24-017 Pippen was only 12 weeks old when he came to AGR in March 2024. He is an English Cream Golden and was not yet neutered due to his young age. Pippen was surrendered because when he was just 9 weeks old, he lived with young children who tried to take food away from him, and one of them was bitten in the scuffle. The family brought in a trainer to work with Pippen, but the dad felt it was best if he was returned to the breeder. The breeder was unable to keep him, so he was surrendered to Rescue. 

Pippen received vetting with vaccinations and bloodwork, and was placed with a member foster couple in Phoenix for three weeks. Since they were going on vacation, he went to another member foster couple in Glendale. After another three weeks, Pippen found his forever home with an adoptive couple and resident dog Abbey in Scottsdale. When Pippen, now called Charlie, met his new family, it was love at first sight and Abbey was very happy to have a playmate. The adopter related: 

Charlie is a very smart little boy – within 24 hours of his arrival, he learned to open all the lever-handle doors! He’s into everything all the time, a typical puppy! Two-year-old Abbey is mentoring Charlie, and he is fast becoming a well-behaved boy. Charlie and Abbey play well together, but Abbey is the boss. Charlie likes to go upstairs and look out the window to survey his kingdom. He also likes to watch TV, especially animal shows. He is currently learning how to swim. Charlie is such a joy. We love both of our rescues!