Friday update, again

Above, Nala may be a foster, but she has taken over the senior position. 

Our resident chauffeur is very concerned, it seems that he has several friends that he has not heard from for a while and he just heard that squirrels are storing away nuts for the winter.   Naturally he hurried to make sure his friends are OK.   It turns out that they are OK, but they were even more concerned for him.    They were worried he would spend the winter in a big nest in a tree.

About a month ago we had a major construction project going on, at the same time we had foster friends coming and going so we did not include anything in the blogs about the construction.   The Koi pond had a rubber liner and after 25 years of dogs climbing out of it, it somehow developed a leak. 

First we had to find a large livestock water tank to put the Koi and Lilly's in, then the digging began.  Now the Koi pond is back in use, but twice the size it was before.     I guess that means we have more room to swim in it, but we keep getting told "NO".   Above, the Lilly's and Koi in their temporary home, I am busy watching them.  Below, the new and expanded pond under construction.   This is where the work had to stop while sprinkler pipes were moved, then digging continued. 

Below, the last Lilly's of summer:

Mogley G. Retriever

Buddy, aka, Timber

Last week when we found new homes for Shelby and Lexi, we met Buddy who was also getting a new Forever Home.  We were asked for more information on Buddy so we asked Buddy to write a guest blog.  Buddy has been given a new name so that he can get an all new start, now he is known as  "Timber!"    Here is Timber's, or Buddy's, story.

Hi Mogley, my foster Mom told me you wanted to know more about me for your blog – so I got her help to write this story about me.


I came to GRRR from the Black Hills of South Dakota where I was a “stray.” I am only a year old but I knew I really wanted to be a Colorado dog so convinced the shelter up there to let me move down to Denver. When I came, I needed a little time to get over a tummy ailment, a few worms and cold, but it didn’t take me long to feel lots better.

Gosh, life as a GRRR dog is such fun, when I was a foster I had a foster Golden brother and foster Golden sister who showed me how much fun it is to be part of a family. And my foster mom told me that even though I am a youngster I am pretty smart and learn quickly. When I lived with my foster family I learned to sit and wait for dinner (so I don’t knock F-Mom over jumping for food), I learned to walk politely on a leash (well some of the time) and she told me I have a great search and rescue nose cause I can find a treat hidden just by sniffing it out! I am very treat oriented and my Foster Mom sent a bag of my favorite treats with me when I found my forever home.

My new forever home is with an active Mom and Dad and a Golden Brother who is twice as old as me (he’s two) and a big yard where I can safely chase squirrels, birds, and even the leaves that blow around this time of year (gosh they are hard to catch – and not much fun once I do, but that doesn’t stop me from chasing them!). I have perfected the art of flopping down in front of someone and rolling over on my back for a tummy rub. My new family is great – they take me for walks and hiking and now I am even going for some one-on-one training! I love to learn.   

Here are some pictures from my foster home – you can see how handsome I am and how much of a silly boy I can be.

Above, you can't be too careful when you need a nap but you have a new bone to protect.   Below, I am sharing a special time with my new former foster sister Charm, Charm is also a GRRR alumni and a foster failure.    

Thank you Timber, for your contribution to my blog.    Timber, and Lexi, are both examples of the very active nature of Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies, and the huge area it serves.   If there is a homeless Golden anywhere in the West, GRRR is willing to pluck them out of their shelter and bring them to GRRR where they are safe, warm and loved.    We regularly have dogs from Texas, New Mexico, Utah, North and South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Kansas and Nebraska.  Thank you to a wonderful bunch of volunteers that make it all possible.   Out here, if you volunteer for a "rescue run", you may have a 200-800 mile round trip ahead of you. 

If you can donate to the rescue program, there is a link on the left "Donate to Rescue Here" that will take you to a handy donation place to support the GRRR rescue program.    For the holidays, we have asked people wishing to give us gifts to donate to GRRR.   We have all the socks, ties and fruit cakes that we need, a donation to rescue is a lot more useful, plus we don't have to dust it or wash it. 

We love to point out that the family, The Conifer Crew", that fostered Buddy are serial foster failures.   They have a home full of "used dogs".    The family that adopted Timber are also serial adopters from GRRR.    Thanks to them for all they do.

Mogley G. Retriever

A Happy post from Butter

Above, a new Butter, at play at her new forever home.   Saturdays should be for happy things, so here is a post to help you have a happy weekend.  We received the nicest e-mail from Butter's new family:   Below is what they have to say about her and about the changes that a new home can make for a homeless lady.   All it takes to turn a homeless dog into a wonderful companion is care and love.  What a sleek new coat you have, Butter, and you look thin and great!  If you want to read about Butter when she was with us as a foster, go to this link,  Butter, and the posts following it.    Here is her update.   Below, Butter before her new home. 

