Ok, here we are, the Englund Family at Guajome Lake in Ca.

Back row from left: Nicklas, Ingrid, Brad
Front row from left: Mio (from Lied Animal Shelter, 2011), Haley (from GRRSN, 2010), Yohan (from Lied Animal Shelter, 2007), and Katrina. Haley loves the water and has of course taken the opportunity to go for a swim in the lake.

Ingrid

  

 

 

 CHAMP

 I wanted to share with you a couple pictures of "Champ,' the wonder dog. My mom, (Sue Wilson) has a friend like non-other through Champ. He is now 11 years old, but doing great.     

Champ was 155 pounds when he was adopted in 2007.  Look at him now!!!! 

  

Meet Our Permanent Foster Dogs

One of the most important aspects of GRRSN's rescue program is the foster home.

GRRSN has caring, responsible people who open their homes and their hearts to dogs who need another chance in life. Dogs with special needs may stay in foster care for a period of months and sometimes years. The family provides love and security as well as food to a dog during a difficult time in their life. GRRSN pays for all the veterinary care for the foster dog.

ALEC

Alec, 8 years of age was surrendered by his owner (who swore he was a Golden Retriever) on March 14, 2012. Along with a heart murmur the Veterinarians determined that Alec had an Anal Tumor. The Anal Tumor was surgically removed but grew back rapidly and is the cause of his high calcium levels. Alec is not adoptable and is not in pain. He is enjoying life in his foster home with two goldens, a wonderful human sister …….over a year later.

SAMANTHA

Samantha was a “Free 14 year old Golden" ad on Craigslist. The Family had her since she was 8 weeks old and the Family just did not want her anymore. Samantha has been in foster care since June 12, 2012 and shares her life with two sister Golden Retrievers and a house full of love…..

TWIGGY

All 33 pounds of Twiggy entered our rescue on April 6, 2013. Twiggy was a stray picked up by Animal Control and was taken to the Animal Foundation. Through blood tests, it was determined that Twiggy is in Kidney Failure and the damage is so severe that it cannot be reversed. Twiggy continues to gain weight. She is enjoying life in her foster home with numerous other dogs and cats for company as well as the love she never had.

Twiggy passed away May 20, 2013.  

 

HUGH HEFNER

I wanted to give you an update on Hugh Hefner whom we adopted last September. He is happy as you can see. I just had his DNA test done and was surprised to find he has no golden in him . We love him anyway. Turns out he has German shepherd, Australian cattle dog & Labrador. That explains a lot with his training.
Thank you again for rescuing Hughie so he could bring so much joy to our family.
Best Wishes
Jennie Charmel 

Buddy Moss

What a difference a year makes!

Buddy adopted 3/11/12. Thanks for all you do.

Judy and Gary Moss
  

 

Riley

Here is a picture of Riley (formerly "Baby Bear") we adopted a little over a year ago.

We love this picture because it captures the one emotion this Golden never runs out of - JOY!

He is our welcoming committee for our foster dogs and keeps our other older golden, Chandler, (we call him "grumpy old man"!) active and playful.

Thank you

Matt  & Carlyn

 

Marley

 

Chester

This is Chester with his new family on Mt. Charleston for Christmas. His little sister is Dusty, we rescued her from GRRSN almost 3 years ago. They are both a blessing to myself and my husband. Our puppies are our babies.

Lisa & Gary Torgerson 

 

 

This is the third year that Anthem has held Woofstock on the North Lawn of Sun City Anthem Community Center.

 

 

   

 

 

Annie, Millie and Samantha attend the Explore Knowledge Academy

Accompanied by mom (Lorilynn), they attended the club meeting of "Paws for a Change" which teaches children about animal abuse and proper care of animals

ABBY

DearDear GRRSN,

 

HAVANA RENAMED RUBY

 I wanted to give you an update on Ruby and pass along some pictures.She has been with us for approximately 10 weeks and we cannot imagine life without her now.We absolutely adore her.She loves playing fetch, swimming and playing in the Utah snow! I have attached her graduation picture from Intermediate training.We are half way through Advanced training and we are working towards her K-9 Good Citizen certification.Thank you so much for bringing us together.She is so loved (and spoiled)!

Happy Holidays.Thank you for all that you do!  

 

"Once someone has had the good fortune to share a true love affair with a Golden Retriever, one's life and one's outlook are never quite the same again."
- Betty White  

 

CONNOR 

  

 

Get ready for the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department's Annual Bark in the Park.

Saturday 3/2/2013 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson, NV 89014

Look who Stopped by our booth to say HI!

 

 

Rusty

Hi this is the Motta family and we received your letter saying you'd like to hear how Rustys doing. Well Rusty is an amazing dog, he's made so much progess from the day we first got him he was very shy and now he broke out of his shell and is loving our other Golden Retriever Suzie. Actually before we got Rusty, Suzie would always bring a stuffed animal outside to use the bathroom well as Rustys been with us over time she's stopped bringing out the stuffed animal. Also they dont go anywhere without each other. And the cutest thing they do is when they play with each other, they'll start running around chasing each other.  

 

SUNNY AND JACKSON

Sunny, rescued and adopted at a 1-1/2 years old, spent two months getting used to her new home and a new mom. She loved playing with any dog she came in contact with so I knew it was time to get her a dog. When 3-month old Jackson came into our life, it was love at first sight…for me and for Sunny. They bonded immediately and will play for hours. Sunny taught him how to use the doggy door and Jackson taught Sunny how to dig holes in my back yard. They play tag, hide and seek, tug-a-war; they stare at each other’s food bowl. As you can see by his paws, he will soon be in total charge. Yet he is a sweetie who loves to kiss and even taught Sunny to do the same. All that licking…no need to shower!

