Princess Marigold Love Worth Waiting For is a truly special girl who is looking for a patient and understanding human to help her blossom. She's strikingly gorgeous, but her true beauty lies in her thoughtful, observant, and quietly brave nature. Marigold is the kind of dog who watches the world around her before deciding to trust it. Once she does trust, she fits in like she's always belonged. She isn't a cuddly dog right now, and may not tolerate cuddles, but we believe she might one day seek affection on her own. You adopt Marigold because you understand that healing isn't always linear and you find joy in the tiny victories that most people would miss – a tail that's finally untucked, a glance in your direction, taking a treat from your hand, or choosing to stay in the same room. Progress with Marigold is measured in inches, not miles. Underneath her caution is a very sweet dog who finds comfort in routines, enjoys being near her people without necessarily interacting, and trusts other dogs implicitly.
Ideal Home
Marigold absolutely needs a home with at least one confident, social dog who can act as a canine role model. She looks to other dogs for guidance and reassurance and is far more comfortable navigating the world with a dog by her side. She has shown little to no interest in outdoor cats during walks, indicating she may be respectful of feline companions.
Ongoing Health
No specific health concerns are mentioned in the listing.
Training & Support
Marigold is fully potty trained and has excellent house manners, capable of holding it for over six hours. She settles well in the home, sleeps outside of her kennel, and is not destructive, with the occasional scatter rug or toy being her only "casualties." She is incredibly smart and learns quickly, so any trick will only work once! She needs a patient home with a predictable routine.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- The adoption fee is $1,000, which includes vetting, microchip, a Martingale collar, a health certificate, and transport.
- A $87 surcharge applies due to rising transportation costs.
- Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.
- You will meet your pet through a video call before adoption finalization.
Transporation
We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue-run USDA-certified transport system. This includes drop-off locations in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI, and Canada. Canadian adopters can pick up in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY, or Brattleboro, VT. You can track their journey in real-time and receive photo updates.
