This 3-year-old gentleman has learned the hard way that forever isn't always truly forever, but he refuses to give up hope! We thought we had found Apollo's forever home, but his recent family neglected to secure the doors to their home, and Apollo wound up on the front lawn. At the same time, their neighbor's 5 large dogs were off-leash in their front yard. Apollo was attacked and wound up with several puncture wounds. We are so thankful he did not lose his life, but this was clearly NOT a safe home for our boy! And so this sweet boy is now in need of a true forever home where he can be someone's one and only dog. Apollo is one of the sweetest dogs we have had in our care. He is super chill and just wants to hang out with his humans and cuddle. He enjoys spending time in the yard, and we are seeking a home for him with a physically fenced yard so he can sniff in all the good scents to his heart's content. Apollo walks well on the leash and knows his basic commands. He is not a fan of thunder, but then again, most dogs (and humans) are not. Apollo is in a wonderful foster home in AL, and his foster mom shares such lovely details about this handsome honey-boy. "Apollo has been great for us. He's a big, sweet baby who just needs some love and understanding. Apollo is very curious and may curiously dash at the cats to get a sniff, but he listens when you tell him to stop; he's very obedient!" "You can tell he just wants to be good and do right. He wants to be right where you are at all times. He's definitely not a fan of thunder, though, so if it's raining or thundering, he wants to be held, and he may not even eat til the weather passes. But he does eat very well once he's comfortable and feels safe. I think he just takes time to adjust. Overall, he is a gentle giant and would make someone a great companion!" Now, doesn't that make you want to adopt Apollo!?! We bet that if you watch Apollo's video, you will fall in love! Apollo is believed to be a St. Bernard mix, maybe with some Newfie, and he weighs about 85 lbs. Whatever breeds he may be, he is GORGEOUS with his beautiful black coat and white blaze on his chest! His paws even have some white spots on them as though Apollo stepped in some paint! Just look at how handsome Apollo is with his red bandana. He is one of the COOLEST dogs ever! Apollo is a young dog who will benefit from continued guidance in his leash skills and basic commands to help him bond with his humans and feel more confident, especially after his sad past experience. He didn't do anything wrong, but he lost his home, and he deserves to feel loved and become his best handsome, sweet self. Apollo is up-to-date on vaccinations, micro-chipped, heartworm negative, and neutered. If you are approved to adopt through SGRR please contact Cheryl at: ckewley123@gmail.com to be considered for Apollo. He will be ready to come north in mid-June to be directly adopted. Rescued dogs come with a range of needs - from behavioral to emotional to medical. When approved applicants adopt such dogs, they agree to take on whatever comes with the dog. It is up to YOU to continue the rehabilitation we have begun. This is what it means to rescue. 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!