22-077 Chance/Clancy/Bodhi  is an adorable Golden/Irish Setter mix who was only 9 weeks old at intake. The owner put a deposit down on the pup with a breeder in Ohio, so it was no impulse decision to get a dog. However, after only 8 days of having the pup, he realized he couldn’t properly care for a puppy, as he is single and works a lot. The breeder would not reclaim the puppy or refund the man’s money, so he surrendered the dog to us. He described the puppy as very personable, cuddly and very friendly to people, very loving, energetic, playful and curious. His only experience riding in a car was in a crate from the airport, and he wasn’t happy. However, when Connie transported him to his new home with an adoptive couple in Scottsdale, he rode quietly in the crate. This couple has been supporters of  AGR  since our inception, although they had never adopted a dog from us. They have an older female Irish/Golden,  Holly ,  and a 15-month-old male purebred Irish  Setter,  Torrey .  Chance  and  Torrey  almost  immediately became fast friends. It’s taken  some time, but  Holly  now tolerates the pup .  Torrey  and the pup either play non-stop or  they are napping together. For a while, the adopters  tried the name  Clancy  on the puppy,  but decided it didn't really fit, so they re named him  Bodhi  and that has stuck. When  contacted recently, the adopter said: 

Bodhi  arrived in our home three months ago. So grateful to AGR for making it happen. He has been the easiest  puppy we have ever raised. Every day is filled with love, joy and  laughter. He has such a great temperament. He plays all day with his fur brother  Torrey , who is a year older. He is wise beyond his young age. We were still missing  Bevo , our 12-year-old male who had passed away earlier in the year, and we found out that he and  Bodhi  both have the same birthday! They share a lot of the same mannerisms and personality. We are beyond thankful to the Rescue for our extra special boy. 

They saw to it that  Bodhi  has had all necessary vaccines at  Phoenix Mountain Animal Hospital  – Dr . Kanarish, the owner, had been the adopter's insurance client for a while so they were happy that he is now one of  AGR’s  participating vets . The family graciously paid for  Bodhi’s  vaccines and will cover the cost of his neuter when he is about a year old. We are very grateful for their financial assistance!