Rex was adopted from GRRCC in 2006 as a 7 month old puppy. He lived happily with his family until a change in jobs and lifestyle meant that Rex was staying with his owner’s mom a lot because he traveled extensively on work. That was actually fine until the mom developed some health problems and was no longer able to be Rex’s home-away-from-home. His owner then had his adult daughter caring for Rex when he was gone but he soon realized that was not an optimal situation for his daughter or for Rex. So, he contacted us and sadly made arrangements to return Rex to us.

Rex has always been very well cared for and loved and you can tell by his happy spirit and good health. Don’t let that beautiful Sugar-Face fool you. He had bloodwork done and it was perfect…good range of movement in his hips and other joints and really, minimal arthritis for a dog his age. He has a good amount of energy and enjoys playing tug-of-rope with his 8 year old Golden foster sibling and is always up for a little ball fetching (although he isn’t obsessive about it!). At the same time, he completely understands the value of an afternoon nap, a quiet evening spent watching Netflixs or laying contently by your side as you work on the computer. At 72 lbs. he is at a good weight, although another 3 or 4 lbs wouldn’t hurt him. He is more of the ‘American’ style Golden…lean, longer legged, taller and a more refined bone structure than the blockier, stockier ‘English’ Goldens. The unique thing about Rex is that he doesn’t have a tail (well, at least not a ‘real’ Golden tail). His is about a 3-4” long and, per his original surrendering owner back in 2006, he lost it as the result of an accident when he was a very young pup. It is too cute though, he wags it furiously and that little stub just goes so fast it is almost a blur! When we got him, his GRRCC name was ‘Docker’ because it looked like he had a docked tail. In truth though, as much as a full   safer to put a glass down on a coffee table that is in the traffic pattern of a full Golden tail! Also, his foster mom reports that he does a little dance with his front feet when he is happy or when food or treats are offered. She said it’s like he’s auditioning to be a Riverdance Irish step-dancer!

Rex will fit in pretty much anywhere. He certainly enjoys the fenced yard at his foster home but would be equally content with several walks a day. As mentioned, he is good with other dogs but probably having a very young hyper, high energy constantly playing dog as the resident dog in his family wouldn’t be ideal (it might get in the way of afternoon naps of Netflix watching!). I think he might be perfect for someone who is home a lot (maybe a retired or empty nester couple/individual) because he simply adores human contact, although fortunately he is not needy or a pest about getting it.

Rex is a typical Golden…he has never met a stranger, human or animal. He gets along with all dogs, large and small as well as cats. Although he has not spent much time around small kids, his laid back demeanor and inherent good nature suggests he would be fine with them. Rex is just about as close to perfect as they come and is everything wonderful about a senior Golden. If he was a house, a real estate agent would describe him as in ‘move in condition’. We have always said, “once a GRRCC dog, always a GRRCC dog”. We are sad that Rex, after having spent his first 10 years with one family, has to spend his Golden Years with a new loving family. However are proud and honored to be his ‘safety net’.  Hang in there with us Rex….think of this as a little vacation with sofas, a swimming pool and new dogs to hang with. Your new family is out there…they just haven’t found you yet, but they will!