Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue Fundraiser

This photo by Erhardt E. Krause of the Sacramento Bee shows Doug Alcorn with Goldens Buddy and Holly.

 

Come learn Doug’s Golden tale and find out about Kibble & Bids, a special fundraiser on September 8th.

Golden Retriever Rescue Girl Megan

 

These dogs working off the Italian Shores are really something. This AFP/File photo by Vincenzo Pinto shows Golden Megan who just earned her stripes in an 18-month training course. She looks so very much like my Alfie boy.

“Dog and master train together as well as living together 24/7,” Gasbarri said. “In most rescues, the duo dive into the sea simultaneously, the rescuer handling the person in difficulty, holding his or her head above water and then latching onto the dog, which tows both to safety.”

The dogs are also capable of jumping alone into choppy seas and swimming in a circle around the victim until he or she can grab onto a life vest, buoy or a rope attached to the dog’s back.

Golden Retriever Howie having fun being a R.E.A.D. dog

Golden Howie is reportedly very well behaved and listens well at the Islands Branch Library. Look at that smile on his face. I wonder what he is thinking as Scott shows him in the book what he is reading to him about.

Is Golden Retriever Darwin a cutie or what?

Jean Savitzky and Darwin are having a sit down as part of the Escondido Humane Society’s Pet Education Program at Seacrest Village. Scott Linnett | Union-Tribune photos

 

Click here to learn more about the love being shared with some lucky seniors. 

Golden Retriever Learning of the Day: August 23rd

♥Ever wonder about pain management for our furkids to handle post-surgical pain? I know it is an area that has evolved slowly and one that we must be diligent about with respect to having our companion animals get the most humane and intelligent care. Check out this article from a registered vet tech, and her great links to a 4-part article by Robert Stein, DVM AAPM.

♥There’s new research done in Chicago that’s taking pet therapy to a whole new level. Check out this video. (I could only get this work in Internet Explorer.)

♥Just in case you wondered why pesticide exposure is such a serious topic for both people and their dogs.

♥ Read and watch a report on dogs shedding new light on cancer genes in humans

♥Meet Golden Bailey and learn how her mom’s site is making locating lost pets less hairy.