Hi, I'm Cara — ON HOLD
Golden Retriever Mix | Adult | Female | Large
About Me
Courtesy post! -On hold.
Cara is a golden retriever mix, long-legged with soft, silky fur. About 3 years old, and now at a healthy 83 lbs., she was found with one of the worst cases of flea infestation ever seen, but has been carefully treated and is now healing from the destruction it caused her coat and ears. Cara was never placed into the shelter, but rather fostered by one of the Bowie Animal Control Officers, and now is being fostered by a volunteer.
She is a typical golden retriever: gentle, oh-so-loving, and calm. She is already well-trained and knows “come”, “sit”, “stay”, and “shake”. She adores long walks and playing fetch with a tennis ball. Cara does not need to be crated when left alone–she just curls up and naps; never chews inappropriately, but does enjoy her bones. It would be hard to find a more complacent, gentle soul in a big dog whose only goal in life is to share the love. She would be a super dog for a family with children over 10 years old to love her, as well as a calm, obedient companion for anyone else–mature couple, grandparents, etc.
Warning: Cara does “counter-surf”, so put all food out of her reach! The good part is that she is highly treat motivated.
Cara is currently on thyroid medication twice daily for hypothyroidism.
My Profile
- Good with kids: I'm good with kids over 10 years old
- Good with dogs: I’m good with other dogs.
- Good with cats: I’m good with cats.
- Fenced yard: My home must have a fenced yard.
- Suitable for townhouse and/or apartment: I could live in a townhouse, but not an apartment.
- House trained: I am already house trained.
- Crate trained: I'm not crate trained, and I don't need one
- Barks when left alone: I do not usually bark when left alone.
- Chews inappropriate items: I do not usually chew inappropriate items.
- Training: I know the basic commands: Sit. Stay. Come.
- Activity level: My activity level is moderate.
- Special needs: null
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Meet Me
If you are interested in Cara — ON HOLD, consider letting us know by filling out a (no-obligation) adoption application. Please consult our Adoption FAQ before contacting us.
Please check the adoption-show-attendees page to see if Cara — ON HOLD will be attending the next adoption show.
NOTE: We are an all volunteer group and do not operate a shelter. All of our animals are in foster homes. We are unable to place our animals outside of the Baltimore/DC area.