Ryder #6 is a 3-year-old purebred Golden Retriever weighing in at about 60 lbs of pure sweetness. With his beautiful coat and gentle personality, he’s the kind of dog that wins hearts the moment you meet him. Ryder has a calm demeanor and a very loving nature — he truly just wants to be near his people and make them happy. Ryder is good with other dogs and enjoys their company. He hasn’t had a lot of experience walking on a leash yet, but he’s already doing quite well and just needs a little continued guidance and practice. With how eager he is to please, he should catch on quickly. This incredibly sweet boy is looking for a home that will give him the love, patience, and companionship he deserves. If you’re searching for a loyal, gentle companion with a heart of gold, Ryder may be your perfect match. For additional information about Ryder #6 please email Ann Hilchey: ann.hilchey@labs4rescue.org Ryder #6 is being fostered in Connecticut. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We receive many questions about our adoption process from potential adopters, most of which can be answered by viewing our "Adopt a Lab" page on our full-service website, (https://labs4rescue.com/adopt). We also highly encourage potential adopters to read and understand our Adoption Contract by viewing our Sample Adoption Contract (https://labs4rescue.com/forms/AdoptContract.pdf). We ask that you please take the time to thoroughly review and understand the policies and procedures outlined on our "Adopt a Lab" page and Sample Adoption Contract prior to submitting an adoption application. To expedite the process, please follow the step-by-step instructions outlined and submit an adoption application listing 3-5 dogs of interest. Please hurry as your new best friend is waiting for you! ADOPTION FEES: $495 non-refundable adoption fee for all vet expenses (spay/neuter, shots, etc.) and transportation to ensure your lab gets to you in a safe, professional manner. All fees may be paid using PayPal, cashier's checks, or money orders. Labs4rescue does not accept personal checks for adoption fees. All adopters must pay their Labs4rescue adoption fee prior to the rescue shipping their dog. Residents of Massachusetts or New Hampshire are required to pay an additional $125 fee, which defrays the cost of their state's mandatory 48 hour isolation and examination by a licensed veterinarian. State of Connecticut Department of Agriculture Animal Importer Registration # AIR 000118 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Import License to Operate a Rescue Organization License # 0141 State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Certificate of Registration for Rescue (Category A) License # 1247