“A Diamond In The Rough” is how you would probably describe me. At thirty-five pounds, I am a gorgeous golden retriever in a petite body. I am definitely a mama’s boy and I love being where she is. I enjoy our long walks and runs along the rural paths near our home. I am a polite leash walker and even stay by foster mom’s side when I am off leash. There are two teenage boys at my foster home who keep me busy playing fetch and basketball, but it takes more than a few walks and ball playing to wear out this ever ready bunny! I am a little too spirited to live with a moppet and prefer interacting with the older variety of human children. My fur brother is a senior and isn’t interested in my overtures to play, which is implausible to me. I would prefer to have another dog in my forever home to share my exuberance and be a mentor to me. If there is any activity in the house, I am right there trying to be part of it! Besides playing ball games with my human siblings, I treasure the stuffed hippo I came into rescue with and enjoy chewing on a rope toy that I found when I arrived at my foster home.
I am a high energy teenager who has never had the benefit of obedience training and learning boundaries. Taking classes together will teach you to communicate with me to build a relationship of trust and respect and help me become a beloved member of your pack. Foster mom says I am a smart friendly little doll and finds my puppy kisses very endearing. I just need a little patient encouragement to smooth the rough edges. Let’s get to work!
Male
2 Years Old
JEFFERSON'S JOURNEY
Jefferson was found out in the cold during one of this winter’s terrible freezes. Hungry and injured, and so sweet and friendly.
A Good Samaritan turned Jefferson into Animal Control, who then got in touch with As Good as Gold. Jefferson could not stop wagging his tail, but we all knew right away something was wrong. He was bleeding and needed immediate medical attention.
We had no idea how much pain Jefferson was in until the veterinarian examined him. This poor boy had been running with a shotgun wound!
The bullet was lodged so deep that the vet decided it was safer to leave it. Pulling it out might cause even more damage. He closed the wound and stopped the bleeders.
One week later, Jefferson was healthy enough to make the trip upstate to his new foster home. His journey to recovery was just beginning.
The shotgun wound needed constant monitoring to prevent infection while it healed. He was heartworm positive. And to top it off, Jefferson came down with kennel cough!
Jefferson’s golden personality shines through it all. Happy, sweet, and gentle, and sticking close to his foster family where he knows he is safe.
We could not have stepped in to save this handsome, loving guy without your support.
When all is said and done, Jefferson's medical procedures will cost nearly $2,000.
Now, because of you, Jefferson will finally be pain free and get his chance for a loving forever home.
Will you help us cover the vet bills so Jefferson and goldens like him receive the medical care they need to be healthy, happy, and safe?
Click the following today to donate: asgoodasgold.ejoinme.org/MyPages/AGaGDonations/tabid/67528/Default.aspx
THANK YOU!