Posted in Contemplation on February 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here.
Scientists announced today that they have discovered a cure for apathy. However, they claim no one has shown the slightest interest in it. — George Carlin
Posted in Interspecies Communication on February 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Posted in Bereavement, Explosives Detection Dog, Golden Working Dogs, Search & Rescue Dogs on February 27, 2008 | 6 Comments »
We recently brought you the story of Golden Austin, and now have updated information about a “Celebration of Life” memorial that will be held in Austin, TX on March 6th.
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When the AKC has announced the winners of the first Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) in 2000, Golden Retriever Austin, owned by Officer Jim Minton, [...]
Posted in Canine Cancer, Freestyle Dogs on February 27, 2008 | 4 Comments »
This special update comes from Carolyn Scott and Rookie, Houston, TX
I have received so many emails of support and prayers I feel blessed. Thank you all for taking the time to write and keeping us in your thoughts.
Rookie is doing GREAT! He greets me with a smile every morning as [...]
Posted in Life.News.Whatever. on February 26, 2008 | 2 Comments »
There was a video a while back from this nut named Chris Crocker, his crying into the camera about folks needing to ‘Leave Britney Alone’. Unbelievably, it got over 17 million views on youtube.
Well, comedian Lewis Black, who is hosting a new series on Comedy Central (Root of All Evil series premieres March 12), has [...]
Posted in Golden Retriever Videos on February 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is just too, too cute. Rumor is 4 years and Abby 4 months. The puppy, Abby, reminds me of my Alfie as a pup.
Posted in Animal Legislation, Animal Welfare, Canine Contemplation on February 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »
WARNING: The story and video below are unbelievably disturbing, on many, many levels. But, it is just too important an issue to ignore.
John Ehrenfeld has written the following very upseting post, but one that is very important in understanding.
After you tuck your kids in tonight, say a prayer and give thanks that George [...]
Posted in Iraq War, Life.News.Whatever. on February 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
VoteVets.org Action Fund is a pro-military organization founded by Veterans of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan to be the voice of the 21st century patriot. Their mission is to ensure that today’s soldiers have the necessary resources to successfully complete their missions abroad and the support they deserve when they [...]
Posted in Golden Retriever Videos, Golden TV Spots, Golden Therapy Dogs on February 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
This guy came from Biloxi, MS to help students heal at the NIU campus, as classes have resumed there. He also helped students heal after Virginia Tech’s mass shooting. Click on him to see a tv news video report.
Pretty cool emblem on his working vest: Renewing Faith, Restoring Hope … K9 Comfort
Posted in Bereavement, Explosives Detection Dog, Golden Working Dogs, Search & Rescue Dogs on February 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
When the AKC has announced the winners of the first Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) in 2000, Golden Retriever Austin, owned by Officer Jim Minton, of Austin, Texas, was their Search and Rescue recipient.
A classic Cinderella story: A bedraggled stray is turned in to the Greater Houston Golden Retriever Club’s rescue program and, [...]
Posted in Fun Videos, Golden Retriever Videos on February 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A little over a year ago I shared a puppy cam and fun from California’s Steve and Terry Southard of Coppertop Golden Retrievers. Dad (Steve) is a professional photographer and has gotten some marvelous photos then of the proud mom with her newly born babies, the one above one of my latest favorites.
Here’s the latest [...]
Posted in Contemplation, Contest, Golden Rescue on February 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Our Golden rescues are all now trying to be the recipients of the latest large cash reward, this time via the Bissell MVP Pet Photo Contest. We actually urged folks to vote during one of the previous voting periods (you can only vote once per period) for a rescue Golden named Sizzle. She did not [...]
Posted in Contemplation on February 19, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Although my daily messages will continue to appear, I will not be posting to the blog for a bit due to illness. Hopefully, I will back to share good tidings soon.
Posted in Fun Videos, Golden Retriever Videos on February 16, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Japanese or not, I love watching Golden Coco so demurely lifting her paw during this game. I only wish I could understand what her dad is saying to her.
Dad has made a few of these videos but I never tire of them. I may have to teach my Alfie this game.
Posted in Holidays, Our own Family News on February 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
It is very tough on Gary at holidays because he must always try and find a new Golden card that I have not seen. He goes from store to store on the quest, even though I have told him he is being silly, as any card will do. The next fun part of getting cards [...]
Posted in Fun Videos, Holidays on February 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Click below for our special Valentine’s Day message.
Posted in Golden Photography on February 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The baby is a little girl named Ellie. She is Golden pal, Brandi’s cousin’s daughter. Brandi lives in Kitimat, a rural area in Canada. But this relative, who visited from Saskatchewan and stayed with the family for a couple of days over this last Christmas, are obviously even more rural.
They are used to “farm [...]
Posted in Golden Retriever Videos on February 12, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Click above to relive the Golden breed judging at the 2008 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. This video shows you the part you do not get to see at night when the groups are judged. Goldens, of course, never, ever win, and I doubt they ever will.
Posted in Contemplation on February 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It is a very sad two year anniversary today of Darcy leaving my side. You can see the slide show of Darcy growing up by clicking here and you can share in her Memorial Tribute here for more of the story.
