24-007 Dusty and 24-008 Sundance are 10-month-old spayed female Golden Retrievers that came into Rescue in January 2024. Being littermates, they are bonded to one another. Their owner moved out of the country and left the dogs with her dad who has health issues. Handling these two young dogs had become very difficult for him, so they were confined most of the day in an outside covered kennel that had a dirt floor. AGR Transporters  said they were badly in need of baths, so when delivered to one of our partner veterinarians, they were first taken into the salon for grooming. Once cleaned up and gorgeous, they were ready for anything! 

Both girls needed our standard vetting with vaccination updates, tests for valley fever and heartworm, and spaying, which was performed when they turned one year old. They both needed treatment for Giardia. After two months, these two beautiful girls were placed together with an adoptive couple in Glendale. Upon entering their new home, they each had toys and a new bed waiting for them. Once outside, they explored their new grassy yard, running and playing with each other! After a little over a week, it was noticed that Sundance, now called Sunny, was squinting. She was taken to the vet and the pressure in her eyes was slightly elevated, indicating a possible scratch. She was prescribed antibiotic ointment and her eyes have improved. Dusty and Sunny are enjoying life together in their new forever home, and training is in the near future for these girls! The adopter wrote:

Dusty and Sunny have been wonderful since they joined us in our household. Their constant excitement and cute little faces are always a joy to see when we get home. We have only had them for a couple of months, but they are already an important part of our family. Sunny is constantly looking for fun and will always try to get Dusty to join her. Dusty, meanwhile, is usually trying to eat bushes or escape her sister by jumping onto the table. We love seeing them chase each other around the yard with zoomies . Whenever we come home, Dusty is always waiting with as many toys as she can fit into her mouth – so far, her record is three. Meanwhile, Sunny is always so excited her whole-body wiggles. Though our mornings now start a little earlier than they used to, we are happy to get out with them on walks and trips to the dog park. They are becoming more social with other dogs and are starting to make new friends. Seeing the two sisters get more comfortable and play with each other is amazing. They still look out for one another and have a great bond. We love our Golden girls!