Thor

INTRO As told by Thor

My biggest wish for 2024 is to find a forever home. I was part of a family until last fall. Their situation changed and they weren’t able to be with me very much anymore. They wanted the best for me, so I was offered to As Good as Gold.

Being near my foster family is pure joy! Not only does it give me the opportunity to give love but to receive affection in return! When people talk to me, I hear the words “good, sweet and gentle.” Those must be happy words — I can tell by the smiling tone in their voices. Though I’m tall — my head reaches dinner tables — and overweight, I’m a lap dog, right? Being close to people seems so natural to me.

I look forward to our daily walks. And playing in the yard with my furry foster sister is so very much fun! Fetching tennis balls is exciting too! Yet, the extra weight I carry dampens the urge to play after a few minutes. Foster mom’s helping me with that. I’m sure hoping my energy rebounds soon.

I’m a talented fellow and know the commands sit, off, come, drop it and shake. My other talent is seeking out shoes and slippers and turning them into toys. OK, well, foster mom doesn’t refer to this as a talent exactly. She makes sure these things are closed up in the closet now.

Look no further than me if you’re looking for an affectionate and playful golden.

BEHAVIOR

• Fine alone in the house on days foster parents work away from home
• Does not bark, dig or pull on leash
• Great with adults; previous owners had young children
• Lived with cats in previous home
• No guarding issues

HEALTH

Per the vet, “Thor’s blood work is very good overall.” Thor’s initial bloodwork showed he had elevated thyroid levels; they were normal during a mid-December recheck. Our vet recommends checking Thor’s T-4 levels again in a couple of months. As referenced above, Thor should lose about 20 pounds for long-term good health.