Remington, a 16-month-old purebred Golden, had been owned by a couple since he was a puppy. The wife never wanted a dog, but the husband got the dog anyway and then didn’t bother to train the dog (the wife gave him a year time limit) or see to the vet work that should have been done (vaccines, neutering). The poor dog was kept in a crate most of the time and ignored. The wife finally got her way and surrendered the dog to us; the husband wouldn’t even talk about it. The first placement we made for Remi did not work out because the dog was much more active and untrained than the family could handle. We give them credit for trying for a few weeks, though, and during that time they kindly took Remi to our vet and got all the standard tests and vaccines done as well as his neutering. So, off he went for a second try with a family who had adopted a dog from AGR three years ago (17-028 Bailey), so they were familiar with our procedures and requirements and were looking for a buddy for Bailey. Remi fit the bill and the two have become fast friends. The adopters reported:

"He is doing great, definitely John’s dog. Not using the crate at all. We got him a harness and he is walking beautifully with Bailey. Remi thinks our golf cart is his! He needs work on his swimming; he ventured in like he wasn’t sure and does the thrashing kind of swimming, so he is new to it. But he’s brave and continues, and his swimming ability is improving. Working on some counter surfing. We love him to pieces! Remi sleeps in John’s lap when he’s watching TV in his den."

In another message, they said: "Fortune certainly smiled on us when Remington came into our lives. He and his older sister Bailey have bonded and are doing so well together. He’s very inquisitive, smart, and loves meeting any dog or human. He keeps me posted on 4 PM pool time, as well as a daily ride in the golf cart. He’s in our hearts." We’d say that Remi is definitely home!