Mochi

Golden Retriever

5 years, Female, Large

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NAME: Mochi

BREED: Golden Retriever 

DOB: Jun 7, 2021 (4 years 7 months)

Home Recommendation: Mochi would do best in a calm, patient home where she can continue to build confidence at her own pace. Her future family should be understanding and gentle, celebrating small victories and giving her the time and reassurance she needs to truly shine and grow into the happy, confident dog she’s meant to be.

WHY DID THEY COME TO WISE: Mochi spent her entire life as a breeding dog in a puppy mill. When her "breeders" decided they no longer had a use for her, they planned to discard her. Thankfully, WISE was able to step in and rescue her giving her a second chance to experience the love and warmth of a real home. Now she’s ready to start that new chapter!

Personality: Mochi is a sweet and loving girl. She is shy and timid, but she’s already starting to come out of her shell by watching and learning from her foster sibling. A home with another friendly, well-adjusted dog would be ideal, as having a canine companion helps her feel secure and encourages her to explore the world with more confidence. 

KIDS: Yes, kids 10+

DOGS: Yes

CATS: Unknown

Training: Mochi is doing wonderfully with her training and routine. She slept through the entire night in her crate, showing how comfortable and well-mannered she is in that space. She is continuing to do great with house training and has had no accidents so far. She’s also eating and drinking more each day, which is a great sign that she’s settling in. She does especially well when following the lead of her foster sibling and will reliably potty when taken out together, showing how much she benefits from another dog’s guidance and routine.

Visit WiseAnimalRescue.org to fill out an adoption application.

Adoption areas include: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maine, Vermont, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.