Goldie and Me. Life with a Golden Retriever.
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Goldie And Me. A Golden Retriever World.
This lens is all about the memories of our wonderful golden retriever boy dog Goldie and the joys of owning, or being owned by a golden retriever! He was our little man in a golden suit with a true heart of pure gold and we were priviledged to share our lives with him for ten and a half years.
Losing Goldie to cancer was very difficult. I have been looking for a place to share this wonderful Golden retrievers memory and to record his life for some time and I feel that this may be a good place to do it.
Also maybe to make a little money for some dog charities for rescue dogs who were not as loved as Goldie. I know there are lots of animal lovers here who will understand.
This has been harder to write than I thought, it only scratches the surface of his lovely life. Grieving for our Golden retriever and writing this has been emotional. It has brought tears to my eyes and laughter, good memories and painful thoughts.
If Goldie was here he would be presenting me with his dog lead right now and saying get off the computer and lets go for a walk!!
Wishing you peace and happiness
jasmine ann
Here is a photo of our handsome Golden retriever boy resting on the patio after a long day in the countryside.
Young Goldie With Bone
Thank You From My Heart
Lens Of The Day Tribute To Goldie.
I am excited, surprised and deeply touched by this. I am overwhelmed by the sincere and heartfelt messages that poured in to my inbox and onto this lens and I want everyone to know how much I appreciate you taking the time and in many cases sharing your experiences.
I will try to visit everyone and am aware this may take me a while. I am also intending to reply to or e mail those of you who are going through the difficult decisions or are feeling the grief of losing a much loved pet at this time. I feel for each and every one of you and I am glad for those of you that reading this lens helped a little.
Sincerley THANK YOU.
jasmine ann
Golden Love At First Sight
Finding Our Golden Retriever Boy.
As we knocked at the door we saw two flashes of gold run up to greet us, mom was first, a beautiful serene face happily waving tail and as we sat down a gracious paw was offered.
Goldie was next close behind, long legged and with a stick for a tail, yet to develop the beautiful banner of maturity. Happy lolopping gait and an excited carefree expression...
By the time we had a cup of tea I was totally head over heels in love! By the time he had worn himself out with excitement and curled up in a ball with his mom I knew he was the one.
(Here he is with his favourite nylabone and his red ring tug toy)
Great Books About Goldens.
Take a look at these wonderful Golden Retriever books.
A Few Of Goldies Favourite Things
Goldie loved these things in life!
- Shoes
- Slippers
- Socks
- Cuddly toys,especially a big white rabbit!
- Snow
- Digging!
- Gardening, well he thought it was anyway (see digging!)
- Carrying in the shopping(ahhh)
- Retrieving(well yes ...)
- Food
Food
Food
OK You get my point !!! - Going on holiday with us
- Car travel
- Walks, walks and more walks!!
- Running wildly
- Watching birds and chasing (but never catching) Rabbits!
- The beach:The bigger and sandier the better! Another great place to show off his excellent digging skills :)
- Sleeping: Any time, Anyplace,Anywhere......
Photos Of This Wonderful Golden Retriever Breed
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Goldie...Does He Dig?
Our Digging Dog!
The breeder clearly thought this was something I was concerned about and said nooo he doesnt dig. At that point her little girl tugged on her moms sleeve and said " yes he does , mommy he does dig" She said " No he doesnt" The little girl looked wide eyed and said .."but mommy he dug right there this morning!!!"
We often alluded to that story every time our non digging dog proudly "helped me " in the garden digging furiously often with a style all his own which was when he got very excited to use both front paws at the same time!!
He dug in the garden, at the beach, on holiday...
Golden Puppies!
As Goldie came into our lives when he was 6 months old we dont have any puppy pics or video but these are soooo cute!
Houserules For Our New Golden Dog!
Rules for dogs in the house
Yes well we did try!Houserule no 1.
No dogs upstairs and certainly NOT in the bedroom.
