Bixby

My story

I have an Adoption Pending but hope you will consider one of our other great dogs. Thank you! Bixby is a gorgeous, super sweet Golden/Lab mix who finds herself in need of a new home. Bixby's family adopted her when she was just a pup. As she grew into a large, active "teenager" her family, who has a disabled child needing a lot of care, found that Bixby has more energy than they can keep up with. Bixby’s owners asked Sunshine to help find her a home with a family who has the time and energy to give this sweet girl the attention she deserves. They told us that on days when they can really run her or go for a long hike, Bixby is an amazing dog but she would definitely benefit from a more active home. Bixby is a very happy, fun loving girl who brings the party wherever she goes. At 17 months old, Bixby is an energetic pup who throws her entire body into playing and having fun. This bouncy girl loves her exercise. She runs with her Mom as often as she can, and is at her perfect weight at 70 lbs. With the appropriate amount of exercise, she calms nicely. But as a young retriever, she does need consistent exercise. Bixby loves to swim, hike and, get this...she paddle boards!!! She is OK on the leash and enjoys playing with other dogs. But she has never met a cat - so a cat-free home would be best for her. Bixby loves people and wants to meet everyone and be included in everything. She has spent her entire life around her disabled "sister' and absolutely adores her. However, due to Bixby's size and exuberance, a home with children older than 10 would be best. Bixby LOOOOVES other dogs and would do well with another young dog in the home. She also loves road trips and is good on leash. Bixby comes when called and stays close to her humans. Bixby is spayed and will be brought up to date on vaccinations. She is available for adoption immediately. If you are an active person or family looking for a happy, happy, happy companion dog to share in your adventures, Bixby might be the perfect fit for you. Rescued dogs come with a range of needs - from behavioral to emotional to medical. When approved applicants adopt such dogs, they agree to continue the rehabilitation we have begun. If you would like to be part of Bixby's rescue story, and you have already been approved for adoption through SGRR, please contact Michelle to be considered to adopt Bixby. If not yet approved for adoption, please visit our website to lean more and to submit an online application. Click here to visit our website. Please contact us with any questions regarding your application status. PLEASE APPLY by submitting an application via this online link: Click for Adoption Application About Our Rescue Before being approved to adopt, all potential adopters need to complete our online application and participate in our pre-adoption review process. The process includes the completion of an online application, a reference from the applicants' vet, a phone interview, and a visit to the applicants' home. The application process helps us determine what type of Golden would be best suited for the applicants' life style. In some cases, the specific dog you are interested in may have found a home before this process is complete or further assessment may find that this dog is not the right match for your family. We are regularly getting new Goldens in need of a home, so we encourage you to apply and get approved so that when the right dog comes along you will be ready. The information provided on each dog is based on observations of our vets, volunteers, fosters and when available, trainers. While we do our best to report any and all issues, SGRR does not make any guarantees as to the health or temperament of any dog. Dogs evolve differently in different environments and we cannot predict with any certainty how the dog you adopt will act in your home. SGRR ADOPTION FEES - Effective May 1, 2020 (subject to change) $750 Puppy - up to 6 months $650 Young 6 months - 6 years $550 Senior 7 - 9 years $450 Senior 10 years and older $550 Young Special Needs $400 Senior 7+ Special Needs $1000 Young Bonded Pair $900 Senior 7+ Bonded Pair A contract is signed the day of adoption. Under the terms of the contract, all adopters are required to bring the rescue to a vet within 7 business days. The dogs receive basic veterinary care prior to adoption. If your vet identifies an illness that an adopter is not willing to treat, then the dog is returned and a full refund is provided. Many of our dogs are fostered in private homes and we do not have a facility to visit. We are committed to our dogs before, during, and after adoption! The rescue retains title to the dog and can never be released or sold. Should the adopters no longer be able to keep the dog, SGRR must be notified so that we can take the dog back into rescue and place it into another home. We reserve the right to remove a dog at any time should we find the adopter is no longer caring for their Golden in a way we see fit. Adopters then have to agree to follow up visits as needed. Please be a ray of light for this Sunshine dog and make a tax deductible donation toward medical and other expenses. Every cent of your generosity goes directly toward the care of a Sunshine dog. Please click on the Donation link below to support SGRR! Bixby

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Bixby, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.