Posted in Interspecies Communication on February 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Posted in Golden Assistance Dogs, scent detection on February 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
There is some controversy about this, especially since a large amount of seizures have been found to be of psychogenic rather than organic origin. You can read up on this at our Foundation’s site, as well as watching the very informative video news report below with Dr. Nicholas Dodman BVMS MRCVS, Professor and Director of [...]
Posted in Contemplation, Life.News.Whatever. on February 10, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Do me a favor and watch the 3 videos below. And, then let me know if you agree. I do not get excited about too many of the songs from motion pictures, but I really believe the song, Falling Slowly, is truly phenomenal. The song was written for the movie, Once. It is up for [...]
Posted in Golden News, Media Stars on February 10, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Golden Chase is always on a mission. You know, of the retrieving kind. He hunts for balls, sticks, cans, bottles, you name it.
True to his breed name, he often grabs a bottle, can or other item in his teeth and trots back to his Edgewood Avenue home, carrying the recyclable litter in his mouth and [...]
Posted in Contemplation, Fun Videos on February 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Mark your calendars for a great Nova on PBS on February 19th
Posted in Contemplation on February 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Hearing Dogs are such important partners for those with moderate to profound hearing impairments. I do not think we take the time to realize how scary things would be if we could not hear ….. the approach of a stranger, the blare of a car’s horn, and so much more. You can learn more about [...]
Posted in Golden News, Golden Rescue, Golden Retriever Videos, Golden TV Spots, Happy Golden Endings on February 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Jake was a mere 8-weeks-old when someone stole him last September from the Humane Society in Golden Valley. Minneapolis police officer Patty Grant found him running loose during a cold spell last week and picked him up. Of course, after spending just minutes with him, she knew he would be a wonderful addition to her [...]
Posted in Bereavement, Golden Celebrity Parents, Golden Retriever Videos, Support Store on February 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Some time back I found out about the talented musician and performer, Freebo, and his Golden Retriever Garbo. Of course, I fell in love with him when I found out he had dedicated the CD, DOG PEOPLE, to her. I even had a Freebo-themed contest at my Land of PureGold site to celebrate the spirit [...]
Posted in Assisted Visitation Dogs, Golden Therapy Dogs on February 8, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Arlene Sansone is one special lady. Honestly, I was impressed just by her being able to maintain such a huge furry family, with one Golden, one Cavalier, and three Shelties.
Almost every day, she and one of her golden girls hop in the car and head for a local hospital or nursing home. Faith, Hope, Grace, [...]
Posted in Contemplation on February 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Thank goodness for these brave Colorado rescuers is all I can say. Poor Sonny got stuck in the middle of a frozen pond in Grand Junction, immersed for 30 minutes. They surely saved the day.
Click on the video to watch this GReat rescue (I could only get it to work in an Internet Explorer browser).
Posted in Golden Assistance Dogs, Golden News, Mobility Assistance Dogs on February 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is Phoebe and Bob Breland. The story of these two is truly unbelievable, and there was so much sadness in Bob’s life for quite a while.
A car accident in 2001 took Bob’s sight and left him with limited mobility. He and his wife Joyce lost their son in the accident and for a time, [...]
Posted in Assisted Visitation Dogs, Canine Cancer, Golden News, Golden Retriever Videos, Golden TV Spots, Golden Therapy Dogs on February 6, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Inker receiving a chemotherapy treatment
We are so happy to announce that Inker is a recipient of our Foundation’s Working Dog Cancer Treatment Grants. His mom, Pat Dobson, has been really struggling with the bills and we were certainly glad to help. You, too, can donate to the cause by checking out Golden Inker’s own page.
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Posted in Golden Photography, Golden Puppy Fun, Golden Retriever Videos on February 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A little over a year ago I shared a puppy cam and fun from California’s Steve and Terry Southard of Coppertop Golden Retrievers. Dad (Steve) is a professional photographer and has gotten some marvelous photos then of the proud mom with her newly born babies, the ones here today some of my latest favorites.
Click here [...]
Posted in Contest, Golden Rescue on February 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I got a wonderful post today from Jennifer Edwards, NRGRR president.
It is time to repay the Golden rescue community for all of the support they showed Hank. Hank was on e-mail lists, websites and newsletters from golden rescue groups across the country. They all fell in love with Hank [...]
Posted in Canine Need to Know, Canine Physical Rehabilitation, Disabled Goldens, Golden News, Golden Retriever Videos on February 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Last summer, 7-year-old Guster lost use of his hind legs after suffering a spinal chord infection. His owner was afraid she would have to put him down. But thanks to these swimming and underwater treadmill workouts Guster is getting a second shot at life.
Click on Guster to see him working out.
And, click here to [...]
Posted in Golden Rescue on February 2, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Canine Creek received a call yesterday from a lady named Shannon who has a 16 week old Golden Retriever puppy that was just diagnosed with diabetes. She was given a refund by the breeder but still has the puppy. She has small children (who love the dog) but she cannot afford the medication, nor does [...]
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