the large number of dogs he accumulated, he reached out for help and we welcomed Wendy to our rescue.

While initially shy, Wendy is starting to feel more confident and seeks human attention. Heather, one of our southern volunteers, shared, "She clatters her teeth together from anticipation and excitement like when I walk in. It's like she is so happy to see me that she cannot contain her joy! She craves attention and affection and is extremely sweet. I have walked her around a couple of times on a leash and she doesn’t pull, but she doesn’t know what to do so she weaves a little bit, but I think with some training she will get the hang of it quickly. She loves treats and eagerly accepts them with a gentle mouth. She gets on her rear legs and tries

There was a kind man in AL named Billy who loved dogs and thought he would start his own rescue. Things went along okay for a while until Billy found himself overwhelmed with the number of dogs in his care. When he became severely ill and could no longer care for the large number of dogs he accumulated, he reached out for help and we welcomed Wendy to our rescue.

While initially shy, Wendy is starting to feel more confident and seeks human attention. Heather, one of our southern volunteers, shared, "She clatters her teeth together from anticipation and excitement like when I walk in. It's like she is so happy to see me that she cannot contain her joy! She craves attention and affection and is extremely sweet. I have walked her around a couple of times on a leash and she doesn’t pull, but she doesn’t know what to do so she weaves a little bit, but I think with some training she will get the hang of it quickly. She loves treats and eagerly accepts them with a gentle mouth. She gets on her rear legs and tries to dance with me. She’s a real hugger. While I discourage her from jumping, it’s awfully loving, so I hug her from a lower level. She's a real gem!"

Like many dogs who come from less than an ideal background, Wendy will need some time to settle in when she arrives at her new home. Once she does, you can bet she will sparkle and shine like the sun! And just look at those kind and intel