Age

2 Years

Sex

Male

Energy

High

Fast Facts

  • Enjoys walks and being outdoors

  • Loves being with people

  • Smart and affectionate

  • Likes to play with other dogs but guards toys

  • House-trained

  • Crate-trained

Bio:

Looking for a true loyal companion? Then I’m your guy. I like nothing better than following my foster mom around throughout the day and settling at her feet when she’s busy at her desk.

I do like to play with toys, chew bones and go for walks, but the best thing in the world is being petted. I also enjoy walks and will happily greet passersby, and I LOVE car rides (I’d really like to ride shotgun, so you’ll need to restrain me to the backseat).

I’m told I’m a high-energy pup, but I am learning to settle. I’m still learning my manners, so my new family will need to continue working with me on that. I think I might make a great running buddy, or if you’re into dog sports, I’m pretty sure I’d like those too. I hear agility, barn hunt and nose work are tons of fun!

I like playing with other dogs but don’t like to share toys with them, so right now they are put away as I do have a canine foster brother (he’s bit guardy, too, so it’s not just me). We get along when the toys are hidden.

When I came to my foster home I had heartworms. I recently completed treatment, so I’m heartworm free and ready to rock and roll. Are you ready to rock and roll with me?

Weight: 63 pounds

Good with kids? Unknown

Good with cats? Unknown

Adoption fee: $550

Medical concerns: Matias had heartworm when he was relinquished to As Good as Gold. He’s gone through treatment and is now heartworm free. He will need his annual heartworm test in September 2025 and must be on heartworm preventive year-round for the rest of his life.

Requirements: Best as only dog; fenced yard preferred but not required; someone home more than not due to his energy level; adopters must take at least one series of positive reinforcement obedience classes.

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