Are all rescued Goldens healthy?
No. When first accepted by RAGofAZ, each dog is given a medical examination by a licensed veterinarian. If the dog’s vaccines are due, or if the vaccine history is unknown, vaccines are given. If the Golden is not spayed or neutered already, this procedure is done. If the dog is ill with a treatable condition, medicine is provided by RAGofAZ. We do not usually do any blood testing except for valley fever and heartworm, unless the doctor feels such is warranted. About 20% of the Goldens we have taken into Rescue have valley fever. Since the medication for this treatable condition is expensive, we provide it for three months following adoption. Potential adoptive families are always told about any medical problem that is known about a rescued dog.