After losing two Goldens to cancer, GRRSN gave me the gift of another family to love and care for. Thank you 

 

FORMERLY MICKEY AND MINNIE

I was asked early on to send in some pictures of Buddy and Bella (formerly Mickey and Minnie) in their new forever home.  Buddy and Bella are goint GREAT!  There's tennis balls all over the house, but that's no problem at all.  I have them on the best Senior+ dry food that Iams now makes, and they get special fish oil on each bowl.  They get so happy, Bella actually tries to jump around!  They also get CoQ10 w/MSM everyday to keep them active.  Walks at the park are great.  They have changed so much since they've been here, both in looks and attitude.  I thank God everyday that GRRSN was able to bring these two into my life.  The only thing I haven't been able to figure out is that they won't swim!  I even carried them in and held them while they paddled, but they have no interest.  Strangest thing I've seen in a Golden.  I hope all is well with you.  Maybe you can forward these to whoever posts photos on the site.  Thanks

Warmest Regards,

MAX

Hello GRRSN,
Max and I went to the park today and I took my camera with me and snapped a few pictures of Max. I thought I would share some with you.
Just like a golden straight to the water, I was unable to get a dry pictures of Max.
Max was rescued from GRRSN 6 years ago.. Wow time flies by…
Jackson Underwood

  

ROCKY - OUR SWEET BOY HAS PASSED

Just a little over two years ago on August 12th 2010, ROCKY came into our lives care of GRRSN. We had lost our beloved Mack ( a Golden mix ) just after New Years that same year. He lived to be 17. Myself , my wife, my daughter and our three cats were devastated by his passing. Several months later we decided it was time to have another dog in the house ( it felt so empty ). At the time ROCKY had no information about him on your website, but you put us in touch with his foster parents and they e-mailed several beautiful pictures of ROCKY and shared what little they had observed and how he was behaving in their home with their other Golden. They gave ROCKY high marks and told us he was an absolute delight, but sadly he just quietly ignored their Golden but was perfectly behaved non-the-less. He was house broken, never made a sound, walked great on a leash, loved to play ball, knew many basic commands and loved to be loved! We drove across the valley to meet ROCKY at a park in the foster's neighborhood. Man, were we surprised when we first laid eyes on him - he was an amazon of a Golden! He was so tall , and so beautiful. We got to know ROCKY and his foster parents over the next hour and then it was time to take him home. We led him to our car and he hopped right into the back seat and never looked back at his delightful foster parents. He laid down in the seat for the whole 50 minute ride back home and never once looked apprehensive or nervous. When we got back to the house the first thing we did was take him to the back yard to see if he had to do his business, which he did followed immediately by sitting down on the first step of our pool. Ju mp two years ahead and needless to say there were very few days after that that ROCKY was NOT in the pool. He was a fantastic swimmer and loved to play ball in the pool!
Sadly we had to say farewell to our beautiful boy as he went to the Rainbow Bridge last Friday August 14. He was an amazing boy. The two years he spent with us just were not enough! we are still trying to cope. ROCKY came into our lives without anyone knowing a whole lot about him and yet he was a custom fit for us. He famously got along with our three felines and never ONCE did a thing wrong, even if he did, it wouldn't had mattered because we just thought the world of ROCKY! Twice in the past 20 years we have been blessed to have two perfect angels come into our lives and with some time we will be ready to try our amazing luck for a third time and we will only look to GRRSN for our next beloved Golden.
Here are a few pictures of our ROCKY. We will never forget him!

Sincerely,

Greg and Trish

  

  THOUGHTS FROM THUNDER

 You know those people who have one of those houses that sounds like a kennel the minute you pull up into their driveway? The ones who are usually disheveled by the time they actually make it to the door? 

 That was our house BEFORE Thunder laid a paw inside the threshold! Yes we are the crazy people at the end of the street with an out of control Moluccan Cockatoo named Comet who is usually being carried around from various perches and cages throughout the house to find one where she’ll leave the rest of the tribe alone, and be quiet for more than 2 minutes- call my voicemail for a taste of her antics! And dogs and cats and more birds……

GEOFFREY

 

OUR MARLEY – ADOPTED JULY 27, 2012

Marley is truly an Angel from Heaven. He has healed our family in so many ways, our Corgi “Sheba” is eating normal again and the cats are no longer crying due to the loss of our Golden “Buddy”. Marley loves to play with the tennis ball, chase me in the yard, our mile walk each morning and loves car rides (then sleeps like a baby), he loves the couch and he sneaks on our bed while we’re sleeping. Marley is very smart, silly, gentle, loving, quite the dreamer, and makes funny snorting noises like he’s talking to us. Marley is my shadow, loves to steal laundry from the dryer, hides my sneakers, (I say, “Oh Puppy that’s mine”) yet he is very protective when someone comes to the door. Marley is learning to play gently with the cats; they tolerate him for a while then run away. He jumps for joy when its mealtime…loves Kangaroo, Duck, Rabbit, Buffalo, Fresh Salmon, Bananas, Strawberries and those oatmeal/peanut butter treats…. There’s only three things Marley doesn’t like….Thunderstorms, Harleys and Mopeds. Marley is so-o-o-o happy as he lives in a chemical free home. We feel so blessed & joyous to have adopted him….

The Love You Give You Receive Back Ten Fold… Thank You Tammie & GRRSN Team so very much!!!!

Judy & Kevin Miyashiro  

  

TROOPER

We are still struggling and heartbroken over the loss of our Trooper. However, I thought it was important to get this update back over to you and the GRRSN team.

Trooper had ingested a sock/rag toy of sort and unfortunately, it got tangled up in his small intestines, and started to cause blockage. He had to go through surgery to remove the sock as well as some already damaged parts of his small intestines. Long story short… after two surgeries, the damage to his system was severe and his survival rate was only 25%. After knowing how much he fought already, we did not want him to suffer through anymore and we made the decision to let him go.

Trooper joined our family at the end of March 2012 and was a very faithful and loving companion until his passing on August 2^nd 2012. Trooper was a very unique Golden and a total joy to be around. His personality was always very bubbly and he loved to goof with everyone who came in contact with him. He became the jr. mascot of our weekly Wednesday night kickball league and made a ton of friends along the way. There was not a person who did not fall in love after the first encounter and we were so lucky to have developed such a tight bond with our Trooper boy in such a very short amount of time.

This has been a huge loss to all of us who had ever had a chance to know Trooper and we will be missed so much! We feel so blessed that we had the time that we had with him and we thank you and the organization so very much for allow us to live life with such a great boy. We are very confident that we both gave Trooper the best time of his short life and we are so blessed that he brought so much joy and happiness to our family. Looking back at the situation, we realize that his name truly fit who he was! We will never forget Trooper and will always be inspired by him and his passion for life & happiness.

Trooper was survived by his older GRRSN adopted brother Caesar, who has been with the family since 2007; his arch rival “Boo” the family cat, and a his adoptive parents who loved & will miss him so very much.

FYI- I’ve had several people ask if they could donate money to GRRSN in memory of Trooper. Not sure how this process works, but please let me know and I’ll get the word out to everyone who has expressed interest in donating funds to the organization.

We will adopt again, but right now we are not ready. We are still morning over the loss of our Trooper; however, I hope to be in touch soon as I know the organization is in need of several helping hands right now.