This lasted one day. We did as his breeder told us and left him in the kitchen the first night, she said he was used to this and there should be no problem. We tucked him up with a clock and toys around him in a big comfy basket , lots of blankets, kissed him good night and went to bed.
All was quiet for 10 minutes and we thought "oh that was easy". Then it began, the pitiful crying and whining. We resisted for a little while then went down , he was overjoyed to see us and had a big happy face on him. We settled him and went back to bed. We did this 5 times that night and exhausted finally gave in and took him upstairs with us..just for tonight.
Well it was a done deal. Goldie slept in our room every night after that. He was happy there and slept soundly every night.
Rule no 2. He will not be fed titbits
My dad was the culprit here. Funny we noticed how Goldie would always follow him around after dinner...then we spotted it, just a little of the leftovers for our Goldie for "being such a good boy" Ah well....
Rule no 3. Dogs paws would be wiped before he came in to the house...
Yeah right!! Not a chance, it only happened if we could catch him in time, so once in a blue moon.
We kinda gave up on rules after that....
He was a good boy though and knew all his basic training and retriving skills.
He never went on the furniture and never once chewed anything or had any "accidents" in the house.
He loved all people, all dogs and was fascinated by sheep and horses.
We think he was pretty perfect :)
See him here with one of our families cuddly toys he "adopted"
Training Goldie...
Good and kind Dog training is essential.
We found what worked was praise, love, consistency and understanding. We mostly trained Goldie with "Dogs with Dunbar"
Training Dogs With Dunbar
This is the approach we used to train Goldie and we liked the kindness and compassionate training methods. Video shows Dr. Dunbar covering a range of topics and highlights training is about your relationship with your dog not just controlling your dog. The lure and reward techniques certainly went down well with Goldie and we found it fun too!
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Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems
Love the way Caesar interacts with dogs, helpful to understand our companions better. Not really a training manual but to understand dog psychlogy. If you like the series"Dog Whisperer" this will help you understand better.
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Before and After Getting Your Puppy: The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy, and Well-Behaved Dog
Another great book from Dunbar. Train yourself before you get your pup! Training based on lure/reward and good information for anyone starting out with a puppy.
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When Goldie Was My Therapy Dog
Goldie helped me when no one else could...
It was a terrible time and afterwards I suffered from panic attacks and got so that I didn't want to leave the house. Well my friend Goldie was having none of that!!
Where was his walking companion? Where was his bringer of treats from the pet shop? What was going on?
In true Goldie style he never gave up, he would go fetch his lead and present it to me pushing it into my hands. I swear if he could have put it on himself he would have!!
Well it only took a short while when this insistent behaviour and those deep brown eyes worked their magic on me. So he got me out of the house when no one else could. He took me further than I would have gone, I mean after all its not far to that next great smell, and LOOK at those rabbits go! Just have to chase them!
I dread to think what would have happened to me if he had not pestered me for walks and got me out of the house and feeling safe again...but I am forever grateful to him.
Goldie Didn't Have To Say A Word....
to speak straight to our hearts.....
So here on Squidoo this is dedicated to Goldie who lit up a room "without saying a word" ....
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Gifts For The Golden Lover
Golden retriever gifts
Pair of Golden Retriever Slipper Socks - Great Gift for Dog Lover
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Goldie Loved Carrying Especially Shoes !
Goldie, Our Golden Retriever And Carrying
Goldie was born to retrieve and carry...
He could even carry glasses without breaking them (though they did get slobbery!)
On walks sticks would be sought out and proudly carried, he always walked differently when he carried with a rather proud air about him. Once he carried such a huge stick he could not get it through our front door!
Carrying slippers and only one shoe out of a pair of work shoes was a favourite thing. Many is the time I would run around the house late for work saying " where is my other shoe!!"
Socks too would disappear on a daily basis, we found quite a few in the garden and others stewn all over the house. You cant really be too tidy when you have a Golden Retriever dog!
