meet our available goldens

Hi, Cody, the happy Golden sports dude here!  I’m all about the sports and the playing.  Running, playing fetch, swimming, are all among my favorite things to do.  I love to meet new people and will bring a toy with me to greet people, just in case they want to play.  I’m not silly or anything.  I’ll bark to let you know that someone is there, though I don’t bark at the invited guests, just invaders.  I pretty much love everybody, though I do want to be the boss.  Make that The Boss.  You might have to remind me sometimes that I’m not. 

As for training, I already know sit and am working on walking on the leash without tugging.  My foster mom says that I’m getting real good at lay down too.  When she tells me to go find my toy and then to lie down and chew on it, I’m happy to do that.  I’m also happy to provide my paper shredding service, free of charge!  I will go around and find all the miscellaneous paper products and shred them for you.  It would probably be good for me to go to some obedience classes so I can get better at all of the commands.  I’m great with cats and teenagers, guests, and pretty much anyone. I might be a bit too much for smaller kids because I’m so strong and playful and I want to be the only dog in the house.  

Because I’m just two years old, I’m still a puppy.  When things scare me, I will go get a toy to hold.  Toys and play are the answer to everything!  So if you’ve got a spare dog bed and a basket of toys, I’m ready to be your new life companion!

My name is Sonny and I know what you’re thinking.  You are wondering if I had a wrestling match with a can of white paint!  The truth is that my previous people cut all my beautiful dark red hair off and what you see is my white undercoat.   In a few months I will be back to my good old, one-colored self.

I am a 6 year old, sweet, gentle boy and I am housebroken.  I need to gain a few pounds which will come easy because now I am eating good, nutritious food.  I absolutely love attention and will fall in love with you in no time.  I love kids of all ages, but my foster moms thinks I need to go to a home with only older children.  Even though I like other dogs, my foster moms thinks I am so special that it is time for me to be the only dog so I can finally be the apple of someone’s eye.

I am looking for a family who will be home with me a lot and take me for many walks.  I don’t know if I like water much yet so patience will be needed to help me get used to a pool. 

There are two things I ask of my new family.  I absolutely do not like cats and I absolutely, pawsitively cannot be kenneled. 

I’ve overheard my moms saying that I’ve lived a lifetime in 6 years.  Don’t know what they mean by that, but I am looking forward to all the future years being happy with my new family.  Do you have room for me in your life?
 

Hi, everyone!  My name is Wally and I’m the most easy-going, laid back Golden there is.  At 7 or 8 years old, not much surprises me.  Since I’m deaf, not much excites me either except getting petted.  I love, love, love to be petted.  In fact, I’ll follow you around so that I’m always there if you decide you need to pet me.

I’m well-behaved and friendly with everyone.  The AZGRC folks don’t know how I am with cats but they know I don’t chase rabbits.  I figure that if I’m off chasing rabbits and you need to pet me, I won’t be there for you.  So I don’t chase rabbits.  Did I mention that I like to be petted?  Besides, those poor little bunnies don’t chase me!  I’m a laissez faire kind of guy.  I’d rather be by your side.

I’m crate-trained and house-trained and ready to go to the dog park, ride in the car, or take you for a short walk any time you want to go.  Just send me the signal!

I’m just your typical beautiful, Golden blonde puppy, not quite a year old.  I’ve got all the usual puppy traits.  I’m curious, nosy, affectionate, and easily excitable because it’s a brand new world out there!  I’m not telling why I’m so shy of strangers but once I figure out that you’re one of the good guys, I’ll expect some loving and especially belly rubs, my absolute favorite.

My foster mom says that I’m learning lots of new things like not to counter surf, not to eat the baseboard, and not to jump up when I greet you after you’ve been away a while, all of those good house dog things.  I know sit and down pretty well and once my shoulder feels better, I’ll be working on that walking nicely on the leash thing. I like lots of affection, chewing on rawhides, working on a stuffed Kong, and playing with anyone who can keep up with me.  Because I’m shy, I’m sometimes uncomfortable with new dogs or small children, but I’m fine once I can see that they are okay.  And that’s good cuz then we can PLAY!  Do cats play?  I don’t know because I haven’t met one yet.

I’m housebroken and crate-trained and I know how to use the doggy door as well.  I’d really like to be your beautiful new girl, so email the AZGRC folks and say you want to meet Carly, your dream girl, okay?

**Our policy is that we will not place Golden Retrievers under the age of 3 with families that have children that are 3 or less years of age. Young Golden Retrievers can be very excitable around young children, so we recommend older Goldens for families with very young children. 

Good Day to my loyal subjects. My name is Princess Edie. I am very sweet girl that loves to be petted and pampered. My favorite place to lay and watch over my kingdom is on the bed or on the couch.  In my foster home, I have four loyal cat subjects. Although I cannot get them to answer to my every beckoning whim, they are cats after all, I do enjoy having them around.  Right now my subjects also include 3 other dogs. They are older and mellow and do not bother me. There is one young female dog that I have banished from my kingdom as I need to be the center of attention and she thinks of herself as a princess too. I am totally housebroken and will tell you if I need to survey my outside domain.  I occasionally will play with a toy but I am not destructive at all. I know basic commands and walk well on my leash. I will sit for hours to be brushed and petted. I do go in the pool but only on the top step to cool off. I can swim but I feel that is beneath me.  I ride very well in the car and will lie down and watch the world go by. I am a great watch dog and will only bark if I hear a noise that is out of the ordinary. I enjoy human puppies (kids) and have a tendency to follow them around.  I do use my paws and my voice to get attention so I may accidentally scratch or scare a very young child. If your kingdom is in need of a royal princess please fill out an application and let AZGRC know you are interested in me. One of my subjects will handle the details.

Cheerio!  Lola here, a golden sweetie who is about 12 gentle years old.  I got my nickname as the Dancing Food Goddess because I am instantly restored to puppyhood at the sight or sound of food preparation.  I dance on the tips of my puppy toes, twirl and display all sorts of enthusiasm in the presence of food...even for green beans and carrots.  I never know how my foster humans might disguise peanut butter cupcakes!

If you’ve read this much, you are not deterred by my chronological age.  That’s a good thing.  Everyone loves an oldies station – reliable and pleasant to have near you.  But really, I am kind of a puppy with arthritis and a lifetime of lessons that eliminated any bad habits I might have had.  I am good on a leash with some determination but not big bursts of speed.  Mild arthritis will do that to you.

I’m not really keen on being commanded to do things but that’s not a big deal since I’m a good girl.  What I love to do is to make the rounds, making sure everyone is okay.  I exercise myself this way – going on patrol.  I check to see if anyone needs extra affection, if anyone is sleeping in a dangerous place, if there are birds to be chased away, if anyone has stolen a beloved toy when I wasn’t watching. 

Your maybe-future-dancing-Lola will need to have some mild medication each day.  I take Benadryl for allergies and Rimadyl or Glucosamine/Chondroitin for my arthritis. 

Still reading?  Gracious sakes, I love you for that!!!  I want to meet you.  I’m sooo curious about YOU!  Thanks for being curious about me.  I would love a home with someone who could spend time being delighted by my company and antics.  Oh, and food is good.  I don’t bark a lot and am not an aggressive gal.  I like walks and affection.  A slow pace is a good pace for me but I have a lot to give you if you’re willing to give me a chance.

Lola, the Dancing Food Goddess