Name: Gordie 

Breed: English Cream Golden Retriever 

Age: 7 

Gender: Male 

Weight: 55 lbs. 

Handler: Christina Daniels 

County/Counties: Jackson 

Likes: Swimming, sunshine, snow, friends and food 

Dislikes: The rumble strip on the side of the road 

Gordie is a 7-year-old English Cream Golden Retriever. Gordie enjoys swimming, food of all sorts, soaking up the sunshine and playing in the snow. Gordie is very friendly, kind and gentle. Gordie can be found in Jackson County at the Justice Center providing support before court hearings, visiting local schools and making new friends in the community. 

Christina Daniels is a family and youth specialist and the Preparation for Adulthood Transition and Healing (PATH) program supervisor at HIGHTS. Christina has worked in Jackson County as a public school educator, pottery instructor and family advocate for the last 20 years. Christina graduated from Western Carolina University with a degree in Fine Art. She holds a North Carolina Teaching license, is a Qualified MH Professional in North Carolina and is working towards her Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification. Christina is located at the Justice Center, in Jackson County.