I arrived at As Good as Gold with my four littermates. All of our names begin with the same letter. I think that means we are an A+ group of pups! We are a wonderful mix of Golden Retriever and Cocker Spaniel. That combination suggests that we will be eager to please, gentle, loyal and intelligent in a mini Golden package.
I love to play with my soft plush toys and my fur foster brother Egan. We could wrestle and play chase all day. Balls are fun to run after, but I haven’t figured out what to do with the balls once I catch them. I also had a great time frolicking in the white stuff called snow and I’m getting pretty good at snow angels. Foster Mom is teaching me to walk on a leash. I am getting better at not pulling, but it is hard to walk politely when there are so many new things to see and smell. I am also working hard on potty training and now go outside willingly without having to be carried. I am very sweet, outgoing and have a strong personality. Occasionally if I feel unsure about something or someone I seek a safe spot to hide. However, I usually recover my indomitable spirit quickly. My name could also be Mr. Snuggles because I love to cuddle. I will snuggle with Foster Mom on her bed all night or with Egan any time or anywhere.
I need to join a family that has a dog who will be my companion and teach me acceptable dog behaviors. I will need someone home with me most of the day or arrange for a surrogate to play with me and let me out during the day. As with all youngsters, I need to go to school to learn how to be a well-mannered member of your pack. Obedience classes that we attend will help you bond with me and for me to make new fur friends. What could be more perfect?
Male
6 Months Old
Your Support Makes a Difference!
Meet Red ...
Red was facing his last hours when As Good as Gold got the call from a shelter. His owner surrendered him to have him euthanized, as Red was so sick that he could not even walk on his back legs.
The shelter staff saw that he would try to sit up. He was so sweet and clearly not ready to give up on life.
So a month ago they called, hoping against hope that we could rescue him that day before 7 pm when he'd be euthanized. Of course one of our volunteers went right away to take him to the ER!
Red had a 104.8 degree temperature and a heart rate over 200, but he was still wagging his tail. We had to put him on a blanket to lift him into the car and then had to get him out of the car and onto the stretcher.
A few days later, Red was transferred to As Good as Gold's vet. His fever was gone, but he could only get up if someone helped. He did not have the will to get up on his own.
Red's muscles were so atrophied that this had obviously gone on for a long time. We don't know what happened. All we know was that Red told us he was not ready to give up, and we weren't either!
Thanks to your continued support, we were right there with him, literally every little step of the way.
The great news is that Red continued to get better, and now, just a few weeks later, he's a new dog! He gets up on his own to visit everyone - a super, happy, gentle boy with perfect manners. The next step is to build up his muscle strength. He has seen a neurologist and while we still do not know the cause of his temporary inability to walk, he continues to make progress and move around on his own.
Red will need more tests and pain medication, but so far he is enjoying his second chance at life. Just look at him here in the backyard of his new foster home!
Up to this time we have spent $1,500. And we expect to spend at least that much more before we can start looking for his new Forever Home.
Will you make a special gift today and help Red and other Goldens get that second chance at life?
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Thank you for your continued support, you make a difference!