Thanks again for all that you and the GRRSN team do!

Sincerely,

The Silvasy Family

Eric-Martha-Caesar-Boo

“A heart of gold stopped beating, two shining eyes at rest. God broke my heart to prove, he only takes the best. God knows you had to leave me, but you did not go alone. For part of me went with you, the day he took you home.”-Author Unknown 

 

Dog Behavior Seminar For Volunteers

 

LUCKY

Our Lucky boy has been a great addition to the Enlow household! Lucky is extremely good-natured and always seems to have a smile on his face. He greets us every morning with his tail wagging in anticipation of getting his belly rubbed and breakfast. Lucky is very loyal and loves following us around the house, cuddling on the couch with us, and sitting on our laps if given the opportunity. He’s a very smart boy and able to learn quickly, and his quizzical face with his tilted head makes us laugh on a daily basis.

Lucky enjoys going for walks and playing in the backyard with his Black Lab cousin, Stella. He also loves chasing tennis balls and showing off his athletic abilities, including rolling over and spinning in a circle for treats.

He has been a great younger (although much bigger) brother to our other dog, affectionately known as Puppy, and a great companion to us! We look forward to many more wonderful years of Lucky’s love and affection.

  

 SAM, I AM....

Sam is doing well after arriving with clumps of hair falling out and weighing in at a mere 52 lbs. Several test and a few months later we isolated allergies to some foods and he is doing much better. His coat is now growing in much thicker and is shiney and he has begun to put on some weight. He just looks much happier and healthier. He was a quick study with what is expected of him and of minding, although counter surfing and trash snatching may always be part of his routine. If you were hungary most of your 12 mos. it should have been expected. So the trash is put up, and the good thing is Sam's dad does not leave out any food or dirty dishes anymore.

  

BRYANT

Hello GRRSN:

I just wanted to give you all an update and send some pictures of Bryant!  Bryant runs the household and LOVES living indoors and sleekping with his mom on the bed as well as chasing tennis balls!  Bryant loves everyone he meets, including my two month old niece Audre an will play babysiter every time she comes to visit.  He is the sweetest boy and I couldn't thank you all enough for sending him my way!  Bryant's grandma Jeannette, seen in one of the pictures below says if she it her way, she would have ten more of him!  Thank you!  Ashlyn and the Young family!

SUNNY

 Finally got a picture taken of Sunny and I. She has so much energy and loves her early morning walks. Sunny loves everyone especially other dogs. She often plays with another young Golden and they play non-stop for hours! Oh, and I had a major monster leak in my back yard. Sunny was just like a little kid playing in it...withut her bikini on, no less.

She is a doll! I will bring her to the next dog and owner event!

Cheers,

 Mickie

  

CARSON

Hello,

One year ago I adopted Roman from your organization. He had a terrible skin condition. I am happy to say that he is doing well and looks amazing! Here is a picture to add to your Forever Family page!
Sincerely,

Ryan Duncan 

SIMON AND SAMMIE

Simon has gotten comfortable with us (Wayne and Ellen) at the house and eventually where ever we go. Sammie, our 8 1/2 year old golden, gets along fine with Simon and visa versa. I don't think Simon has ever had a fulltime canine partner before, but he has adjusted well to her. She has had two previous golden partners and is docile, but Simon doesn't pick on her or dominate her. They both like their attention and sometimes have short barking and howling contests. One trying to upstage the other, or just showing off. He likes to roll to a upside down position so we can scratch his belly and chest. We never had a dog do this as often as Simon does, but that's his trademark.

We took Simon and Sammie first to Visalia, California for two nights in a hotel as a test trip. He past with flying colors. So we were 90% confindent that he could make our Portland trip. We use LaQuinta Hotels. They are pet friendly and don't even charge extra for dogs. We spent four weeks up in Portland to house sit for friends. Went to the beach(we suspect that it was his first experience with the ocean) and walked a lot in Portland. We take our goldens to Panera Bakery off Sunset near the Galleria shopping center in Henderson and they like it there. Even took them to Panera near Portland. He was a big hit with my 93 year old uncle Hank on the Oregon coast. In photos Simon is the lighter of the two goldens. He's moms boy.

Best Wishes and thanks for Simon, Wayne and Ellen Bounds 

 

Relay and Augie

Hi Jen! We just got back from Colorado and I wanted to share a few pics
with you. Augie and Relay climbed Mt Evans with me and are now both
official "fourteeners" Mt Evans is 14,350 feet in elevation.

He's such a great little doggy! We love him so much, and he has healed
our hearts. He and Relay are inseparable!

Take care!

Travis, Joanie, Augie and Relay 

 

TROOPER AND CAESAR

I wanted to let you know that our boy Trooper is doing great! Both Trooper and Caesar have hit it off and are now best friends/brothers. Trooper plays the youngest role very well and big brother Caesar has made it known that he is definitely the boss. Even though little brother does tower over CZ by 6 inches.  We totally lucked out with both of our adoptions and can’t thank you enough!

Trooper is doing great health wise; we’ve had no issues whatsoever. He is able to keep up with any other dog, loves his daily walks and is behaving well for the most part. Obviously, he’s still young so we know that with time and consistent efforts he will be as disciplined as his big brother, Caesar. I don’t think Trooper is aware he has a missing leg! Both are really an amazing dogs!

I realize we still owe you gals a family picture and I’m trying to get a good one with the entire family before I send. In the meantime, I attached a couple of pictures of the boys. You’ll notice Caesar is getting grey, even though he’s still 5 years young!

More to come later!

All the Best!

Martha & Eric Silvasy  

 

 MADDIE

KHLOE

Duncan is a great representative of GRRSN at the ball field!

 

MAC

The Millers

In front is Chevy, Behind him is Royce, sleeping is Enzo to the side is Bentley the westie and the tiniest is Coupe. They are all rescues and we love them a great deal.
Enjoy!!!
John and Jennifer Miller
  

 A Message from Sally

Hi, my name is Sally, I'm 16 months old and was adopted by my new family on February 19th. We have a great time together! They just love me and I love them! They take me for lots of rides and walks, (I have lots of new toys, my favorite is a toy fox.) I also enjoy chilling out next to the fire pit. My new family is very pleased with my obedience and manners that my old family has taught me. 

