3/29/17- Brian has gone to a foster to adopt home. We are crossing our paws.

Howdy! I'm Brian, a handsome, muscular, one-year old guy who loves to run and play.   Like the name of my breed, I have a beautiful golden coat with blonde highlights, and I'm an excellent retriever!

Not to brag, but I'm smart, and love to learn. Right out of the gate, I showed my foster mom I could do high-fives with alternating paws! Cool, huh?  She is working with me on obedience training, and I'm learning quickly. We are thinking about starting agility or rally, too, for new things to master! 

My foster mom says I'm a great dog. Although I'm young and like to play, I'm calm in the house, easy to be around. I love attention, and can be very affectionate with my family; I prefer my family to strangers. I like when my family pets me and cuddles me, and wag my tail to show it! 

When mom and I go for a walk, she likes to talk to the neighbors, so I lay down in the grass and wait patiently. If the neighbor has a dog, I'll try to play with him. Sometimes strangers want to pat my head, and I'm just not crazy about that.  I walk well on a leash, but I'm working on not pulling when I see other dogs, or things that look like prey (squirrels, anyone?).  I agree, I need a strong owner who can handle me and continue to work with me on obedience in this area. 

I'm an excellent watch dog. I'm alert, and have an impressive deep, loud, ferocious bark....and beautiful teeth! I could do commercials! I like routine, and have adapted well to my foster mom's. While she is out, I show her I am housebroken, and do well left alone during the day. I also show her I'm not destructive in the house, and leave her shoes and furniture alone. My vice? Paper products! They are so fun to shred!   

My other love? Food! I have a very healthy appetite, and it’s pure bliss when it’s time to eat.  But I'm a good boy, I don't jump on countertops, and I leave my mom’s food alone.   

I can't say why, but I have a hang up about being groomed. Quirky. I'm not crazy about the muzzle mom puts on me when she makes sure I look good, but I do look good!

What kind of forever home am I hoping for? One in which I'm the only pet, and without children. Why? Because I can get confused about other animals and small beings, and think they want my food. And I've already said how much I love my food! Maybe it has something to do with how I spent the first year of my life, I don't know. I do know a quiet, calm household with an owner committed to continuing my training would be perfect, and my paws are crossed that you are that family.

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GRRSWF will consider applicants outside of our normal area for Brian, but applicants must live in the state of Florida and be willing to travel to meet him.

All GRRSWF dogs have undergone a full examination by a veterinarian, and any health concerns have been addressed. If you are interested in learning more about Brian, please contact us at applications@grrswf.org, or you can read about our adoption process in detail and download an application from our website at http://www.grrswf.org/index-2.html        

PLEASE NOTE: We serve Southwest Florida from Naples to Ocala.

If you live OUTSIDE of our service area and are interested in adopting one of our dogs, please note that we will only consider an application for senior dogs (over the age of 8) or dogs with special needs (usually medication).  BEFORE submitting your application, send an email to info@GRRSWF.org to request an exception to our service area. If that approval is given, you will be asked to complete an application, clearly stating on it that you are interested in a special needs or senior dog.  However, please be aware that, unfortunately, there are some locations we simply cannot cover because we do not have sufficient representation in those areas to perform the required home visits prior to the adoption, or follow-up visits afterward. If that is the case, we will be happy to refer you to a local rescue or shelter.