Some of my best leading men have been dogs," stated Elizabeth Taylor. We think she would have fallen head over heels for hunky Argiro! Picked up as a stray in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, this 2-year-old Retriever/Shepherd mix is ready to find his forever home. One of the main volunteers in AL shares, "Argiro seems interested in other dogs when they walk by his kennel, but is not aggressive. I walked him on a leash today for about 30 minutes, and he pulled at first, but after he got a few laps of the big yard in, he did better. He's very curious and does lots of smelling and sniffing, of course. While initially unsure of what pets were about, he let me pet him and drew closer to me today than he has before. He loves attention, so I think in time, he’ll discover the joy of belly rubs!" "Argiro’s a very sweet boy and rarely has an accident in his kennel. He has good manners and walks back in to run without balking or running off like some of the pups do. He has massive paws and kind, friendly eyes. He really doesn’t bark much and wags his tail like crazy. He needs a big yard, as those legs can cover the yard at the clinic quickly!" It appears that Argiro did not know when or where his next meal would come from in his past life, and is underweight at 63 lbs, and we feel he could use a few additional pounds of groceries in his belly. Thinking back to his neglectful past that caused him to be so thin, it is not surprising that Argiro is a bit overly enthusiastic when taking a treat from the hand, so we are working on teaching Argiro to use a gentle mouth. He will continue to blossom into a fabulous companion with an active and dedicated adopter. Argiro has been neutered, brought up-to-date on vaccinations, and micro-chipped. He will be starting heartworm treatment and should be ready to go north to be directly adopted in June. Argiro has been given a Proheart-6 injection for 6 months of heartworm prevention. If the companion you are hoping to add to your life is one that is deeply trusting, happy, and loyal, then look no further - you've found him!!! If you are approved to adopt through SGRR, please contact Cheryl Kewley at: ckewley123@gmail.com to be considered to adopt Agiro. 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: ckewley123@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. 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!