Comments for Land of PureGold Foundation http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com Sometimes laughter, sometimes tears. But always food for the soul. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:45:34 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Golden Retriever Trixie Koontz’s Super Dog Contest by Margot http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2008/08/08/golden-retriever-trixie-koontz%e2%80%99s-super-dog-contest/#comment-35407 Margot Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:45:34 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=3841#comment-35407 Dear Mr. Koontz, I love your books and your internet blogs. I don't have a dog. I am 82 years old and am unable to handle a dog. If I could, I would have one just like Trixie and Iam sure it would be as loveable as Trixie. I have two cats, Dych, rhymes with book, which is the Russian word for spirit, she is black. My other cat's name is Jelly, he is white and black and weighs 22 lbs. He looks like an Oreo cookie. I love them both. I don't have you new book, but will get whenever I am able. Keep writing, on the internet too. Dear Mr. Koontz,

I love your books and your internet blogs. I don’t have a dog. I am 82 years old and am unable to handle a dog. If I could, I would have one just like Trixie and Iam sure it would be as loveable as Trixie.

I have two cats, Dych, rhymes with book, which is the Russian word for spirit, she is black. My other cat’s name is Jelly, he is white and black and weighs 22 lbs. He looks like an Oreo cookie. I love them both.

I don’t have you new book, but will get whenever I am able.

Keep writing, on the internet too.

]]> Comment on Missing my sweet Golden Darcy by Rochelle Lesser http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/missing-my-sweet-golden-darcy/#comment-35405 Rochelle Lesser Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:18:42 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8363#comment-35405 That Jolly is still with you 4 months later is already a major accomplishment. This form of cancer is just so horrid. I will keep Jolly and his mom in my good thoughts. That Jolly is still with you 4 months later is already a major accomplishment. This form of cancer is just so horrid. I will keep Jolly and his mom in my good thoughts.

]]> Comment on Missing my sweet Golden Darcy by nancy gonzalez http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/missing-my-sweet-golden-darcy/#comment-35404 nancy gonzalez Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:50:28 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8363#comment-35404 my 10 year old golden retriever was diagnosed with fibrosarcoma in his nose on july 13. i'm feeding him an amazing diet made up of a chicken stew full of antioxidants and low fiber content veggies. he loves it! your messages, though sad, are so helpful to me in a time like this. i have so much hope that i could beat this cancer that's eating it's way from the inside out of his nose ... we'll not give up. love, jolly & his mom my 10 year old golden retriever was diagnosed with fibrosarcoma in his nose on july 13. i’m feeding him an amazing diet made up of a chicken stew full of antioxidants and low fiber content veggies. he loves it!

your messages, though sad, are so helpful to me in a time like this. i have so much hope that i could beat this cancer that’s eating it’s way from the inside out of his nose … we’ll not give up.

love, jolly & his mom

]]> Comment on Dogs Helping War Veterans by Rene http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/dogs-helping-war-veterans/#comment-35403 Rene Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:02:55 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/dogs-helping-war-veterans/#comment-35403 Truly heartwarming, and even better knowing that these pups came from shelters. Thanks for posting this. Truly heartwarming, and even better knowing that these pups came from shelters. Thanks for posting this.

]]> Comment on calling all angels — updated 3x by Leslie Sease http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2008/07/15/calling-all-angels/#comment-35402 Leslie Sease Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:17:02 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=3162#comment-35402 I have watched the video of you two dancing fools so many times and each time is more special than the last. I just today learned of Rookie's trek over the Rainbow Bridge. My sincerest sympathy goes out to you. Having had two wonderful dogs, one a Cockapoo/Wirehair mix and the other a Tiny Toy Poodle, for over 30 years, I am comforted to know that they are together with Rookie, a true Golden oldie. My only sadness is that we outlive out wonderful friends. Leslie Sease Aurora, CO I have watched the video of you two dancing fools so many times and each time is more special than the last. I just today learned of Rookie’s trek over the Rainbow Bridge. My sincerest sympathy goes out to you. Having had two wonderful dogs, one a Cockapoo/Wirehair mix and the other a Tiny Toy Poodle, for over 30 years, I am comforted to know that they are together with Rookie, a true Golden oldie. My only sadness is that we outlive out wonderful friends.

Leslie Sease
Aurora, CO

]]> Comment on Remembering Therapy Golden Retriever Brea by mike macon http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2007/04/01/remembering-therapy-golden-retriever-brea/#comment-35401 mike macon Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:26:26 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2007/04/01/remembering-therapy-golden-retriever-brea/#comment-35401 I am a retired teacher. My dog, Mollie, recently became certified as a Therapy Dog and I am anxious to introduce her into the local high schools. This story about Brea will be a big help to us! I am a retired teacher. My dog, Mollie, recently became certified as a Therapy Dog and I am anxious to introduce her into the local high schools. This story about Brea will be a big help to us!

