Lauren

Lauren,  age  1 1/2

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WEIGHT:  85 pounds

Update 10/22/12:

Early one October morning, a young lady was preparing to leave for her job at a vet clinic – but first, she headed out to the big field near her home where she leaves food for a colony of feral cats. And… what’s this? Bounding through the grass was a big, beautiful blonde Golden, wearing a tattered collar without tags. The field backs up to several subdivisions, so “surely someone is looking for her, but I can’t just leave her running around loose,” the lady decided. “Lauren” ran right up to her new friend, but getting her into the car (so as to keep her safe at the clinic) was another matter! Still, with gentle persuasion and encouragement, the young blondie was eventually settled into the backseat for the ride to her “motel room.” 

Once  Lauren was safely stowed at the clinic (where she proceeded to charm the entire staff in short order), her rescuer set about tracking down an owner. First she plastered the surrounding neighborhoods with signs; then she posted on Craigslist; then she left messages with local shelters and vets. And of course, she scanned Lauren for a chip (none found). A whole week went by… and no response. So: “I found a dog last week, about a one-year- old female Golden Retriever. She is such a wonderful dog. I have not been able to find a home for her nor been able to find her original owners so now I am looking for placement with a rescue organization that might find her a home. I would be glad to provide you any information that you might need.”  

And more than that, she provided all of Lauren’s intake vetting. What a lucky girl, to have such a great friend looking out for her! (And in fact, Lauren the Golden is named after Lauren the Person, the wonderful young lady who rescued her.) The vets discovered that the young dog is already spayed, heartworm negative, and healthy. It does seem like she hadn’t spent much time outside a backyard, though: “At the clinic, it seems like everything is new to her—slippery floors, noises, etc.—and she gets startled, but then she gets her bearings fast. Very smart and attentive, quick learner.  What a doll! Sweet, affectionate, well behaved; doesn't even tear up things in her crate.  Gets along well with other dogs, too.”

Now Lauren is in her foster home and having lots of fun. “She still is nervous about getting in a car or going upstairs, but she was on our couch in less than 30 minutes,” says foster mom. “I will keep everyone posted on her progress.”

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