Opi (Hank 13-228) [1]

We welcomed sweet Hank to RAGOM at our home last week. This boy has the exhuberance of a half-grown puppy -- he loves everything and everyone, gives big sloppy kisses, and tries real hard to do what you tell him. Hank lived his first year on a farm with a family, kids, dogs and chickens. Unfortunately, he chased and killed some of the chickens one day last May and was immediately given away to another family. The second family loved him, but with full-time jobs and the busy life of teenagers, they were not home enough to give Hank the attention he needs, so surrendered him to RAGOM, knowing we would find him a loving home.Hank is a handsome 15 month old purebred Golden Retriever weighing 62 pounds. He is up-to-date with vaccinations and receiving preventative heartworm and flea/tick treatments. Last week, the vet gave him a wellness exam and found him to be completely normal and healthy, except for one thing. He had the early symptoms of mange. According to the vet, mange is most commonly found in young dogs under stress, whose immune systems are not fully developed. The vet gave him a shot to kill the adult mites; Hank will receive another shot in two weeks, and a third shot two weeks after that to kill the eggs. When the mange is gone, Hank will be neutered and ready for adoption.This boy is a sweetie who will melt anyone's heart, but we need to find a good match for his forever family. He is fine with kids and other dogs. He has a high prey drive -- so no cats, rabbits or small animals. He is still a puppy/young dog and needs lots of stimulation, attention and exercise. There needs to be an adult in the family who is home at least part of the day or takes him to doggie daycare. If you think you or your family may be a match for Hank's needs, we'd love to talk with you. Contact your placement advisor. Although Hank won't be available to adopt for a few weeks, he can still meet potential families.Fine with kids -- yesGets along with cats, rabbits and other small animals -- no
Gets along with other dogs -- yesFence required -- noHousetrained -- yesWalk nicely with leash -- yesJogging partner -- yesRespond to Commands -- come, sit, no
Excessive barking -- no, only when strangers approach houseAggression, resource guard food -- noDestructive or chew inappropriate items -- noWhere sleep -- side of bedGet into garbage -- noPlayful -- yes, balls & tugtoyLike to be groomed -- yes
Crate-trained -- yes