Hello there, I would love introduce you to Thunder! Wow, what a life he has led and not so good of one. From what we know about him, he was found hiding in a forest and has been abused. The vet says he is a Golden/Yellow Lab mix. He is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations. He has been wormed and Frontlined. He is negative for heartworm and is on Heartguard. His teeth are in great shape but he does have gingivitis. Thunder is great for a bath. Ear cleaning is a non issue. Very good for it. Loves to be brushed. He does have some vision problems. He has cataracts but they are not completely covering his eyes. The vet said because of bad nutrition for such an extended period of time that is why this happened. He will bump into a door occasionally. It doesn't stop him from running around and playing with my golden boys! Thunder is going to see an Eye Specialist in a couple of weeks to check on the cataracts. Depending on what the specialist says if warranted we will do surgery on his eyes. If you can donate toward his eye specialist bills, please consider sponsoring him thru the RAGOM Shop. Thank you!

Thunder was pretty skinny when he first arrived. He is on a good quality food and is looking pretty good! Still has some weight to gain. He eats like he hasn't ever had food before. We started out hand feeding him to keep him under control with his food. Then switched over to a muffin pan to slow him down. He would do well with a slow feeder bowl. He does not guard his food. There is no competition for toys. He lets my Kirby and Boomer take away whatever he is playing with or chewing on and zero arguments.  Thunder is pretty mellow.

When he first arrived he was tired and pretty snarky. We slowly introduced him to our two resident Golden Retrievers. It took a few days but now my two boys and Thunder play beautifully together! Thunder had no idea what play was and he figured it out quick! It is so much fun to watch them play. He loves playing with a tennis ball and loves Nylabones. I think if he is going to a multiple dog household, he should have slow introductions to your dog(s). Thunder needs time to warm up. He is fine with cats now. At first he thought of them as prey. With correction that behavior has stopped. He does show interest in Moe now and then but Moe will give him the "look" and Thunder backs away. It actually is quite hilarious!

Thunder knows his name, can sit, stay for the most part. We are still working on that but that's pretty good for a dog that has had no training. Thunder walks well on a leash. He will pull if he gets excited. He will bark at strange dogs. He kennels beautifully. In the morning when he knows its feeding time he will bark once he sees you. Also the same when you come home from work. Its his way of saying "Ok, I am here and need the Love & Food please!" He keeps his kennel clean. Thunder has a blanket that he lays on and that will go with him to his new home. He is pretty good on potty training. Only a couple of accidents in the month we have had him. He is a gentleman when taking treats from your hand. He is food motivated. He is a Velco dog and bonds quickly with you. He will follow you and if you sit down, he will be at your feet. He is very affectionate and will give you the "Nudge". Thunder will lay his head on your thigh and look at you and say please pet me! Oh! Thunder is a very athletic dog and loves exercise!

He is awfully sweet! Foster Mom and Dad loving having him around. Such a good dog for only being here a month or so. He's not perfect but he is so deserving of a great home and a family to call his own and love him. He will return it 10 fold!

Please contact your Placement Advisor if you are interested in Thunder.