24-039 Phoenix is a beautiful 1-1⁄2-year-old red Golden Retriever who came into Rescue in June 2024. The family decided to surrender Phoenix because she played too rough and knocked over their 6-year-old child; in addition, the wife had been diagnosed with reactive air disorder and the dog hair irritated her throat. The owner described Phoenix as being terrified of riding in cars. However, after the AGR transporter offered her a treat, she walked to the car, jumped in on her own and lay down. Phoenix received the standard vetting at one of our partner veterinarians. Phoenix had displayed anxiety diarrhea, which usually occurred in the middle of the night. The vet transitioned her off the puppy food she had been eating to an adult dog food, and the diarrhea resolved itself. After eight days, Phoenix found her forever home with an adoptive couple and their resident tortoise, Oscar, in Phoenix. Once at her new home, she made herself comfortable, picked up a toy and lay by the adopter's feet. After three weeks, Phoenix became more confident and started to play! Her new family decided to rename her Lucy because of her red hair and she loves balls! After talking with the AGR transporter, the adopter said when they got her "they landed in a tub of butter”. The transporter looked up the meaning, and it is an Irish phrase which means they came into a fortune. So did Lucy! The adopters' wrote about life with Lucy: 

We couldn't imagine her not being a part of our family. She's well behaved and wants to be everyone's friend. She loves to play fetch or a game of losing her ball under furniture just so she can try to get it out. Throw in some ice cubes to munch on and it's the best day ever. A huge thanks to Arizona Golden Rescue staff for making this happen! Enjoy your new life, Lucy!