Debunking Golden Rescue Adoption Myths
Woof, friends! Buster here…diving into three myths that needs busting ~ the belief that GR will not adopt to people in three different categories:
- Those who don’t have a fenced yard
- Homes that have an invisible fence
- People who live in a condo
Wrong! We’re about to sniff out the truth about who is eligible to adopt.
Myth #1
Golden Rescue will not adopt to people who don’t have a secure fenced yard.
Wrong! Golden Rescue is a matching adoption service so the needs of the Golden are always considered closely. Yes, there are some Goldens who are bolters or have a high prey drive. Some will have to live their whole life on the leash and can only run free in a secure area. In these cases, we would look for families with a secure backyard. However, many Goldens have or can be trained to have excellent recall and will live happily and safely on and off leash. Although a secure backyard is certainly a bonus, it is not always essential, depending on the needs of the Golden.
Myth #2
Golden Rescue will not adopt to people who have an invisible fence.
Wrong! There are some Goldens who would not do well with an invisible fence because they are particularly nervous or are extreme bolters who would actually run through the fence because their desire for freedom is so high. The truth is that these cases are rare. We look closely at a Golden’s needs and match them with the most perfect adopter. It is sometimes our opinion that a Golden would not do well with an invisible fence, for a variety of reasons; however, most Goldens would do just fine being trained on an invisible fence.
Myth #3
Golden Rescue will not adopt to people who have an invisible fence.
Absolutely not true! Goldens love to be close to their family. So, whether you live in a 5,000 sq. ft. home or a 500 sq. ft. condo, you will find your Golden under your feet or on the couch with you. So inside space is not particularly important when assessing a Golden’s needs. What is important is how and how often your Golden gets exercised. It is our experience that Goldens who live in a condo often get more walks than Goldens who live in a house with a yard. The reason is condo dwellers have no choice but to walk their Golden regularly as they have no alternative. Again, as matching is crucial, there are some Goldens who would not do well in a condo for various reasons but there are just as many who would do just fine.
In summary: We have no hard and fast rules as it relates to the kind of home that is suitable. We look at each Golden’s needs individually and try to place them in the best possible home to match their needs. For example, we have a board member who has four Goldens who live happily on a property with an invisible fence. We have another board member who lives happily with her two Goldens in a condo. Each Golden’s personality is unique as are their needs.
Woofingly yours,
Buster #4135 ~ a proud rescue Golden