If you have a Golden you must let them carry. Never scold them for carrying. If you want them to let it go train them gently to do that, never grab off him.
They are born to carry and retrieve, it is their job and they are proud of it. Goldie was never happier than when he was retrieving and carrying, whatever that may be.
Embrace retrieving as part of having a Golden companion -or don't get a Golden.
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Goldie's Grace In Emergencies.
Goldie cared.
They said he would be too lively and we wouldnt cope with him in these circumstances....but Goldie cared...When Goldie was three my husband had a serious accident. He smashed his leg and twisted the bones. He required major surgery and was in hospital for quite a while.
As he was due to come home people started to warn me about having a lively, jumping jack in the box dog around someone who could not walk and could hardly stand unaided.
Well we discussed it and we wern't about to give him up so I trained him. I trained him to wait at the bottom of the stairs until the person reached the top, I trained him to sit and wait until released. I trained him to pick things off the floor and hand them to me, to bring articles of shopping in from the car. I even trained him to take laundry out the washing machine.
He thought this new game was great and used to quiver with excitement as I introduced a new task.
When my husband came home I was concerned how Goldie would react and what he did amazed us. He saw his friend and bounded in the house. He stopped sniffed my husband who was lying down on the couch,up and down, spend a lot of time sniffing and looking at this leg then just lay down at his side. He just lay there and did not move!
He was no trouble, never once did he knock into my husband or run past him. He was so gentle around him.
Not until he was completely better did Goldie go get his tug toy as if to say OK we back on again mate?
"The most affectionate creature in the whole world is a wet dog" Ambrose Bierce"
Words We Were Careful About Saying Around Goldie. ..unless we meant it!!
Words Goldie Learnt and Acted Upon!
- Lets go for a walk!
- Dinner
- Where's his lead?
- Shall we take him out?
- Rabbit!
Georgeous Goldens
Video's Of Other Gorgeous Golden Retrievers
Reasons to be cheerful - A Golden Retrievers Take On Life
Life is a game to Goldie!!
To Goldie the whole of life was a great big playground! I have never known anyone get so much out of each day.Food was exciting; being a food thief was even better, we curtailed that activity by having everything wrapped , sealed and bolted!
Still he worked his magic with guests to our home, never pestering just steadfastly watching them with those liquid eyes while they ate...until they caved....
Other dogs, great playmates! Big, small, scruffy, pampered he didnt care he would play with anyone anytime...
He did not know what to do with cats! He would look at them and they would look at him, they would be proud, poised and dignified, he would be in awe and drooling...
Birds he just loved to watch..he could just lay outside on our patio and stare at them for hours. As he grew older and was less active he loved to lay on the step and the birds would just hop right past him, he did not move a muscle.
He loved to track scents and would happily follow a trail nose down tail up and in deep concentration.
He was so gentle, he avoided stepping on creatures like snails or spiders.
He adored children and always put on his "soft " face whenever he met young children. They could stroke him and hug him and want to look at his teeth and he just happily drank in the attention.
His best thing of all was after a nice long walk to stretch out on his back with his legs in the air and drift off to sleep. He had his fav sleep places but when tired would pretty much sleep anywhere and my husbands and I developed the "step over dog" step perfected over time.
We did try "dancing" and it was great fun, but I think our efforts would not have made it in the showring!!
Goldie was a well mannered dog. You could take his food or a toy or even a bone and he would just sit and wait for you to give it back. He never growled at anyone and never hurt anyone. He was gentleness itself.
Dancing Goldens!!
Beautiful Golden Retrievers moving to music.
Christmas with Goldie!
Fun at Christmas with Goldie.
The cooking smells, the food, the new things appearing around the house, snow if we got it, the tree( yes we told him this was not an outdoor tree...he understood that and no accidents happened!). The food( oh I already said that but food was VERY important to Goldie!).
