Leo, a 4½-year-old male purebred Golden, was acquired by the owner only a month before he surrendered the dog to us. Leo was being abused by the owner’s 9-year-old autistic son with communication problems – the boy could not seem to understand that he should not hit the dog or grab him in the face. An adoptive couple were identified who are very dog savvy and know how to properly treat a dog. So after a settling in period where they wisely kept Leo separated from the two resident dogs (he was snarling at them at first), Leo is playing with balls and swimming with the other dogs. He has really become attached to RJ, who told us: I’m a bit older than most, but like all, we love our Golden Retrievers...Not that my last one who I loved and lived with for 14 years is being “replaced,” but only fine memories are being added by the adoption of this wonderful young man, Leo. He was represented truly by AGR and instantly became one of the family and easily lost any “bad habits” from being in the wrong home. He is well loved and now adding great memories and adventures to this household. Thank you all again. Happy new life, Leo!