NORCAL Golden Retriever Rescue | Detail

Name: Penny

Number: 77886

Age: 1 Years 4 Months

Gender: Female

Cars: Rides well in cars

Cats: Ignores cats, has little interest in chasing them

Kids: Not recommended with kids while training and gaining strength. Maybe best with older kids 16+

Other Dogs: Does really well with other dogs. Would do best being an only dog or 1 other dog.

Owner Exp.: Experienced

Home Alone: Can not be left alone right now, while working on training. She does well in a crate

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Special Needs - Penny

LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED DOG OWNER FOR OUR PENNY...........Penny is an adorable, petite, 1-year-old Golden Retriever who will steal your heart with her bright eyes and happy tail wags. Weighing in at 53 pounds, she’s a bundle of love and energy in a small package. Penny is super affectionate, loves being around people, and picks up on new things quickly—she’s a star student at her board and train! Life hasn’t always been easy for Penny. She’s bravely bounced back from five obstructions, which included three major surgeries, so she needs a family who will help keep her safe and healthy. To avoid any more scary mishaps, Penny rocks a muzzle when out on adventures or running around the backyard. In the house, she can be without a muzzle, playing with approved toys and other dogs, and she is under watchful eyes. She has a fascination for paper products, and her intestines can not handle anything but food for the next year as she continues her recovery. Don’t worry—this doesn’t slow her down! Penny loves her twice-daily 1-mile walks and is discovering that the world can be a fun and exciting place. She has started to play with other dogs. She’s on a four-meal-a-day plan of dry kibble and canned food for now to help her continue her recovery and maintain her weight. Tests have ruled out PICA, so now we’re focusing on easing her anxiety with Prozac, plenty of training, and lots of treats. Penny is smart, eager, and sometimes a little mischievous—she’ll test the rules if she thinks she can get away with it! Penny is now crate-trained, and a crate should be used at night and when unsupervised. She does like her cuddles on the couch or on the bed. Penny is looking for an experienced family who are ready to stick to her training plan and help her thrive. She’s currently at a board and train facility to help her get the training she never received in her previous home until she moved to her foster, who made significant progress.

Special Needs Penny

Special Needs - Penny is a sweet 1-year-old Golden on the smaller side. Currently, she weighs 42 lbs. but needs to gain another 10 lbs. to reach her ideal weight. She is affectionate, people-oriented, and a fast learner. Penny has had 5 obstructions and three major surgeries, which have created challenges for her well-being. She is currently being muzzled 100% of the time unless tethered and under strict supervision. She is enjoying her 1-2 mile walks 2x daily and learning that the world is not so scary. Penny is currently being fed 3 x a day to help with her surgical recovery and much-needed weight gain. We have completed the additional testing to rule out PICA based on her need to consume foreign bodies. All tests came back negative, so the focus is now on behavior. We will treat the anxiety, weight gain, and structured training. We are looking for an experienced family with older kids to adhere to the required training structure. Penny is very smart and will test the guidelines and rules. Penny is being fostered in San Jose.

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