We are so pleased with the Golden Retriever Rescue program. She was well worth the wait! She has completed our family and we are looking forward to many more years of enjoyment that she has already given us. Thank you, The Coleman Family 

 

 KOOKLAH

 My husband and I adopted Kooklah about 3 years ago. I just wanted to let you know that she was diagnosed with cancer throughout her body, and passed away Friday, 3/2/12 at 5pm. She was a beautiful dog, and brought so much joy to so many people's lives in the three years we had her. I wanted to thank you for giving us the experience of loving her.

 

  

 

 MOVING AND YOUR PET By Aly Wagonseller

The ink on the dotted line of your new home contract or apartment lease has barely had time to dry when panic starts to settle in. Thoughts of packing up worldly belongings, registering kids in different schools and finding that perfect sectional for a new family room create a whirlwind of emotion, stress being at the top of the meltdown list. During all this frenetic activity, someone furry watches and wonders what all the fuss is about. A part of the family who, much like a small child, needs special consideration when moving from their beloved comfort zone to a new and often scary place. It’s your adorable yet nosey kitty or pup, and failing to prepare them for settling into strange new digs may not only leave them a nervous wreck, but might wreak havoc on your new surroundings as well.

Even the most agreeable animal can become a veritable horse of a different color when hastily rustled from their den. Sensitive pets will pick up on the stress we humans experience during the moving process, which can lead to jumpy and needy behavior that escalates as moving day draws closer. Couple this with the sudden removal of familiar furnishings that are part of your pet’s territory, and full blown animal anxiety can ensue. Incessant barking, destruction of property, lack of appetite, hiding, lethargy, licking, tail biting and forgone potty training habits are among the many symptoms displayed by pets that have trouble adjusting to a big move. Some may even exhibit a flight response and try to run away from the problem, and your pet is definitely one belonging you don’t want to get lost in the transition. Not only are these behaviors destructive to your four legged pal, family and personal property, but they can put a damper on becoming BFFs with your new neighbors or landlord.

How you handle the days leading up to and including “V” (Vacate) Day can make all the difference in your pet’s state of mind. If possible, pack a little at a time in a calm demeanor while in your pet’s presence. It may sound silly, but talking to your animal can be soothing and therapeutic to you both, so try speaking to your furry pal about the lush new backyard or dog park located near your new abode.

Be vigilant about keeping your normal routines. Disruptions to feeding, walking and playtime habits can compound the stress of impending change. Schedule your time to ensure that most everything is packed a day or two prior to the move. This can help prevent chaotic distractions that may endanger your pet, while also creating a smoother transition. Other tips to consider prior to your move include:

If your pet is not crate trained or used to doggy daycare, designate a quiet room in your existing home as a pet refuge. Fill the room with their bed, toys and food dishes, and allow them to get used to the room for a few days prior to the move. On moving day, post a Do Not Enter sign on the door and keep it locked if possible. This will keep your animal safe and secure, prevent injury from moving furniture and avoid overstimulation from too many strangers.

Print up tags with your pet’s name, new address and phone number before the move and attach the new tags prior to your arrival. Consider having your pet microchipped for extra security.

If you’re a dog owner and simply relocating to a different neighborhood in the same city, take your dog for a walk in the new neighborhood several times before moving day. He’ll meet new puppy friends and garner some familiar smells that should help ease the transition.

Once you’ve arrived safely at your new dwelling, designate a secure retreat for your pet while you get situated, filling the space with their favorite belongings. New furniture might be exciting for us humans, but dogs need familiarity. Toys and blankets with the scent of your old home are comforting to your furry friends, so try to refrain from suddenly redecorating with color coordinated beds and bowls.

As you settle in, quickly reinstitute a daily routine for feeding, walking and playing. Being in an unfamiliar place may cause some confusion over designated potty areas, so be sure to nip bad habits in the bud by immediately cleaning up any accidents. Have a heart and refrain from harsh punishment until your little guy or gal knows the lay of the land, which typically takes a few days. Pet proof any areas that may be dangerous to unsuspecting curious types (especially if your pet is new to a pool), and inspect gate locks and fencing to see if any possible escape routes need repair or barricading.

Trading spaces may be an exciting time, but it can also be a very stressful time for both humans and pets. With a little planning, some patience and a few dog and pony tricks, your pet should quickly adjust to your new surroundings, leaving both of you happy, healthy and ready for a new adventure.  

 

 

2012

 

  

My Dog is Vomiting....What do I do?

 

If your dog is bright, alert and acting normally and only vomits once, it is probably not necessary to call your veterinarian. Many dogs eat grass or other "things" in the yard and vomit (usually on your best rug). However, if your dog vomits more than a few times, appears sick and uncomfortable-- call your vet. It is helpful if you note when the vomiting started, how many times your dog has vomited and what the vomit looks like - bile, undigested food, foreign objects. If any of the following symptoms occur, please seek immediate vet care or go to an ER clinic for after hour care.

• There is blood in the vomit

• Your dog acts like he wants to vomit, but nothing is expelled
• Your dog appears bloated or has a swollen abdomen (See Bloat below)
• You suspect your dog may have eaten something toxic or poisonous
• You suspect your dog has eaten a foreign object
• Your dog has a fever or is depressed
• Your dog's gums are pale or yellow
• Your dog appears to be in pain
• Your dog also has diarrhea

 

BLOAT - A MEDICAL EMERGENCY

What is Bloat?
Bloat is a life threatening condition in which the stomach rapidly fills with air. Sometimes the stomach then twists upon itself, preventing the air from escaping. If not treated, this condition can rapidly progress (in less than one hour) to death. Twisting of the gas filled stomach is known as GDV (gastric dilatation and volvulus).

GET TO A VET OR EMERGENCY CLINIC IF YOUR DOG HAS THESE SYMPTOMS
Excessive Drooling
Panting
Distended Firm Belly
Dry Heaving and Retching
Restlessness

What Causes Bloat?
As of yet we do not know exactly why dogs get bloat, but here are some strongly suspected risk factors:

• A deep narrow chest, common in Great Danes, Setters, GOLDEN RETRIEVERS and large dogs with long legs.
• Stress and panting, which leads to swallowing large amounts of air.
• Eating only one meal per day.
• Using elevated food and water bowls.
• Lean and underweight dogs.
• Littermates or relatives that have bloat.
• Most dogs bloat in the middle of the night when the stomach is empty.

What Can You Do?

• Feed your dog at least two meals per day.
• Keep your dog's food and water dishes on the floor.
• For at-risk dogs, consider gastropexy at the time of spay or neuter.

How is Bloat Treated?

