Sadie

Sadie is everything people love about Golden Retrievers - happy, social, goofy, and absolutely full of love. This young girl adores people, makes friends everywhere she goes, and approaches life with an enthusiastic tail wag and a toy in her mouth. Whether she's heading to the dog park, hopping in the car for an adventure, or tossing around her favorite squeaky toy, Sadie is simply thrilled to be part of the fun. Her ideal home would have lots of space, she can kind of be a bull in a china shop! She is not well suited for an apartment, condo or townhome.

Sadie came to rescue after her previous family made the difficult decision to surrender her. They loved her deeply, but without consistent training and structure, her puppy habits - especially jumping, mouthing, and slipping away when given the chance - became more than they could safely manage. Sadie is still young, smart, and very trainable, and the good news is she's incredibly food motivated and eager to engage with people, which will make continued training much easier.

She is potty trained and does wonderfully with kids, other dogs, cats, and even chickens. She absolutely loves meeting new people and would happily greet every stranger like an old friend if given the chance. Sadie has a moderate energy level and will thrive in a home that gives her regular exercise, continued guidance, and plenty of mental stimulation. She especially loves cooler weather and being outdoors, thanks to her big fluffy golden coat.

Sadie already knows commands like sit, stay, and "go potty," and she rides beautifully in the car. She's affectionate, playful, intelligent, and wonderfully goofy - the kind of dog who keeps you laughing while also wanting to curl up nearby at the end of the day.

Because Sadie has a history of trying to wander, she will need a family committed to supervision, consistency, and safe management while she continues working on her manners and recall skills. In return, she'll reward them with endless love, loyalty, and golden retriever charm.

Sadie is truly a wonderful dog with so much potential, and with a little continued training and structure, she's going to make an incredible companion for a very lucky family.

Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter's expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.

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