19-015 Penny, a 6-month-old non-Golden mix, came into Rescue as a bonded pair with 19-014 Hercules, who is a Golden. After an assessment of both dogs, we decided they could be placed separately as long as they went to homes with other dogs. They were surrendered because the owners’ work schedules had changed and they were gone 10+ hours a day. She received her vet check-up and unfortunately, she tested positive for Giardia; so a course of metronidazole was prescribed. Since she was not already spayed, we will be waiting until she is about a year old before we have the surgery done, so her adoption finalization was accompanied by an addendum for the spay. Her new owners are thoroughly enjoying their puppy. They said:

Penny is doing great and all of our pups are loving each other! Penny sure does love not having to be in that kennel all day anymore! Penny also loves to fetch. I have taught her some basic commands. She is obsessed with all of the stuffed animal dog toys. We love her to pieces. About a month later, she wrote: My boyfriend and I were looking for a younger Golden Retriever to play with our 7-year-old German Shepherd/ Lab mix Bella and our 7-year-old miniature Dachshund Kona. We weren’t necessarily looking for a little puppy because we did not want to go through the “puppy” phase and potty training. In November, we saw Arizona Golden Rescue at Barnes & Noble and got a card from them and immediately filled out an application to adopt. We knew adopting a Golden Retriever was right for our family. In late March, I received a text from AGR in regards to Penny and adopting her. This was definitely out of the blue 5 months later, but we knew when we saw a picture of her that she was going to fit right in to our family! She loves playing ball outside with Bella and tummy rubs. She’s a little afraid of car rides and taking walks, but is getting better each time. We could not have asked for a better addition and are so glad that she has found a furever home! We are glad, too!