Second Chance Dog Rescue

NAME: Barney
LOCATION: Warwickshire
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:
AGE: 9 years (Dec 25)
SEX: Male
BREED: Golden Retriever
SIZE/WEIGHT: Large (30Kg)
NEUTERED: Yes
OTHER DOGS IN HOME: Yes, if matched or fine as only dog
CATS IN HOME: Yes
CHILDREN IN HOME: Yes, age 16+

Barney has been living in his current home for almost 4 years now. This decision has been absolutely heartbreaking for Barney's family, and one they would never have considered if the children were older. His welfare has always come first, and they want nothing more than for him to have the peaceful, settled life he truly deserves especially that he is more of an older gentleman now.

Barney would thrive in a calm, predictable home with a consistent routine. He enjoys having his own space, but when invited, he wholeheartedly believes he's a lap dog and will happily soak up affection with quiet joy.

At home, Barney is wonderfully settled and very easy to live with, he is comfortable with many aspects of day to day life in a family and a home environment. He loves the quiet life and is content to snooze for much of the day, balanced with his daily walks and gentle adventures. He is fully house trained, very polite indoors, does not jump up, does not attempt to go upstairs or get on furniture, and is generally very quiet, rarely barking at all.

Out on walks, Barney often surprises people with his puppy-like enthusiasm. He enjoys meeting other animals and greets them with curiosity and excitement. Despite being nearly 10 years old, nobody ever believes his age, he still has plenty of energy on walks and many good years ahead of him.

Barney does not cope well in busy or overstimulating environments such as pubs or crowded areas, but he is calm, relaxed, and content in a peaceful home setting where life is predictable and unhurried.

He can show some degree of resource guarding around food or toys, however this is generally well managed and has only ever been evident around humans and not other animals. He currently lives happily with cats and has always been respectful and calm around them.

Barney is also absolutely fine being left for a few hours during the day. He settles well, shows no signs of separation anxiety, and does not chew or destroy furniture, making him very relaxed and reliable in the home.

Barney is a happy boy and has no known health issues. His vaccinations were last done in May 2025. He receives monthly flea treatment, with the most recent dose given on 20/12/2025, and is wormed every three months, with his next dose due on 27/01/2026.

Barney is a deeply loving, gentle boy with so much to give. Like many dogs, he has his challenges, but with understanding, patience, and the right environment, he will truly shine.

We believe that Barney would be happiest in a quieter home, where he can enjoy lots of dog focused one-to-one time, stability, and all the love he deserves for the rest of his years. If you are looking for a calm, affectionate companion who will fit beautifully into a peaceful home, Barney could be the perfect match.