Date into Rescue: February 27, 2025
Reason for being in rescue: Silas is the "doggie nephew" of our director. Her brother-in-law passed away from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning when a stove in his cabin malfunctioned in February of 2025.  Silas has been with us since then, getting healthy from carbon monoxide poisoning 
Foster location: Dreamweaver Farms, Pacolet SC
Special Needs? Silas is a much-loved dog who wants his family back.  He suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning Feb 2025 but has made a complete recovery.  Silas was hit by a bus when he was just a year old.  He recovered completely but now, entering his frosty face years, he occasionally has a slight limp.  It does not stop him from walks or from his favorite activity - chasing tennis balls. 
Weight: 74 lbs
Height: 26 in at the shoulder
Spayed/Neutered: No

Adoption Fee: $399

Fence needed? Np - Silas likes a fenced in yard but it's not important to him for his happiness. What is important is his human. Silas thinks people are very, very cool.  He's always had a human and he misses having one of his own now. 

What kind of home would be best for me? Silas's laid back, happy go lucky personality is so easy to love.  Silas can fit himself into a variety of physical environments. Please note - he is a big, big boy but he is gentle and polite in the house.  He has always been an inside dog, and we insist on that - we do not place dogs who do not live with their humans.  He's lived mostly on a farm with acreage, but he also lived in suburbia for a bit and thought that was okay, too.  He enjoys the company of other dogs large and small but does not have to have them in his life as long as his guardian is nearby. Silas has always lived with a retired gentleman who spent most of his day with Silas. That we do ask for - someone home.  

What is my personality like?  Affectionate, tender, and oh how he loves his tennis balls.  Silas would thrive simply as a companion or as a therapy dog.  He's a well-traveled, well-educated  gentleman golden who, while he may have some age on him, says age is just a number.  Silas knows he still has a lot of love to give someone.  

How do I act when I first meet new people? Silas loves everyone.  

Other tips and tidbits: We do not have Silas's original papers, but we believe his birthdate is around 7/24/2014.  Silas has recovered completely from the poisoning that took the life of his human guardian and his best canine buddy.  He is ready to find someone new to give his heart to.   

House trained? Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule as long as a physical reason doesn't keep them from being trained.  A dog house trained in my home may not be in yours. We will help you teach your new dog this necessary skill and based on your schedule.