Hi… I’m Goldie. I am a 1 ½-year-old full Cocker Spaniel with the most beautiful deep red coat, long floppy ears, and soulful eyes that tell a story all on their own. Weighing in at 25 pounds, I am the perfect medium-sized companion looking for a soft place to land and a family who will love me for exactly who I am. I’m neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and healthy, but the thing I want most isn’t found in a medical chart. It’s found in a family… a lap… a warm voice… a safe place to rest my head. I am from Southern California and coming to live with my foster family in Ridgefield, WA by the end of May and can travel to Vancouver, BC if there is a potential adopter for me. My adoption fee is $1000USD Adoption Application Link: https://forms.gle/rh4RkabUr7fYkRDV9 (If not clickable, copy & paste into your browser) Here is my story: People say my eyes tell a story… I think they’re right. I just don’t always know how to put it into words. I don’t remember everything about where I came from… just pieces. Feeling unsure. Feeling like I had to be careful. Feeling like the world wasn’t always kind. When I ended up in the high killing shelter, I didn’t know what would happen next. But I stayed quiet. I stayed gentle. Because that’s who I am. Then something changed. Someone saw me. Not just a dog… but me. And they gave me a chance. Since then, I’ve been learning what it means to feel safe. Soft voices. Gentle hands. A place where I don’t have to be afraid. I love women. When I feel that warmth and kindness, I come close… I give kisses, I lean in, I let my heart open. It feels like home. Men… I’m still learning about them. I don’t get angry. I don’t react. I just… step back. I watch. I wait. I hope that one day, I’ll understand that I’m safe there too. I’m not a loud dog. I don’t bark much. I don’t ask for attention in big ways. I just want a calm place… a quiet home… a person who understands that trust takes time. I like cozy spaces. A soft bed. A peaceful room. A moment where I can lay my head down and finally relax. That’s when I feel it… That I’m okay. Sometimes I wonder what my forever home will feel like… A place where I don’t have to be brave all the time. A place where love is gentle and patient. A place where I can slowly become the dog I was always meant to be. Because I have so much love to give. It’s just… quiet love. Deep. Loyal. The kind that stays. If you give me time… I will come closer. I will trust you. I will love you with my whole heart. I’m not asking for much. Just understanding. Just patience. Just a chance. And if you give me that… I promise… one day you’ll look at me and realize you didn’t just rescue me— we found each other