Trudy

Updated 1/07/11

Who says it’s only cats who have nine lives? Sweet,  petite Trudy knows all about starting over again… and more than once, too. A few years back, a caring family rescued her from an abusive situation and gave her a new home.  But then their lives changed and got much busier, and they found they didn’t have time to give Trudy the love and care she deserves. Thankfully,  they asked GRR to help Trudy find yet another home—and we’re planning on the next one being the one where she stays forever, so she doesn't have to use up any more lives!
 
At just 60 pounds, Trudy is not a big girl—except in the brains department, that is. Boy, is she smart!   She'll let you know when it's time for dinner or time to go outside.  Trudy is relaxed during storms and sleeps great all night.  No counter surfing for this girl either... she really appreciates being loved & in a home and behaves so well inside and out.  When she wants to play,  she's great at tricking you into a game of tug or catch. 
 
We're guessing she's about 6 years old. The perfect age, as many Golden aficionados will tell you! Past the puppy crazies, ladylike and mature, friendly and quiet—but there’s still plenty of energy for outings in the car and for playing with a tennis ball or stuffed toy.   Her foster mom tells us,  "Trudy LOVES the tennis ball.  She brings it back and after chomping  the ball a few times will drop it at your feet.  She has laser focus on  the ball and is SUPER SPEEDY in going after it.”

With a gorgeous red, fluffy coat,  she is a beautiful girl in her prime. She LOVES meeting new people and is great with kids. Though she has not spent a great deal of time around other dogs, she’s tolerant of them—but she does enjoy being the in the spotlight and getting as much love as she can.   She’s just a great family dog.  
 
One medical note is that Trudy, like many another girl Golden of her age, has a little “spay incontinence”—that is, she tends to leak a little bit, especially if she falls asleep in a warm room with a full  bladder. The good news is that the problem is successfully controlled with a medication called Proin: it tightens up her muscles enough to stop the drip. The medication isn’t expensive, but Trudy does take it twice a day,  so her new family will want to be aware of this and willing to make sure she gets her tablets.Easy as pie!
 
We're hoping Trudy's next life with her forever home will be the best one yet for this adorable Golden girl.