Its time to find a new one...

[iMum]

We lost our beloved Brian in April, the time seems right now-approaching the summer hols to find a new four legged friend to love.

I dont know where to start-Brain was a 2 year old rescue that we got from a breeder-was all very dodgy, no home visit, no interest whatso ever-we went to her looking for a pup, I say Brian and couldnt leave him behind-poor boy totaly overweight, collar so tight it was cutting him, fur matted-a terrible state.

So I know I want another Golden retriever or goldie cross but where to start!

[DooinMeCleanin]

try here

[DogsBestFriend]

What county are you in? We can probably suggest some rescues between us. :)

[iMum]

I'm in the uk-Essex-and thankyou x

[LordOfTheFlies]

iMum i love the way your dogs name changes from Brian to Brain in the second sentence.
Freudian Slip or wishful thinking?

[iMum]

lol, I hadnt even noticed! poor Brian!

[ditavonteesed]

Imum as someone experienced with goldies could you have a look at the next thread up and see if you have any advice for solo2?

[emptyshell]

My dog was a stray and the rescue staff had named him Brian when he was brought in. Trouble was none of them could spell so the poor bugger was called Brain on all his documents (and their website - public humiliation or what)!

Considering he's got an IQ about on a par with a lettuce - it was a very inappropriate typo as well!

[chickchickchicken]

lovely to see you

[chickchickchicken]

sorry OP, got carried away with seeing emptyshell and didnt reply to you. the rescue dooin linked to looks like a good starting point. you could also contact the independent rescues and see if they have any suitable dogs. whereabouts are you?

[MothershipG]

Many Tears has some Retriever x Setter pups (about half way down the page) if you are prepared to take on a pup. Don't know where you are but they are being fostered in Berks.

[chickchickchicken]

clicked on the many tears link. i should know better

a lovely 4yr old jrt called Story who is desperate for a home. would love to have her. i am shocked and saddened by how many puppies they have at the moment. most of them rescued from the pound, about to be killed, before even reaching adulthood

the retriever x pups look lovely too