Age

4 Years

Sex

Female

Energy

Medium

Fast Facts

  • Loves attention and being with her people

  • House-trained

  • Starting to play

  • Learning obedience cues

  • Retired from breeding, can be timid in new situations

  • Completed treatment for heartworm disease

Bio:

I’m a sweet girl who is learning that there’s so much more to life than I ever imagined! I came from a large-scale breeding operation, and my journey to a new beginning included another big hurdle: heartworm treatment. But I made it through, and I’m happy to say I’m healthy and ready for my next chapter! Now I’m discovering all the little things that make life wonderful, like cozy beds, gentle hands, toys, treats and the comfort of knowing someone cares about me. 

I’m still learning what it means to be a dog and enjoy all the things a golden should. I may need a little patience and understanding as I figure it all out, but I have so much potential and a whole lot of love to give. I dream of a family who will let me blossom at my own pace and show me what it feels like to truly belong.

I’ve come so far, and now I’m ready for the best part of my story: a forever home! A place where I can be cherished, feel safe and finally experience the golden life I’ve always deserved. Could you be the one to make my dreams come true? 

Weight: 77 pounds

Good with kids? OK with calm children petting her

Good with cats? Unknown

Good with other dogs? Yes, needs a companion dog in her new home.

Adoption fee: $550

MEDICAL CONCERNS: Ginger was positive for heartworm disease when she arrived. She went through the treatment and has a clean bill of health. She is spayed and up to date on vaccinations.

REQUIREMENTS: A companion dog and a fenced yard. Ginger will thrive having another dog to continue to show her how to be confident. Ginger hasn’t learned how to walk on a leash and needs a fenced yard. 

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