Oakley - Special Needs
Due to overwhelming interest in sweet Oakley, we are not accepting any new applications for his adoption. Oakley hopes you will consider one of our other dogs in need of a loving home.
In all the ways that count, Oakley is a normal, healthy, happy one-year-old Golden Retriever!
Beyond all of his Golden goodness, Oakley was born extra special. With his vision impairment, our plan was for Oakley to have surgery to remove congenital bilateral cataracts, but the surgeon saw that in addition to the cataracts, Oakley's retinas are bilaterally detached as well. In a nutshell, the specialist suggested that we save the rescue's financial resources because he did not feel Oakley's sight would be restored. However, Oakley can live a normal and happy life as the special creature God created him to be.
Oakley weighs about 60 lbs, and could likely use a few more pounds on his fuzzy-wuzzy frame. He is good with dogs, indifferent to cats, and would be fine with older children who are respectful of his needs. He is very sweet and somewhat shy when first meeting new friends but as he gets to know his humans, he is more and more affectionate. He knows a few basic commands like "sit" and "paw" and keeps his kennel clean which is a good sign he is house-broken.
Oakley has a moderate energy level but does enjoy a little jaunt around the play yard on a leash. He rides well in the car with a little help getting in and out, and settles down nicely for the ride. Oakley walks nicely on the leash and also goes potty on the leash without hesitation. Oakley is a quiet fellow, doesn't bark too much, and is gentle and patient. He's always wagging his tail and looking for belly rubs!
In speaking with one of our adopters of a blind Golden, she shared how her dog "mapped out" the rooms in her home when he first arrived, committing the details and placements of objects to memory. She noticed that her Memphis also did this when visiting others homes and people would say to her, "your dog can't possibly be blind!" But he was and he lived a full and charmed life! You can read more about Michelle's tips and experiences with her beloved Memphis on this webpage.
Oakley is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, micro-chipped, heartworm negative, and received a Proheart 6 injection so he will not need any additional heartworm preventative for 6 months. If you are approved to adopt through SGRR,
please contact Cheryl to be considered to adopt this very special pup! We hope to send him North to arrive on 6/27/26. If you are not yet approved, visit our website to fill out an application.
Rescued dogs come with a range of needs - from behavioral to emotional to medical. When approved applicants adopt such dogs, they agree to continue the rehabilitation we have begun.
