Gender: Male
Age: 5
Status: Needs Foster Home

Zack was surrendered to PBC ACC by his owners. They told the shelter staff his age, 5, and that he chases small animals.  At this point we do not know if they meant squirrels, rabbits, or small dogs and cats in the home.  In light of this information, we do not feel he should go to home where there are small dogs, or cats.  Why look for trouble?

 Since Zack was an owner surrender, and in perfect health, he was immediately placed in the adoption program.  EGRR felt we could do a better job than PBC ACC in finding him a home, so we sent a volunteer to adopt him and we placed him in our program.   We do know that Zack is a beautiful, sweet Golden, and should make some lucky family a wonderful pet.  Right now, he is looking for a foster or foster-to-adopt home, without young children, small dogs, or cats.  If you think you can fill the bill, contact EGRR and ask about Zack. 

 Just remember, unless you would like to become only an EGRR foster family, be sure to pay your application fee.  Foster-to-adopt families are considered to be adopters, so they are not exempt from the application fee.

Gender: Female
Age: 2
Status: In foster home

Meet Miley!  She is a slightly overweight, 2 year old girl, who has had an upheaval in her life.  She is now looking for a very special “forever” home.  Here is Miley’s story:

Life was perfectly normal for Miley, who was living with the same family since she was a tiny puppy; however, she had some allergies, which caused her to bite and scratch at her skin, making sores.  Again, this is not at all unusual in Goldens, and once a proper food is discovered, the allergies are under control and the skin problems disappear.  Unfortunately for Miley, her skin sores became infected with MRSI bacteria.  (This is the canine version of MRSA.)  Under normal circumstances, this infection does not cross species, but Miley’s dad was on a form of chemo, which suppressed his immune system, and his oncologist was fearful that he would pick up Miley’s infection before she was cured.

 Miley’s tearful mom surrendered her to EGRR, and we promised to find her the perfect “forever” home.  Dr. Butzer told us that this infection is curable, but it does take time, and there are only a limited number of antibiotics that work on it.  Miley is on one of them now and ready to go to a foster-to-adopt home.  Although we have been told she can live with any dog, just to be on the safe side, we feel she should not live with a puppy or a senior dog, due to their weaker immune systems.  If you feel you are that special family to become Miley’s “forever” home contact EGRR and ask to meet her.  She really is a love.

Gender: Male
Age: 6
Status: Needs foster home

Murphy was found wandering the streets of Davie, and intercepted by Broward County Animal Control.  He is about six years old, neutered, micro chipped and has a tattoo.  At 80 pounds, he certainly seemed well fed.  For the staff at the shelter, it seemed likely his owners would come looking for him, but sadly, they  never came. Actually, for Murphy, this was really a great thing, since examination revealed that in spite of his identification and full belly, his owners did not really provide him with proper care.

When the EGRR volunteer picked him up, Murphy was quite anxious to get out of the kennel.  He pulled so hard on the leash; it was difficult to keep up with him.  Then, Murphy jumped right in the car and settled in for the ride to Clint Moore.  When the vet examined him, Murphy seemed to have a large round growth on his eyelid.  It turned out to be a tick, the biggest one the vet had ever seen.  In fact, there were two more ticks on his eyelid and several more on his belly.  His ears were badly infected and he needed a bath.  Poor Murphy was really a neglected dog!

After a thorough exam by the vets at Clint Moore, Murphy, like all shelter dogs,  spent some time in isolation.  Since he did not appear to be harboring any diseases, he was moved to the regular kennel, where his temperament is being observed.  This is important because initially he lunged and barked at all the dogs in the waiting room, however, the staff now reports he is fine with everyone, dogs and humans alike.

If you would like to meet Murphy and provide him with the kind of love and care he deserves, contact EGRR and ask for him.  Since he was a shelter dog, no children under 9 please.

Gender: Male
Age: 3
Status: In Foster Home

Meet Jack!  He is a delightful 3 year old boy who came to us from Palm Beach County ACC.  Jack was surrendered to the Shelter by his family, and we have no idea why, however, it was definitely to Jack’s advantage, since he showed signs of neglect. Usually young dogs who are surrendered to the Shelter by their families do not end up in rescue, but Jack was suffering from severe ear infections, and was so skinny, that we were positive he must have had worms.  As it turned out, he just wasn’t being fed enough high quality dog food. 

 Right now, his ear infections are being treated, and he is enjoying adequate amounts of good food.  Since there is nothing else wrong with him, and the kennel staff tells us he is just soooo sweet, Jack is ready to go home.  Might that home be yours?  Contact EGRR if you would like to be Jack’s foster-to-adopt home.  For the record, this requires filling out an adoption, not foster, application.