Goldie

Goldie is a beautiful 6-year-old retriever mix who traveled all the way from Azerbaijan in search of the one thing she's never truly had: a family of her own. She's currently thriving in foster care in London, Ontario, and is looking for her forever home. Before coming to Canada, Goldie endured an incredible journey. She was rescued from the streets covered in papillomas and spent six months living in a veterinary hospital, where she underwent surgery every couple of weeks as veterinarians patiently removed the growths one by one. After recovering, she waited years in a dog yard to be chosen to fly to Canada. Two weeks ago, it finally happened! You'd never know by meeting her today what she has been through. Goldie is gentle, affectionate, and happiest when she's surrounded by her people. She's the kind of dog who quietly becomes a part of the family, following you from room to room and simply wanting to be nearby and smiling. If someone is home during the day, even better, because that's exactly the kind of life Goldie would love and we will look for. Her incredible foster-momma describes her as an exceptional family dog with no reactivity or behavioral issues. She adores children and seems to have an instinctive, nurturing nature around them. She's incredibly patient, even with energetic little ones, calmly handling fast movements and busy play without missing a beat. Our volunteers lovingly call her a "mother's helper." Goldie gets along well with other dogs and would be happy to share her home with a canine companion. She has shown more curiosity than determination with cats, so a cat-free home or one with slow introductions would be ideal. She enjoys having a fenced yard with plenty of green space where she can wander, sniff, and, ideally, follow the kids around while they play. Off leash in a secure area is her favorite kind of outdoor hang! So far she doesn't seem to enjoy leash walks, though that may change with time. One of Goldie's most charming quirks is her love of music. She doesn't just hear it, she truly listens. She'll tilt her head as though she's taking in every note, and when the mood strikes, she'll happily join in with her own sweet song. Goldie has survived the streets. She has endured countless skin surgeries, years of waiting, and more uncertainty than any dog should ever know. Now she's ready for the easy part: A yard to explore. Children to watch over. A family to follow from room to room and smile at. A soft place to sleep. A home where she's finally someone's beloved dog. Goldie is spayed, vaccinated, and ready to start the happiest chapter of her life. If you've been looking for a calm, gentle, deeply loving family companion, Goldie may be the one you've been waiting for.

Ideal Home

Goldie would love a home with a fenced yard with plenty of green space where she can wander and sniff. She enjoys being off leash in a secure area and would love to follow children around while they play. A home where someone is present during the day would be ideal. A cat-free home or one with slow introductions to cats would be best.

Ongoing Health

Goldie is spayed and vaccinated. She previously had papillomas that required multiple surgeries, but she has recovered well and you'd never know by meeting her today.

Training & Support

Goldie doesn't seem to enjoy leash walks currently, though this may change with time and training.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Goldie is located in London, Ontario and transport within Ontario and Quebec may be available.