24-043 Almendra is a quiet 5-year-old spayed Golden Retriever mix. She came to us from a Rescue in Guadalajara, Mexico in July 2024. After her long flight, Almendra was picked up at the airport by the AGR transporters. While in Mexico, Almendra had bloodwork for valley fever and tick fever; both were negative. During her trip to one of our partner veterinarians, she didn’t make a sound and was a little nervous about all the new experiences. Although AGR didn’t have much information on her, she was described as very playful, enjoys attention and was good with the children she encountered in Mexico. the AGR transporter described her as really cute, especially when she pops up those big ears! While being checked out by the vet, she was found to have a bacterial infection in her mammary area and received medication. She received the necessary vaccinations also. After just six days, Almendra was taken to her forever home with an adopter in Peoria. Once at her new home, she explored the yard and house very carefully. Almendra, now called Ally, can look out the living room window at the golf course where she has a great view. The adopter sent us some comments:

Ally is very calm and happy. After just three weeks at my home, Ally is starting to play with her toys. She is the perfect little dog. Great size, doesn't bark and good with other dogs. Likes to play when I first come home from work, but then she goes and hides under my pool table. Ally does like feet and shoes. She is not destructive at all. She is good with food, not aggressive. Once it gets cooler, I will take Ally out for walks more; so far she has been good on a leash. I am very happy with her.