Meet Maple.

Amherst, MA · 11 years 1 month · Golden Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat)

Listed since Sep 28, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 7, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Maple! A gentle Golden Retriever mix currently in Princeton, NJ, who is almost twelve years old, whose warm golden coat, soulful eyes, and quietly affectionate nature make her a lovely companion for a peaceful new chapter. Maple is a sweet senior girl who has perfected the art of enjoying life at an unhurried pace! Her favorite agenda is simple: find a comfortable bed, soak up a patch of indoor sunshine, enjoy a tasty snack, and spend time near her favorite people. Toys have never been particularly exciting to her, but mention peanut butter and suddenly you have her full attention! At about 60 pounds, Maple is an affectionate companion who loves being close to her people. She is not looking to climb into your lap. She is more of a settle-by-your-feet kind of girl, happiest knowing her favorite person is nearby. She knows several cues, including sit, paw, touch, and come, is house-trained, and handles time alone well. Maple appreciates familiar routines, comfortable places to rest, short outdoor breaks, leisurely walks, and opportunities to relax indoors. Her easygoing approach to daily life makes afternoons together especially enjoyable. Maple is looking for a calm, caring environment where she can be the only pet and live without children. She has shown reactivity toward dogs, including a serious altercation with another dog, so her future family should be committed to thoughtful management, positive reinforcement, and behavior support. Because Maple has previously escaped over a lower fence, secure physical fencing at least six feet high is recommended to help keep her safely contained. An experienced pet parent would help her navigate walks and daily life safely and confidently. Maple’s recent routine bloodwork was within normal limits. Her medical history includes successfully treated heartworm, removal of a low-grade mast cell tumor in 2024, and arthritis. She takes medication for anxiety, which has been working well for her, as well as medication for urinary incontinence, which is currently well managed. She is spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccinations. Maple brings companionship, tail wags, soft-eyed affection, sunny lounging sessions, and the quiet pleasure of sharing life with a dog who appreciates the cozy things! Could Maple be the sweet, snack-loving companion you’ve been hoping to welcome into your family? To learn more about adopting Maple, contact adopt@joyfulpets.com. Content Notice: This pet is represented by Joyful Pets. All photos, descriptions, and behavioral summaries are proprietary and may not be republished, altered, or used by third-party platforms. Any unapproved aggregation or rewriting of this listing is strictly prohibited.

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What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Maple is looking for a calm, caring environment where she can be the only pet and live without children.”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Cats

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Maple is looking for a calm, caring environment where she can be the only pet and live without children.”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

  children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 1, 2026, 6:24 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 1, 2026, 6:24 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.