I have an Adoption Pending but hope you will consider one of our other dogs in need. Thank you! We believe Maggie lived a sad life of neglect, both emotionally and physically, but her gentle and happy Golden spirit shines through, and she is ready to enjoy her happiest years. As with most Goldens, humans are her absolute favorite thing, and she is smiling and happy with the attention she is now receiving every day. Estimated to be 10 years old, and underweight at about 50 lbs., Maggie spent much of her day, every day, confined in a crate in her former home. She would break out of it whenever she could, according to the family that relinquished her to a shelter. She lived with another dog in her former home and got along fine with that dog, but is a bit shy with dogs she has not met before, and cats are unknown to her. Maggie loves being near humans, including kids. She does not like being left alone, possibly due to being left in a crate, and she is dreaming of a home where she can be included with her people most of the time. If you understand and enjoy that wonderful trait of Goldens loving to be near their people, then Maggie may be your perfect match! She eats well and is being fed puppy food along with her kibble to help her gain weight. Treats are new to this sweetheart, and she loves them, so treats given in an open hand are best! She is house-trained and has had no accidents in her kennel. Maggie will love going for short walks to help build her strength, also a new experience for her. With good nutrition, we expect her coat to become full and shiny. Her eyes are already brighter, and she has a big Golden smile! Maggie had not been spayed and also came to us with a large, fatty mass on her side. Her fatty mass is benign and has now been removed, and she is recovering nicely from both surgeries. Maggie has also been vaccinated and microchipped and tested negative for heartworms (hooray!). She has been given a Proheart-6 injection, which provides her with 6 months of heartworm prevention. Maggie is well on her way to being a healthy and happy Golden, and all she needs now is to continue to be given the loving care we have started. She wishes for a home with humans who will value her sweet, resilient, and happy personality. She is a true example of what it means to rescue a dog in need, one who has never known how good a loved dog's life can be. If you would like to make Maggie's senior years her happiest, please ask about her. Maggie will be available to travel north to her home in mid-April. If you would like to give Maggie the loving home she deserves and you are approved to adopt through SGRR, please contact Mary at: SGRR.seniordogs@proton.me be considered. 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. 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 direct any questions regarding your application status to: SGRR.seniordogs@proton.me 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. ADOPTION FEES - Effective October 1, 2024 PUREBRED DOGS $1000 Purebred puppies, up to 6 months $800 Purebred dogs, 6 months - 6 years $650 Purebred dogs, 7 - 9 years $550 Purebred dogs, 10 years and up $650 Young dogs with special needs $500 Senior dogs with special needs $1600 Pairs of Purebred Puppies, up to 6 months $1400 Bonded pair - young purebred dogs $1000 Bonded pair - senior dogs 7 years & up MIXED BREED DOGS $850 Up to 6 months $750 6 months - 6 years $650 7 - 9 years $550 10 years and up $650 Young dogs with special needs $500 Senior dogs with special needs $1000 Bonded pair - young dogs $900 Bonded pair - senior dogs 7 years & up 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!