Want to start off the new year with an energetic, fun loving boy? I was turned into a shelter because I had too much energy. Well, that’s what us 1 year old boys are full of – energy! Training and exercise are great cures for a silly boy like me.
I have come a long way while in foster care. My foster dad took me to this fun place where I got to learn all kinds of new things. He called it training. Class was a challenge because there were too many fun things to smell and see. But, at home, I am really learning my manners. I am mellow and well behaved but I still need some work when people come to visit. I am just so excited that I can’t help myself and I jump to get a little closer to greet my new friends. I am just such a happy boy and love everyone that I meet, but I settle down quickly.
I love playing with all of my toys, but my favorite is my tennis ball. I also love going with foster dad for car rides. I like adventures. Another one of my favorite activities is running around outside in the yard. I don’t get bothered by the cold weather at all. When it comes time to settle down, I am ready to snuggle up next to you on the couch for a good belly rub. I am also good in my crate. Sometimes I go in there all by myself to sleep.
I am a friendly and sweet boy, but still need some work to tame the youngster inside of me. I would love to go to training with you so we can learn fun things together. Will you be my lucky forever family?
Male
1 Year 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!