Adoptable Golden Retriever

I know a few families that live out in the country and have been thinking about getting another dog but don't want a puppy. The downside of both these situations is that the new dog would be an outside only dog. Both families have barns for shelter and gravity feeders for food and water. If nothing better comes along I can give them a call.

This ad is on Craigslist. They are looking for an adult Golden. Don't know anything about them but it's worth a try http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pet/858769073.html

There is a local golden retriever rescue named Grrrace. I rehomed a golden once, and they let me put a courtesy post on their site. I found a good home in a couple weeks. I haven't dealt with them other than that, but they were very nice to me.

I love the "I want him to get laid once" line. You should've told him he doesn't need to get laid; he can lick himself!! :)

As a golden owner, I'd caution against placing a golden in a home that was looking for an 'outside dog'. It's the right fit for a lot of dogs, but not a golden. They are such people dogs and are miserable if they're not at your side!

A family friend lost their golden about a year ago and they have been kicking around the idea of getting another one. The wife just tore her rotator (sp) cuff, so I know they wouldn't be abele to do anything until she's done with ehr rehab/sling but I'll forward this her way.

Golden retrievers are not in any way outside dogs-they are passionate about being inside with their person. An unhappy golden will only develop behavior problems that will make it miserable for dog and person alike, and end up badly. You are doing such a good thing by trying to get this boy out of what sounds like an undesirable situation, but please insist that he be an inside dog.

It's clear that he is a people friendly dog and enjoys being the house with his current family, so I would make sure he was not an outside only dog. Thanks.