Online Dog Adoption Application

Online Cat Adoption Application

Luke is one of Autumn's puppies. This brave momma gave birth to these puppies in the wild, surviving on her own until they were about 3 weeks old. By the time she was picked up by Animal Control she was nothing but skin and bones. Despite her best efforts, her little ones weren't doing a whole lot better. Mary Beth, who runs Animal Control, called Judy and asked her to take them all in, knowing that our foster families could provide the love and environment needed to get them healthy. And that is exactly what has happened. Cathy has tended them, loved on them, cared for them, and now they are bright eyed and happy, ready for a forever home! What a Merry Christmas story!!!

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Golden Retriever was first developed in the British Isles, probably from crosses between a yellow Flat-Coated Retriever, light-coated Tweed Water Spaniels, other spaniels, setters and even the Newfoundland and possibly the Bloodhound. In fact the breed was first shown as a Golden Flat-Coat. The Golden is one of the world's foremost family companion dogs. Many of the top obedience competition dogs in the country are Golden retrievers. The Golden is also a fine bird dog on both land and in the water. He has an excellent nose and has been used not only for hunting and tracking, but also for narcotics detection. Because of his great desire to please and capacity for love and learning, the Golden Retriever is also used as a guide for the blind, therapy dog, and service dog for the disabled.
These are lovable, well-mannered, intelligent dogs with a great charm. They are easily trained, and always patient and gentle with children. Loyal, confident, sweet and eager to please. It is active, loving and an outstanding family dog. Golden Retrievers enjoy pleasing their masters, so obedience training can be fun. They excel in obedience competitions. Friendly with everyone, including other dogs, the Golden Retriever has very little, if any, guarding instincts. While unlikely to attack, Goldens make good watchdogs, loudly signaling a stranger's approach. This breed needs to be around people to be happy. If isolated from human contact, or left alone for long periods of time, the Golden Retriever may become mischievous. They can be over-exuberant and distractible. Some of the Golden's talents are hunting, tracking, retrieving, narcotics detection, agility, competitive obedience, and performing tricks. These dogs also love to swim. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids

Luke's sister, Hannah (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Luke's mother, Autumn the Senior Lab (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Luke's brother, Sampson (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Luke's sister, Scarlett the Lab (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Luke's sister, Ingrid (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Luke's brother, Rhett (adopted) can also be seen on our website.