]]> Comment on What’s Killing Our Golden Retrievers? by Rochelle Lesser http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2006/12/08/whats-killing-our-golden-retrievers/#comment-35398 Rochelle Lesser Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:35:58 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=533#comment-35398 Carol, so much pain. It just knocked me out to read about such a baby having to deal with this disease. We try to do everything, and I am so mindful of vaccinations, chemicals, food, you name it. But, we cannot battle genetics. Of course, despite that, I cannot imagine not having a Golden in my life. Carol, so much pain. It just knocked me out to read about such a baby having to deal with this disease. We try to do everything, and I am so mindful of vaccinations, chemicals, food, you name it. But, we cannot battle genetics. Of course, despite that, I cannot imagine not having a Golden in my life.

]]> Comment on Why We Love Cats and Dogs by Spirit Jerry (And Jim and Rene) http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/11/08/why-we-love-cats-and-dogs/#comment-35397 Spirit Jerry (And Jim and Rene) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:19:28 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8948#comment-35397 Glad you liked the Nature program! Thanks for writing about it here. Your readers can find out <a href="http://www.tripawds.com/2008/11/02/saying-goodbye-how-we-knew-part-1" rel="nofollow">how Jerry's story ends</a> and how <a href="http://wyattraydawg.tripawds.com/2009/09/02/my-video-debut/" rel="nofollow">his legacy continues</a> at the new and improved Tripawds Blogs community. Cheers. Glad you liked the Nature program! Thanks for writing about it here. Your readers can find out how Jerry’s story ends and how his legacy continues at the new and improved Tripawds Blogs community. Cheers.

]]> Comment on What’s Killing Our Golden Retrievers? by Carol http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2006/12/08/whats-killing-our-golden-retrievers/#comment-35396 Carol Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:54:15 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=533#comment-35396 I always felt fortunate when talking about our pup Barkley (his pix was on our office wall) and had heard many stories about goldens and their cancer battles...but I was still sadly surprised when at age 13 Barkley was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma with mets to the liver....We had him about 4 more weeks but then he could no longer stand and had lost 1/3 of his weight..It was more painful than we were ready for ... We did adopt delightful brother and sister golden pups about 6 weeks later when the silence of the house was "deafening" and we knew we needed to hear the clicky click of the tags...Lucy and Harry suddenly occupied the time that was spent grieving...we found out that we could talk and refer to Barkley without crying our eyes out..these two were just what we needed at the right time...sadly Harry had a lump at 16 months of age...about one year after we adopted him..we decided to treat him aggressively with surgery (x 2) radiation as well as chemo as this was an aggressive atypical spindle cell sarcoma ...I just knew that we would not lose another pup to cancer so soon...surely the treatments would work...we were good people--took good care of our pets and people (we were in human health care)so of course this outcome would be good for our quirky pup named Harry...sadly one year after treatment the monster named cancer returned with vengeance and we had to say goodbye to Harry 3 months later..two months shy of his 3rd birthday...One thing I noticed while waiting for Harry during his daily radiation visits was that each and every one of those 15 days in a row I met a new golden and their family registering at the oncologist's office....most with that same gleam in their eye that their dog was the one that was going to beat the dreaded C....and I hope they did... I always felt fortunate when talking about our pup Barkley (his pix was on our office wall) and had heard many stories about goldens and their cancer battles…but I was still sadly surprised when at age 13 Barkley was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma with mets to the liver….We had him about 4 more weeks but then he could no longer stand and had lost 1/3 of his weight..It was more painful than we were ready for … We did adopt delightful brother and sister golden pups about 6 weeks later when the silence of the house was “deafening” and we knew we needed to hear the clicky click of the tags…Lucy and Harry suddenly occupied the time that was spent grieving…we found out that we could talk and refer to Barkley without crying our eyes out..these two were just what we needed at the right time…sadly Harry had a lump at 16 months of age…about one year after we adopted him..we decided to treat him aggressively with surgery (x 2) radiation as well as chemo as this was an aggressive atypical spindle cell sarcoma …I just knew that we would not lose another pup to cancer so soon…surely the treatments would work…we were good people–took good care of our pets and people (we were in human health care)so of course this outcome would be good for our quirky pup named Harry…sadly one year after treatment the monster named cancer returned with vengeance and we had to say goodbye to Harry 3 months later..two months shy of his 3rd birthday…One thing I noticed while waiting for Harry during his daily radiation visits was that each and every one of those 15 days in a row I met a new golden and their family registering at the oncologist’s office….most with that same gleam in their eye that their dog was the one that was going to beat the dreaded C….and I hope they did…

]]> Comment on Why We Love Cats and Dogs by Darlene http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/11/08/why-we-love-cats-and-dogs/#comment-35394 Darlene Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:46:20 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8948#comment-35394 Humans and dogs first interacted thousands of years ago with the caveman. Descendents of our current pets would feed on the scraps thrown out of the cave. In time, they stayed around the "home" and would clean up debris and guard the caveman and his family. Eventually, the "dogs" and man became friends and the dog was invited to live with the cave family. And there you have it. It's no wonder there are so many of us living with dogs. It was just the natural way of life. Humans and dogs first interacted thousands of years ago with the caveman. Descendents of our current pets would feed on the scraps thrown out of the cave. In time, they stayed around the “home” and would clean up debris and guard the caveman and his family. Eventually, the “dogs” and man became friends and the dog was invited to live with the cave family.
And there you have it. It’s no wonder there are so many of us living with dogs. It was just the natural way of life.

