How can you resist my sweet face! I am a sweet, petite little girl from Puerto Rico. I was a little scared when I got here, but foster mom has been taking me to classes and I am getting used to my new surroundings. I have already learned many commands and love getting treats. I was also not too sure of other dogs, but I am getting a little bit better.
I am respectful of cats, if they hiss at me, I just ignore them. Soft toys are my favorite, especially the ones with tags. They are fun to chew on. I love going for rides in the car. I really concentrate and check out my surroundings and never move or make a sound.
I am such a happy girl. When I get excited, I start off slowly. My tail starts to wag then it builds faster and faster until the wagging takes over my whole body. When I am just about to topple over, I start to dance, hopping around in circles. And, I have the biggest smile that my face can hold.
My ideal night would be to sit on the couch, half on you, and watch tv with you. I love being massaged and will close my eyes and soak it all up. But, don’t be fooled, I am still like a puppy and have a lot of energy, but I know how to settle down.
I am a smart little girl and would love to move right in. Are you ready to snuggle to watch your favorite show?
1 Year Old
Female
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!