He loved the time off with us to go for very long walks. No lounging around after Christmas dinner for us, we were out in the crisp cold air having fun!
Goldie was not a fan of really hot weather he liked the autumn and winter best and never minded it being cold. It took us half an hour to get dressed in hats,scarfs, coats etc while he was always good to go in his big furry winter coat waiting patiently or prancing around doing the doggy two step depending on his mood!
Here he is enjoying a Christmas morning with us. Just look at that intelligent face !
Just Look At Goldies Face !
Goldie Opening Pressies
Christmas Presents for Goldie.
Once he got the hang of it he could open just about anything, when he had finished on his presents he wanted to have a go at ours. Just like a kid he was often more interested in continuing to tear up the paper afterwards than play with the expensive toy!!
We were very careful though to supervise his pressie opening and gather every last bit up so he didnt swallow any paper.
When it was all over he was quite exhausted !
Here he is in full pressie opening flow...
Goldie At Christmas Opening Pressies !
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Keep your Dog Happy and Safe at Christmas
Even though it is Christmas your dog still needs a walk.
We used to take Goldie out just after we opened our presents and again after our Christmas dinner and again for a last walk at night. We often found the streets deserted on Christmas day and then met up in the big field with all the other dog walkers so it was a lovely time. We wrapped up warm and felt good about being active after that huge dinner! Goldie was then content to sleep and amble around without being hyper at all the activity.
Opening presents.
When all the presents are being opened and afterwards when they may still be lying around, especially if there are items around with small parts do not leave your dog unattended. He could try to chew things or may swallow a small toy. The last thing you want on Christmas day is a trip to the vet!! Buy him his own pressies that he can have fun with too :)
Watch out for food thiefs!
Dogs can be great opportunists and there is usually a lot of rich food around at this time. Also watch for the potentially poisonous chocolate and other foods which are dangerous to dogs which may be left around at this time. By all means he can have a little treat but too much or the wrong foods can at best leave your dog with a dodgy tummy or again a hasty trip to the vet!
Many dogs love all the fuss and company but it can get too much, especially for the very young and the very old. If it gets too much for your dog do make sure there is a place he or she can go to where they will not be disturbed. It may be you put their bed in another room or if they are crate trained for a short while that may be a haven for them. We had a rule that if Goldie was in his bed he was not to be disturbed.
My advice-do not bring a puppy home for Christmas.
Do not buy a puppy for Christmas for someone else without making sure they have the time, energy and desire to have a dog.
A puppy has enough adjustment to do leaving its packmates and mum in normal situations. A homecoming should be quiet, controlled and gentle.
You will need to spend a lot of time with your new pup and most people just wont have the time at Christmas. My opinion is either to get the pup before Christmas and plan on a quiet time over the holidays, or delay getting him/her until the festivities are over.
Golden Holidays:Packing
Vacations with Goldie.
Goldie adored Holidays!! Time with us, lots of great walks, new smells and lots of running! New people and dogs, and other animals to make friends with and new territory to explore!!We loved taking Goldie on holiday, We have travelled a lot abroad and seen some wonderful sights but I have to say some of the most FUN we had was with our Golden boy on vacation in country cottages around the countryside and beaches of Britain.
It all began with the packing... Now Goldie knew any change in routine, he read us so well. As the cases came out he knew something was afoot!! His mood alternated between excitiement and mounful sadness, you see he never quite knew or believed whether he would be going with us or not. He would take up position by the front door and keep a beady eye on the car, just in case...
Packing was a bit of a deal. By the time we had Goldies bed, blankets, waterbowls, food, water for the journey,first aid kit, drying blankets, toys, variety of leads, dogbrush and wet wipes etc the car was pretty full.