]]> Comment on Tortoise Adopts Baby Hippo — with 1 year update by Anonymous http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2007/03/31/tortoise-adopts-baby-hippo-with-1-year-update/#comment-35393 Anonymous Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:39:24 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2007/03/31/tortoise-adopts-baby-hippo-with-1-year-update/#comment-35393 i want them ...now! i want them …now!

]]> Comment on What’s Killing Our Golden Retrievers? by Rochelle Lesser http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2006/12/08/whats-killing-our-golden-retrievers/#comment-35391 Rochelle Lesser Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:02:55 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=533#comment-35391 Rachel, I am so sorry to hear about your Golden boy, Shane. I would love to help with your costs. Please download a short application from my site and complete and send it to me right away so that I can provide some assistance. Just go to <a href="http://grants.landofpuregold.com" rel="nofollow">http://grants.landofpuregold.com</a> Rachel, I am so sorry to hear about your Golden boy, Shane. I would love to help with your costs. Please download a short application from my site and complete and send it to me right away so that I can provide some assistance.

Just go to http://grants.landofpuregold.com

]]> Comment on What’s Killing Our Golden Retrievers? by rachel irwin http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2006/12/08/whats-killing-our-golden-retrievers/#comment-35390 rachel irwin Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:31:17 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=533#comment-35390 hello I am Rachel Irwin I have a service dog that is a seizure alert dog, I am disabled with cerebral palsy and epilepsy and we just found out Shane my golden Retiever has a tumor on his heart and fluid draining into his body he may need the fluid taken off his heart again this is life threatening he needs medications for the rest of his life.please make your donation for Shane Irwin to Desert Care Animal Hospital 15664 Main Street #130 Hesperia,Ca 92345 760-949-7387 fax 760-949-3130 Thank You Rachel Irwin hello
I am Rachel Irwin I have a service dog that is a seizure alert dog,
I am disabled with cerebral palsy and epilepsy and we just found
out Shane my golden Retiever has a tumor on his heart and fluid
draining into his body he may need the fluid taken off his heart
again this is life threatening he needs medications for the
rest of his life.please make your donation for Shane Irwin
to Desert Care Animal Hospital
15664 Main Street #130
Hesperia,Ca 92345
760-949-7387
fax 760-949-3130

Thank You
Rachel Irwin

]]> Comment on calling all angels — updated 3x by Neil. http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2008/07/15/calling-all-angels/#comment-35389 Neil. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:30:36 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=3162#comment-35389 I watch your video of you and Rookie almost daily.I love it.It is the most beautiful illustration of the bond between two Special species.I know the pleasure you must have experienced,and I am so sorry at your loss. It is just one year since I lost my beloved Goldie,Zaki,also at 15 years. Zaki was the nicest living being I will ever meet.It was my greatest privilege to share 15 1/2 years with him.It did not matter what type of animal,bird or whatever he met,Zaki knew how to play THEIR games.His/my pet Aylesbury duck was almost "joined at the hip" with him.They were a laugh a minute,rolling about together.Fortunately I have some video to remember them by. Even 15 minutes before Zaki "crossed the Rainbow Bridge",as he lay on his side,and in pain,he was still mouthing my other Golden Retriever,Riley, in play,it was so moving. Thank you for sharing your moments and reminding me of mine,it helps the loss. I watch your video of you and Rookie almost daily.I love it.It is the most beautiful illustration of the bond between two Special species.I know the pleasure you must have experienced,and I am so sorry at your loss.
It is just one year since I lost my beloved Goldie,Zaki,also at 15 years.
Zaki was the nicest living being I will ever meet.It was my greatest privilege to share 15 1/2 years with him.It did not matter what type of animal,bird or whatever he met,Zaki knew how to play THEIR games.His/my pet Aylesbury duck was almost “joined at the hip” with him.They were a laugh a minute,rolling about together.Fortunately I have some video to remember them by.
Even 15 minutes before Zaki “crossed the Rainbow Bridge”,as he lay on his side,and in pain,he was still mouthing my other Golden Retriever,Riley, in play,it was so moving.
Thank you for sharing your moments and reminding me of mine,it helps the loss.

]]> Comment on Carolyn Scott & Golden Rookie: A 15 Year Partnership by Lori http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2008/07/15/carolyn-scott-golden-rookie-a-15-year-partnership/#comment-35387 Lori Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:42:58 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=3174#comment-35387 I am so sad to know that Rookie has passed away. All of us who have loved and lost dogs can feel your pain. I am sorry I am so late to post this but I did not know. I will forever treasure the moments you allowed me to share in knowing Rookie and sharing your talent with the world. I am so sad to know that Rookie has passed away. All of us who have loved and lost dogs can feel your pain. I am sorry I am so late to post this but I did not know.

I will forever treasure the moments you allowed me to share in knowing Rookie and sharing your talent with the world.

