Golden Maggie, patient for only so long …

Golden Retriever Maggie always watches out and mothers the family’s kittens. But, when they tried to nurse on her, she had clearly had enough.

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: June 30th

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here. Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy. — Leo Buscaglia

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Not a spell, Emma Watson turns into a dog

It’s not a spell, Emma Watson (of Harry Potter fame) turns into a dog on this new music video, the official video for ‘Say You Don’t Want It’ by One Night Only. You may need to watch it twice to get all the dog clues.

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Yes, the human-animal bond is important

The fact that such Japan’s Cat Cafes are needed is pretty sad.

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Golden Retriever Foundation Partners with Morris Animal Foundation

The Golden Retriever Foundation and Morris Animal Foundation  have teamed up to announce a new major canine cancer study titled Discovery and Characterization of Heritable and Somatic Cancer Mutations in Golden Retrievers, or the MADGiC Project (Making Advanced Discoveries in Golden Cancers). This is a three-year, $1 million project slated to start in the summer [...]

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Service Dog case finally resolved

Carter’s parents had been fighting Columbia, IL school leaders since last summer to get the district to allow Corbin to accompany Carter to school. They repeatedly refused, despite a contrary ruling by a Monroe County judge and an upholding of that ruling by the 5th District Appellate Court. This is not surprising. Years ago I [...]

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Where I go for a Golden fix

I can always count on GReat Golden Retriever photos and fun at Sue’s Random Ramblings Blog.

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: June 29th

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here. With lies you may get ahead in the world, but you can never go back. — Russian proverb

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Trust me, this is not easy. – Updated

This is the Southern Golden Retriever Society Display Team at Teston Bridge Kent on June 27, 2010 (part 1). __________ UPDATE: Here is part 2

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Sunbear Squad Watch Tip of the Week: June 28th

The Sunbear Squad has resolved to make a difference for neglected and abused companion animals. They are transforming animal lovers into animal welfare defenders — with knowledge, tools, and inspiration. Watch Tip: Watch and listen for dogs and cats that don’t belong to someone in your neighborhood. They are strays and need your help. Also, [...]

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: June 28th

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here. It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world and moral courage so rare. — Mark Twain

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Who names a kitten Eugene?

Eugene is a kitten, and Maggie is a very sweet 4-year-old Golden Retriever. She has a toy that has caught Eugene’s eye, and he desperately wants to play with it!

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: June 27th

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here. The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism. — Norman Vincent Peale

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Golden Cuddles ….. what special care

I think all us dog lovers would love having a veterinarian best friend, next door neighbor, relative, you name it—when things go wrong, we want assistance right away. Well, meet 13-year-old Cuddles (what a name), a retired Australian Grand Champion Golden Retriever bred by Cath Perry and now in loving care of Dianne and Ross [...]

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: June 26th

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here.   Don’t accept your dog’s admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful. — Ann Landers  

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Teaching babies to swim, oh my.

Did you know that otters have to be taught how to swim? Otter pups aren’t born with any innate knowledge of how to swim or handle themselves in the water. And since otters depend on water to survive, mom has to teach her babies how to be as home in the water as they are [...]

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: June 25th

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here. I have found some of the best reasons I ever had for remaining at the bottom simply by looking at the men at the top. — Frank Moore Colby

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: June 24th

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here.   It’s discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit. — Noël Coward  

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BEES!!!!!!!!!!

The beehive on the South Lawn is a first for the White House. The busy bees pollinate the kitchen garden and flora all over Washington, as well as provide honey for the White House kitchen. This year’s colony is estimated at about 700,000 bees. NO WAY I’d be anywhere near such a thing.

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Do not miss Dr. Karen Becker’s Pet Emergency Plan

Dr. Karen Becker is such an incredible resource. I came to discover her work years ago when I brought on the treat, Becker’s Bison Bites, which has now been expanded to an entire wellness treat line. And, her recent book, Dr. Becker’s Real Food for Healthy Dogs and Cats Cookbook, is fabulous as well (we [...]

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: June 23rd

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here.   I don’t have to attend every argument I’m invited to.  

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: June 22nd

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here.   When I hear somebody sigh, “Life is hard,” I am always tempted to ask, “Compared to what?” — Sydney J. Harris  

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Canine Cancer Campaign

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Golden Retriever Charlie is a trip.

I cannot resist doggie head tilting. It just cannot ever get enough of this behavior. Check out 3-month-old Charlie’s Golden curiosity listening to the cute whistling puppy on a laptop _______________ And, here he is somewhat older, but still falling for the puppy in the laptop. _______________ Not hard to imagine that Golden dude Charlie [...]

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Your Daily GOLDEN Thought: June 21st

Did you know that if you THINK better, you will FEEL better? Learn more about this REBT life adjusting attitude by clicking here.   Other people’s opinion of you does not have to become your reality. — Les Brown  

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