Hello – I am Jacob and I am a purebred golden retriever who was only 5 years old. Before I came to AGA there were days I felt much older because I wasn’t happy. I was at the dog doctor and it took some work but they told me things would improve. You see I only ever lived outside no matter what the weather and had never been to the doctor-that I can remember. Now they told me I had those really bad heartworms and needed a sponsor to send $500 to pay for my medicine. I had ear infections which bothered me a lot and had to have my teeth cleaned and if that’s not enough I was covered with fleas which made me itch and itch.. I didn’t know what it was to have a soft bed because I use to slept on either dirt or straw and I didn’t know what it was to have my own dish because I drank out of a bucket. I didn’t remember ever having a bath or being brushed. I waited five whole years for my chance and now, things are finally better for me. My foster parents had been so good to me while I was not feeling great with all the medicine I had to take. Once I was better they knew what a special guy I was and introduced me to a nice family that drove 4 plus hours just to meet me. I was everything they hoped for and reminded them of a dog they just lost. Golden dogs like me mean everything to this family and I’m so excited to me in my forever home. I have a stay at home mom, a dad that is a dentist (no more worries about my teeth), a beautiful home, 2 canine brothers and lots and lots of love. Thank you so much for giving this family to me just when I needed them most.