]]> Comment on This is wrong on so many levels by Nancy Freedman-Smith CPDT http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/this-is-wrong-on-so-many-levels/#comment-35385 Nancy Freedman-Smith CPDT Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:33:03 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8899#comment-35385 AGREED! That is so wrong and more than a little creepy to. I saw it yesterday for the first time. That is NOT what Freestyle is all about. AGREED! That is so wrong and more than a little creepy to. I saw it yesterday for the first time. That is NOT what Freestyle is all about.

]]> Comment on This is wrong on so many levels by Lisa http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/this-is-wrong-on-so-many-levels/#comment-35384 Lisa Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:17:34 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8899#comment-35384 Oh dear, oh dear, soon this dog wil having back problems. My stomach turned upside down when a saw this video. Poor dog !!! This is not canine freestyle, I know this because this is my favorit canine sport for 11 years now . Lisa from Belgium Oh dear, oh dear,
soon this dog wil having back problems.
My stomach turned upside down when a saw this video. Poor dog !!!
This is not canine freestyle, I know this because this is my favorit canine sport for 11 years now .

Lisa from Belgium

]]> Comment on Ut oh by Rochelle Lesser http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/ut-oh-5/#comment-35381 Rochelle Lesser Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:39:54 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8884#comment-35381 Nadine, that comment will definitely help cheering me up. Nadine, that comment will definitely help cheering me up.

]]> Comment on Ut oh by Nadine http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/ut-oh-5/#comment-35380 Nadine Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:40:04 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8884#comment-35380 I hope you start feeling better soon Rochelle. Your website is WONDERFUL!!! I hope you start feeling better soon Rochelle. Your website is WONDERFUL!!!

]]> Comment on Remembering war dogs, adopting retired military dogs & more by Lynette Regoli http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2008/03/06/remembering-war-dogs-adopting-retired-military-dogs-more/#comment-35378 Lynette Regoli Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:14:28 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=2677#comment-35378 I had a drug dog from the army, he did 2 years in a prison in Ciincinnatti, ohio. He was so well manered. I lost him a month ago (cancer) he was 13 1/2. I rescued him fom a rescue leaque, I would like to find another golden retriever if at all possible. Please help me find another goldie!!! If you find any or could send pictures of one I would greatly appreciate it. Thank You Lynette Regoli I had a drug dog from the army, he did 2 years in a prison in Ciincinnatti, ohio. He was so well manered. I lost him a month ago (cancer) he was 13 1/2. I rescued him fom a rescue leaque, I would like to find another golden retriever if at all possible. Please help me find another goldie!!! If you find any or could send pictures of one I would greatly appreciate it. Thank You
Lynette Regoli

]]> Comment on calling all angels — updated 3x by Mary Walley http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2008/07/15/calling-all-angels/#comment-35376 Mary Walley Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:06:59 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=3162#comment-35376 With thoughts of Rookie and his lovely attitude toward life, I, this week adopted a 1 year old Golden Retriever, Baxter, a cruelty seizure, from the local Humane Society. He is dreadfully thin, heartworm positive, and has a healing wound from an imbedded collar. Despite this, that wonderful, happy, trusting nature characteristic of the breed shines through. I almost named him "Rookie" but the shelter had already given him a name, and Baxter somehow fits. I would never have known how special Goldens are had it not been for the Rookie videos. His joy shines through in every one of them. I just wanted you to know that Rookie continues to have an effect in this world, and still inspires others to do good where we can in his memory. With thoughts of Rookie and his lovely attitude toward life, I, this week adopted a 1 year old Golden Retriever, Baxter, a cruelty seizure, from the local Humane Society.
He is dreadfully thin, heartworm positive, and has a healing wound from an imbedded collar. Despite this, that wonderful, happy, trusting nature characteristic of the breed shines through. I almost named him “Rookie” but the shelter had already given him a name, and Baxter somehow fits.
I would never have known how special Goldens are had it not been for the Rookie videos. His joy shines through in every one of them.
I just wanted you to know that Rookie continues to have an effect in this world, and still inspires others to do good where we can in his memory.

]]> Comment on calling all angels — updated 3x by The Oddy Family http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2008/07/15/calling-all-angels/#comment-35374 The Oddy Family Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:30:28 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=3162#comment-35374 May I please offer some simple words that brought me comfort after the loss of the many beloved critters , some with feathers, or finned, & also all of our many furry faced friends, both large & small, we loved them all & do believe " LOVE IS ETERNAL, THE ASPECT MAY CHANGE, BUT NOT THE ESSENCE. " Memories are the pictures we will always carry in a special place deep in our hearts. They have all left paw prints, hoof prints, footprints forever on our hearts. May I please offer some simple words that brought me comfort after the loss of the many beloved critters , some with feathers, or finned, & also all of our many furry faced friends, both large & small, we loved them all & do believe

” LOVE IS ETERNAL,
THE ASPECT MAY CHANGE,
BUT NOT THE ESSENCE. ”

Memories are the pictures we will always carry in a special place deep in our hearts.

They have all left paw prints, hoof prints, footprints forever on our hearts.

