JAMES is a 3-4 yr old altered 65 lb male.  He is a very gentle, sweet boy who loves to cuddle.  He is completely house trained, loves his foster's female golden and likes to chase cats.  His foster home has no children at home or male dogs so this is unknown. James is blind so he would do well with a family with no young children, a fenced yard and supervision throughout the day.  The ophthalmologist said he was not born blind; some type of infection caused his blindness (possibly Heartworms as he was HW+ when he came into program).  At times, he needs guidance thru doorways and occasionally bumps into his foster or foster sister but they don't mind. He does get bored and finds paper (books, newspapers, your recycle tub) to keep him entertained.  He likes bones but does not like squeaky toys - the squeak really bothers him.  Once he learns the floor plan and the yard layout, he gets around effortlessly.  He likes to go for walks.  He does well in the car but doesn't really like rides.   He has been very playful when outside in the snow.  He is a very happy fella - one of the happiest goldens his foster has met.  An investment in dog goggles would be appropriate once the weather allows him to be out more.  James’ ideal forever home would be a single or couple who are homebodies and need a love bug.

ROWAN is about 7.5 yrs old and is such a sweet dog.  Rowan is great with other dogs and children.  He really likes to be with people.  He is great in a car, loves to go for a ride.  Also he walks well on a leash and does not pull at all. He is quite house trained and will go to the door when he has to go potty.  He seems to understand and be controlled by his foster’s Invisible Fence.  Rowan does like to go outside by himself so a doggy door would be a nice thing for an adopter to have. Rowan is looking for someone who is home a lot, possibly retired.  Rowan has been returned to program for separation anxiety. He does not like to be left alone in the house without another dog or two for company. He is currently on doggy Prozac to deal with this problem.  He does not show any signs of anxiety when his foster leaves him alone in the house with her 3 dogs. Rowan really deserves to find a great home where he will be loved.

My name is Ruffin and I'm 10 months old and 80 lbs of pure puppy. I'm ready to be the best, most exuberant family pet you've ever had! Let me tell you a bit about myself. I'm starting to catch on to this potty training business and need some work on my manners, but I'm learning quickly. I am crate trained and like to go for walks. I'm really good at walks and don't pull on my leash unless I'm super-duper excited. I like a fenced in yard, but I don't like to be left alone outside. I get along well with the other dog that lives in this house, but he has to remind me that playing appropriately is important. I'm am interested in the cat that lives here, but she hisses and growls at me which makes me back off. I'm learning it is best to ignore the cat. What else can I tell you about myself? I'm a good dinner guest, and I'm learning to sit and wait for my food. I don't gulp it down and I don't mind if you pet me or have you around my food. I've smelled what you eat, and I know you're not going to take my food! I like kids but might knock the smaller ones down in my exuberance, so please take that into account. I'll close this little personal advertisement with letting you know that when I go to bed at night, I'm happy to be in my crate in whatever room my people are sleeping. Oh, and sometimes I snore, but it's really soft, I promise! Please contact my foster mommy and daddy if you have any other questions about me. They tell me they learn all kinds of new, great stuff about me every day!

SALLY is a very sweet 8 year old Golden mix.  She loves affection and attention, but never demands it. Sally adores being outside. Her foster believes the right home for her would need to come with a fenced yard, and preferably someone who works at home so she could stay out all day.  Sally is house trained and is working on the commands of sit and down.  She doesn’t seem to be overly interested in meeting other dogs through the fence but does like to sit where she can see the dogs walking down the street.

COACH  Tennis Anyone!! All it will take is a few tennis balls and Coach will be your friend for life. This beautiful 3 1/2 year old male is a solid 84 pounds. He loves to go on walks and have his belly scratched. He is completely housebroken and is fine uncrated when his fosters are at work all day. Coach was surrendered due to economic reasons. He gets along great with his foster’s 4 year old male golden and he is friendly to everyone he comes up to on a walk. Coach barks very little and is an easy dog to care for. Coach does have the onset of cataract in his eyes. NRGRR sent him to a specialist. There is a copy of the report available to interested parties. Coach would be a great family dog because he is very loving and faithful to anyone who will love him. If you want to play fetch and have a smiling face greet you when you arrive home each day, Coach is the dog for you.

DITHERS is a healthy, beautiful male golden who is 2 1/2 years old. He weighs about 68 pounds and is full grown. Dithers would do well in a home with older, less active dogs, or by himself. He currently lives with another 6 month old golden, but she is a little "hyper" for him. He prefers to be around people the most. We do not know how Dithers behaves around cats. He is excellent with children though! Very gentle and playful with his foster’s 5yr old daughter. Dithers is very focused on food, and could work on some manners. He is a table surfer, so don't leave food sitting out! He also likes chewing on socks, so be sure to keep your laundry picked up! Dithers does great in his crate, although will not enter the crate on command. He knows "come" and "sit." He walks well on a leash. Although Dithers has access to a huge back yard, he prefers to be in the house around people. So far Dithers appears to be housetrained, we are still testing that out though! Overall, Dithers would make a perfect dog for a family or a single person. He would love to have all of the attention, and does not NEED to be placed in a home with other animals. Dithers looks forward to meeting you!