Sierra Darla #4338

Age: 3 years

Gender: Female

Breed: Golden Retriever

Weight: 63 lbs.

Status: Not Ready For Adoption

Sierra is a sweet and gentle girl who is looking for a very special family. She has limited vision, but Sierra is curious about the world around her and uses her other senses to adapt and explore.

Sierra is staying in a home with adult children, another dog, and a cat. Her foster family says she is very friendly and will lay her head in someone’s lap to let them know she wants some ear scratches or a belly rub. When the cat darted past her, it was the first time she realized there was a cat in the house. She will lay down when she wants to play, but Sierra is cautious and waits for a signal that the other dog is ready to join her for playtime.

Sierra goes for walks with her foster mom and the other dog. This consistent routine is helping Sierra to feel more confident in her surroundings and creates a safe outdoor experience for her. She loves her daily walks and trusts that her foster mom is by her side to guide her around the neighborhood. Sierra enjoys playing with a tennis ball. Even though she can’t see it very well, she will search for it when you toss it nearby.

Sierra startles if someone enters the room, but if you announce yourself on your way in, it helps her to feel more secure. She also gets a little nervous when she first hears deep male voices but will relax after she has a few minutes to get familiar with the sounds.

Sierra is house trained, but her foster family is using a crate if they are going to leave the house. It is not her favorite place, and she would prefer to lay down in the crate when they are in the room with her. She responds to voice commands for sit and down and she is working on stay.

Sierra is a speedy eater, but the slow-feed bowl seems to make her more nervous. Her foster mom is having her eat a little and then pause before going in for more. She also gulps down water so it’s best not to let her drink when she is very excited or immediately after her walk. Her foster mom froze a bowl of water and then poured a little fresh water over top and this adaptation is working to slow Sierra down a bit.

With patience and a few modifications, this smart girl can adapt to any situation. She can’t wait to go home with her new family.

Sierra’s adoption cost is $850 which helps defray the average $2,000 expense per dog in our rescue. Click here to learn about our adoption process.