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ADOPTED! When Ella Lang was found wandering as a stray, there was hope that the microchip she carried would quickly lead
Adopt A Golden Atlanta

Nov 7

ADOPTED! When Ella Lang was found wandering as a stray, there was hope that the microchip she carried would quickly lead her home. But no one came forward to claim her. With no family waiting for her, this sweet Golden suddenly found herself in a shelter, uncertain of what would come next. That’s when AGA stepped in. Ella’s name appeared on AGA’s incoming list, where she caught the eye of someone who knew firsthand just how much a rescued Golden can change a life. A devoted AGA volunteer for 20 years, he had opened his heart and home to several AGA dogs over the years, including seniors who needed ongoing medical care and a loving place to spend their remaining years. He had recently said goodbye to his last rescue Golden and was beginning to think the time might be right for another companion. When he saw Ella on the incoming list, his first thought was simply to help. He offered to foster her so she could get out of the shelter and into the comfort of a home. But sometimes a foster dog arrives exactly where she was meant to be. Ella may have entered his home as a stray who needed a safe place to land, but it wasn’t long before a bond was created. And for Ella, a dog no one had claimed, there was suddenly someone who wanted not only to care for her, but to make her part of his life. Renamed Rosie, she has settled happily into the good life with her retired Dad who says Rosie loves chasing balls and racing through the fenced-in yard with joyful Golden zoomies. And when the fetch game is finished, Rosie entertains herself for longer by tossing her toys in the air and catching them. Her playful spirit has brought laughter and energy back into a home that had been missing the special presence of a Golden. Together, Rosie and her new dad have begun the next chapter they were both ready for: one filled with companionship, adventures, visits with friends, plenty of playtime, and the comfort of simply having someone by your side. What began as a temporary foster home became something much more. Rosie had found the person who would give her the love, security, and life she deserved. Live your best life, Rosie! #Adopted #GoldenLove #HappilyEverAfter #rescue

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