This handsome boy was rescued from a shelter, and we think he is about 3-4yrs old.  Levi is a mix -  he may have some spaniel in him, as he has a freckled  nose and a bob tail.  Levi is a quiet, sweet boy and we wonder if he has  not been around other dogs much.  He has been fine with them, but he does not interact much – it’s like he  does not know what to do.  Levi would benefit from some basic obedience training, and we would  love to see him get a home where he gets to go for lots of walks……and maybe a doggie buddy to show him how to be a dog.   He needs work on the leash, but he will learn quickly. Levi is  looking for his person to  bond with – could that be you?

Jess is a wonderful 9 year old Gordon  Setter girl.  Her owners lost a portion of their fence in a windstorm, and they did not want to deal with not being able to let her out back.    This girl is a gem -  she has the cutest personality. Jess is wonderful with other dogs – not sure about cats, she is housetrained, good with all people.  She loves to play, but she is a tease!  She will fetch a ball, then trot by you – just out  of reach – and “talk”  to you!  It’s like she is  saying “look what I  have!”    She “talks” to us every day -she is such a happy girl.  Many of you that follow our website know that Gordons are our other love.  Jess does need work on the leash, but she is  very smart and will respond to training. She knows several commands and is eager to please.  Gordons are not the best off leash dogs, as they tend to follow their nose.  Her previous owner did tell us she would bolt.  She loves to get out and explore, so she would love to be in a home that will get her out for regular walks.  Can you give this girl the forever home she needs?

Eddie is about 16-18 months old, and was rescued  from a shelter.  He was originally adopted from this same shelter, but within a couple of weeks had been picked up for running loose three times!  New owners signed him back over to the shelter, saying they could not afford to fix  their fence!  Eddie is a beautiful  blonde boy, with lots of energy.  He is very sweet,  good with the other  dogs, but he is all “paws on.”  Eddie and Sadie hang out  together and those two are crazy!  They make the most of their playtime out!  It seems that someone must have worked with Eddie at one time, because he knows the basic commands.  He needs a little work on leash, but he is eager to please and very trainable.  Eddie just needs someone to remind him what is acceptable and what is  not.   He does know  how  to open some gates, so a secure yard is a must.  He can be a bit jumpy, so he may be too much for toddlers. This boy will be a fun dog and a great  companion.

Betty is 6 years old and was rescued from a local shelter, after being released by an owner that said he “was getting too  old to chase her”………..sigh    Betty is very sweet, knows the basic commands and is good with other dogs.  We get the feeling she was on her own alot, as she craves the human touch. Betty just wants to be loved and have a safe, secure  home. She  would also love to have  someone that would get her out  for walks – Betty loves to go walking. She is a little chunky, but we found out she is low thyroid and have started her on thyroid meds. She always seems to have smile  for us, and she seems eager to please.  Could you be the home for her?

This happy boy will be 2 years old in March.  Jake came to  CGRR from an owner who realized they were not giving him the home and exercise needed.  Jake was unfortunately an outside dog, so he has not been taught rules and boundaries.  He is a goofy boy,  very sweet, and enjoys playing with the other dogs.  He loves all people, but he does get excited at times and can be jumpy.  Jake would benefit from some basic obedience training.  As no  one has worked with him, he will bolt if given the chance.  Jake just needs what so many others need – structure, a good routine, and someone that will work with him to help him be the best he can be! He would also love to go for lots of walks – you cannot see much from a back yard!   We want Jake to find a home that will show him what it is like to be a true member of the family – inside! 

What a sweet face on this girl – the face of an angel – a very neglected angel.  Dakota was found wandering the streets, and some nice folks took her home, thinking they would find her owner.  They took fliers to shelters, posted ads in the newspaper and on the internet – no one came forward.  They wanted  to keep Dakota, but realized their home was not the best for her.   Dakota is weak in her hind end and she has a hard time with stairs, as well as hardwood floors – both of which were in her current home.  She is a big love sponge!  This girl just wants the human touch – and food!  We think Dakota is about 11-12 years old. We ran a full blood panel on her, and things were not good.  Dakota had extremely low thyroid, and her albumen levels were very low…………and she has Heartworm.  Because of her age, and poor  health, we feel that the heartworm treatment would be too much for Dakota. We are treating her conservatively, with  Doxycycline and Heartgard.  The Doxy will make the female heartworms impotent, and the Heartgard will eventually kill off the heartworms – but it is a slow process.  We are giving her some Rimadyl and joint pills for her hind end, and the Rimadyl has helped her.  We would love to find a kind soul out there, that can take Dakota in and give her a loving home for however long she has left.  She is such a sweet girl, who will win your  heart over when you meet her.  She will gaze into your eyes, as if asking if you can take her home.  CGRR will pay for her meds and food. This girl will not ask for much – a safe, loving home would be wonderful.

Bill had requested no services, and the family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to CGRR. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

For the many Goldens that have gone to Rainbow Bridge, it is nice to know they have Bill and Mickie watching over them again. Let them rejoice and be at peace.

If you would like to make a donation in Bill’s memory, you can visit our donation page .

This spunky girl was rescued from a shelter, and she needs a job!  Taylor is a very cute mix, and if you are looking for an active dog that you can train to do different things, this is your girl!  She is high energy and loves to play fetch, and if you hide the ball, she will find it.  If you are familiar with Cesar Millan and his “tshh” command – this girl knows that.  She gets excitable and can be jumpy, but as soon as you say “Tshh!” she sits in front of you.  If you spend even a little time with Taylor, you can see the hunger in her eyes – she wants to  learn and be challenged. She would probably make a great search and rescue dog or drug sniffing dog.  She is very smart and quick to learn, so training will be a breeze.  We feel Taylor is housetrained, but she is a bit of a dominant female.  Not sure if she has not been around many other dogs, but it’s like she does not know how to greet – she is all paws on and will try to dominate them.  She has been a bit much for some, but we can tell  she wants to play – she just needs some guidance as to what is the correct behavior.  She needs work on the leash, but once again, she is very trainable.  Taylor will be a fun dog for someone looking for a hiking or jogging buddy.  She loves belly rubs and will even give an occasional kiss of appreciation!