• Decompression. If the stomach is distended but not twisted, a tube can be inserted in the stomach to allow the gas to escape.
• Surgery:
  • If a dog has bloat without stomach twisting, surgery called gastropexy is done to anchor the stomach inside the abdomen, thus preventing it from twisting.
  •  If the stomach has twisted, surgery is done to untwist the stomach, and then it is anchored inside the abdomen with a gastropexy procedure

  

CANINE SPRING CLEANING

or how to recycle a woobie....

  

 

DUTCH

To GRRSN,

 

Dutch is completely blind. Dutch was diagnosed with Canine Uveitis.

 

SCOOBY

GRRSN,

The Young Family 

 

Shamrock

This was sent in by Sharon Murphy,,,,,this is what Shamrock would have said.

The Last Will and Testament of Loved Dogs.....

To a poor and lonely stray I give:

--My happy home.

--My bowl and cozy bed, soft pillows and all my toys.

I'd will to the sad, scared shelter dog, the place I had in my human's loving heart, of which there seemed no bounds.

So when I die, please do not say, "I will never have a pet again, for the loss and pain is more than I can bear." Instead, go find an unloved dog, one whose life has held no joy or hope and give MY place to HIM. This is the only thing I can give... The love I left behind. Author Unknown

  

 

Dog Aging Author Unknown My body may age but my mind will stay young. I've much left to do, many songs to be sung. many roads are to be traveled, much love to express, many souls that need aid, who are now in distress. I will do what I can to help brighten your day, I will spread cheer and love as I pass by your way. The world is my oyster, to have and to hold, why, I'm really too busy to ever grow old.

 

For as long as I can...
Author Judy Smith

No one wanted the older dog
But you brought me home
Thankful for the time we'll share
And I will be grateful to you for as long as I can.

My face is whiter now and I'm not so limber
But you are patient
Taking it easy and slow
And I will walk with you for as long as I can.

You'll never know about my world 'before'
But that's okay, because the rest of my life
Will be spent at your side
And I will stay with you for as long as I can.

My eyes tell the story
Of love lost and found
Safe at last, I lay happily at your feet
And I will be your friend for as long as I can.

Time knows no reason
But hearts know no bounds
We were meant to be together
And I will love you for as long as I can.
 

 

 

Daisy and Toki

Daisy adopted us in October, and has fit in great with our Family. She has amazing manners (unlike her brother Toki), she is great with the kids, she loves to snuggle on the sofa with anyone who will sit down long enough for her to get comfortable! Daisy and Toki became best friends the minute they met. Both dogs love hanging with the family, going for walks and going on trips to run in the desert.They are pretty much inseparable They and can play pretty hard, but all in all everyone gets along.

Thanks GRRSN for finding a perfect match for Toki and our family. I tried to get a picture of the dogs and kids all at once but no one would stay still long enough :-)

Nicole Baker
 

   

 

 BREWER

Friends at Golden Retriever Rescue Southern Nevada

I wanted to send you a couple of pictures of Brewer and let you know how he is doing.

Brewer has settled right in at his new home with me. He has become quite the Velcro dog to me (which is what I was looking for). When he first got here, he was never more than 2 feet from my side, even when it was time to go outside and do his business. I had to actually go outside with him as if to say, I’m not leaving you, I’ll be right here! Even when I would go to work, he would follow me to the door. Now that he is settled in, I think he realizes that I ACTUALLY WILL RETURN!!!! He doesn’t follow me to the door anymore when I leave for work, but instead sleeps away on my bed (what a lush!).

However, I can always expect him on the other side of the door when I return home. He immediate sees that it is me, and then runs and gets a toy to hold in his mouth. He cracks me up!!!

One of his signature traits is his REQUIREMENT that HE carry his own leash. He basically takes himself for a walk. The first thing he does when we go for a walk, is jump up and pull the leash out of my hands and carry it in his mouth. I don’t even have to physically leash it to his collar. Everyone that he passes thinks it is so cute (and so do I).

His training is going really well. He has learned to sit on command, lay down and put his nose on his front feet and remain completely still until I release him. He also rolls over on command as well. We still haven’t quite figured out the whole shaking paws thing yet. He kind of gives me this stupid look when I ask him for his paw. J

Another trait I’ve noticed about him is that he is quite a talker/whiner! Yes a talker (not a barker) but talker/whiner. He will sit there and hem and haw and I’ll talk to him and as if on cue, he will talk back to me. Sometimes he will sit there and just whimper these high pitched sounds instead of talking. It makes me laugh so hard when he does this.

He is extremely affectionate and well behaved and even tempered. I am actually a little surprised at how low key he is for an almost 3 year old.

He has been the vet a couple of times as the vet has found he has a category two heart murmur. The vet is monitoring it every 6 months to see if it progresses. As I was told, some dogs go there whole lives without any issues from a murmur, others can have it worsen and become life threatening. We are monitoring it closely and as such has gone beyond a category 2. Here is to keeping our fingers crossed that it stays that way.

I couldn’t be more happy to have him a part of my family. He has filled the void created when I lost my golden Emma over a year ago. His timing to come into my life was perfect.

Thank you so much for helping me to find him.

I look forward to the summary dog days out at Green Valley. Also please keep me informed of other events where both of use could come to meet other owners and friends of GRRSNV.

Tom & Brewer (he has such big feet too).  

  

Story by Jim Cannell, inspired by Kela

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GRRSN parent writes to our local Heidi Harris (radio personality), after airing a show about back yard breeders and homeless pets in Las Vegas. One of her listeners Jim, was so inspired by her show that he sent this letter to Heidi Harris.
I wanted to share it all with you as it demonstrates their 110% commitment to Kela their adopted Golden.