That left a small space for all the stuff my husband and I wanted to take. Now my husband can go away for a week with a rucksack, I however would need two cases! Boy I really needed those lenses on organising then!!(lol) Anyway so I had to deliberate over what i could squeeze into the car and it was a feat of engineering..but we did it every time :)
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After several hours in the car with a drooling panting dog we were always so happy to see our cottage. Goldie was very good in the car, but he liked to be as close to us as his car harness would allow, and he seemed to get pretty close-so hot breath on the back on my neck!!We stopped every hour to let him out to have a sniff around and stretch his legs.Upon arrival he would leap out of the car and it was essential every room in the cottage was explored as fast as possible!!
Then he chose two or three fave spots to have as his lying down and vantage places to ensure he knew where we were. Then he was happy :)
There were no long lie ins on these holidays! As soon as it was light Goldie would stir. He would watch us for any sign of life then immediately bring his lead!! So many morning waking up to a wet nose and a "talking" so typical of the Golden breed.
No time to waste, new things to explore, new smells to find! Come on people!!
We spent most of our days walking for miles whatever the weather. Goldie would leap into ponds and steams, find mud on the driest day of the year, make new friends at every turn and have the biggest happiest look on his face all day long.
We have been to many of the beautiful stately homes around Britain that will allow dogs into the grounds and explored stunning walks, beaches and forests too we never would have done without a dog.
We have taken picnics in fields, sharing sandwiches, run in and out of the sea, hopped across streams and lay down to rest in sun drenched fields of flowers. Evenings were spent reading and watching great films, cooking wonderful meals and just simply all being together in the peace and quiet of a country cottage. Perfect.
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Goldies Brave Battle With Cancer
When Goldies Battle with Cancer Began.
It didnt hurt him and he was running around as usual. We noticed it just before we went on holiday one September to Northumberland, his favourite place.
Now Goldie had suffered from cancer 2 years earlier , having had an operation and recovered very well. We always knew there was a possiblility of it recurring somwhere else.
He was now a 10 year old dog but still oh so sprightly and interested in everything. We decided to enjoy our holiday and take him to the vet when we got home.
The vet did loads of tests and cancer was confirmed, this time it was inoperable, too much risk to his brain and eyes at his age. So it began...
Luckily the type it was we were told would not cause him any pain until it was much farther advanced, so we decided to take the meds and give him as great a last few months as we possibly could.
We took him to all his favourite places and devoted as much time to him as possible. He got all his most coveted foods and sooo many hugs... We always made sure he was not in any pain.
Goldies Last Day On Earth
Goldies Peaceful Passing... Goodbye Sweet Friend
Things were going on OK and the lump was growing but very slowly and he had not really even seemed to notice it, doing all the things he usually did, bouncing around as normal.Then quite suddenly our golden boy started to get pain, it was how the vet said it would be. The lump had grown and started to impede his vision and he started going off his food.
He still got his leads to go for walks and still was interested in life so we went with him and he went on strong painkillers which helped. We sought advice from our wonderful vet and were in touch often, he said Goldie would tell us when it was time...and he did.
Still so hard to write this, truly...the pain had increased and we knew if we kept him alive it would be for selfish reasons.
He was noticeably weaker now and looked tired and was losing his zest for life. Sometimes the painkillers did not cut the pain and he would look at us as if to say "its enough now my friends". After much soul searching and discussion with our vet we arranged with the vet to come over to our home...
That morning we spent a long time just stroking his golden fur and beautiful banner of a tail. He never lost his handsome good looks, even with cancer.
We gave him any of the "forbidden food" he would take. Then we went to one of his nearby most favourite places. He was weaker now and couldnt run but he walked a little way then we sat and watched the birds. He sniffed the air and we cuddled him while he lay in the long grass he loved. He rolled in the sand and gazed at us with his big brown eyes and I swear he conveyed that now he was ready to go...
It was all very peaceful, his much loved girl vet came to ease his passing. She gave us time with him before and then we just stroked him while she gave the injection. We had gentle music playing in the background. We held him until he softly drifted away...It was calm and very peaceful. A fitting dignified passing for our brave Golden boy.....
