Age

4 Years

Sex

Male

Energy

Medium

Fast Facts

  • Sweet and super affectionate

  • Velcro golden

  • Enjoys walks

  • Loves to play tug

  • Needs to lose some more weight

  • Not crate-trained, can open baby gates; not destructive when left alone

Bio:

Tobias is my name and being your shadow is my game. You know, Shadow would have been a great name for me! That’s because nothing makes me happier than being near my people. I enjoy taking walks and have learned to walk pretty nicely, according to my foster dad. But beware: I do put on the brakes when I find enticing smells to explore and given my size, it’s a hard stop! I also love playing tug and hide and seek with my foster dad. And I love to be petted, especially via belly rubs.

I do jump because I just need to get up close and personal – so we will need to continue to work on my manners. And I do not like other dogs to be around my food or toys, so I need to be the only dog in my new home. Here’s what my foster dad has to say:

“Tobias is extremely affectionate and has a constant need for belly rubs, even in the middle of the street. I just love everything about him – just about the perfect little boy. He’s going to make some family very happy.”

Weight: 106 pounds

Good with kids? 12 and older

Good with cats? Yes, according to previous owner

Good with other dogs? No

Adoption fee: $550

MEDICAL CONCERNS: Tobias’ ears need regular cleaning to keep debris at bay.

REQUIREMENTS: Someone home most of the day, a fenced yard and no other dog in the home. Positive-reinforcement training will be a requirement of Tobias’ adoption.

Adoption Process
ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS, NO EXCEPTIONS:

  • Be at least 23 years of age

  • No children under 6 years of age living in your home

  • We primarily adopt goldens to families living within Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and the southern most counties of Wisconsin

  • If you do not own your residence or live in a condo, you will need a letter from your landlord or property management company

  • Provide excellent vet care for your dog(s)

  • Do not use an invisible fence

  • Are not over your town/county's pet limit

  • Have the knowledge and agreement of all adults living in the household

  • Be prepared to make a lifetime commitment

  • QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR POLICIES? All your answers in our Frequently Asked Questions section.

If interested please fill out our online adoption application form; please make sure you fill in every required field/question or your submission will not go through. Please note that we take time to learn as much as we can about each dog in our care and our bios are our current observations; we are unable to make any guarantees on the future health or temperament of your adopted dog. Most dogs in our care come with unknown pre-rescue history and as such breed and age estimates are an educated guess.

Available Goldens for Adoption