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Orange County Animal Services is sharing the story of one of its rescue dogs, Golda. Golda has been in and out of shelters four times and is in need of a loving forever home.
The Florida animal shelter featured the story of 6-year-old Golda on its Facebook page on Tuesday, October 29th.
“She’s 6 years old and weighs 35 pounds. She’s a petite girl with the heart of a mountain lion.” That’s how Orange County Animal Services introduced Gorda.
“Normally, at this point in a feature story, we would explain how Golda went wild and angry, but eventually warmed up and adjusted to life in the shelter. But nothing could be further from the truth. There is nothing.” The shelter continued.
The animal shelter calls Golda a “little terror” and a special girl who needs a special person to adopt her.
Golda is exactly as the saying goes: “Small but terrible.” Because she had a habit of chasing dogs ever since she was a puppy.
“The resident who brought her in alerted us that she was chasing dogs and was being a bit rambunctious.” The animal shelter explained. “She had Golda for a week and considered keeping her, but she quickly realized Golda wasn’t a good fit.”
The animal shelter further shares that when Golda came to the shelter five years ago, she was friendly and kind to all of the staff.
However, two days into her stay, little Terror got into a fight with another dog almost twice her size.
“For Golda, it doesn’t matter. Small dogs, medium dogs, large dogs, we’re ready for them all.” Animal shelters share.
Golda has made it clear that she hates other dogs. In fact, the shelter writes that she’s a bit of a troublemaker when she’s in the yard. “They are crossing the fence line and infuriating the dogs in other kennels.”
That made it difficult for the shelter to pair her up. Although Gouda has shared a home with another dog in the past, she clearly exhibits a “tough girl attitude” when another dog is in front of her.
Additionally, the animal shelter revealed that Golda had been in and out of the shelter four times. “She was recaptured twice, rehomed once, and finally surrendered when she was picked up as a stray dog.”
But don’t be fooled by Golda’s intimidating aura and stern demeanor. Golda is tough and troubled, but still a kind girl.
Orange County Animal Services wrote: “She’s very social, sweet when she wants to be pampered, affectionate when it’s convenient, and loves treats and scratches on her butt.”
The animal shelter writes: “Golda’s face speaks volumes” Because while she is tough and always ready to fight, she is gentle and playful with the right companions.
“To know Golda is to love her.”writes the animal shelter.
“We know that in the right home and with the right person, her fearful attitude toward dogs can change. That frown can turn into a smile, and that glare can turn into a loving look. We hope someone will give her that chance.”
If you’re interested in giving this tough girl the chance she deserves, you can visit Orange County Animal Services with no appointment necessary.
You can also view Golda’s pet profile here.