While listening to your show this morning, I wanted to call in with our story, but I will not use a cell phone on the freeway (safety, not the new law).
I'd like to share our story with you about our beloved Kela. I'm certain that she was a puppy mill dog. Her original owner kept her chained to a sliding glass door in the house (We know this because he posted pictures on Craig's List). At seven months old, somehow she managed to escape. Lied Animal Foundation picked her up, and by their policy, she was immediately spayed. When the owner showed up and was informed of this, he told them to keep her. He didn't want her. Obviously, he wanted a brood mare --- one of these back yard breeders that you quite appropriately slammed on your show. Fortunately for us, someone from the Animal Foundation called Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Nevada. They immediately came and got her and took her to their vet. Our name had just come up to the top of their list, so they called us. (This is several weeks after the extensive interview and house inspection). We rushed over to the vet's office, and immediately fell in love this undernourished puppy that GRRSN had named Tina. We preferred a Hawaiian name, so we came up with Kela (pronounced Kayla) which in Hawaiian means to excel. She has lived up to her name. She is a fantastic dog that we love very much. When we brought her home, she just went wild with her new found freedom to run in our large yard. The story doesn't end there. About a month after we got her, she was being a silly puppy and running around the yard at full speed. She hadn't learned how to stop yet, and 45 lbs of dog slammed into the side of my wife's knee, tearing the meniscus, and the ACL. After a night in ER, two months in a wheel chair and four months of therapy, she was able to return to hula dancing. What irritated us about it was friends and family that kept asking if we got rid of the dog after that. Not a chance -- it was an accident, and Kela needed a good home, which we have given her. 2 1/2 years later, we still consider ourselves fortunate to have such a loving dog. Kela is an important part of our family. You have my permission to share this story on the air if you like. We can't give enough praise to GRRSN. They have found great homes for Golden Retriever's all over this Valley. I hope you can one day feature them on your show. Check out their web site at www.grrsn.org and the blog at www.grrsnblog.org.
Story by: Jim Cannell

 
 

TEBOW RENAMED OSCARrr

 

 

 

 

 

Dogs need dental care, too!

February is Dental Month.....

                        

 

MADDIE

 

 

  

LINCOLN IS MAGNIFICANT

hi - we adopted a Golden, Lincoln, from you a few months ago (we previously adopted another one from you Simon (originally named Simba), approx 4 years ago. Lincoln had been abandoned by hiS family in Utah and lived on his own for a couple of months before being picked up by animal control who were one day away from shooting him (their so called legal version of euthanization) before you guys saved his life.

Lincoln is magnificent. Thank you so much for saving him.

I think the best way to show you thanks and how awesome he is are just by a few pictures: first one is the day we brought him home - had him go in the back yard and of course he went straight to the pool and sat on the first step

Second pic of him we call "joy to the world" - you'll know which one it is when you see it. We took him on his first "road trip" this fall and stopped at a sand dune and with my cell phone snapped this picture.

Third pic - he is the cutest thing in life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's so much more good stuff to say but I am such a procrastinator and have been meaning to send you this stuff for a while so am just going to send it now.

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU ALL DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tracy & Kim Gilsbach
 

 

  

 

Jed and Moses

Here's Jed and Moses on a holiday hike on Henderson Mountain. Moses was adopted from Best Friends in April 2011.

  

  

When making your New Year's resolutions this year, keep your dog in mind 
 

Sticking to the plan can be difficult - especially if you are only accountable to yourself.  Try incorporating your own goals with a plan to improve your dog's quality of life.  Making small, positive changes in daily routines can make a big difference for both you and your dog.  Plus, you will be reinforcing that special human-canine bond.  Here are some ways to get started.  Happy New Year!

Getting more exercise is probably one of the most common resolutions for people. Some of us want to lose weight, others just want to be healthier and more energetic. Your dog also needs plenty of exercise, and he too will reap the benefits. Obesity in dogs is becoming more common, and lifestyle has a lot to do with it. With proper diet and exercise, you can help your dog lose weight or prevent weight problems down the road. Try increasing the amount of daily exercise that you and your dog get. If you think you are getting the right amount, or you just don't have time for more, you can just change it up. If you take your dog for a daily walk, try running or powerwalking instead. Or, change around your usual route and play some intermittent games of fetch.

There are many activities you can do with your dog while exercising at the same time. Try walking, running or hiking with your dog and see how much better you feel. Some activities provide more exercise for your dog than for you, but are still a fun way to bond. Play fetch with a ball or disc, visit the dog park.

Above: GRRSN dogs make New Year's resolutions--

Gracie (L) will work on not begging for French fries

Caleb (R) promises to take his thyroid medicine like a good boy, and stick to a diet a nutritious weight loss kibble and go for regular walks.

Dog Food Ingredients & Nutrition  

      

Sad News from the Millers

It's killing me to write this letter, but our beloved Shelby passed away early Thanksgiving morning after becoming ill Sunday and
having to have emergency surgery. It was just too much for him to handle and he went to the Rainbow Bridge.

Shelby came in to our lives in early March of 2008. It was quite by accident. We had just adopted our other Golden, Relay, three days earlier. Kathy from the GRRSN contacted us to see if we could foster Shelby (whose name at that time was "Rocky") for a few days while they looked for a new home for him. Shelby was only six months old and had already been in three homes. We agreed and Kathy brought him over. He came into our home like a bolt of lightning. He and Relay wrestled and played like they had known each other their whole lives. My wife and I looked at each other and knew that we had to keep him. Without delay we called Kathy and told her to stop looking for a home for him, as he found one with us.

The first thing we did was change his name to Shelby. Rocky just didn't fit. As we got to know him (and he got to know us), We also came up with several other names for him, including "The Fair Haired Boy", "Our Big Baby", "Bo Bo", and our personal favorite, "Mama's Boy". He really loved my wife (Joanie), and she loved him more than anything. Shelby grew from a clumsy puppy in to a gentle giant, tipping the scales at 125lbs, however he still thought he was a lap dog. I can't tell you how many nights I had to spend on the couch because he would crawl up in bed with us, stretch out and kick me out! What a nut! When I would come home from work, he would greet me at the door, nuzzle up to me and literally push me in to the kitchen so I could give him a treat. Shelby was just over four years old and left our world way too soon.

We love and miss him terribly. (So does Relay).

Travis and Joanie Miller
 

O'Malley Murphy (Formerly Archie)

O'Malley Murphy...the luckiest Irish canine who thru adoption, only knows love! 

 

Sgt. French Fries Lenz (Formerly Augie)

Sgt. Lenz is so happy to be home with his family including the newest member Sgt. French Fries Lenz (formerly Augie). Brandy calls them father and son.... so precious!  Brandy says Sgt. FF was a little scared of her husband in uniform, but it looks like he's gotten over it!

