Hello! My name is Golda, and here is a little info about me:Breed: Golden Retriever MixAge: 5 years oldGender: FemaleWeight: 21 kgCountry of Origin: LebanonEnergy Level: ModerateHighlights: Friendly, affectionate, cuddly, playful, and sweetHi, I’m Golda! I’m a sweet and affectionate girl with a beautiful golden coat, and I’m looking for a loving family who will give me the safe, happy, and peaceful life I deserve.My story changed on September 14, 2022, when my rescuers witnessed me being physically abused. I was being hit and dragged through the streets, and they immediately stepped in to stop the abuse. They brought me to safety in their car and took me to a veterinary clinic, where I was examined, vaccinated, and cared for.Even after everything I had been through, my rescuers saw hope in my eyes. That hope inspired them to name me Golda. I am now safe at the shelter, but what I truly need is a loving home and a family of my own.I love being around people and receiving affection. After everything I’ve experienced, I’m ready to leave my difficult past behind and discover what it feels like to truly belong to a family.My ideal family will be loving, patient, and understanding. I need a home where I can feel secure, receive plenty of affection, and have the time I need to adjust to my new surroundings.A patient family willing to gently show me that I am finally safe would mean the world to me. I get along with:Dogs: YesCats: UnknownKids: YesTraining: Some. My adopter should be prepared to patiently help me learn the routines and expectations of my new home.Leash Skills: Some. I will need continued patience and training to improve my leash skills.House Trained: No. I will need help learning where to go in my new home.Fears: I may need patience, reassurance, and gentle guidance while adjusting to my new environment.Health: I am healthy, spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. My adoption fee is $750.00 CAD plus applicable taxes. This includes my transportation to Canada, if I am able to be accompanied by a flight volunteer directly to Vancouver. Please Note: LALDR highly encourages adopters to research some local dog trainers before their dog arrives. Although a 1-on-1 trainer is often not needed, it is good to have someone in mind in case any problematic behaviours arise. Most bad behaviours can be modified if caught early enough, so make sure to nip undesirable behaviours in the bud before they become serious problems.Basic training should be taken seriously, but should not begin until your dog is well settled in - at least a couple of weeks. After you feel your new dog is relaxed and comfortable in their new home, check out training courses in your local area. Even basic beginner courses like those taught at a local pet store can have a huge benefit in helping your dog learn to socialize and get used to being in public situations, all with the added benefit of strengthening their bond with you.Normally, we will not approve adoptions to homes with children under 12 years of age. However if a dog has been determined to be good with children we will approve applicants with children 8 years or older. More information can be found on our website.The age and breed of a dog is usually an educated guess, so we are not able to guarantee the accuracy of age or breed of our dogs.Information included in the profile is provided to us from the international rescuer or local fosters. LALDR does not have access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person adopting them and the environment in which they live.While most dogs find escorting passengers flying directly to Vancouver, some will find flights through Toronto or Montreal. In that case, additional fees will apply to fly your dog to Vancouver by cargo. Unaccompanied cargo costs within Canada range from $350 - $550 depending on the size of the dog. LALDR will be as transparent as possible with you regarding these costs. You will NOT be asked to pay a passenger fee on top of the cargo fee.[MID-EAST] *Vaccinations: Dogs from the Middle East are vaccinated for rabies, parvo, distemper, leptospirosis, adenovirus type 1 and para-influenza. Bordetella is not given, as that has not been a problem in the Middle East.[TURKEY] Dogs from Turkey receive a 4D SNAP test to include Leishmania, Heartworm, Ehrlichia, & Anaplasma, as well as Giardia, Parvo, Corona & Distemper.
