Rules for
Adoption:
How
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Our
Goldens
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This is a partial list of the dogs we
have available for adoption. There is no guarantee how
long each dog will remain available, but the list is typical
of the dogs we normally have available for adoption.
RATHER THAN WAITING UNTIL YOU SEE
A GOLDEN POSTED THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND
YOU COMPLETE THE ADOPTION APPLICATION
as soon as possible.
THE APPROVAL PROCESS COULD TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS.
By the
time your application process is completed, many of the Goldens
you see on this web site will have been adopted.
We have dogs coming into SEVA GRREAT and
being adopted out every week. So, it is impossible to
keep this list completely accurate.
Golden Days Open House is held each
month. Although no dogs are actually adopted out at these
public events, it is an excellent way to see the dogs and talk
to the foster family about each dog. We cannot guarantee
which dogs will be at the Golden Days Open House.
If you are interested in any of the dogs
on this listing, please select the option "How to Adopt" on
the left hand side of this page.
In order to adopt one of our Goldens,
you must live in our
service area, which is limited to
Southeastern Virginia. If you live elsewhere, we recommend
you check the nationwide list of Golden Retriever Rescues, which
is maintained on the
Golden Retriever Club of America-National Rescue Society
and
Golden Retrievers in Cyberspace websites.
FENCED IN YARD - All dogs need a fenced
in yard. Active dogs need an area large enough to really
run and stretch their legs.
SENIOR PROGRAM - Available for dogs 9
years and older. This program allows dogs to be adopted
with a reduced adoption fee.
This list was last updated on October 6,
2008
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HONEY'S PUPPIES 1 female
and 6 males, 6 weeks old
Honey
is a beautiful and sweet 2-3 year old golden retriever who surprised
us with a special litter of puppies. Honey came to us from a
shelter, so we do not know what type of mix the puppies are
for sure, but they look like Lab/Golden crosses at this point.
We have 6 males (2 black and 4 blonde) and 1 blonde female.
They are cute and cuddly. They will need lots of
supervision and time from their new families to housebreak and
train them. We are committed to finding them forever homes.
If you can provide a good home for one of these sweet puppies
with everything a growing puppy needs, please apply. Puppies
will be ready for their forever home on 10/17/08, but we are
accepting applications for home visits NOW! The $200.00 adoption
fee includes first set of puppy shots and medical care until
the point of adoption.
***Note-
we have received quite a few applications for the puppies and
are no longer scheduling new application home visits, but are
keeping a wait list!
  