 

Brandy

  

Christmas Gift Wrap at the GAP in the Galleria Mall

Caleb and Penny

That's Nancy with them in the back yard. Penny is relentless in getting attention as Caleb is in chasing a ball or anything else thrown. Most polite well behaved dogs we have ever had; very well trained. it's hard to believe they weren't adopted, but lucky for us they weren't. Everybody comments that they are so sweet and adorable.
We can't thank you enough for having them at the right time

Mark C ashmere 

 

Naked Kenny By Nancy Wegis

Back when my husband Tom and I had just started dating, we had gotten to the place in our relationship that it was time to meet the parents. I also wanted my parents to see Tom's home, to me, it would show them that he was a responsible guy, being a homeowner and all. Tom also had two wonderful dogs Harry and Snowy and I was very excited for Mom and Dad to meet their future grand-doggies!
My very Catholic and conservative parents had just flown into Las Vegas from Seattle so we picked them up at the airport, loaded them into the car and off we all went to Tom's house.
After a quick tour of the downstairs we all sat down and were chatting on the couch in the living room getting to know each other. Things were going very well up to this point when suddenly Tom's roommate came waltzing down the stairs completely naked!
Apparently Kenny never got the memo and had no idea that we were all coming over.
Tom suddenly yells "KENNY!" at which point, Kenny said hello to all of us and then just kind of stood there with this stupid smile plastered across his face. I wasn't sure if he was frozen to that step out of sheer embarrassment or if he was actually enjoying his little slice of voyeurism.
We all were starring at Kenny's well you know, personal parts in shock, we knew we shouldn't stare but somehow our necks were all stuck in the same position looking right at Kenny standing there in his glorious birthday suit.
None of us could look away, we wanted to, but we just couldn't. It is almost like driving buy a terrible car accident, you really don't want to slow down and rubber neck but you do, we all do. We just can't help ourselves. We don't want to look but we have to look, and look we did!
Suddenly, Harry the lab came to the rescue of all of us and ran up the stairs to great "Naked Kenny". Harry magically placed his chubby black body perfectly in front of Kenny and covered the offending body parts. That was of course until Kenny turned and headed back up the stairs...
So, "mom dad, how was your flight?", I meekly asked.
The moral of the story is, if you are going to have naked roommates, get yourself a dog and remember size really does matter. Ahem, the size of the dog that is!
  

 CAMMY

 

SAMMY

Bill & Sally Brennan (and Grandma).

 

Cammy and Family

 

I was disappointed that we were not able to make the BBQ. We adopted Cammy a year ago when she had just turned 2. Now she is 3 (Birthday Oct. 2) and she is such a joy. She makes us laugh every day with her enthusiasm and silliness. She and our 6 year old yellow lab are inseparable. I would have liked to have seen Cammy interacting with the other goldens at the BBQ. I've attached 2 photos. One is Cammy getting the newspaper. That has become her job every morning. She loves picking up the paper and bringing it into the house. The other picture is of Cammy and our lab, Sunny, taking a nap together.

Thanks for all of the great work that you do.

Julie Callan and family. 

  

NIKKIE

Therapy Humans In Training....

This very lucky girl with the bright green cast is being pulled around the neighborhood in a wagon lined with a comfy dog bed.
Nikkie recently broke her toe and was looking quite depressed after the cast was put on. Her wonderful humans Deb and George, (mostly Deb I would surmise) bought her a wagon and now she travels in style!
Rumor has it that the neighbors are buying tickets to see George pull his dog around in the wagon! I am pretty sure that is why Nikkie is smiling in this photo.
Do you have a pampered pooch? Would love to share your stories. 

  

Winter AKA MAXX

Making a House a Home

It took many months for us to move beyond the passing of our first Golden. Retirement allowed us to launch ourselves into a flurry of travel and boating. The years passed and so did our boat and travel trailer, sold finally with some regret.

We settled into the activities provided in our Sun City community, but we knew something was missing. Not that over the years we handn't talked about getting another dog. We even went to the shelters and came home broken hearted. Then, as fate would have it, we saw an article about rescued Goldens.

Your Winter has become our Maxx. Named after the first Max and looking so very much like him. But we can detect some differences. Our new boy has some issues that make us sad. Someone has taken the playfulness out of him. But we are seniors and it has proven to be a good fit. He is quiet. He never chews or messes. He is gentle with children, grown-ups and small dogs. But he can hold his own with his rambunctious friend down the street.

He has bonded with us and we with him. He is always underfoot. We must be careful now where we step. While his toys remain unplayed with (not that we haven't tried), on occasion he appears before us with a ball in his mounth. His soft brown eyes sparkle, his tail sweeps through the air like a sultan's fan. We get all excited and praise him while knowing he is only doing it to please us and get attention. We then play his version of keep away for a minute or so, and then it is over. But it is enough to make us all happy.

Our house has become a home again because Maxx lives there.

Laura Williams 

 

ZAC and JAKE

 

Attached is the Weisbein Therapy Dog Team of Michael & Samantha Weisbein Handlers & Zac & Jake, the therapy dogs.

We are Volunteers at Summerlin Hospital and spread happiness, love, and cheer to people who otherwise might be lonely, sad or slow to heal. Did you know that pet visits often spark good memories of a person's own pets? Dogs often can reach people and children who have withdrawn from the world. It's been suggested by science that petting a dog can lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety and stress, and promote healing.

 ZAC & JAKE are almost always guaranteed to produce smiles and laughter.

We love giving back to the community... 

 

 

 MURPHY

Happy Summer to you. 

Carmel

 

 Howard & Jackie Kramer with Carmel - now about 4 yrs old in the middle, and Buddy - our daughter's Golden Retriever Rescue dog from about 4 years ago, now about 8 yrs old. Note that one the picture on the right - Carmel is belly up and now Buddy is in the middle.

ENJOY PICTURES FROM OUR BBQ

Reunion Bar-B-Que Fundraiser

Saturday, October 1, 6:00 PM

Doggie District Pet Resort

3223 N. Rainbow

Buddy renamed Kirk

 Hello to Everyone at GRRSN,

My family and I adopted Buddy (Kirk) last January and he quickly became a member of the Sider family. Sorry it's taken so long, but we wanted to share some family photos. Buddy has a great heart, loves everyone, and is truly a joy in our family!!!! We thank you for helping him to find a home, and for adding to our family!

Rebecca 

 

Prada renamed Sugar

 

Wish you were here! For more Swim Party entertainment

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Adopting a Senior Golden

Dear Tammie ~

I want to thank you for checking in on Whitey! He has quickly found his way into our hearts and is most certainly a stunning addition to the neighborhood. I am quite certain his presence is driving up home values as we speak ;-) As we spoke on the phone last weekend, a comment you made resonated with me, “If your experience can get just one person to consider adopting a senior Golden that would be great,” or something like that. I immediately began wondering if I could write something with a focus on convincing readers to be open to the possibility of adopting a senior pet. Additionally, I want you to know how extraordinary the work is that you do and you are making a difference every day! What you and GRRSN have accomplished in terms of Golden rescue is magnificent. Thank you for taking in our Whitey and countless others. We are so grateful to you and GRRSN.

