Kiki, who was named Iris in China, was given her new name by her promised adopter from the moment she saw the first photo sent from China. Like Sophie, Kiki had hookworm. She also tested positive for round worms and Giardia. Kiki was rescued from the meat trader’s truck on the way to slaughterhouse. She was almost immediately take to a shelter and given a full medical evaluation. She was spayed and is current on DHPP and rabies vaccinations. She spent some time in a safe foster facility where she received human interaction daily. She was rescued at the same time as Rose (19-073); they may be sisters from a breeder who sold them to the meat traders. Kiki arrived in generally good health, has not displayed any behavioral problems, and walks well on leash. Once clean of parasites, this beautiful little girl learned that her adopter intends to bring her to AGR events (she has already attended many Meet-and-Greets and came to help with gift wrapping during the holidays) and train her to be a therapy dog.  Kiki has a wonderful temperament. Once she has her therapy dog certification, she will surely be a favorite at the Convalescent Home where the adopter takes her other two Goldens. She wrote:

Little Kiki joined our family and brought us back to 3 Goldens again! Kiki was a year old when she came in and spent the first month leashed to me! We are best buds and she has added lots of sparkle and joy to our family! Both Charlie (8) and Willow (9) love to play with her and walk with her. Kiki ended up taking her first dog walk while I pushed a double stroller accompanied by a 5-year-old riding his bike! She did great! Meanwhile, she is able to walk nicely with the other 2 even when there are bikes or horses or dogs or joggers zipping past! All of my dogs become certified therapy dogs and spend Saturdays at a senior care facility. Kiki is already taking classes to prepare her for this and will be my 8th therapy dog. The residents ask about her all of the time and can’t wait until she is certified! She has passed her AKC Novice Tricks title and has also received her AKC Canine Good Citizen certificate. She is loved by my 2 grandsons to the max. The 2-year-old was able to say his longest sentence to date to Kiki: “Cut it out girl!” Ha ha! We are so grateful to God for this dear girl who was saved from so much and to all of the people on her journey who have brought her to us! “Saved from much to serve others.” Thank you, AGR!