22-012 Sophie is a 4-year-old spayed Golden female. The owner and his wife are getting a divorce. He is keeping the German Shepherd, but the wife is getting an apartment that will not allow dogs, and he cannot afford to keep both dogs. He told us Sophie is timid, shy and a bit nervous and thought she needs a home where someone has time for her, give her the exercise she needs and the attention she wants so much. We think we have found the perfect home for her with an adoptive family in Goodyear. They have two small dogs, indoor cats and two teenaged children. Sophie was skittish when she first arrived, but after a day or so she seemed to settle down. Once she discovered the couch, she made that “her place.” She just needed our standard vetting, but because she was quite overweight, we had her thyroid tested. Turns out, she just needs exercise and the green bean diet. We are sure the family will give her both. After a couple days, the adopter said:

She loves being brushed and gets so happy for the short walks we have been taking her on. She looks so much better after brushing and getting out her mats. The bubbles in the water container and car doors scare her, but she's come far. We are all in complete love with her.

Recently, we received another message from the adopter: Sophie may be four years old, but coming to live with us has been a rebirth of puppyhood for her. She was shy and quiet at first, but now she is curious as a cat. Our home has kitties so maybe she caught on. She goes crazy chasing a laser light pointer along with the cats. Everything fascinates her from a lizard on the fence to a reflection from a mirror. She came to us as a big girl of 91 lbs but goes on daily walks with our other two little pups and her human mom and dad. She has lost weight enough to hop into the van to go for car rides, and it’s so tough to tell her no when she’s determined to go. Strangest thing about our girl is she doesn’t understand turning around, instead she always backs her way out of spaces. Her human family also has two teenage boys who love to play tug of war with her. We can’t wait for it to warm up enough to swim as we think she’s going to love joining.

We are confident that Sophie will love participating in whatever adventure awaits her with this family!