Violet #3172
Violet is such a bright spot in our lives. We have a 13 year old mini schnauzer, Frankie, and thought she would enjoy having a sibling. We met Violet through friends who were fostering her for Golden Bond Rescue, and it didn’t take long for us to realize Violet would be a great addition to our family.
She immediately took to Frankie, and we could tell she was quickly learning normal dog behaviors, like playing chase around the yard, tossing toys in the air, and her newest fascination…pulling clumps of moss out of the grass. She loves it! (Our yard, not so much.) She loves her bed, her antler chew and her toys. We know this because every single day she pulls them out of her toy box, one by one.
Violet has gained weight, strength and stamina. At first, she couldn’t run more than one lap around the yard without stopping to lie down. She and Frankie can play chase for 10-15 minutes at a time now, and she is very respectful of Frankie’s boundaries.
Violet is still timid about most new situations, and gives most humans a wide berth, but we can see improvement there as well. We are noticing more confidence in her every day, and are seeing such strides in her overall physical condition, including the way she holds her tail upright. Her coat looks amazing, and she gets 5 minutes of brushing ever single night, including a light spritz of lavender spray. We call it “spa time”, and she loves the attention. The bald patches on her elbows are all but grown in, as is the fur on her belly.
Violet jumps in and out of the car now, where before she wouldn’t even attempt it. We have really turned the corner with her daily walks too, as long as we have treats in our pockets. She is the kindest, sweetest dog, and we can’t imagine life without her.
At this point, it’s hard to tell who rescued who!
– Emily, Eric and Frankie
My name is Violet (#3172). I am a young female golden, working to overcome my fearfulness of the world. In the few weeks since I’ve been in my foster home, I have made great strides in gaining confidence to meet new people and explore my surroundings. I have also become progressively more playful and seek out affection. When 
frightened, my response is to sit or lay down in place.
I would do best in a home with at least one other dog to help model behaviors and to help me continue to overcome my fears. I should be in a home with no children under the age of 12 because loud noises and sudden, unpredicted movements don’t work well for me.
My new adoptive home will need to be patient with me as I become accustomed to new experiences. It is important that I not be forced to socialize or go on walks. I have relatively low activity needs. I am open to meeting most dogs and made a playmate in an older miniature Schnauzer. We take long walks, play and explore with each other. I am mildly interested in cats that have come by my foster home, but I have no interest whatsoever in squirrel or bunnies. Food is the center of my universe right now and I have a puzzle bowl to slow down my eating speed. Despite this, I have shown no signs of food-guarding issues.
I had one accident my first week in the house and none since; however, my foster family takes me out on a regular basis to ensure that I have the opportunity to go. They have begun leaving me two to four hours at a time in my crate during the day and at night I either sleep on my bed in the master bedroom or in my crate (the crate door is left open for me).
I can be hesitant on walks – but when I’m on a walk I do fairly well at staying close, don’t
pull on the leash, and have been practicing heeling and stopping and waiting at corners. I will need to have continued training on walking and also on my sit and stay commands, as well as learning to come more consistently when called. (I’m always best when treats are involved!)
I need help getting into the car and am okay riding but drool excessively if I don’t have close contact with someone while in the car. I’m okay jumping out of the car on my own. Another dog in the home would help me with all of these skills.
Not much is known about my history, except that I had at least one litter, which is unusual at my young age. Both of my front elbows are scarred, with hair missing. They were both raw when I arrived and the vet mentioned that I had been working on the spots for a long time and may have been rubbing them on some kind of rough container. They are healing nicely but the hair will most likely not grow back. Other than an initial eye and ear infection, I am in excellent health and my teeth are in good shape.
My foster family wants me to tell you this: “Violet is a love, a sweet dog. Its been so wonderful to watch her experience new things.”
I would like to experience life with you if you’re interested in me.
Violet was adopted on August 4, 2019