He fought so hard and loved life so very much he was a great example to us. He just loved life! His time had come to leave us and life will never be the same again...
"Dogs are not our whole life,but they make our lives whole.
Roger Caras"
Grieving for Goldie.
Grieving for our much loved Golden boy.
Ironically we lost our golden boy at Easter, the same time all those years ago that we brought him home.We had a private cremation and collected his ashes which now rest in our home in a beautiful carved wooden box with his photo on the top.
We are grateful to have shared his short life and grateful for all the things he brought in to our life, the fun, the mischief, the laughter, the naughtiness and most of all the love and utter devotion.
We miss him every day,in more ways than I can say;
We miss the slippers disappearing, the trail of muddy paw prints across the carpet, watching him sleep a deep sleep and his little growls and yelps and twitching as he races through meadows in his dreams, tripping up over his great banner of a tail, seeing the excitement in his face for everything in life, the sheer joy when he greeted my husband home from work, the love in his eyes for all people, the trust he had in us to do the right thing, being woken in the morning with a big wet nose, walking in All weathers, the big solemn paw and those huge liquid brown eyes, a great big heart wrapped in golden fur....
I AM NOT THERE
A poem which helped me through the tears and pain of grieving for Goldie...
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there; I did not die.
Mary Elizabeth Frye 1932.
Goldie Please Remember Us
While you are having fun at Rainbow Bridge....
We will run together on the beach again,one day my friend...
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Healing words to help cope with the loss of a much loved dog.
Information About Cancer In Dogs
If you discover a lump on your dog please consult a vet.
Please it is very important if you have any concerns about your dogs health, think your dog may be ill, and have cancer or any other illness that you take him or her to your vet as soon as possible for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
Do not delay seeing your vet or change or delay any course of treatment because of anything you read here and on any linked sites.
Your vet is the person you need to talk with if you think your dog is ill.
- Mast cell tumours
- This is the type of cancer Goldie had. This is an easy to understand guide for the pet owner who need to know a little more about mast cell tumours. Please talk with your vet and get a proper examination and diagnosis if you suspect your dog has any signs of cancer.
- Wikipedia Lymphona
- Article covers lymphona in dogs and other animals. Discusses signs, diagnosis and prognosis.
If You Are Considering Sharing Your Life With A Golden...
If considering buying a Golden , read , research and talk with breeders.
Do be prepared for a big committment.
Do buy from a reputable breeder.
Do not buy from puppy farms.
Consider a rescue dog
Remember they need lots of walks...in all weathers!
They are very clean dogs but your home will never be completely tidy again.
Where there's a dog there is inevitably dog hair.
You cannot leave a Golden alone for long periods of time, they love company.
They are fairly large dogs so make sure you have the room and a garden or lots of time to exercise them.
They will need training so make sure you have the time and energy for this committment.
You will need to make arrangements for your Golden for when you work, go on holiday etc.
Food, vaccinations,insurance, toys,training, petsitting vets fees all take money.
Be prepared to pick up the poop!
We were lucky but your home may suffer from some unauthorised chewing!!
Be prepared for a big committment, an average lifespan of a Golden is about 10 - 14 years.
If you get hooked life will never be the same again...
If you do get a Golden and your circumstances change so you can no longer keep him or her please look out a good rescue service or someone who will love him/her. There are too many abandoned dogs.
Be prepared to laugh often!!
Be prepared for them to break your heart when they finally leave you...
Goldens At Work,Rest and Play
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A Dogs Prayer
A Dogs Prayer by Beth Norman Harris
Treat me kindly , my beloved master,
for no heart in all the world is more
grateful for kindness than the loving
heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick,
for although I should lick your hand between blows, your patience and
understanding will more quickly teach
me the things you would have be do.
Speak to me often, for your voice is
world's sweetest music, as you must know
by the fierce wagging of my tail when your
footstep falls upon my waiting ear.
When it is cold and wet, please take me
inside, for I am now a domesticated animal,
no longer used to bitter elements.
