Hi! My name is Sophia and I am SOOOOO lucky to be in the loving and caring hands of GRCGLA Rescue.

You see, I am a very special 1-year-old Golden mix who weighs 52 pounds. There is absolutely nothing wrong with me, but I was born with my paws a little different. I am missing a few bones in my toes, which made my feet a little wonky, but don't worry! GRCGLA Rescue is getting everything taken care of, and once the incredible doctors finish their magic, I will be ready for adoption.

This is the best news ever because I spent my whole life living in pain in a dirt yard with my sister, Patches. Those days are long gone. Not only did the wonderful volunteers at GRCGLA Rescue save me, but they also saved my sister and best friend because they didn't want her left all by herself. We have always had each other, and we are so happy to be safe together while we wait for our forever family.

Moving forward, I will need a home that understands I may never walk perfectly normally and probably won't be training for marathons. But please don't underestimate me! I got around surprisingly well before surgery, and I am going to get around even better once I finish healing. In fact, you may hardly notice the little extra giddy-up in my walk. I have already had surgery on my front paws, and once those are fully healed, the kind doctor will fix my back paws. Thankfully, those are not nearly as complicated, so my recovery should be much easier.

What I really want is to be treated just like any other dog. I want to go to training classes with my new family and learn what it feels like to be a cherished indoor family member. A soft bed, a pat on the head, toys of my very own, and being included in family adventures would make me the happiest girl in the world.

The nice volunteers and caring veterinary staff say I have a sweet and gentle spirit. I love people, enjoy making new friends, and have an amazing attitude despite everything I have been through. Most importantly, I absolutely adore my sister Patches. We have been together our entire lives and are truly bonded. She gives me confidence, I make her feel safe, and together we are the perfect pair.

We know finding a family willing to open their hearts and home to two dogs may take a little longer, but we also know that the right family is out there. The family who sees beyond my special paws and recognizes that what really matters is my enormous heart.

If you're looking for double the love, double the companionship, and two grateful dogs who will spend every day showing you how much they appreciate being rescued, then Patches and I would love to meet you.

We have waited our whole lives for a family. Maybe that family is you.

Fundraiser for Sophia: https://www.givinggrid.com/sophia/