Rules for
Adoption:
How
to
Adopt
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Our
Goldens
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This is a partial list of the dogs we
have available for adoption. There is no guarantee how
long each dog will remain available, but the list is typical
of the dogs we normally have available for adoption.
RATHER THAN WAITING UNTIL YOU SEE
A GOLDEN POSTED THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND
YOU COMPLETE THE ADOPTION APPLICATION
as soon as possible.
THE APPROVAL PROCESS COULD TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS.
By the
time your application process is completed, many of the Goldens
you see on this web site will have been adopted.
We have dogs coming into SEVA GRREAT and
being adopted out every week. So, it is impossible to
keep this list completely accurate.
Golden Days Open House is held each
month. Although no dogs are actually adopted out at these
public events, it is an excellent way to see the dogs and talk
to the foster family about each dog. We cannot guarantee
which dogs will be at the Golden Days Open House.
If you are interested in any of the dogs
on this listing, please select the option "How to Adopt" on
the left hand side of this page.
In order to adopt one of our Goldens,
you must live in our
service area, which is limited to
Southeastern Virginia. If you live elsewhere, we recommend
you check the nationwide list of Golden Retriever Rescues, which
is maintained on the
Golden Retriever Club of America-National Rescue Society
and
Golden Retrievers in Cyberspace websites.
FENCED IN YARD - All dogs need a fenced
in yard. Active dogs need an area large enough to really
run and stretch their legs.
SENIOR PROGRAM - Available for dogs 9
years and older. This program allows dogs to be adopted
with a reduced adoption fee.
This list was last updated on November
19,
2008
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DUTCH
11 year-old neutered male
Dutch is an 11 year old neutered male who is looking for
someone to share his "golden" days with. Dutch is a very
easy going, laid back guy who just wants someone to pet him
and love on him. Dutch is totally housetrained and does not
require a crate. He is left alone with his 2 foster sisters
with the run of the house with no problems. Dutch gets
along with dogs (of all sizes), cats and children- nothing
much fazes him! Dutch enjoys going for car rides, chewing
on a bone and walks. Initially, when Dutch arrived at his
foster home he was a little depressed, but has since settled
into the routine of his foster home. According to the vet,
Dutch is a healthy boy who needs to lose about 10-15 pounds
which he is working on. Dutch knows his basic commands, but
will ignore his foster mom when he doesn't want to come back
into the house. If you are looking for an older gentleman
who will easily "go with the flow", Dutch is the one!

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DUKE
6-year old neutered male
Duke is a beautiful, 6 year old, neutered male
golden. He is darker in color with wonderful, expressive light
brown eyes. Duke was abandoned by his homeless owner. At first
he was a little timid, and doubtful of his foster parents, and
his foster golden sister. Through love and continuous
reassurance, he has come into his own. He loves to play with
his toys, chew his bone, and fetch the ball. He is house
broken, and has been left up to 8 hours without an accident.
Duke does not seem to have a lot of time on a leash, and
therefore, is now in training with a gentle leader. He is doing
very well. Duke is exceptionally strong, and it would be best
if he continued on the gentle leader. He loves to be petted and
will lay his head in your lap to remind you to continue. He is
very good about being fed. He waits patiently for you to put
his bowl down. He will gently take a treat from your hand. He
is a bit of a sloppy drinker though! He also is a bit of a
beggar around the dinner table, but not pestering. We are
working on this. He follows commands as sit, shake, and come
(most of the time!). We are working on down and stay. Duke is
an excellent car rider and loves to go for rides. He has not
had a lot of exposure to small children, but has done fine
around his 10 yr. old "brother". He has not been exposed to
cats with his foster family, so we don't know how he would be.
Duke is a loveable, sweet boy and will make a wonderful addition
to any family!
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DODGER 8-year
old neutered male
Dodger has a very thick, soft fur coat
with a rich golden color. He is very cuddly and nice to hug!
He is alert and spunky for an 9 year old guy! He loves to
play this with his foster family, including young children, and
their two dogs. Dodger requires a fenced yard (no electric
fences please) if you are interested in adopting him. His
age only shows in a slightly slower run and a slowness on stairs.
Because of this, Dodger would love a ranch/one-level home or a setting
where the main living area is on the first floor. Dodger enjoys
walks and car rides. He is good with sit, down, and waiting
in a down position until okay to get his food. He is fully
housebroken and can be left up to 9 hours inside without accidents.
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GRACIE
7 month-old spayed female
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MY HARROWING STORY
Gracie is wonderful 6 month old puppy, full of life and joy.
She is sweet, well mannered, and smart! She plays with reckless
abandon and has won over the hearts of everyone who comes in contact
with her. She loves to play outside and chase lightning bugs.
Sadly, Gracie was abandoned by a breeder. She had corrective
surgery by a vet in Richmond before SEVA GRREAT took her in for
an anatomical abnormality which affected the way her kidney passes
the urine to her ureters. It bypassed the holding cell of
her bladder and left her with problems controlling urination.
Now, Gracie's foster mom notes that she goes outside and goes "potty"
on a regular basis like any good puppy but will dribble when she
is taking a break from playing. She wears a diaper on when
she is in the house and when she falls asleep she is so relaxed
she urinates in her diaper. This only affects her urine continence;
she is able to hold her bowels. Gracie is under the care of
our vets and NC State Hospital to provide her with the best possible
solution. In the meantime, Gracie is looking for a family
with a special heart and the means to provide for her medical care
as she gets older. If you are interested in adopting her,
we will discuss the particulars of her medical situation and needs.
  
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JAKE
1-year-old neutered male
Jake is a 1.5 year old neutered male.
Jake is a very sweet guy who SEVA GRREAT rescued from an animal
control facility where he was picked up as a stray. He has done
very well in a home environment and is great with people of all
ages. He is housebroken and allowed to run free in the house,
given trash is out of the way. He walks well on the leash
with his gentle leader and enjoys meeting new people. He hasn't
been around cats very much, but has greeted them with the
curiosity of a puppy. He has been socialized with other dogs
and made trips to the dog park and seems to handle himself
fairly well with a few showings of dominance. He likes to play
and cuddle and will enjoy a family who will make him part of the
family. He is going to make a great family pet!
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