And I ask no greater glory than the
privilege of sitting at your feet beside
the hearth. Though had you no home,
I would rather follow you through ice and
snow than rest upon the softest pillow in
the warmest home in the land, for you are
my god and I am your devoted worshipper.
Keep my pan filled with fresh water,
for although I should not reproach you
were it dry, I cannot tell you when I
suffer thirst. Feed me clean food so
that I may stay well to romp and play
and do your bidding, to walk by your
side, and stand ready willing and able
to protect you with my life should your
life be in danger.
And beloved master, should the Great Master
see fit to deprive me of my health or sight,
do not turn me away from you. Rather,
hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands
grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest...
and I will leave you knowing with the last
breath I draw, my fate was every safest
in your hands.
Useful Golden Websites
Learn More About Golden Retriever Dogs.
- Golden Retriever
- Brief history of the Golden and his care needs. List of breeders.
- Golden Retriever Kennel club breed standard.
- Breed standard for the Golden retriever.
- Wikipedia about the Golden retriever.
- Wikipedia information about the golden retriever, temperament, health , care etc...
- NGRR Golden Rescue
- NGRR is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization, which rescues and places adoptable golden retrievers in Northern California from Fresno to the Oregon border.
- Golden Retriever club of America
- Club detailing all aspects of a golden retriever.
Gorgeous Goldie
Are You A Dog Lover Or A Golden Lover? Love To Hear From You.
Thank you so much in advance for any of your lovely comments you leave here.
I do read each and every one and appreciate you taking the time. It really means a lot to me. It was not easy writing this lens about Goldie but I am glad I did it and some of your truly heartfelt comments have really touched me and my husband
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Ramkitten wrote...
Wow. What a moving lens. I love it. I have a beloved dog, now 11, named Sassafrass Tea (Sassy for short), and I can't imagine her not being with us. I don't like to think about that, though, and try to make the most of every day with my girl.
Posted July 06, 2009
RunwayModels wrote...
What a wonderful tribute to a gorgeous Golden Retriever! I especially like the Christmas photos...
After I read your inspiring tribute lens, I felt as if I knew Goldie too!
You are blessed to have known Goldie! A beautiful animal and friend.
Peace, hugs and goodwill to you and to Goldie!
Ted :)
Posted April 19, 2009
Animalover42 wrote...
What a wonderful tribute to an amazing dog! Losing a pet is just like losing a family member. It is one of the hardest things to deal with. Your lens touched me. Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted March 13, 2009
naturegirl7 wrote...
Welcome to the Naturally Native Squids group. Don't forget to add your lens link to the appropriate plexo and vote for it.
Posted February 25, 2009
Jenmarie wrote...
Being the owner of two Goldens now, and having lost our first to cancer, your lens is a wonderful tribute to this beautiful and loving bred of dog!
Posted January 23, 2009
awakeningwellness wrote...
I enjoyed your beautiful tribute to Goldie so much that I have added it to a collection of dog stories I put together%u2026you can check it out at www.squidoo.com/dogstories
Posted December 29, 2008
J_ben wrote...
Excellent lens... a great tribute to a mans real best bud- your goldie... worth it for LOTD!
Posted November 11, 2008
MattTaylor wrote...
You know... I missed my dog that I had when I was a boy... and that was 20 years ago! I still think of the good times I had with my dog... more so than with people... kinda funny huh?
Posted November 07, 2008
jacquelinestone wrote...
Beautiful, my friend, beautiful!
My aunt had a golden much like Goldie who faught arthritis and kidney disease for 9 years. I taught her how to give hugs when she was young and she never forgot. She was big, gwentle, and loving to the very end.
This is a wonderful tribute that reminded me of Kiyana.
Posted November 07, 2008
esitesro wrote...
Wonderful lens as a memorial for your goldie. 5* from me for an excellent lens!
Posted November 06, 2008
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