April was a month of catching up. Four of the dogs were past due to go to the vet, and so I got their appointments made and updated their needed care. Ree had to go by herself simply becaus...
Awhile back, I read a study that said that our most clever pups use their eyes to communicate with their owners, particularly when it's regarding food or attention. I will say I thought that alre...
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Before April ends, I have to post about yet ANOTHER April birthday at our house. This time, it was for Todd who is now 13 years old. Thirteen years old ... can you believe it? Each year I ...
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Just as we were getting to know Monty, a new foster home for him was found. I've said it over and over again how much we loved having him as part of our household because he was or is such a nice...
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Another busy couple of weeks, made a bit busier this past Friday, when we had an unexpected and unplanned arrival of a new boy at our house. Meet 10 year old Monty. ~MEETING MONTY - HIS ...
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Thank you all for the good vibes that you sent for Iva as we traveled last weekend to meet "R&R," near Lynchburg Virginia. The 4+ hour drive was a bit dicey because it was raining the entire way....
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Thank you to those of you who have stopped by to let us know you were thinking of us. It lifted my spirits and gave me that needed nudge to update my blog - that I'm not kidding, I have thought a...
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I could not be more grateful to have January coming up in the rearview mirror! What a month it has been. I am hoping that February will be a better month at our house. To start, many, many...
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For the most part, things have been going pretty well at our house. Despite a few things, the dogs have all been in a pretty good place. But we all know that things can and do sometimes change qu...
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The last day of 2023 -- I've or rather we've made it through the holidays pretty much unscathed. I've been off work since before Christmas. And after more than a week of eating too much of...
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What we have here, is a Scottish Terrier in his natural element. Todd could not have been happier on a recent rainy day. I had to bribe him with a couple of treats to come back...
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A couple of weeks ago, I was off to the vet with Marley and Lily. Marley was just a simple recheck of an ugly ear infection that is mostly cleared up now. Lily has been with us for six months now...
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Here we are in December.... Already. Another busy week is in our history book. As I mentioned in my last post, there has been a lot of focus on Iva lately. She remains available for adopti...
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HELLO BLOGGING FRIENDS! THANK YOU to those who checked in on us to make sure we're 'okay.' In short, I will tell you that we are. From family, to work and my volunteer role with both the rescues ...
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Yes, I have really been missing in action. A week ago today, I was starting my day watching the sunrise over the ocean. Seeing the day begin made me even more grateful for a kind friend who invit...
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Last weekend, Ophelia, a tropical depression impacted parts of the mid-Atlantic after its landfall early Saturday with heavy rain, strong winds and even some flooding. It put a bit of a damper on...
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Two vet visits were on the schedule this past week. The first one was for Iva for a thyroid recheck. I'll admit to being a bit nervous about this because this appointment would also involve h...
http://lifeatgoldenpines.blogspot.com/2023/09/the-three-fosters.html
While Carl is visiting family in Wisconsin, I've been playing the role of single-dog-cat parent for the last week. Its gone pretty well. Everyone is present and accounted for, which is a good thi...
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Labor Day Weekend has now passed-- Summer's unofficial end. It has been a busy summer, and we end it in a pretty good place. Todd has had a pretty good summer. The issues with his sinus appears...
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Weekends have been busy for us. A recent Saturday was spent taking Iva to meet a perspective family that had applied specifically to adopt her. The rescue that I foster for requires home visits, ...
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Every day when Carl gets home from work, he lets the dogs out and Jack always sits and waits at the bottom of the steps for him to come out and throw a ball for him. He never moves from that spot...
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It has been a bit of a whirlwind since Marley arrived at Golden Pines. Since Marley had not seen a vet in at least 5 years, our time with him began with a needed vet appointment that inclu...
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You may recall that on Thursday's I take the calls for Lab Rescue, from the 'owner give up line.' A few weeks ago I got a call from a Realtor who had come upon 2 Labs being kept outside in a 5 x ...
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Another busy weekend as today we welcomed a nearly 12 year old boy, named Marley to Golden Pines. Marley comes to us via the Golden Retriever Rescue. Marley belonged to a grown son, but unfortuna...
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We have cruised right to the middle of July. Summer is flying by. My little vegetable garden is just doing okay, flowers just okay too. The hot sun and probably my lack of attention is to blame. ...
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