22-057 Teddy , 8 months old, was the last of the puppies transported from a CA breeder. He reportedly was not good with other male dogs, so we placed him with an adoptive couple in Avondale; they have a senior female Chihuahua, so no issues there. He, too, needed all his vaccines and will be neutered at  AGR’s  expense around his first birthday . A few months ago, the adopters had an unpleasant experience with another male Golden – he actually bit the man and the bite was unprovoked. So we returned that dog to his owner, and the couple waited for a more appropriate dog to come into Rescue. After the first night  Teddy  spent at their home, the adopters commented: 

Everything is wonderful.  Teddy  is such a good boy! We gave him a bath yesterday and he loved it. No accidents in the house. He loves his toys and gets along well with  Hilda .  Teddy  and [the adopter man] are already fast friends." 

More recently, the adopter wrote:  That low growl you hear may sound menacing, but those who know him know that is just the way  Teddy  is telling you “check out this awesome toy I am showing you!”  Teddy  came to our family in late July. He was eight months old. He was living with a breeder who was in the process of retiring and had surrendered several English Cream Goldies. He was a love from the  first minute he entered our home. Best of all he was a “ Teddy .” We did not have to change his name.  Teddy  may look like a big dude adult, but he is very much a puppy. He loves to play all day long. He loves his harder toys that help him strengthen his teeth. He also loves the soft toys he snuggles with at night.  Teddy  loves water. He loves running through our lawn sprinklers. When he arrived we had to be patient with his potty training. Now he is very good about always going outside – even if that is at 2 in the morning! Our whole family, including our senior rescue Chihuahua,  Hilda Billie , loves  Teddy . He is a very good boy who gives us so much love in return. Thank you  AGR !