Flat-Coated Retriever puppies and dogs in San Francisco, California

Meet Twilight and Samara, the perfect pair who are twice the love and double the care! Samara is a gentle lady who gets along with dogs just fine, always ready to be friendly and kind. Twilight is a little shy at the start, but give her some time, and she'll show you her heart. Once she warms up, she'll be your loving shadow, ready for snuggles both today and tomorrow. These two are the perfect match for quiet moments and soft, cozy naps. They're loyal, sweet, and always near, bringing joy and love all through the year. Twilight and Samara are looking for a forever home where they can blossom together and never feel alone. Adopt Twilight and Samara, and let these two sweet souls fill your life with double the snuggles and endless love! Here's some notes from their foster: Samara and Twilight have to be the sweetest, gentlest girls I've ever met! They are definitely bonded, but they are fine with a little space from each other. Samara is the more active of the two. Twilight wants to be active, but her legs slow her down a bit. These girls have champion appetites. Samara, a sensitive girl, needs to make sure that I am right next to her if not petting her while she eats. She responds to affection more than she responds to food. Twilights' back legs and hips make it hard for her to walk on hard surfaces, as well as going up and down stairs. She can walk, but she slips if she gets going too fast. She never seems to complain though ! She would need to be in a family or with someone can carry her up and down the stairs. She's OK with just a few, but a full staircase is too much for her. These two sweet souls would do best in a peaceful environment. They're great with humans and with meeting other dogs. They love their walks, but Twilight can't go quite as far as Samara. Their favorite thing to do is to find a warm spot in the sun to curl up and nap... and who could blame them? They are extremely gentle with one another... Samara looks out for Twilight in her own sweet way. I know a lot of people think that having two dogs is a lot more work, but these two girls are on the exact same schedule. When one eats, the other one eats. One of them poops, the other one poops! They make it pretty easy! These two girls are very special and I hope they find a family who can appreciate their need for affection, security and a little peace and quiet in their golden years. A super fan has covered Twilight & Samara's adoption fee!

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A signature sweet treat on four paws! Orange Julius is a refreshing blend of retriever and labrador. With his calm and loving nature, Orange Julius will smoothly integrate into your life, bringing a burst of happiness and sunshine with every wag of his tail. Whether you're relaxing at home or taking a leisurely stroll, he's the perfect companion to brighten your day. Sip up the love and make Orange Julius part of your family! Here's some notes from his foster: We've been fostering him for a while and are really enjoying seeing him come out of his shell! Julius is a very sweet pup who is (re)learning what it means to have people around you can trust. He came in very uncertain, perhaps a bit because he was a stray and perhaps a bit because he is vision impaired and it is hard to figure out what's going on when you're subject to too many changes in a short period of time. He's overall a rather healthy pup - he sleeps through the night and wakes up all excited in the morning - tail wagging and ready for his morning walk. He is a GREAT walker, loves to sniff and explore. He is also food motivated and takes treats very gently from your hands. Now that we've had him for a while and have introduced him to our backyard, he's learning that that's where he needs to go potty (outside of walks). I've not had any accidents since then - but as with any dog, it will require you to work with him to understand where/when is okay. He gets along very well with other dogs - my senior dog at home and Julius hang out together all the time and share treats, bowls, and toys. My dog is super chill and I think that kind of a dog is a good fit for Julius. Because Julius is vision impaired, he gets startled easily so young puppies jumping on him is a no-no. He does not lash out - has no aggression tendencies - but gets startled when unexpected things happen around him, this being an example of that. Having said that, he loves to play! He very much wants to please you, wants to interact with you and very much needs "his own" human. He bonds easily and bonds hard - he'll be an absolutely amazing dog to adopt! So far, he has never barked but will show an interest/gets alert if my dog barks at the doorbell/mailman. He loves to snuggle, but developing that level of trust takes time, so we're currently working with him on getting there - giving him a mix of love/pets/play/snuggle time and giving him his space and independence so that his own personality has space to emerge. He really is a sweet dog who would do well with an understanding human. He has a lot of love to give and is a healthy boy..

