Copper (Merced)

Copper (left) was adopted in December 2024. His family subsequently adopted Casper in Feb2025. See their story under Casper's name. [Copper adopted 02Dec2024]

Casper

Casper is doing great! Casper and Copper are brothers, and they had no issues getting along and they are inseparable now. They follow each other everywhere and they both whine if we take one for a walk (They have a different physical need, so they take a different walk unless Casper is in the stroller). He really has become part of the family so fast. Casper's walking has improved dramatically. Casper is such a sweet and gentle boy. He loves cuddling with us and is gentle with our 4 year old son. Copper loves Casper and he is always cleaning Casper's eyes and ears. Copper is very playful and he is a best friend to our son. They enjoy sunbathing in the grass, even though it's not the same as the California sunshine. They don't love the Oregon rain which makes some walks a bit harder. We are so fortunate to have them and cannot thank GGBR enough. [Photo shows Casper in the stroller with his human brother, and Copper on the leash].--The Bodker family, 06Jun2025 [Casper adopted 23Feb2025]

Benjamin

Puck (formerly Benjamin) is doing great! He's been attending some individual and group trainings, which have helped with his confidence as well as our understanding of how he operates and what drives/motivates him. We are stoked to say his resource guarding is no longer an issue, and after the installation of our doggy door he has had very few potty problems! He plays hard and sleeps hard, often pulling every toy out of his bin and spreading them all over the living room. He gets the zoomies daily, and will run around bucking like a bronco to rile his brother (our other dog Paxton) up in order to get him to play. He loves going on walks now that the weather is getting better, and even did some light running with us the other day! He loves pretty much anyone who will pet or hold him, and has become extremely attached to us. On the days I have to go into the office, he's waiting on the deck for me to arrive back home, and will whine at me until I pick him up and hold him like toddler with his head on my shoulder for at least a few minutes. Overall, he's a sweet little menace with a TON of personality and we love him dearly for it. ----Atlas Pearson, 27Apr2025 [Puck, formerly Benjamin, adopted 28Aug2024]

Nellie

We welcomed sweet Nellie into our home to provide a companion for our other middle aged female basset hound rescue. We have only owned bassets for the past 44 years and have fostered and adopted a number of them through GGBR. Nellie is the biggest basset we have ever owned. She is 62 pounds and is an absolute love bug. She enjoys lounging on the couch, sunbathing in the backyard and doing zoomies all over the house when she gets a burst of energy."---Happy GGBR Adopter, 22Mar2025, [Nellie adopted 25Sep2024]

Otis

When Otis came home in August he fit right in. He loves to eat, is very nosey (curious) and if you aren't careful, he will steal your snacks. Besides food, his favorite things are walks and rubbing his face all over you. (But be sure to check his ears to make sure they are clean before he gets too close.) He loved his dog sister and was right beside her when she passed in January. I am so lucky to have him. He brings joy along with him wherever he goes.--Emily C., North Highlands, CA [Otis, adopted 14Aug2024 ]