Golden Retriever

Terrific Tara

Adult·Female·Large

Community & partner vetted

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About Terrific Tara

In foster care in Northern VA.

Meet Terrific Tara – A Golden Heart Ready for a Fresh Start. Tara is a beautiful 2-3-year-old purebred Golden Retriever who is discovering a whole new world. She is gentle, has a soft, soulful presence, and can be a little shy in new situations, but warms up with kindness. Tara is affectionate, follows her people with quiet loyalty, and soaks up kindness. She doesn’t need to be the center of attention; she just wants to be near her people and be part of a family.

Ideal Home

Tara would thrive in a home that can offer her patience, consistency, and love as she continues to come out of her shell. She doesn’t need chaos or constant activity—just a safe place to land, and people who will show her that she’s finally home.

Ongoing Health

Tara is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

Training & Support

Tara is gentle and well-mannered. As she continues to come out of her shell, patience and consistency will help her thrive.

Application Details:

Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Adoption fee: $650

Transporation

Tara is in foster care in Northern VA. Transportation may be available to approved adopters.

In foster care in Northern VA.

Meet Terrific Tara – A Golden Heart Ready for a Fresh Start. Tara is a beautiful 2-3-year-old purebred Golden Retriever who is discovering a whole new world. She is gentle, has a soft, soulful presence, and can be a little shy in new situations, but warms up with kindness. Tara is affectionate, follows her people with quiet loyalty, and soaks up kindness. She doesn’t need to be the center of attention; she just wants to be near her people and be part of a family.

Ideal Home

Tara would thrive in a home that can offer her patience, consistency, and love as she continues to come out of her shell. She doesn’t need chaos or constant activity—just a safe place to land, and people who will show her that she’s finally home.

Ongoing Health

Tara is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

Training & Support

Tara is gentle and well-mannered. As she continues to come out of her shell, patience and consistency will help her thrive.

Application Details:

Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Adoption fee: $650

Transporation

Tara is in foster care in Northern VA. Transportation may be available to approved adopters.

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What to expect

Estimated

Typical costs and care for a Golden Retriever.

Typical cost to care

$2,140–$2,500 /yr

$193/mo

Energy

High

Grooming

2×/week

Shedding

Heavy

Health risk

Moderate

Lifespan

10–12 yrs

Know the breed

Golden Retriever

Exercise

60 min/day, Moderate activity

Trainability

Very trainable

Experience

First-time friendly

Living space

House, Acreage

Shedding

Heavy

Lifespan

10-12 years

Meet the shelter

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Location & pick up

Map showing location in Purcellville, VA

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$650

Ready

MismatchGreat fit

Located in Purcellville, VA

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