When we get a Golden, we first do a complete health check that includes blood work, spaying or nuetering, and vaccinations. Dentals are done if necessary with x-rays if indicated.
We then evaluate the dog for likes and dislikes as well as it's level of training. We confirm house training and crate train them if they aren't already.
We do anything that is needed to get the pets healthy and be ready to start looking for their "Forever Home". We do a home check, vet check and a reference check to be sure we place the right dog with the right person.
We feel after a dog enters a rescue group, the next home has to be a "Forever Home." Of course, sometimes life doesn't happen that way and we will take back any dog if the owner can no longer keep it for any reason.
We also have the new adopter complete and sign a contract that states if for any reason Citrus Golden Retriever Rescue feels the pet they adopted out is not being cared for in the way they agreed and according to what the contract stated, we do have the right to remove the pet and get it back safely and into rescue once again.
We ask the new adopter to make a donation for their adopted dog to help the next rescue get all the care we need to give it. Some dogs require a lot of medical attention and care. This can get expensive. We rely on your generosity in this process.
We now take dogs not only from Citrus county, but we get rescues from all over Florida. We work closely with several animal shelters, County facilities, and network with other Rescue groups so we're alerted if a Golden comes in that needs our help. Of course, we still also get dogs surrendered by individuals for many reasons.
We have had abused dogs , neglected dogs, and dogs whose owners just fell upon hard times. In this economy more and more people are losing their homes and have nowhere to go much less take care of a dog so we are seeing many more dogs in need.
It is so rewarding when you have a dog placed in a perfect "Forever Home" and the dog and family are both so happy. That is what rescue is all about.
Because we are an all volunteer group we can always use help in the form of donated food or equipment and of course money as well as volunteers for foster homes and transport so we can continue to help as many dogs as need our help.
Please visit our "Able to help?" page and see if you can be of assistance in some way to help our organization save these wonderful animals.