24-037 Milo is a 1-1⁄2-year-old male Golden Retriever who came into Rescue in June 2024. The owner lived with his parents, and they did not have time for him. Milo is very strong – they had been using a prong collar when taking him on walks. This was a very difficult surrender, and the parents and owner were very sad and tearful. During the transport to one of our partner veterinarians, Milo barked most of the way. While there, he received vetting with vaccinations and blood work and was scheduled for a future neutering. Within a week, Milo found his forever home with an adopter in Scottsdale. After being in his new home for a short time, he was taken to Partners Dog Training School in Cave Creek for a two-week board and train, with the expense paid by his new owner (thank you!) For the short time Milo spent with him, the adopter commented: 

Milo is an absolute slice of heaven, and I can’t thank you and everyone at AGR enough for the fantastic work you do and your commitment to being the best of the best. 

Milo’s new owner attended follow-up training classes with him and both are doing great! When asked about Milo, the adopter wrote: 

Milo is sweet, loving, healthy and well-behaved and immediately bonded with us. He is a great traveler, going on many trips to the mountains and to an assisted living home every afternoon where he gives all the residents a joyful experience with lots of licks and hugs. He loves his big yard to explore and has fun moving and hiding his toys . He then pretends he’s never seen these before. He’s very smart and learned all the basic commands after training classes. He also attends day care once each week where he gets lots of exercise with his new playmates. Everyone who meets Milo is greeted with lots of energy and love. He is also a comedian, bringing lots of laughs just before bedtime when he routinely decides he’d rather play and run around the house instead of settling in his crate. Eventually he tires and goes to bed more willingly. 

Enjoy your loving new home, Milo!