]]> Comment on Golden Retriever Rosie raises kittens like they’re her own by Rochelle Lesser http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/08/19/golden-retriever-rosie-raises-kittens-like-theyre-her-own/#comment-35371 Rochelle Lesser Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:48:44 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8139#comment-35371 Martin, I saw that posting, which just about broke my heart. I cannot read about these kinds of stories because it is just too distressing to acknowledge how inhumane many of the supposed<em> humans</em> are. Martin, I saw that posting, which just about broke my heart. I cannot read about these kinds of stories because it is just too distressing to acknowledge how inhumane many of the supposed humans are.

]]> Comment on Golden Retriever Rosie raises kittens like they’re her own by Martin Snapp http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/08/19/golden-retriever-rosie-raises-kittens-like-theyre-her-own/#comment-35369 Martin Snapp Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:47:21 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8139#comment-35369 Sorry, Rochelle. We (ICRA and I) have been busy on something else for the last few weeks - an infuriating case of kitten abuse. This has been going on for years, but the abuser was finally busted last week, thank God. And there's a happy ending: The kittens have turned out to be amazingly resilient and are doing extremely well in their foster homes, especially considering what they went through. I posted a story about two of them on my blog a couple of days ago. The alleged abuser is being held without bail. Meanwhile, Rosie is mothering her latest batch of kittens, so she's happy. But this abuse case has her mom pretty occupied, so no new pictures for a while. But I'll ask her to send me some as soon as she takes them. Martin Sorry, Rochelle. We (ICRA and I) have been busy on something else for the last few weeks – an infuriating case of kitten abuse. This has been going on for years, but the abuser was finally busted last week, thank God. And there’s a happy ending: The kittens have turned out to be amazingly resilient and are doing extremely well in their foster homes, especially considering what they went through. I posted a story about two of them on my blog a couple of days ago.
The alleged abuser is being held without bail.
Meanwhile, Rosie is mothering her latest batch of kittens, so she’s happy. But this abuse case has her mom pretty occupied, so no new pictures for a while. But I’ll ask her to send me some as soon as she takes them.
Martin

]]> Comment on Golden Retriever Rosie raises kittens like they’re her own by Rochelle Lesser http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/08/19/golden-retriever-rosie-raises-kittens-like-theyre-her-own/#comment-35368 Rochelle Lesser Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:28:11 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8139#comment-35368 Martin, I have not forgotten about putting up those photos of Rosie. I was waiting as you wrote about her having a new litter that she was taking care of, with promises of new photos. Martin, I have not forgotten about putting up those photos of Rosie. I was waiting as you wrote about her having a new litter that she was taking care of, with promises of new photos.

]]> Comment on Golden Retriever Rosie raises kittens like they’re her own by Martin Snapp http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/08/19/golden-retriever-rosie-raises-kittens-like-theyre-her-own/#comment-35367 Martin Snapp Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:43:20 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8139#comment-35367 Hi. Thank you for the kind words. Rosie is even sweeter than I made her out to be. If you'd like to see a picture of her on the kitchen counter, it's on my blog. Just click on the 07/05-07/12 arrow and you'll find the link. Martin Snapp Hi. Thank you for the kind words. Rosie is even sweeter than I made her out to be. If you’d like to see a picture of her on the kitchen counter, it’s on my blog. Just click on the 07/05-07/12 arrow and you’ll find the link.
Martin Snapp

]]> Comment on calling all angels — updated 3x by Judith http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2008/07/15/calling-all-angels/#comment-35364 Judith Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:55:10 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=3162#comment-35364 This past weekend was the one year anniversary of the passing of our almost 16-year old Golden girl, Nika, an event which just devastated my husband, Greg, my mother, Emma, and me. We had 15+ remarkable years with Nika who loved to hike, swim and snowshoe with us in the Rockies, where she spent much of her life. She also lived with us in Mexico and became fluent in Spanish!!! She didn't really dance, but she liked to leap and twirl to the Beatles! Anyway, I thought of you and Rookie and found the landof puregold website in my favorites and took a moment to laugh and cry at you and Rookie celebrating your remarkable relationship through dance. When I discovered that he had crossed the Rainbow bridge a few months before Nika, I wanted to offer my empathy and my thanks to you and Rookie for touching the hearts and minds of so many people. We now have Gaby, a one-year old Golden girl, who is showing the signs of being a wonderful companion. She will never replace Nika, but, in becoming her special self, she is helping our hearts heal through love. Thank you again, Carolyn, for showing the world the special joy and heart that Goldens bring to us............ This past weekend was the one year anniversary of the passing of our almost 16-year old Golden girl, Nika, an event which just devastated my husband, Greg, my mother, Emma, and me. We had 15+ remarkable years with Nika who loved to hike, swim and snowshoe with us in the Rockies, where she spent much of her life. She also lived with us in Mexico and became fluent in Spanish!!! She didn’t really dance, but she liked to leap and twirl to the Beatles!

Anyway, I thought of you and Rookie and found the landof puregold website in my favorites and took a moment to laugh and cry at you and Rookie celebrating your remarkable relationship through dance. When I discovered that he had crossed the Rainbow bridge a few months before Nika, I wanted to offer my empathy and my thanks to you and Rookie for touching the hearts and minds of so many people.

