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Our Goldens

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 May 5, 2008

STAR 4-month old female puppy

Are you looking for a 4 month old, 30 lb., black female pup that is mellow, quiet, loving, gentle and a real ham. I am that pup. I love to play but I don't play rough unless it is with other dogs. I am looking for a permanent family that enjoys a dog that is great with any age of children or just a family looking for a sweet laid back dog. My mom was a golden retriever that is very loving and mellow also. I think my dad may have been a Lab. He skipped town before I got to know him. My vet says I will probably weigh 50-60 lbs. when I am grown. I am still working on my potty training but I have almost got the hang of it. I enjoy my crate and have no problem being in it. I would like to find someone that is home part of the day so I can learn to mature with guidance and bond with my family. I have not been chewing on things but I do love to chew on my Nylabone and play with my toys. I can entertain myself or play with other people or dogs. I do have one habit and that is I love to chew up sticks in the yard. So I can possibly help with your yard work. I do well on a leash and what rides I have taken in the car I have done OK. I also would like a home that has cheese. I love it. If you fit my needs and are interested in me I would really appreciate you coming to see me. I need a permanent family to love.

BENTLEY 1-2-year old neutered male

ADOPTION PENDING

BRADLEY 1.5-year-old neutered male
Bradley came to SEVA GRREAT because his owners lived in an apartment where pets were not allowed. He is a fairly small dog, weighing only about 65 pounds. He is a very loving boy and follows his foster mom around the house. He is not a high energy dog, but because he is young, will do well in a home where he can go for daily walks. He is an excellent tennis ball retriever and will bring the ball back and drop it at your feet. He has free run of the house when his family is gone and is fully housebroken. He will stand by the back door when he needs to go out. He understands “sit”, “down”, “come”, ”out”, “wait”, and “no”. He rides so quietly in the car that you might forget that he is there. He is a very smart dog and is quickly learning what is expected of him. He has learned to walk quietly on the leash using a “gentle leader”. He thinks the cats in his foster home are his “fun buddies” and will chase them if they run, but will immediately back off if the stand their ground. Bradley has been known to be picky about his dog friends and for this reason we think the ideal home for Bradley would be one that does not have other dogs.

BUDDY 12-year old neutered male

Here is BUDDY! He is a very quiet senior dog, he can get up and down our stairs with no problems. He loves to play with a tennis ball. He is a very fast learner and got the hang of the doggy door in the first week he was with his foster home. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?! Buddy is very loving and enjoys laying on a comfy dog bed. He wants to be by your side and will follow you around the house. He's on his way losing weight. Goes on long walks, slowly, but loves those walks. Great with other dogs, and even lets his little foster sibling poodles chew on his ear and jump on him! Consider adding this wonderful senior golden to your life!

COOPER 4-5-year old neutered male

Will the third time be the charm? Cooper has found himself left in two local shelters in the past two years. About 18 months ago, he was rescued by a family on the day he was to be euthanized. Unfortunately that family fell on hard times, lost their home and so back to the shelter he went due to no fault of his own. Fortunately for Cooper, the shelter called SEVA GRREAT. Cooper is low-energy, low-maintenance and simply wants to be wherever you are – he's jokingly referred to as our "golden shadow"! He has had training in the past (knows sit and down), thinks about intermediate training (stay and wait) and will come at the slightest whisper of his name. Cooper gets along with every dog he's ever met; however, he's not tested with cats – although with his high-prey instinct, it might not be a good idea. He was exposed to children in his previous home and got along fine with them. Cooper is housebroken and has been left at home up to 6 hours with no accidents and no destruction. He loves to look out the windows of your home and to take rides in the car (his previous owner stated he had car sickness, although we've seen no signs of this in rides up to 2 hours). Cooper really just wants to be loved and will return that love 10 times over. The ideal home would have a fenced-in yard for him to run/roam and someone home at least part-time (or some furry canine friends for him to hang out with in the absence of human companions).

Are you the family that Cooper's been waiting for?

DAISY 1.5-year-old spayed female
Welcome Daisy into your World! This pretty, petite 18 month old sweetheart has a curious mind and a playful spirit! When Daisy arrived at her foster home, she was afraid of many things, and treated her first walk with her foster family as though it might have been her first walk on a leash ever. Though Daisy may not have had the opportunities to grow and learn like many Goldens, her innate Golden curiosity and desire to be one of the pack has made her a new pup! She now enjoys walks and in a short time has gone from hiding under a table when seeing a leash to sitting and putting her head through her harness to show she's ready for an adventure! Being shy of her new foster brother at first, Daisy now engages him in play as one of her favorite activities! Most evenings she can now be found snoozing with her foster brother and even has been caught lovingly grooming him! Daisy loves to play outside and is a free spirit, curious about everything new she sees and sniffs. But more than that she loves to cuddle and relax in the house by your side. Daisy is fully housebroken and crate trained and shows no signs of aggression with proper introduction to a new dog. She is untested with cats. She can be brought into an open environment and reliably comes back to you when called. Daisy tells us she would love a forever family that will give her consistent and patient guidance while introducing her to fun and new experiences gently, and work with her on her one bad habit, of jumping up. Daisy loves children but she needs a great deal of supervision and consistency from the adults in her life to make her a well rounded family member. Ever since coming to SEVA GRREAT Daisy is showing us that she's ready to shake off the fears of her past and greet a lifetime of adventure ahead.

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DAISY 5-year old spayed female
Daisy came to Lab Rescue as a stray. She is approximately 63 pounds, is up-to-date on all her shots and is heartworm/lyme/erlichia negative. She is good with other dogs. She is well-trained and knows sit, down and stay. She is easy to walk on lead and heels when walking with you off-lead. She is both crate and house-trained. She loves belly rubs and always has a ball in her mouth which she drops at your feet to tell you she is ready to retrieve it. If you don't take the hint, she will toss it in your lap and, if you still don't get the idea, she drops the ball, lays down and puts it on your feet!

If you are interested in Daisy, please go to the Lab Rescue Adoption segment of their webpage (http://www.lab-rescue.com/content.asp?contentid=544)

or e-mail their Intake Coordinator at 3labs@cox.net.

SEVA GRREAT cannot guarantee the accuracy of information provided in this advertisement.

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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! And look at those eyes! He is alert and spunky for an 8-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.

EMMA 10-12-year old spayed female

Emma is our miracle senior (10-12+years), who is looking for someone who desires a low energy, low maintenance sweetie. When we first got her she was being medicated for seizures and on several meds for various old age maladies. However, in the last 2 months Emma has improved dramatically! After weaning her off most of her meds she has gained a new lust for life. She was actually seen chasing her tail one day! Emma is housebroken as long as she goes out immediately after eating. She will let you know when she wants to come in. She does well in the house all day but would love someone to follow around. Since gaining some energy back Emma has discovered the joy of getting in the trash. We are working on it but are usually laughing too hard as she will knock over the trash can , get her head in, and then fall asleep. A bit of Velcro on the lid has been helping that. Emma is a bit slow to get up and sometimes will get stuck on a slick floor and require help. If she gets stuck she will let you know. She has the sweetest eyes and can melt you with them. Sometimes, she looks at you like she doesn't believe she deserves love and attention, but she most assuredly does, and gets a lot of it from her foster kids and family. She gets along well with other dogs, kids, guinea pigs and cats don't bother her either. This is a kind, gentle old girl who will add such joy to your life if given the chance.

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