Xander & Harry
Dogs are often thought of as being man's best friend but frequently a dog can also be a dog's best friend. Such is the case with the dynamic duo of Xander & Harry!
Our rescue was contacted by a shelter in AL to see if we could help Xander find a new home. This furry Golden Retriever mix was given the thumb's up and we made plans to bring him to the vet clinic where our dogs are cared for. Within a few hours, Lisa (our lead volunteer in AL) was contacted again by the shelter requesting that we take Harry as well as the fellas are very bonded. We couldn't bear to break up these two BFFs and they are now Sunshine dogs!
One of the volunteers in AL shared, "Xander (who weighs about 57 lbs) didn’t wag his tail initially when I took him out of his kennel, but once he got outside, he acted super playful. Then we just sat down and I rubbed his belly and let him get to know me and trust me. I talked to him for a while and reassured him and petted him. He was loving the attention. He was very curious about the other dogs who came out and was friendly and curious about them too. After that, he just sat and got some sun and let me pet him. He’s a real cutie pie!" (Xander's video)
"Harry (who appears to be a Lab mix and weighs 60 lbs) was a bit more interactive and wagged his tail quickly. Once outside, he did his business and then let me pet him. And, once he saw the other dogs, he was curious and greeted them in a friendly manner at the fence but was not as excited as Xander was about them. Harry sat down in grass for a few pics - super chill guy and very handsome! (Harry's video) I gave all of them treats, I should add, and they gobbled them up!"
Now for the best part — these sweet boys are relaxing and becoming more comfortable each day. They are wagging their tails when greeting the kennel staff each morning. Whatever happened to cause these two wonderful boys to become homeless, their world was turned upside down but they are going to thrive in a quiet home with TLC, love, and attention. Because the boys have done so well in each other's company, we will place them as a bonded pair. Adopting a pair does not mean double the work. Often two dogs are easier than one as they keep each other company and occupied with playtime - and you get double the love and double the fun!
The fellas are estimated to be about 2 years old, are up-to-date on vaccinations, neutered, micro-chipped and heartworm negative. They have been given a Proheart-6 injection for 6 months of heartworm prevention and will be ready to travel to the northeast to be directly adopted in mid-May.
If you are approved to adopt through SGRR, have a quiet home, a fenced yard, and your specialty is TLC, please contact Cheryl to be considered to adopt this wonderful pair. If you are not yet approved, visit our website to fill out an application!
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.
Our rescue was contacted by a shelter in AL to see if we could help Xander find a new home. This furry Golden Retriever mix was given the thumb's up and we made plans to bring him to the vet clinic where our dogs are cared for. Within a few hours, Lisa (our lead volunteer in AL) was contacted again by the shelter requesting that we take Harry as well as the fellas are very bonded. We couldn't bear to break up these two BFFs and they are now Sunshine dogs!
One of the volunteers in AL shared, "Xander (who weighs about 57 lbs) didn’t wag his tail initially when I took him out of his kennel, but once he got outside, he acted super playful. Then we just sat down and I rubbed his belly and let him get to know me and trust me. I talked to him for a while and reassured him and petted him. He was loving the attention. He was very curious about the other dogs who came out and was friendly and curious about them too. After that, he just sat and got some sun and let me pet him. He’s a real cutie pie!" (Xander's video)
"Harry (who appears to be a Lab mix and weighs 60 lbs) was a bit more interactive and wagged his tail quickly. Once outside, he did his business and then let me pet him. And, once he saw the other dogs, he was curious and greeted them in a friendly manner at the fence but was not as excited as Xander was about them. Harry sat down in grass for a few pics - super chill guy and very handsome! (Harry's video) I gave all of them treats, I should add, and they gobbled them up!"
Now for the best part — these sweet boys are relaxing and becoming more comfortable each day. They are wagging their tails when greeting the kennel staff each morning. Whatever happened to cause these two wonderful boys to become homeless, their world was turned upside down but they are going to thrive in a quiet home with TLC, love, and attention. Because the boys have done so well in each other's company, we will place them as a bonded pair. Adopting a pair does not mean double the work. Often two dogs are easier than one as they keep each other company and occupied with playtime - and you get double the love and double the fun!
The fellas are estimated to be about 2 years old, are up-to-date on vaccinations, neutered, micro-chipped and heartworm negative. They have been given a Proheart-6 injection for 6 months of heartworm prevention and will be ready to travel to the northeast to be directly adopted in mid-May.
If you are approved to adopt through SGRR, have a quiet home, a fenced yard, and your specialty is TLC, please contact Cheryl to be considered to adopt this wonderful pair. If you are not yet approved, visit our website to fill out an application!
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.
The Dynamic Duo!
Xander
Harry
