Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Captain –Male – 7-years-old – GRRALL #0761 Captain Update 12/6/2019: Captain is doing great, he went from a medical emergency rescue to a happy goofy boy, but as an only pet, the King of the Mansion, inside and out. It is amazing Captain survived his heath scares. He is now blind in one eye due to untreated high blood pressure and heartworm positive but due to other issues not treated in the usual way; he is medically stable. Captain was in a phenomenal foster home and was doing very well but is now looking for a new foster or permanent placement as his Foster Dad is having surgery and will be unable to care for him. Captain’s foster family says he bonded with them immediately and loves his daily routines; he eats well and loves to roll in the grass after breakfast. He is very polite, learns fast, house-trained, does not counter-surf, and is fine alone in the home uncrated when his humans were away. Captain is a cuddler, loves ear rubs and belly scratches, and is a dedicated and loyal friend. Captain will make a wonderful companion for an adopter who accepts he must be the only pet. ### Update 7/2/19: Captain is recovering well from the surgery. He is a very sweet boy and has a great personality. He loves people and loves being right next to you. His favorite thing is being petted. He hasn't met a human he didn't like! We are looking for a foster home (or foster-to-adopt home) with no other pets for Captain at this time. He appears to be house broken and he is very treat motivated so training him with commands should be easy! If you are interested in fostering or fostering-to-adopt Captain please let us know! ###Captain update: June 22, 2019: Captain is doing much better! Our boy had a grapefruit sized stone removed from his bladder, and he is still at our vet recovering. The big wound on his head is also recovering nicely. Captain is a total love-bug, he loves all people and likes to get close and snuggle, loves scratches, and loves treats. For now Captain needs to be an only dog. He was great at the shelter but not so much at a foster home, but he had also just had major surgery a few days prior so we always err on the conservative side. ###Captain is safe now, thanks to our GRRALL Emergency Response Team. Captain was found as a stray, in dire need of emergency medical care, far more than what the shelter could offer. The shelter contacted GRRALL and thanks to our phenomenal and dedicated volunteers, Captain was sprung, smothered with kisses, and is now beginning his recovery at our vet. Captain is a 60 pound very handsome golden mix boy, about seven-years-old. Captain was found with open wounds on his head and leg, along with some bladder issues. Captain has obviously been neglected, still intact, not leash trained, in desperate need of some spa time, but is adorably sweet and gentle and so happy to be around caring people. Captain’s luck has turned, he was saved by GRRALL and most amazing is heartworm negative. We will update Captain’s progress as he begins to heal. If you are interested in adopting Captain or any GRRALL dog, please read our FAQs (https://grralliance.org/faq/) and then submit an application at https://grralliance.org/applications/adoption-application/ GRRALL serves the Dallas-Fort Worth/North Texas area. We do not have the resources to adopt outside this region and do not ship dogs. If you are outside our adoption area please contact your local Golden Retriever Rescue, local independent adoption groups, shelters, humane society, or other group to find your perfect forever friend.
