As Good As Gold – Golden Retriever Rescue of IllinoisElliot - As Good As Gold

MEET LUCY!I am a pretty girl so if my pictures capture your attention, please make sure you read my MUST HAVES and whole story to see what type of forever home I will need.MUST HAVES IN A FOREVER HOME: Lucy must have a completely fenced yard as part of a single family home or partially fenced yard that will be used with a yard tether and supervision. Lucy's potential adopter must work from home on a permanent basis (not just temporarily due to the pandemic) or doesn’t work out of the house. She can't live with cats (wants to chase) but can live with or without dogs. If another dog is in the home, Lucy will need a pup sibling who is either savvy, submissive or who listens to her cues. She loves all humans, including kids 6 years old and older.Lucy is a 1.5 year old female who is looking for a forever home. Lucy is housetrained, a perfectly mannered houseguest, and a terrific companion. She is a great work from home buddy who lays calmly next to you if you are busy, enjoys playing fetch, loves all toys & chews, likes long walks, and is incredibly affectionate. She is a smart and cuddly girl who will win you over with her silly antics, sweet demeanor and beautiful smile.Lucy came to AGaG as an owner surrender and previously lived with young kids. She still loves children and enjoys meeting neighborhood kids of all ages on walks. She is very patient and gentle with kids. Lucy is as friendly as they come with humans and does the typical golden lean-in for pets, as long as you will indulge her. Lucy loves her people so much, she does get sad when left alone. She doesn't get destructive or bark, but she whimpers and lays by the door until they return. It will be important for her to have an adopter who is home most of the day - either who works from home or doesn’t work out of the home- and who is willing to help her build her confidence alone over time.When Lucy came to AGaG she had a negative association with cars and would get nervous at the sight of going towards the car and previously got car sick. With some medication and time, she now jumps readily in the car but will prefer a home that doesn't require a lot of car rides from day one and is willing to help her have more positive car experiences over time. Her foster family says that a french fry or two really makes her day in the car!Lucy also has a scar from likely being attacked by another dog as a young puppy and was displaying some fear-based reactivity to dogs when she came to her foster family based on prior poor experiences with other dogs. Even though she had dog friends in her prior home and her foster mom, who is a professional trainer, has helped her feel more confident with unknown dogs, she will never be a dog park dog or be able to live in a home that has lots of dog visitors coming regularly. She is very dog selective but does enjoy other dogs and often looks to them for guidance, but requires proper introductions to new canine friends to feel safe. But after she feels safe, she is a docile pup friend. She would love to live with another savvy dog who reads her body language and shows her the world isn't so scary. She loves to play chase and lay around with her pup friends. But, it has to be the right dog.Lucy has been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety and is on medication which has seemed to help but she will need to stay on it (~$20/month). Her foster mom will help her adopters with her training plan and Lucy will reward you with days filled with her golden smiles.Lucy is a gorgeous pup who loves life, loves her people, and will brighten your world each day. If you are a patient and loving home, willing to help Lucy continue to build her confidence, and meet ALL of the MUST HAVES, please contact us at adoptions@asgoodasgold.orgTo review AGaG's adoption policies, please visit: www.asgoodasgold.org/our-adoption-and-foster-policies/ ...

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