Update 11/22/23:
Well, it is almost Thanksgiving and I am still waiting for my forever family!! Mom says everyone is missing out if they are looking for a girl to be a great companion and be by their side every day. She thinks it might be best if I was an only pet as I love my humans so much!! I do live with 2 boy golden retrievers without issues so a large male brother might be ok. I meet dogs on our walks with friendly greetings. A cat free home would be best as I am very interested in small “critters”. I love long walks and sleeping on mom’s feet!!! If you want a laid back girl to walk with and keep you company during the winter days, please contact GRRoIowa! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Update 9/9/23:
Hey everyone…. Lizzy here!! Are you loving this cooler weather as much as me? I just wanted to tell everyone I’m patiently waiting for my forever family!! Let me just remind you of a few things;
1. I love everyone!! I have been around kids as young as four and have done very well. I have not met a dog that I didn’t greet with friendship.
2. I am totally housebroken and sleep all night with no problem.
3. I might be eight years old, but I’ll bet you’ll never guess that. I love to go on walks, and if you run with me, I will love it! (Foster mom does NOT run!! I do know how to play ball but I need someone to teach me to let go of the ball once I bring it back. In fact, I can fit many of them in my mouth! 🤣
4. I love to be by my people and I love to be petted so if you need someone to lay on the deck while you’re relaxing, I’m the perfect one!!
If you think I might be a good fit, please reach out and let them know. I would love to meet you!.
I have attached a couple pictures showing you what I love to do. I love to guard the backyard and keep an eye out for chipmunks and rabbits!
Update 8/20/23:
Lizzie here patiently waiting for my forever home!! Foster mom found out I was a good girl with her 4 year old grandson when he visited. I love to lay in the yard A LOT so mom thinks I might have been an outside girl. For this reason I do need a fenced in yard. My family needs to be willing to take me on daily walks and I won’t leave you alone till you do!! I do take a pill every day to keep my thyroid working correctly but it is no big deal. If you think I would be a good fit for your family, please reach out so we can meet!!
Update 07/25/23:
Hi everyone!!
Foster mom says she has noticed some things about my personality that my new home should be aware of.
She thinks it would be best for me not go to a home with cats. She says since I have the urge to get bunnies on our walks that it is better to safe than sorry.
Also she feels that a home with no kids under 10 would be best. I guess it has something to do with my size and my pushiness when I want something. She says I can be stubborn…. In a good way!
She says a fence is needed as I LOVE to lay in the yard and will not quit bugging my human till they give in!!
Original Post:
Hi everyone, my name is Lizzy! I am an eight year old golden retriever and weigh in at 100 pounds. I know that’s a lot, but my foster mom has been walking me every night trying to get my weight down. That’s fine with me because I love to walk, and I love to play ball! All good things to help me lose weight.
Foster mom says I am almost perfect! I sleep all night long and have had no accidents. I go to the door when I need to go outside. I do bark a couple times when the people I love go out the door without me, but then I lay down and wait for them to come back. I would be fine as an only dog, but I do get along well with other dogs as long as they’re not in my face too much.
I’m a little possessive over toys so my foster mom keeps them put up when the other dogs are around. I am not really afraid of storms or fireworks but they do make me a little uneasy when they’re super loud. I just find a place close to my person and lie down.
Dog savvy kids are OK with me too. If you need a friend to keep you company and are willing to take me on walks and play ball with me, I would be your perfect companion!
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