Roscoe
"He is a true retriever - oh my goodness!" is what our volunteer photographer said upon meeting Roscoe! "He loves to have his toy in his mouth almost all the time. He lifts up his paw in true Golden style when he wants pets. He's a very happy guy who wags his tail often and is super friendly!"
We know what you are thinking... how could a dog as sweet and nice as Roscoe wind up in need of rescuing? Well, let us share his story with you. Roscoe lived with his former family for most of his life. He was the apple of their eyes until a human baby came along and they decided they did not want their so-called best friend anymore. They brought Roscoe to an overcrowded high-kill shelter in the south. In these shelters owner turn-ins are the first to be euthanized when over-crowding occurs. Strays at least have a 5-14 day hold, which gives time for a rescue to step in and pull the dog. Thankfully an advocate took quick action and made us aware of Roscoe's plight. We at SGRR were more than happy to say YES to rescuing him.
Roscoe's heart is loving and pure and he holds no grudges toward humans who abandoned him in the past. He is ready to love again! This handsome honey boy is friendly to all those he meets and is good with other dogs. Our volunteers are working on leash walking with Roscoe and with some fine-tuning, he will be a wonderful walking companion! Roscoe is a bit of a Houdini and somehow slipped out of the play yard at the vet's kennel. While he came back when called, care must be taken that Roscoe, and any dog for that matter, should be monitored even in securely fenced yards.
Roscoe is about 4-5 years old and is an energetic boy who is a bit overweight at 75 lbs. He been neutered, brought up-to-date on vaccinations, micro-chipped, and is under treatment for heartworms. This fella is incredibly playful and just a joy to be around!! If you are approved to adopt through SGRR and have an active lifestyle, please contact Cheryl to be considered to adopt this scrumptious boy. If not yet approved, please fill out an application to be considered. Roscoe will be ready to head north to be directly adopted in early-to-mid May.
Rescued dogs come with a range of needs - from behavioral to emotional to medical. When approved applicants adopt such dogs, they agree to take on whatever comes with the dog. It is up to YOU to continue the rehabilitation we have begun. This is what it means to rescue.
We know what you are thinking... how could a dog as sweet and nice as Roscoe wind up in need of rescuing? Well, let us share his story with you. Roscoe lived with his former family for most of his life. He was the apple of their eyes until a human baby came along and they decided they did not want their so-called best friend anymore. They brought Roscoe to an overcrowded high-kill shelter in the south. In these shelters owner turn-ins are the first to be euthanized when over-crowding occurs. Strays at least have a 5-14 day hold, which gives time for a rescue to step in and pull the dog. Thankfully an advocate took quick action and made us aware of Roscoe's plight. We at SGRR were more than happy to say YES to rescuing him.
Roscoe's heart is loving and pure and he holds no grudges toward humans who abandoned him in the past. He is ready to love again! This handsome honey boy is friendly to all those he meets and is good with other dogs. Our volunteers are working on leash walking with Roscoe and with some fine-tuning, he will be a wonderful walking companion! Roscoe is a bit of a Houdini and somehow slipped out of the play yard at the vet's kennel. While he came back when called, care must be taken that Roscoe, and any dog for that matter, should be monitored even in securely fenced yards.
Roscoe is about 4-5 years old and is an energetic boy who is a bit overweight at 75 lbs. He been neutered, brought up-to-date on vaccinations, micro-chipped, and is under treatment for heartworms. This fella is incredibly playful and just a joy to be around!! If you are approved to adopt through SGRR and have an active lifestyle, please contact Cheryl to be considered to adopt this scrumptious boy. If not yet approved, please fill out an application to be considered. Roscoe will be ready to head north to be directly adopted in early-to-mid May.
Rescued dogs come with a range of needs - from behavioral to emotional to medical. When approved applicants adopt such dogs, they agree to take on whatever comes with the dog. It is up to YOU to continue the rehabilitation we have begun. This is what it means to rescue.
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