• Neutered/Spayed

  Yes
• Trained

  Ongoing
• Vaccination Status

  Yes
• Colours/Markings

  Light Golden
• Existing Conditions

  Not provided

Pet Story

*Please Note - All Whispaws dogs listed on Pet Database are in Serbia and are transported to the UK after adoption is agreed - further information below* 👉🏼 Meet Dorothy! A devoted mother who survived the harsh Serbian streets. ⚧️ Sex: Female 🎂 Age: Approx. 3/4 years 🦴 Breed: Retriever 📏 Size: Large 🐱 Cat friendly: No 🐕 Dog friendly: Best as the only dog in the home 👶 Child friendly: Suitable for older, dog-savvy children ⚡ Energy level: Active 🏡 Ideal home: A single dog household with an experienced owner who can give her plenty of attention, love and stimulation 🐾 Personality & Temperament 🐾 Dorothy is a confident, intelligent girl with a big personality and an even bigger heart. She forms strong bonds with her people and loves having their attention and guidance. Once she trusts you, she is deeply loyal and devoted. She prefers to be the only dog in the home, where she doesn’t have to compete for space or affection. Dorothy enjoys feeling secure and knowing her place within a calm, structured environment. Because she is a strong and self-assured dog, Dorothy will thrive with an experienced owner who can provide clear boundaries, consistency and reassurance. In the right hands, her confidence becomes a wonderful quality; she is affectionate, expressive and full of character. With stability and understanding, Dorothy truly blossoms ✨ Dorothy has a joyful, playful nature and can become excitable when greeting people, often jumping up out of happiness. While this comes from a place of affection, it means she is best suited to homes with older, dog-savvy children who are comfortable around larger, energetic dogs. She may also show some jealousy around other dogs, particularly if she feels she is competing for attention, which is why she will do best as the only dog in the home 🤍 📖Dorothy’s Story📖 Dorothy was found living rough on the streets with her two puppies, with no shelter and surviving on scraps. She and her little family were eventually discovered during our Whispaws street feeding campaign, and we began feeding them regularly while searching for a safe solution. Sadly, before we could intervene, one of her puppies went missing. As soon as space opened up, Dorothy and her remaining pup Betty, were brought into pansion care. Thankfully, both tested negative for any serious medical issues and have gone from strength to strength thanks to dedicated care and the kindness of Whispaws’ donors. They now receive monthly preventative treatment to keep them healthy and protected. Over time, Dorothy became increasingly protective of Betty, always on high alert and focused on keeping her safe. While this showed what a devoted mother she is, it meant Dorothy initially struggled to fully relax. As the weeks passed and they settled into routine, both Dorothy and Betty began to grow in confidence and thrive more independently. It gradually became clear that they would benefit from being adopted separately, allowing each of them the opportunity to truly flourish in their own homes. We are so happy to share that Betty has now been adopted and will soon be travelling to the UK to begin her new life! With her daughter settled and safe, it is now Dorothy’s turn to find a home of her own, where she can relax, feel secure and be loved simply for being herself 💜 Her journey is one of resilience, devotion and a mother’s fierce love, and now she is ready for her own happy ending ✨ From the streets of Serbia to loving homes in the UK 🇬🇧🐾 Each of our dogs was once abandoned or at risk on the streets of Serbia. With the help of our supporters, they are now safe in Whispaws care and preparing for their forever homes in the UK. Before travel, every dog is: • Fully vaccinated • Spayed or neutered • Wormed and parasite treated • Blood tested and clear for Heartworm, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis, Lyme & Giardia • Brucellosis negative • Rabies vaccinated with titre testing • Microchipped and registered prior to travel Dogs travel legally through Europe with a trusted DEFRA-compliant transporter, including the required UK rest period before collection. If one of our dogs captures your heart, please visit our website and enquire, we will be in touch as soon as possible - https://whispaws. org/adopt/ Rescue back-up provided