MIKEY 2-Year-Old Black Lab Mix 67 Pounds, Neutered Background: Mikey is a remarkable boy who defies all odds with his boundless enthusiasm and infectious zest for life. He does have malformed forelimbs, but don't let that fool you – his mobility remains untouched. Mikey found himself searching for a forever home due to circumstances beyond his control. His previous owners, regretfully, had to part ways with him because their apartment complex didn’t allow large dogs. What Mikey's Foster Says: Mikey is a super sweet energetic pup with a loving and goofy personality and easy-going manners. He's an incredibly cuddly dog and loves belly rubs. He will pull for the first few minutes of every walk or whenever he sees a dog but otherwise settles down and walks well. Mikey loves attention and is great with passersby out on walks or when sitting at an outdoor restaurant. He loves meeting dogs, but won't "play" with them until he's met them a few times and then he'll chase them or play tug. He doesn't love super aggressive or energetic play and will walk away if a dog is too high-octane for him. When he's off-leash, he can be shy at first when meeting new people and he sometimes barks, especially if he's approached by men or if they try to pet him before he's ready. However, we've had him for two months and have seen a ton of improvement. He goes to an off-leash dog play area twice a day and we've been having most new people feed him treats before he can bark. He's become much better with strangers to where he'll approach them to see if he can sniff out treats or get pets. His leg deformities (overgrown ulnas in each leg according to the vet) barely slow him down, with his only limitations being longer walks. Otherwise, he has all the energy that one expects of a two-year-old and wants to play. He's well-behaved at home. With the exception of one flip-flop, he only plays with his toys and will stay off furniture he's not allowed on. He's crate-trained and sleeps through the night in his crate with no issues. However, we are working on not jumping on people (especially people with food in their hands!) or checking out the countertops. He has been quick to pick up commands (it seems like he knew some basic ones) and very eager to please, but will shy away from harsh words or discipline. Overall he has a middling-to-good recall. He needs some additional work with separation anxiety — he will yelp/whimper/bark a little when left in his crate alone. He would be ok in a home with another dog or dogs — he's lived in his previous foster home with two additional black lab rescues aged 5 and 6 — but feel he would really flourish in his own home. Ok with cats — is curious and will follow them around but doesn’t appear to have any aggression towards them. What Mikey's Rescue Rep Says: Upon meeting Mikey, I met a very friendly and sweet dog that jumped up for attention. He let me touch him all over and welcomed pets. He lived with two small dogs, one that was a little bully and was biting at Mikey's legs, to which Mikey could care less and was more interested in saying hello. We walked around the apartment complex; Mikey did pull but the harness he was wearing was pretty loose. He appeared happy to be out, eagerly pulled towards another dog to say hello, and was fine encountering different people out on the walk. Mikey is the epitome of loyalty and affection. Once he knows you, he becomes a steadfast friend, always by your side, ready to offer cuddles and companionship. He appreciates slow introductions and gentle approaches, which will allow him to blossom into the trusting and affectionate dog he truly is. Mikey harbors a deep aversion to visits to the vet, likely stemming from past experiences. While his fear may make these trips a challenge, it also presents an opportunity for his future family to nurture a sense of trust and security within him. With patience, gentle reassurance, and understanding, Mikey has the potential to overcome his fear and establish a trusting relationship with a caring and patient veterinarian. In the right hands, he can blossom into a confident and happy pup, ready to embark on countless adventures with his new family. Mikey will require a home where he won't be left alone for long stretches of the day and one where he will be a welcomed part of the family. Mikey is searching for a patient and understanding family who can provide him with a loving, forever home. An existing furry companion could be a bonus, as Mikey truly enjoys the company of other dogs. Because he tends to jump on people, a home with small children is not recommended. Medical: Mikey is neutered, microchipped, heartworm negative, and up-to-date with Rabies, DHPP, and Lepto. Mikey's forelimbs were x-rayed and two vets didn't believe anything practical could be done but as he gets older, could likely develop arthritis. He has shortened ulnas which has led to bowing in his radius. The recommendation was to start him on Dasuquin, which we have, to slow down any arthritis. In consultation with a specialist: surgery was recommended if there was any significant discomfort or impairment to the quality of life which is not the case with Mikey. Should Mikey begin to experience any mobility issues in the future, the specialist suggested exploring surgery at that time. Located In: San Francisco. If you are interested in adopting this sweet boy please contact Rescue Rep Kris @ krisellen.nm@gmail.com Please note our service area: GGLRR adopts to the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Our volunteers donate their personal time phones so please only call during reasonable hours (8am - 8pm). The Rescue Rep identified in the dog posting is the only person with information about the dog - please only contact the designated volunteer. We do call everyone back within 2-3 days so please be patient. We work very hard to make the right matches for the dogs and for the new owners. We get 3-5 dogs per week; we do not have a facility where the dogs are housed, they are in foster homes throughout the Bay Area.