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BUDDY
12-year old neutered
male
Here is BUDDY! He is a very quiet senior dog, he can get
up and down our stairs with no problems. He loves
to play with a tennis ball. He is a very fast learner
and got the hang of the doggy door in the first week he was
with his foster home. Who says you can't teach an
old dog new tricks?! Buddy is very loving and enjoys laying
on a comfy dog bed. He wants to be by your side and will
follow you around the house. He's on his way losing weight.
Goes on long walks, slowly, but loves those walks. Great with
other dogs, and even lets his little foster sibling poodles
chew on his ear and jump on him! Consider adding
this wonderful senior golden to your life!
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DAISY 2-year-old spayed female
Daisy came to SEVA GRREAT from a shelter. When she arrived she was
heartworm positive as well as being infected with ear mites and
internal parasites. Her coat was matted and her nails were so long
she could barely walk. Now look at her! She is a perfect and healthy
dog, heartworm-free. She stands proudly at 85lbs, ready to take
on anything! Daisy is a fine young dog. She does not have any destructive
habits, and she no longer jumps up on people. She is not crated,
because she shows no bad behavioral issues. She is excellent with
children. She shows a little interest in other dogs but only briefly,
in a curious sort of way. She also is very interested in cats but
will quickly back away if the cat is threatening to her. Squirrels
are for chasing up trees. Daisy would love to be in a family with
children, any age. She rarely barks, and then only in times of high
household activity, as if she wants to participate in the conversations.
She is non-aggressive, eager to learn and to please. She knows "sit"
very well and "stay" is coming along. Her foster parents are teaching
her to walk with a leash. She tends to pull and be less obedient
outside, especially when she sees a squirrel. An "Easy Walk" leash
is most helpful in this situation. It would be best, therefore,
if she had a fenced in yard with her family or an adult to walk
her. Daisy loves to look out of windows. She will sit with her head
on the windowsill and watch all that is going on with great interest.
Be sure you have a lot of Windex on hand as she tends to smear up
the windows! She is very curious about everything and everyone she
comes in contact with. She is always smiling! Her favorite time
is just to lie at your feet, knowing you're there for her. Please
won't you consider giving Daisy a chance to look out your windows!
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DODGER 8-year
old neutered male
Dodger has a very thick, soft fur coat
with a rich golden color. He is very cuddly and nice to hug!
He is alert and spunky for an 9 year old guy! He loves to
play this with his foster family, including young children, and
their two dogs. Dodger requires a fenced yard (no electric
fences please) if you are interested in adopting him. His
age only shows in a slightly slower run and a slowness on stairs.
Because of this, Dodger would love a ranch/one-level home or a setting
where the main living area is on the first floor. Dodger enjoys
walks and car rides. He is good with sit, down, and waiting
in a down position until okay to get his food. He is fully
housebroken and can be left up to 9 hours inside without accidents.
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EMMA
10-12-year old spayed
female
Emma is our miracle senior (10-12+years),
who is looking for someone who desires a low energy, low maintenance
sweetie. When we first got her she
was being medicated for seizures and on several meds for various
old age maladies. However, in the last
2 months Emma has improved dramatically!
After weaning her off most of her meds she has gained
a new lust for life. She was actually seen chasing her tail
one day! Emma is housebroken as long
as she goes out immediately after eating. She will let you know
when she wants to come in. She does well in the house all day
but would love someone to follow around.
Since gaining some energy back Emma has discovered the
joy of getting in the trash. We are
working on it but are usually laughing too hard as she will
knock over the trash can , get her head in, and then fall asleep.
A bit of Velcro on the lid has been helping that.
Emma is a bit slow to get up and sometimes will get stuck
on a slick floor and require help. If she gets stuck she will
let you know. She has the sweetest
eyes and can melt you with them. Sometimes,
she looks at you like she doesn't believe she deserves love
and attention, but she most assuredly does, and gets a lot of
it from her foster kids and family.
She gets along well with other dogs, kids, guinea pigs and cats
don't bother her either. This is a
kind, gentle old girl who will add such joy to your life if
given the chance.
   
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GRACIE
7 month-old spayed female
(Updated photo)
Gracie is wonderful 6 month old puppy, full of life and joy.
She is sweet, well mannered, and smart! She plays with reckless
abandon and has won over the hearts of everyone who comes in contact
with her. She loves to play outside and chase lightning bugs.
Sadly, Gracie was abandoned by a breeder. She had corrective
surgery by a vet in Richmond before SEVA GRREAT took her in for
an anatomical abnormality which affected the way her kidney passes
the urine to her ureters. It bypassed the holding cell of
her bladder and left her with problems controlling urination.
Now, Gracie's foster mom notes that she goes outside and goes "potty"
on a regular basis like any good puppy but will dribble when she
is taking a break from playing. She wears a diaper on when
she is in the house and when she falls asleep she is so relaxed
she urinates in her diaper. This only affects her urine continence;
she is able to hold her bowels. Gracie is under the care of
our vets and NC State Hospital to provide her with the best possible
solution. In the meantime, Gracie is looking for a family
with a special heart and the means to provide for her medical care
as she gets older. If you are interested in adopting her,
we will discuss the particulars of her medical situation and needs.
  
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JAKE
1-year-old neutered male
Jake is a very sweet guy who SEVA GRREAT rescued from an animal
control facility where he was picked up as a stray. His hair
is growing in nicely after he required shaving from his fur being
so matted and dirty at the shelter. He has done very well
in a home environment and is great with even young kids. He
will pick up a stuffed animal or the like once and a while and walk
off, but as soon as you get to him he will drop it. He is
housebroken. He loves to lay in the hall bath downstairs on
the hardwood with his head coming out into the hall to feel the
cool air from the vent. He walks well on the leash and loves
walks. He chased a foster family's cat quite a bit to start,
but settled down some after a while. He is the only dog currently
in his foster home, and we recommend that he is an only dog, as
he has been poorly socialized. He is going to make a great
family pet!
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