Age: 8 years
Gender: Male
Breed: Golden Retriever
Weight: 95 lbs.
Status: Not Ready For Adoption
Hi, I’m Dinho! I am a very loving and affectionate boy who loves being with my humans and cuddling with them. My name is Portuguese and means “little or dear one,” and my foster mom says I am very aptly named!
I’m liking it here in my foster home and I’ve gotten along great with other dogs and cat. She says that I don’t have a mean bone in my body and that I’m super sweet. I LOVE belly rubs and think that they’re the best thing in the world! One of the cutest things my foster mom has noticed is that I sometimes have this quizzical expression where I raise my eyebrows, as if to ask, “What’s going on?” or “What are you doing?” 
I am a smart pup, even if I do say so myself, and a very good boy. I know my name and a few other words. I’ve been working on wait. It’s a tough one, but I’m doing it. I love food, especially fruit, and this motivates me in my training (LOL).
I like going outside in my foster’s fenced in yard and running around sniffing and exploring. I’m not really a barker, but if one of my fur siblings starts barking at a bird or squirrel, I will join in the fun.
I do have some anxiety issues. I’m getting help with a professional trainer and will need my new family to continue working with me. I know I can learn to manage my phobias, like I said, I’m a smarty pants. It would probably be best if my forever home came with a calm dog to be a mentor.
I am on medication for allergies as well as epileptic cluster seizures, but I don’t let this get me down. With the help of the medication, I am able to live a full life and am still my sweet, lovable self! I can’t wait to share my big heart with my forever family! I know I will make you so very happy.
Dinho’s adoption cost is $550 which helps defray the average $2,000 expense per dog in our rescue. Click here to learn about our adoption process.
