23-084 Biscuit is a very sweet 3-year-old male Golden Retriever who came into Rescue in October 2023. After having him since he was 12 weeks of age, the family decided to surrender Biscuit to AGR because the husband was going back to work in the office. Biscuit usually spent the day with the husband at home but now would be alone all day. He is loveable, well-mannered, and calm. He has epilepsy that is being controlled with medication; the seizures seem to happen when he is sleeping. Biscuit received the standard vetting at one of our partner veterinary offices  which included vaccinations and tests for heartworm and valley fever; he was overweight at 109 lbs. Biscuit came in as a very frightened and anxious dog, and while being fostered by a members couple in Glendale, also displayed fear of the dark. He was examined by Eye Care for Animals in Scottsdale and found to have normal vision. It was speculated that he may have had some traumatic episodes when the lights have been low, so the fosters have adjusted their lighting and always leave a light on for him. During the time with his fosters, Biscuit has lost weight, been neutered, and has become more self-assured, while enjoying playtime with the resident dogs. He was placed with an adoptive family and their resident Golden, Charlie (who looks like his twin) in Phoenix. They are teaching Biscuit how to use the dog door, and their son says that he is Biscuit’s human!