Ut oh

Sorry for the lack of posting. No posts. No tweets. Injured my right arm near my wrist and can barely move my hand without pain. Of course, I refuse to go to the doctor. Hate them since they never seem to be able to fix anything. Computer is also going through a major repair. Life [...]

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Golden Retriever Kona . . . What a scream!

Over at Golden loving Sue’s blog, she has been detailing her work for an annual party of all parties to celebrate Halloween. The party was this past weekend, and she shipped out her Golden mob to a pal. This is Golden Retriever Kona with his newly discovered find. As Momma Sue says, “No Kona, this [...]

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they surely have us at hello

I simply fell in love with this image when I saw it. Ellen is graciously allowing my foundation to utilize it to create greeting cards, assorted apparel, clocks, journals, tote bags, ornaments, and Sigg bottles. I am hoping it spurs some purchases to help with fundraising. I just love this watercolor rendering on my oversized [...]

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Whoa….World’s Oldest Dog Nearly 21-years-old

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Eager faces, furry or not

President Obama recently went to Texas A & M University, in College Station, TX to speak about volunteerism. Check out the cadets and Collie Reveille VIII, the school’s mascot. They sure seem very excited to have this honor.  (Click on the photo to see it in its full size glory.) Official White House Photo by [...]

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Golden Rescue Kaycee — what a GReat story & video

Kaycee is a purebred Golden Retriever who spent 9 years in a puppy mill producing litter after litter of puppies for a commercial breeding operation. She was thankfully rescued by Retrieve a Golden of Minnesota and is now in a foster home as she awaits adoption. The following video is just incredible (now working as [...]

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Golden Retriever Roxy at the Rim

Isn’t Golden Roxy adorable? Here she is with her BMBPET Springtime Cork/Bamboo Leash (her matching collar is covered in the photo by all that luxurious fur). Roxy’s mom, Lisa Collins, is a Grand Canyon Park Ranger, so we got this ultra cool photo of Roxy at the canyon rim. These sets encompass form, function and [...]

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“I’d do anything for you . . . .”

Just love Golden Retriever service dog-in-training Valerie.

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Golden Retriever Service puppy-in-training Kirby is too cute

This 3-month-old Golden Retriever is so sweet. Just love how he is being guided so positively by a yummy treat, his tongue licking at it like crazy.

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Service dog reject Ricochet becomes surfer dude

You can learn more about Richochet in our previous blogging and at our foundation’s site on Golden Surf Dogs. Golden Ricki Richochet’s story made it bigtime, the Associated Press doing a fabulous article and video. And, she has been an incredible fundraiser, donations in for almost $9000. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ricochet is a service [...]

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Meet Abigail, the Dog Teacher

As Dean Koontz says, “Bonnie Bergin is legendary for her groundbreaking work with dogs.” President of the Assistance Dog Institute, Dr. Bergin originated the service dog concept and movement, and she has been training dogs to assist people with disabilities for more than thirty years. She knows that dogs have an almost limitless capacity to [...]

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No Condoms for Dogs : )

With handsome Duke as their spokesdog, the Malaysian ASPCA reminds folks to spay and neuter their pets, because no matter how talented they are, they can’t be taught to practice safe sex.

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Hopping Biped Puppy so far Bouncing thru Life

Great news too! “Hope” has now become “Art” and is living a grand life with a wonderful retired veterinarian. ORLANDO, Fla. — Hope, the abandoned the puppy born with only two legs, has a new home, a new name, and new mobility. The dog now called Art lives an active life with three other dogs [...]

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Don’t you just love smart dogs like this?

Meet amazing Willow, the reading dog. She appeared on the Today Show on October 8, 2009. Her mom has trained her to read three commands. But, it took 6 weeks to manage this feat so I’m not sure how large her vocabulary will ever be.

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I interrupt regular programming . . . .

Yea yea yea, I know, this is supposed to be a blog about dogs. Well, if only the world worked out so neatly that we could separate everything into its own little neat category. It is imperative that I call attention to this broadcast regarding health care reform as it is just too important. With [...]

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Check out Golden Richochet! – Updated

UPDATE: Brand new videos with Richochet and Patrick! Golden Ricki We’ve been following Golden Retriever Richochet ‘Rip Curl Ricki’ and Patrick for a few months now. Today she did a demonstration at the Surf City Surf Dog event in Huntington Beach, surfing tandem with Patrick Ivison, who suffered a spinal cord injury as a result [...]

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Golden to Collie . . . . Oh my!

Our favorite Golden lady, Carolyn Scott, has been grieving for some time since her beloved Rookie left her side almost 15 months ago. She had also lost her Golden Rescue boy, Maverick, to cancer and a beloved kitty. It was just Zita, her lovely standard Poodle, providing that much needed furlove, and Zita has been [...]

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Winter, The Dolphin that Could

Winter, who has inspired people of all ages across the world, has been featured on numerous TV reports and news media. At only three months of age, she found herself wrapped tightly in a crab trap line and was unable to escape. She was rescued and transported to Florida’s Clearwater Marine Aquarium to begin a [...]

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Micro-Pigs? I don’t think so.

Figures this is the latest celebrity pet craze.

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OH NO Bo! He’s the birthday boy but still is learning!

We already know from news stories that Bo lives to chews socks, magazines and daddy’s sneakers. However, it seems the Number One furboy in the land—just today celebrating his 1st birthday—is now having arithmetic problems. He recently left a Number Two present on Airforce One. Luckily the flight attendant was able to steer clear of [...]

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Just love our Mugoh Mat for wet paws!

We have used the Mugoh Mat for over a year now with our Golden guy Alfie, wanting to be sure we put it through the paces before sharing it with our supporters. But, our vote is in and we say, DO IT! Let your dogs dry their own paws in 3 Steps or 3 Seconds [...]

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Please give Golden Rescue girl Beetle Bailey some love – Updated

UPDATE: I am not happy. Bailey is being crushed in the voting. She’s competing against 1,000s of dogs so it is hard to see who is winning. But, I know of specific dogs that are leaving her in the dust. They are getting free radio air time or mentioned in web media to buoy their [...]

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Pint-Sized Elephant just born at ZSL Whispnade Zoo

Oh my goodness is this tiny baby elephant adorable. Born in literally seconds to mum Kaylee, she is already 277 lbs.

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SNL’s “Mostly Garbage Dog Food” (…but not for my Golden Retriever)

This is closer to the truth than you can imagine. I home cook an organic diet and have done so for several years now. I add all organic ingredients to an organic pre-mix that is actually used for dogs with cancer. I feel it is a good preventative to use this formula as I really [...]

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I’m sorry, but this cracks me up

Just love Ricky Gervais . . . and Elmo. These outtakes are too funny. The full episode airs next month when ‘Sesame Street’ opens with its 40th anniversary.

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