dg - I'm glad that I didn't post something like "Oh wow. The city employee? Finders's keeper's? How many applications were there for this Golden Retriever puppy? Probably in the top 5 most desirable breeds - and a puppy!! 
How about Sugar Baby, the 13-year-old dog that's in the shelter? Who's going to step up and take her home? That would be a generous endeavor." 
A Golden Retriever puppy? I bet they're hard to place.....