We now have Gaby, a one-year old Golden girl, who is showing the signs of being a wonderful companion. She will never replace Nika, but, in becoming her special self, she is helping our hearts heal through love.

Thank you again, Carolyn, for showing the world the special joy and heart that Goldens bring to us…………

]]> Comment on Service dog reject Ricochet becomes surfer dude by Celeste http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/10/15/service-dog-reject-ricochet-becomes-surfer-dude/#comment-35361 Celeste Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:48:12 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8825#comment-35361 That is awesome! Glad she gets to have so much fun and still be a service dog in a way by helping people :) That is awesome! Glad she gets to have so much fun and still be a service dog in a way by helping people :)

]]> Comment on Golden to Collie . . . . Oh my! by Carine http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/golden-to-collie-oh-my/#comment-35360 Carine Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:26:59 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8769#comment-35360 Cash is not a Golden, that's true.. but he is pure Gold to you already. I wish you both a long happy lovely life. He's beautiful. Take care. Cash is not a Golden, that’s true.. but he is pure Gold to you already. I wish you both a long happy lovely life. He’s beautiful. Take care.

]]> Comment on Why am I not surprised? (Updated) by Roxanne http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/09/26/why-am-i-not-surprised-2/#comment-35358 Roxanne Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:25:04 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8574#comment-35358 Is that hat supposed to be a disguise - if not its not much use lol Is that hat supposed to be a disguise – if not its not much use lol

]]> Comment on Golden to Collie . . . . Oh my! by Rochelle Lesser http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/golden-to-collie-oh-my/#comment-35349 Rochelle Lesser Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:09:44 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8769#comment-35349 Vickey, how sweet of you to post here. Cash is mighty gorgeous and with Carolyn should truly blossom. Collie loving hubby, though, still sad that he did not keep his original name. I have heard his "Laddie" stories for years now. Vickey, how sweet of you to post here. Cash is mighty gorgeous and with Carolyn should truly blossom. Collie loving hubby, though, still sad that he did not keep his original name. I have heard his “Laddie” stories for years now.

]]> Comment on Hopping Biped Puppy so far Bouncing thru Life by Augie and Ti's mom http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/10/12/when-hope-becomes-art-all-things-are-possible-zootoo-pet-news/#comment-35348 Augie and Ti's mom Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:32:51 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/10/12/when-hope-becomes-art-all-things-are-possible-zootoo-pet-news/#comment-35348 What an adorable little guy! What an adorable little guy!

]]> Comment on Golden to Collie . . . . Oh my! by Vickey Willard http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/golden-to-collie-oh-my/#comment-35347 Vickey Willard Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:08:07 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8769#comment-35347 Houston Collie Rescue was very pleased to adopt Laddie now Cash to Carolyn. I had a great time fostering this smart, gorgeous well behaved puppy dog. I found him to be very photogenic as you see in the photos I took of him. We have no doubt Cash will be spoiled for life by Carolyn and family. Houston Collie Rescue was very pleased to adopt Laddie now Cash to Carolyn. I had a great time fostering this smart, gorgeous well behaved puppy dog. I found him to be very photogenic as you see in the photos I took of him.
We have no doubt Cash will be spoiled for life by Carolyn and family.

]]> Comment on Golden to Collie . . . . Oh my! by Rochelle Lesser http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/golden-to-collie-oh-my/#comment-35344 Rochelle Lesser Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:08:21 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8769#comment-35344 She is one lucky girl, benefiting from all the growth her mom and her mom's pals have made along the way. It just makes me wonder what life would have been like if we knew then what we know now about health and food. She is one lucky girl, benefiting from all the growth her mom and her mom’s pals have made along the way. It just makes me wonder what life would have been like if we knew then what we know now about health and food.

]]> Comment on Golden to Collie . . . . Oh my! by Marti http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/golden-to-collie-oh-my/#comment-35343 Marti Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:59:42 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8769#comment-35343 I'm so happy for Carolyn, Cash looks adorable and I wonder if he will some day dance with her ;-) Also I have to agree with you Rochelle about the treats and the food.I have had Katly on Canine Life thanks to you since she was 9 weeks old and she's doing great! I’m so happy for Carolyn, Cash looks adorable and I wonder if he will some day dance with her ;-)
Also I have to agree with you Rochelle about the treats and the food.I have had Katly on Canine Life thanks to you since she was 9 weeks old and she’s doing great!

]]> Comment on Golden to Collie . . . . Oh my! by Carol Brill http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/golden-to-collie-oh-my/#comment-35342 Carol Brill Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:52:11 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8769#comment-35342 I still grieve for my golden, Ursa, gone just before Christmas. I can not look at another golden without feeling the pain after all these months. My husband and I accepted a Kleekai pup into our house to be a companion for our three year old golden Husky to help her stop searching for Ursa. There will never be another like we lost, but we find joy in the antics of our two. We wish joy to anyone in a new dog companion. I still grieve for my golden, Ursa, gone just before Christmas. I can not look at another golden without feeling the pain after all these months. My husband and I accepted a Kleekai pup into our house to be a companion for our three year old golden Husky to help her stop searching for Ursa. There will never be another like we lost, but we find joy in the antics of our two. We wish joy to anyone in a new dog companion.

