Shelby and Zephyr

Name: Zephyr
Age: 8 years
Approx. Weight: 100 lbs
Gender: Male
Spay/Neuter: Yes
UTD on immunizations: Yes (due on 11-1-08)
Heartworm status: Negative

Name: Shelby
Age: 7 years
Approx. Weight: 72 lbs
Gender: Female
Spay/Neuter: Yes
UTD on immunizations: Yes (due on 11-1-08)
Heartworm status: Negative

Eight-year-old Zephyr (the larger male) and seven-year-old Shelby (the smaller female) are a bonded pair who have led a very healthy, happy life until recently. A few months ago, the goldens’ primary caretaker, their mom, died. Now that their primary caretaker has passed away, her husband is frequently out-of-town on business trips and other time constraints have led their owner to consider adopting the much-loved pets to one family who meets GSGRR adoptive home criteria. They must be adopted in a loving home suitable for both goldens'. These are such good dogs that they deserve to be placed in a loving home that can give them all the loving care and attention that they so deserve.

Both dogs are heartworm negative, up-to-date on their shots and playful enough to chase balls and to take off on invigorating walks. These indoor dogs are well behaved; they stay off the furniture (and countertops), are housebroken and crate trained. Shelby does exhibit some storm phobia, especially when it thunders, which is controlled with medication and crating. When the radio or TV is turned on, this decreases her phobia a lot. Both dogs are comfortable being crated inside during the work day provided they are allowed to go outside around lunch time. They are inseparable, and even being away from each other for a short period of time stresses them out. You won't find another pair of dogs that get along with each other as well as they do.

Both Shelby and Zephyr can sit and shake on command. They will at any moment roll over to get their bellies rubbed. Zephyr has a favorite blue squeak ball that he will fetch for as long as you can take it. Shelby is a snuggle bunny that can be quite demanding with the treats. One thing she is famous for is once she goes outside and does her business, she runs inside as quickly as she can and knows exactly where the treat container is and barks until she gets what she wants. She gets you trained really well. Zephyr too loves his treats but is not quite as demanding as Shelby is. They don't need much, just a loving home, someone to care for them, someone to give them the attention they deserve and for someone spoil them rotten. They are perfectly happy just sitting on the floor by your feet while you watch TV or read a book.

Because the family cares so deeply for Shelby and Zephyr, they will be working alongside GSGRR to make sure this lovable pair is placed together in their forever home.

If you are an approved applicant to adopt from GSGRR, please contact Adrian at hirsch6@cox.net to learn more about Zephyr and Shelby.