Fern...

Let’s get one thing straight—Fern is a boy! Actually, we’ve taken to calling this bouncy 2-year-old “Vern,” just so there’s no mistaking him for a girl. Surrendered to GRR by a loving owner who had to move out of state on very short notice, Vern is 75 pounds of energy and delight. He’s a tall, lean, muscular boy who loves to run and be wherever the action is. Vern’s most striking feature is his classic red coat; his fur is not too long, but is a dense red with great gold undertones. One look and you can see why he is truly a “golden” retriever. True to his heritage, Vern relishes a good game of fetch. Whether it’s a stick, a ball, or a weed from the garden, throw it and Vern brings it right back! He’s been well cared-for and obviously has had some training: he comes readily and sits on command (while he tries to control all that energy and enthusiasm).

Vern has shown our two Goldens some new wrestling moves and loves to play-fight with them. If someone comes to the door, Vern is on guard, and his deep, rumbling bark would give any intruder second thoughts (after all, how are they to know that the bark belongs to a giant cream-puff?). In the evening, this lover looks for anyone who needs sympathy or has a lap to cuddle in. Vern willingly goes into his crate at bedtime (although he’s not above taking a dog cookie as a bribe) and sleeps peacefully through the night.

Vern is anxious to meet his forever family. He hopes they’ll have plenty of room for running and love to spare. One look into his deep brown eyes and you’ll see all the love he’s been saving up for just the right family.


 

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