]]> Comment on Golden to Collie . . . . Oh my! by Anne Weidemann http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/golden-to-collie-oh-my/#comment-35341 Anne Weidemann Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:35:55 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8769#comment-35341 Carolyn: Your Cash boy is beautiful. I have a soft spot for Collies myself. I own an eleven old tri collie called Brodie which I have done some freestyle with. Good luck with your new fur friend. Anne & the Fur Kids Carolyn:
Your Cash boy is beautiful. I have a soft spot for Collies myself. I own an eleven old tri collie called Brodie which I have done some freestyle with.
Good luck with your new fur friend.

Anne & the Fur Kids

]]> Comment on Golden to Collie . . . . Oh my! by Alice http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/golden-to-collie-oh-my/#comment-35340 Alice Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:21:00 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8769#comment-35340 What a sweet faced boy! Even though a new pup can never take their place, I'm glad she found Cash to help fill in that empty hole. What a sweet faced boy! Even though a new pup can never take their place, I’m glad she found Cash to help fill in that empty hole.

]]> Comment on Please give Golden Rescue girl Beetle Bailey some love – Updated by Rochelle Lesser http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/10/05/please-give-golden-rescue-girl-beetle-bailey-some-love/#comment-35338 Rochelle Lesser Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:37:48 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8691#comment-35338 Thanks, but she has no chance at all. Some other dogs with media support have over 4000 votes. But, I did try to help. Folks had to vote daily this entire week so getting involved now will probably not do much good. Too bad you didn't see my posting at the beginning of the week. Thanks, but she has no chance at all. Some other dogs with media support have over 4000 votes. But, I did try to help. Folks had to vote daily this entire week so getting involved now will probably not do much good. Too bad you didn’t see my posting at the beginning of the week.

]]> Comment on Please give Golden Rescue girl Beetle Bailey some love – Updated by Marti http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/10/05/please-give-golden-rescue-girl-beetle-bailey-some-love/#comment-35337 Marti Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:29:19 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8691#comment-35337 Rochelle I posted the link on my face book and hope that others will go and vote for her..I so hope she wins! Marti Rochelle I posted the link on my face book and hope that others will go and vote for her..I so hope she wins!
Marti

]]> Comment on After Thomas – A film about a Golden Retriever and his Autistic best friend by Brendan http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/after-thomas-a-film-about-a-golden-retriever-and-his-autistic-best-friend/#comment-35335 Brendan Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:22:09 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/after-thomas-a-film-about-a-golden-retriever-and-his-autistic-best-friend/#comment-35335 Hi I`m brendan and i have a son who i think has autisim.This movie relly helped me understand him.I think I might buy a dog for him. Hi
I`m brendan and i have a son who i think has autisim.This movie relly helped me understand him.I think I might buy a dog for him.

]]> Comment on Please give Golden Rescue girl Beetle Bailey some love – Updated by Rochelle Lesser http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/10/05/please-give-golden-rescue-girl-beetle-bailey-some-love/#comment-35333 Rochelle Lesser Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:25:09 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8691#comment-35333 You're a doll. If you only knew what Greg has done for Rescue, often driving runs and going across country and helping with puppy mill rescues. He has no connections and I only wish I had a greater presence to take him over the top. The folks that win are ones getting picked up by media, like radio or even in CNN articles. No one else can compete. He has a house filled with Golden and kitty rescues that have all suffered greatly before they arrived at his home. Don't forget to vote daily this week and get anyone to vote as well. Maybe you can blog it as well .... since your and your Barbie vet asst. are so famous these days. You’re a doll. If you only knew what Greg has done for Rescue, often driving runs and going across country and helping with puppy mill rescues. He has no connections and I only wish I had a greater presence to take him over the top. The folks that win are ones getting picked up by media, like radio or even in CNN articles. No one else can compete.

He has a house filled with Golden and kitty rescues that have all suffered greatly before they arrived at his home.

Don’t forget to vote daily this week and get anyone to vote as well. Maybe you can blog it as well …. since your and your Barbie vet asst. are so famous these days.

]]> Comment on Please give Golden Rescue girl Beetle Bailey some love – Updated by Dr V http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/10/05/please-give-golden-rescue-girl-beetle-bailey-some-love/#comment-35332 Dr V Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:20:42 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8691#comment-35332 Oh she looks sooo much like my Mulan. Voted- done! Oh she looks sooo much like my Mulan. Voted- done!