Sincerely,

Nicole

Several Reasons (excuses) Not to Adopt a Senior Pet, and One Good Reason to Take a Leap of Faith!

As my husband, his grandma, our daughter, and I approached the District at Green Valley Ranch, it was clear this wasn’t going to be an ordinary day of leisurely shopping. Rather, my husband and I began to mentally prepare for the child chasing that would ensue once our three year old Emily made her way to Mutts on Main Street. Miss Emily didn’t disappoint. Enthusiastically, she took off in the direction of the largest, friendliest animals she could find: Golden Retrievers. Plopping down, she grinned and giggled as she gleefully accepted a warm welcome that included tickling tails and slobbery kisses. While we managed to do some shopping, we were sure to stop back at the GRRSN booth before we left so Emily could bid her new friends a fond farewell.

Over the course of the next few weeks and months, my husband and I discussed at length the many reasons it wasn’t necessary to adopt a Golden, or any dog for that matter. Between my profession in school administration and my husband’s as a CPA, we have received a good amount of training in decision making over the years and we consider ourselves experts (ha ha). It was clear: we are not candidates for adopting.

A myriad of reasons (excuses) supported our conclusion:

1. We both have a full time job.

2. We have a precocious three year old.

3. Our four legged, 13 year old son, Buddy, would not appreciate sharing his home.

4. Our lives are already filled with hobbies, chores, family, and friends.

5. Um, we have never had a big dog and don’t know the first thing about Golden Retrievers.

Now that we had that out of the way, we continued to check in on the many beautiful Goldens posted on the website and were always celebratory when one would be adopted. Somewhere along the way our top five “reasons” (using the term loosely, of course) for not adopting a Golden were overshadowed by the one reason we should: it’s not about us. What became increasingly clear is that our three year old daughter possesses the wisdom and compassion that we had somehow lost track of in our efforts to make “sensible” family decisions. Miss Emily looks at our senior Golden, Whitey, and sees pure love and friendship. She doesn’t care about head shape, fur color, size, weight, gender, or age. She has no concept of time and, as it turns out, neither does Whitey. She’s blissfully unaware of his age, and fortunately, so is he. What she intuitively understands and has conveyed to us without even knowing it is the undeniable fact that when we concern ourselves with the well being of others, rather than worrying about what’s convenient for us, our lives are enriched.

If you’re considering adopting any type of pet, not just a dog, or a Golden, please take advantage of the many benefits a mature pet offers:

They’re often potty trained.

They’ve graduated from the chewing stage.

They’re grateful for the simple joys of life: a roof over their heads, food in their bellies, and companionship.

Their loyalty is unparalleled.

You’re saving the life of an animal that most likely will not get adopted otherwise.

Through Whitey, we will be blessed for Emily to experience the responsibility, love, and pride associated with making pets a part of the family. On a larger scale, someday Emily will understand the selfless gift she offers to her senior Golden: unconditional love. She sees what’s important: his heart and his loyalty. Someday, hopefully many years from now – too many to count, she will also learn what it means to lose her best friend. Thankfully, her many warm memories will serve as a source of comfort and her resilient spirit will inspire her to yet again use her big brown eyes to convince us that another old man with big brown eyes will be just perfect for us!

 

Entertainer Tony Pace Donates Blankets to GRRSN....Thank You!

The blankets are from Tony Pace, an entertainer here in Las Vegas. He's performing at the Clarion Hotel & Casino. For the shows in the last week of July, he sold tickets for $5 in exchange for blankets for animal shelters and rescues. Our organization was recommended to Mr. Pace by Carol McCabe-Joy. Th

 

 

Tilly and Winston (Klyde)

Here is a photo our beloved Tilly and (Klyde) Winston. They have so quickly become the center of our lives. Tilly and Winston go to the dog park every day and love socializing with the other dogs and humans there. They are the sweeetest, most loving and obedient dogs ever!

Thank you, GRRSN for allowing us to be a part of your wonderful organization!

Shelly and Mel Mitchell

 

DUKE Dettrey

  

Hi! It's me again.....Remember "Bella".

Attention all Golden Retrievers

Tell your human parents that all your friends will be attending the Golden Play Date!

 

 Golden Retriever Rescue Southern Nevada is in the News!

Channel 13, The Morning Blend 9 am to 10 am Monday July 25, 2011

Click here to view the video!

 

Check out the pictures from the Channel 3 , Sunrise Newscast Saturday July 23, 2011

Debbie Pietro with Golden Sundance along with Nancy Wegis and golden Sachimo discuss how wonderful it is to adopt a senior golden.

Sachimo with the Cheer Leaders from the Las Vegas Locomotives UFL Football Team ..interviewed prior to GRRSN. 

 

CHAMP

Picture upper left....Saidie (GRRSN Alumni and Champ) We’re very grateful for the smooth way in which GRRSN helped us adopt our first Golden Retriever, CHAMP.We were looking for just the right companion for our young son, one who wasn’t too wild, non-aggressive, and would simply “be there” for him (and us) as our boy grows up.We found all of that and more in our sweet-natured, easy-going retriever.Champ has weathered our son’s affections like a “champ”, patiently sitting through stroke after stroke along his coat.We knew we had made a good choice when our little one leaned back to watch Mickey Mouse, and found he was lying back on ol’ Champ.Together they enjoyed the animated adventures and have been stuck at the hip since.Thanks again to GRRSN for helping us find our son’s best friend. 

 

Calvin "Shugsy"

What a joy this little boy turned out to be! We have had him now for about 5 months and he has brought nothing but happiness and delight into our lives. This kid is SWEET like SUGAR. He went on his first big car trip with us a couple of months ago and half the time we forgot he was with us because he was so quiet. Our last Golden, Gus yelled at just about everything… but this little guy…..didn’t say a word! What a pleasure! Of course we didn’t mind Gus’s barking either.

Calvin gets us up every morning at 5:00 a.m. to take him for a walk. We never miss a day. You can’t fool him either, there is no pretending to be asleep. After our walk its breakfast and a short car ride. Yes, EVERYDAY! This boy is spoiled rotten but we love doing it.

After dinner it’s off to the couch where Calvin gets his belly rubbed and rubbed and rubbed. I think we’re getting blisters!!!

We could never thank you enough for finding our new Golden Boy. We love him dearly.

Steve, Debbie & Calvin

PS. I am just about ready for another!  

   

SHAMROCK

   

Meet Mabel...Before Her Rescue 

 

 

 

 Mabel has been adopted.  Meet Mabel's new family.  Another happy ending.........