Happy Endings
Please
share with everyone involved with Dusty's rescue that
we are SO VERY happy and think she is enjoying her new life too. She's
been to my hairdresser's and my office and anywhere else I can take
her. She likes her walks almost as much as her naps and toys. It's hard
to remember what is was like before she came into our lives and I can't
imagine not having her. Thank you Jim and the animal shelter folks in
Wenatchee.
I've had Ginger for 5 years now, my second rescue
Golden. I still remember the first night I brought her home, about 9 o'clock,
she went into my bedroom and climbed in my bed...and that's where she's
slept ever since...(unless of course the cat tries to snuggle up with
her and then she gets down with a huff that seems to say "Ugh...cat...ewwww.")
I can't believe how lucky I got the day her first family left her behind
when they moved. Ginger is so smart, she is truly 'a short person in a
dog suit' Once I 
heard
the garbage bag rustle and when I looked over she was standing there all
innocent looking, then she came over and stood behind my chair and I heard
her chewing. I guess she figured if I couldn't see her, it didn't count!
She seems to have her own fan following, at the local coffee stand, at
work (she gets to go sometimes when the boss is away); almost anywhere
I take her, they always ask for her if I go back without her. (She's also
my Mom's favorite Grandchild!) The coffee stand is her particular favorite
because she gets treats when we walk there every weekend, sometimes one
from each person working. One thing I almost forgot to mention is that
Ginger only has 3 paws, she's missing one of her back feet and only has
a 'nub'. She only walks on it when she's on grass or carpet (it'd be like
your or me walking on our elbows) and does the hop-along thing on hard
ground. She does so well that most people never even notice she's 1 paw
short. Of course, 3 paws or 4, the love's just as good! Thanks so much
for bringing us together.
I feel so fortunate to have adopted Tassie ("tass"
means "paws" in Swedish). When I heard from EGRR that a golden
was going to be available at Bellevue animal shelter on a Friday afternoon,
I made sure to get there before the doors opened. I brought Samantha (Sammy),
my 10 year old lab/border collie mix to meet the golden to see if the
dogs were compatible, but for the introduction meeting they put us all
in the "cat" room and the dogs never even looked at each other,
they were so busy smelling for cats! Even so, I immediately knew this
golden was the one.
Her patience was immediately tested and she passed with all "A's"
when my Jeep broke down at Colman Dock on the way home from Bellevue to
Bremerton. We waited four hours in the June heat wandering around the
auto loading area waiting for the tow truck. That was our first "bonding"
experience!
I don't know how anyone could give up this sweetheart who is so loving,
gentle, smart, patient and obedient, and so tolerant of her obnoxious
Australian Cattle Dog companion, Rudy, a rescue who unexpectedly arrived
here shortly after Tassie's adoption and who constantly steals the tennis
balls Tassie loves. Tassie is a real “ball dog,” who retrieves and drops
the ball right at my feet! She also plays “outfielder” and loves to run
out, turn and wait to catch high flying balls. These two now share Sammy's
home, and all three dogs are so ball crazy I'm always juggling and tossing
balls for someone.
The instructor for Tassie's Canine Good Citizen class has encouraged us
to apply for the AKC Indefinite Listing Privilege Program in order for
Tassie to participate in obedience trials. I think Tassie would enjoy
the competition and I look forward to working with her.
Our family has been involved in animal rescue in Portland (I was responsible for all of the dog adoptions for Animal Aid for several years) so we know the value of rescue organizations and how much effort, thought and time is put into the placement – matching the family carefully with the dog. We contacted Golden Rescue – but came to realize that it might take months to find just the right family member. The wonderful, dedicated volunteers, including Desiree and Nancy, went right to work to find us the perfect dog; one that would make a struggling young teen especially happy!
Several
weeks after putting our application in, we got a call that Maggie
needed a new home. Poor Maggie spent most of her time in the family's very
small back yard and she was clearly overweight and her coat reflected she
had been under quite a bit of stress.We adopted 4 year old ‘Maggie’ in July, 2004 and we couldn’t be happier. She no longer has any bad habits (stealing food; jumping on guests, etc) – well – she’s not PERFECT – but she has always been anxious to please and is doted on in her new home.
She gets walked twice a day; spends hours with my husband at our shared property on Beaver Lake ; she goes nearly everywhere with us and she has made our son so happy. His grades have improved; he has lots of friends once again and he and Maggie adore one another. Now – the cat? Well, that’s another story all together!
Thank you Golden Rescue for this wonderful gift! We are very grateful to you and to Maggie’s original owner for realizing that sometimes, sacrifices have to be made in order to give your pet the life it deserves… a better life can sometimes exist with a different family in a different setting … a family that has more time or perhaps energy to create a loving, special environment for God’s special 4 legged creatures.
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