Duke - Pending Adoption
Duke, a gentle and shy 7-year-old golden retriever, born on February 21, 2016, Duke spent the first six years of his life outdoors in the care of a breeder. Rescued from a distressing situation, Duke found his way to Golden Retriever Rescue Resource, where we've been diligently caring for him ever since.
Upon his arrival in the summer of 2023, Duke was in a sorry state. His first vet visit in late June revealed infected ears, tartar-covered teeth, a matted coat, and nails so long they had curled to the side. Weighing in at a mere 82 pounds, he was also diagnosed as heartworm positive.
Duke's journey to health has been long, but with your help, we thought we were finally there. Thanks to the dedication of our team and the support of kind individuals, Duke underwent all the essential and expensive medical treatments for heartworm, including neutering and dental work to help his teeth, completed in early January 2024 to get him ready to be adopted. Unfortunately when Duke had his dental, he there was a growth in his mouth which was found to be Papillary Squamous Cell Carcinoma, cancer.
Duke had an ultrasound of his abdomen on February 26th and a CT scan to see what part of the jaw bone is involved with cancer. He went back in for surgery late February and had part of his part of his mandible and three teeth removed. He came home on four medicines and a pain patch. Shortly after we received the great news that the doctors had removed all of Duke's tumor with clear margins. His follow up will be that for the next year he'll need to see the doctor every three months to have his lymph nodes checked and chest films reviewed. He can be adopted now with the understanding his rechecks will need to be done during this period.
Duke's surgery was expensive, at just under $7,500.
Even though he's had so many disappointments over his life, he has blossomed into a playful, well-behaved companion. He enjoys the company of other dogs, walks well on a leash, and has mastered the art of being housebroken. If you would like to be Duke's foster-to-adopt home, would you please contact us. The first step is to read ""How to Adopt" and follow the directions from there if you qualify.
As you can see we have a big medical bill for this pup that just continues to grow. If you can lend a helping hand, your donation will make a significant impact on the medical needs for dogs like Duke. As a token of our gratitude, we'll proudly list your name as his sponsor on his page here. Donate via the PayPal (debit or credit card) below or through Venmo: @GoldenRetrieverRescueResource.
Please click the "next golden" button below to see the next golden retriever for adoption.
Upon his arrival in the summer of 2023, Duke was in a sorry state. His first vet visit in late June revealed infected ears, tartar-covered teeth, a matted coat, and nails so long they had curled to the side. Weighing in at a mere 82 pounds, he was also diagnosed as heartworm positive. Duke had an ultrasound of his abdomen on February 26th and a CT scan to see what part of the jaw bone is involved with cancer. He went back in for surgery late February and had part of his part of his mandible and three teeth removed. He came home on four medicines and a pain patch. Shortly after we received the great news that the doctors had removed all of Duke's tumor with clear margins. His follow up will be that for the next year he'll need to see the doctor every three months to have his lymph nodes checked and chest films reviewed. He can be adopted now with the understanding his rechecks will need to be done during this period.
Duke's surgery was expensive, at just under $7,500.
Even though he's had so many disappointments over his life, he has blossomed into a playful, well-behaved companion. He enjoys the company of other dogs, walks well on a leash, and has mastered the art of being housebroken. If you would like to be Duke's foster-to-adopt home, would you please contact us. The first step is to read ""How to Adopt" and follow the directions from there if you qualify.
As you can see we have a big medical bill for this pup that just continues to grow. If you can lend a helping hand, your donation will make a significant impact on the medical needs for dogs like Duke. As a token of our gratitude, we'll proudly list your name as his sponsor on his page here. Donate via the PayPal (debit or credit card) below or through Venmo: @GoldenRetrieverRescueResource.
Please click the "next golden" button below to see the next golden retriever for adoption.
Golden Angel Sponsors
Thank you so much for sponsoring!
- Deborah Deaton a monthly Golden Angel Sponsor of GRRR dogs
- Dana Knapik a Golden Angel Sponsor of GRRR dogs
- Sharee Youseef a Golden Angel Sponsor of GRRR dogs
- Matthew Crosby helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Beth Starett helping the surgery expenses for Duke
- Rosalinda Hunt, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
- Judy Kahn, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
- Cathy Taylor, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
- Deenah Byramjee, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
Here's a golden opportunity!
Sponsor this dog and we'll list your name
Golden VIP Sponsors
Thank you so much for sponsoring!
- Meredith Krissoff helping the medical expenses of GRRR dogs
- Robert Thornton, a monthly Golden VIP Sponsor of GRRR dogs
- Tara Dzvonick, a monthly Golden VIP Sponsor of GRRR dogs
- Kimberly Anne helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Michael Persang helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Colleen Creagh Rosso helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Steve Vander Roest helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Diana Lee helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Christina Carrillo helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Rachael Stebli helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Carol Kane Weber helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Bill Watkins helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Julie Cochran helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Susan Lockwood Wess helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Debbie Waddell Testen helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Judy Long helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Jan King helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Suzanne B. McSherry helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Greg Iler helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Tony Santucci helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Kelly Elmer helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Linda Butcher Schell helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Virgina Moore helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Mary Flaherty helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Darald Nathan helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Kathy Slan Holmes helping the medical expenses of Duke
- River Cover Glassworks helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Susan Woznick helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Judy Kahn helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Amy Waddington helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Wendy Lee Boggs helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Kelli Casey helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Leslie Meyer helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Jennifer Brunner helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Michele Kennedy helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Mandy Haskett helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Karen Wurster helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Katie Holdt helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Maggie Pawson giving Duke lots of hugs and snuggles. Maggie is helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Brenda Warman helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Christine Beddingfield helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Kathleen Keim helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Kelli Field helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Judy Kahn helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Tony Santucci helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Audrey Lyon Murphy helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Kelli Emkes helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Duane Cretin helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Linda Baranowski-Smith helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Christine Beddingfield, helping the medical expenses of Duke
- David Lenyo, helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Jessica Cashman, helping the medical expenses of Duke
- Debra Elam, helping the medical expenses of GRRR dogs
- Nancy Hands, helping the medical expenses of GRRR dogs
- Justin Crawford, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
- Andrew Thompson, giving love and prayers for Duke
- Meghan Tomechak, helping cover the surgery expenses for Duke
- Kelli Field, a monthly Golden VIP Sponsor of GRRR dogs, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
- Kelli Emkes, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
- Rhonda Wilson Collins, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
- Bob Thrasher, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
- Kathy Mason Collins, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
- Kelli Emkes, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
- Beverly Comings, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
- Wendy Spicer, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
- John Dobias, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
- Linda Wolf, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
- Benjamin Rotz, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
- Cynthia Sutherlin, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
- Julie Arens, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
- Karen Satterfield, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
- Karen Schankin, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
- Kelli Emkes, helping the surgery expenses for Duke
Here's a golden opportunity!
Sponsor this dog and we'll list your name
