Hellllooooooooooo! I’m Owen the hound mix and I am just as loving and fun as any golden retriever! I was lucky to find my way to Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue from Alabama when I was just a sick little puppy. I’ve been in 2 foster homes who helped me heal and have helped me learn what they call “good dog things”. I had some infections and a problem with one of my legs but that has gotten so much better.

I’m here looking for my forever home. I’ve met a lot of people who think that I’m adorable and sweet but I haven’t met “the one” yet. I just went to a temporary foster home while my foster mama traveled for a week, and I was a great house guest and they fell a little in love with me. So we know “the one” is out there.

I’m a medium energy kind of guy. I like a little running and sniffing in the yard, maybe a walk of a mile or so, some playing with dog friends - and then I’m ready for a good nap. I’m the kind of dog that is good with other dogs - I have higher energy dog friends that I run and wrestle with, and there are older dogs in my foster home that I know to just hang out with ‘cause they don’t like to run and wrestle. I know how to do my business outside and I have never had an accident in my foster home. I also know that my crate is my happy chill place and I’m glad to go in there for meals and rest time.

I love playing with toys and will happily run after a tossed toy and bring it back to you for more playtime. My foster mom says is a very smart boy who has learned basic commands and is a great student for whatever you'd like to teach me. 

My favorite things are exploring and sniffing, getting attention and love, playing in the hose and naps. My foster mom says I am an adorable goofball and I make her laugh a lot. I know all the basic stuff like sit, down, come, stay, how to walk nicely on leash. I love going places in the car and I’m good in public.

If you think my ears are cool and if you are an adults-only home, reach out to your person to reach out to my person and let’s meet!