]]> Comment on calling all angels — updated 3x by Sue Hinkie http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2008/07/15/calling-all-angels/#comment-35331 Sue Hinkie Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:46:37 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=3162#comment-35331 I am so sorry for your loss. I just lost my cocker spaniel last May. The pain is still great. I am a second grade teacher and have done so for 35 years. I always used my dogs in my teachings because it brings in real life experiences that children can identify with. I have showed you and Rookie dancing to "You're the One that I Want" so many, many times. They, as well as I, still enjoy the wonderful grace, charm, and beauty you both showed. My prayers to with you each time I watch the video "Trubute to Rookie" The love is so evident for all of us who love our dogs as family. God bless you and Rookie for bringing such joy into my life. I am so sorry for your loss. I just lost my cocker spaniel last May. The pain is still great. I am a second grade teacher and have done so for 35 years. I always used my dogs in my teachings because it brings in real life experiences that children can identify with. I have showed you and Rookie dancing to “You’re the One that I Want” so many, many times. They, as well as I, still enjoy the wonderful grace, charm, and beauty you both showed. My prayers to with you each time I watch the video “Trubute to Rookie” The love is so evident for all of us who love our dogs as family. God bless you and Rookie for bringing such joy into my life.

]]> Comment on Please give Golden Rescue girl Beetle Bailey some love – Updated by Rochelle Lesser http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/10/05/please-give-golden-rescue-girl-beetle-bailey-some-love/#comment-35330 Rochelle Lesser Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:20:27 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8691#comment-35330 Nadine, you're a gem. Please don't forget to do it each day this week. She only has a chance that way. Nadine, you’re a gem. Please don’t forget to do it each day this week. She only has a chance that way.

]]> Comment on Please give Golden Rescue girl Beetle Bailey some love – Updated by Nadine http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/10/05/please-give-golden-rescue-girl-beetle-bailey-some-love/#comment-35329 Nadine Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:54:40 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8691#comment-35329 What a tender story - I just added my vote for Beetle Bailey! What a tender story – I just added my vote for Beetle Bailey!

]]> Comment on Tortoise Adopts Baby Hippo — with 1 year update by kait http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2007/03/31/tortoise-adopts-baby-hippo-with-1-year-update/#comment-35322 kait Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:33:31 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2007/03/31/tortoise-adopts-baby-hippo-with-1-year-update/#comment-35322 alllllriggghtay. alllllriggghtay.

]]> Comment on Demo of Inhalant Therapy for Osteosarcoma by Mary http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2008/11/29/demo-of-inhalant-therapy-for-osteosarcoma/#comment-35318 Mary Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:08:36 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=5007#comment-35318 Hi there, I was looking up information when this popped up. Who knew? My dog's oncologist is on someone else's website! He is awesome! I just want to make sure everyone knows...he is REALLY REALLY AWESOME. He is a good man, he's funny and he's cool. He gets dogs. He cares about making the right decision for your pet. He's awesome. Between my husband and Dr. Rodriguez they came up with a different system for the inhalation therapy using the cone that is used for anesthesia (not sure of the name). But it only goes over the muzzle and leaves their eyes/ears free. Our dog really does well with it! This treatment is 45 minutes-1 hour, but we take that time to get a massage in-which she loves. She has had no side effects from this form of chemo. Thought I'd throw that in there for anyone who runs across this while researching his study. Also, feel free to check out my dog's blog at www.cairasue.tripawds.com Thanks! Mary Hi there,

I was looking up information when this popped up. Who knew? My dog’s oncologist is on someone else’s website! He is awesome! I just want to make sure everyone knows…he is REALLY REALLY AWESOME. He is a good man, he’s funny and he’s cool. He gets dogs. He cares about making the right decision for your pet. He’s awesome.

Between my husband and Dr. Rodriguez they came up with a different system for the inhalation therapy using the cone that is used for anesthesia (not sure of the name). But it only goes over the muzzle and leaves their eyes/ears free. Our dog really does well with it! This treatment is 45 minutes-1 hour, but we take that time to get a massage in-which she loves. She has had no side effects from this form of chemo. Thought I’d throw that in there for anyone who runs across this while researching his study. Also, feel free to check out my dog’s blog at http://www.cairasue.tripawds.com

Thanks!
Mary

]]> Comment on Why am I not surprised? (Updated) by Rochelle Lesser http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/09/26/why-am-i-not-surprised-2/#comment-35317 Rochelle Lesser Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:49:45 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8574#comment-35317 Denise, do not make me laugh about that new career suggestion. Denise, do not make me laugh about that new career suggestion.

]]> Comment on Why am I not surprised? (Updated) by Rochelle Lesser http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/2009/09/26/why-am-i-not-surprised-2/#comment-35316 Rochelle Lesser Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:49:17 +0000 http://landofpuregold.wordpress.com/?p=8574#comment-35316 Yes, Paige, he lives in New Jersey. But, who knows where he ventures out since he has this little habit of not doing what he is told. He has never been a responsible dog owner and never gone to a formal dog obedience class in his life. NOT ONE. You forget, he knows far more about dogs and everything thing else, than any body on the planet. It must be nice to be so brilliant and carefree. Yes, Paige, he lives in New Jersey. But, who knows where he ventures out since he has this little habit of not doing what he is told. He has never been a responsible dog owner and never gone to a formal dog obedience class in his life. NOT ONE. You forget, he knows far more about dogs and everything thing else, than any body on the planet. It must be nice to be so brilliant and carefree.

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