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Quick Facts:
Name: Melbourne “Millie”
Breed: Golden Retriever mix
Age: 7 years old
Weight: 50 lbs.
House-Trained: Yes
Crate-Trained: No (scared of the crate)
Good with Dogs: Yes (best with calmer dogs to match her energy)
Good with Cats: Not tested, but likely fine with cats
Good with Kids: Yes (gentle, calmer children are preferred)
Energy Level: Affectionate/Low energy
Fence Required: No
Dog's Location: Chapel Hill, NC
About Melbourne’s Breed:
Our best guess is that Melbourne is a Golden Retriever mixed breed. Golden Retrievers are known for their warm, people oriented nature, blending gentleness, intelligence, and an easygoing temperament that makes them one of the most beloved family companions. They’re typically friendly with everyone they meet, eager to please, and deeply loyal to their humans. Golden Retrievers thrive on connection, routine, and being included in daily life, often forming strong bonds with their families and showing a naturally patient, affectionate demeanor.
Their ideal home is one that offers steady companionship, calm structure, and opportunities for gentle activity. Goldens flourish in environments where someone is home often, where they can enjoy relaxed walks, receive consistent affection, and feel like part of the family. They do well with respectful children, other friendly animals, and households that appreciate their mellow, loving nature. With a quiet home, a fenced yard, and humans who value their devotion, Golden Retrievers shine as steady, loyal partners.
What to Love about Melbourne:
Millie adores chewing on her “benebones”, enjoys being brushed, and loves going on leisurely walks — about 30 minutes at a time is her perfect pace. She is a treat motivated girl who will happily follow you around the house in hopes of earning another snack. She’s mild mannered with other dogs, enjoys soft pets from new friends, and has a quiet, easygoing disposition that makes her a wonderful companion for families, including those with gentle children of all ages!
Millie is fully house trained, respectful in the home, and can be left out of a crate when you’re away — she’s nervous when crated, so her foster family simply lets her relax freely. She plays gently with the dog in her foster home and would do well with doggie siblings or as your one and only. Though she hasn’t met cats yet, her calm, loving nature suggests she’d likely do just fine. Millie has mild play energy and enjoys her walks and chew time, but she’s truly the queen of relaxing and soaking up affection! She’s great on a leash, doesn’t pull, and brings a warm, steady joy to every day. Millie is an all around wonderful, loving companion who will brighten your life with her sweetness and gentle heart!
Melbourne’s Magnificent Highlights:
• 7 year old, 50 lb Golden Retriever with a calm, loving disposition
• Sweet, gentle, and easygoing — a true comfort companion
• Enjoys 30 minute walks and has lower endurance but great leash manners
• Benebone enthusiast who loves relaxing chew time
• Treat motivated and happily follows her person around the home
• Mild mannered with dogs and plays gently with her foster sibling
• House and potty trained and respectful when left loose in the home
• Nervous about crates but does beautifully without one
• Wonderful with kids — especially gentle, respectful children
• Calm, loving demeanor that would likely make her a great match for homes with or without other pets
Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: crisisdogsnc/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!