Butter is officially off her weight loss diet and is now in maintenance. She has lost over 20 lbs since we adopted her on 22 August (87lbs to 65 lbs) and she's a different dog now. She runs, she plays, she barks (thanks, Robb, for the 'Speak' lessons), she chases the interloper cats but not our Emmett, she's perfect and really, really smart. The white fur on her legs, tail and face is the new, soft regrowth. The thyroid meds plus added omega-3 and -6 fish oils have remade her coat into a soft, delightful pelt. She's stopped licking her paws and legs and seems to be enjoying life. We certainly enjoy watching her fetch tennis balls, soft toys, frisbees, anything you throw. She's not much of a cuddler, but she will roll on the floor with us a bit if we have a toy she can play with also. The funniest thing to watch is Butter chasing light. The glint off a knife will have her chasing the light, but the most fun is making her run around (on the carpet only) chasing a laser pointer light. She will run and pounce and try to bite it and never stops. It might be her indoor exercise this winter as she doesn't seem to like hanging around outside for no good reason. She has gotten very strong and will almost pull me off my feet when my direction and hers diverge on the leash. She now insists on jumping into Robb's pickup truck by herself, rather than letting Robb lift her in, as he had to do when she was heavy and weak. And she has the biggest feet on any dog we've ever seen.


We want to thank you again for bringing Butter into our lives. She's the perfect addition to our family.

Below, more of Butter as a rescue, before her new coat and new spirit. 

Thank you for bringing us the update on Butter.  We love keeping track of our alumni.

Mogley G. Retriever

A Holiday wish

Stella and Bella asked me to help them with Those Who Are Paw Challenged (TWAPW).   Now that there is snow on the ground, the back yard is wet and a little muddy near the dog door, we keep getting yelled at when we run in and out to chase the squirrels.   Apparently a little mud on the paws is considered a bad thing in some circles.  

The solution is so simple we should have done it a long time ago.    Mini Cat caught a mouse last night and brought it in the house to play with.   She had a good time with the mouse in the living room, chasing it under the couch and around the table.   If the cat can bring in a mouse to play with, whey can't we have a squirrel in the house?    That would solve the problem of us having to run out the door to chase the squirrel when we see him come down the apple trees, then we get yelled at when we come back in the house with our muddy feet.    We can just have a house squirrel, then we can chase it inside.  That is our Holiday wish, all we want for Christmas is an indoor squirrel, a very fast indoor squirrel I might add. 

We seem to be having some difficulty selling the idea to the ones who are paw challenged.  They don't have any imagination.   Do they want us to have clean paws or don't they?  Besides, a squirrel inside would make us the most envied dogs in the neighborhood. 

Meanwhile, we have had to make some adjustment in our living arrangements to help Nala.   Nala is  deaf, and has bad cataracts, she has difficulty seeing in bright light, she has extreme difficulty seeing in low light.    Nala likes to sleep in the entry, where she can keep watch all night in case burglars should come in the door.   If the outdoor light ,which is on a motion sensor goes dark, then she gets upset, she can't see out anymore and she barks.   If she wakes up in the middle of the night and it is dark inside the house, she can't find anyone so she barks until she can find us.  After having to get up several times a night for a long time just to show Nala where we were all sleeping, we finally found the answer.  Now we sleep with a light on in the hall way so she can find us in the night, and we have to keep the outdoor light on all night so she can see the driveway.   We also have a night light in the garage so she can go out the dog door, through the garage and then out to the back yard.   Street lights keep the side yard pretty well lite, so she does fine outside in the dark.

Nala does not like to sleep on a dog bed, she likes to sleep just inside the entry door on a hard carpet, with no padding under it.  We have put down another layer of pad and carpet to give her some padding to sleep on.    It has helped everyone, Bella, Stella and I can sleep in the entry way in comfort now as well.  We are enticing Nala to sleep in the bedroom with the rest of us, she is getting used to being an inside dog after a life of sleeping in the snow.  When you get as old as Nala is, she has earned a little comfort. 

We were asked about Buddy Boy who was adopted on Saturday.   We did not spend any time with him, so we would like his fosters and adopters to write us and we will post his information as a guest blog.    They are Serial Adopters, by the way, having adopted from Golden Retriever Rescue several times.

Mogley G. Retriever

Forever Homes for Three!

Above,  Stella (on the bed) with Lexi and Shelby, relaxing after a hard day of playing, getting ready for a busy Saturday and new homes for Lexi and Shelby. 


Saturday morning we took Shelby and Lexi over for appointments with prospective new homes.    We were very successful But we did not doubt it from the start.   Shelby and Lexi did not even make it on the web page before they were gone.  They both were meant for the homes they found.   But first we met a couple that was there to meet with Buddy.    They took Shelby for a walk while they waited for Buddy to arrive, we were afraid that they would fall for Shelby.  Just then Buddy arrived, they took Buddy for a walk and came back and announced that they would take Buddy home.  

The first family arrived to meet with Lexi.  First Lexi had to show them how well she could walk on a leash, she passed that test.  Then she had to prove that she could play nicely with the resident Shitzu.   Lexi passed that test as well.   Meanwhile, she was demonstrating her charm and her ability to love unconditionally.  Lexi won, she got to go home with a new family where she would get lots of love and attention.    They promised her frequent walks, lost of attention and a happy life.    She even gets to sleep on the furniture.  Yeah, Lexi!

Then the second appointment arrived.   Four children and two adults came out of the SUV.   Shelby took notice, here was a family made in heaven for her.   Lots of active people to throw balls and go on walks and jogs with.  She was going to be an only dog, with 12 hands to pet her, six people to heap attention on her, and it was all hers.   Way to go, Shelby. 

One day with three new lives starting over.    Below, Stella is rolling on her back by the toy box, with Shelby and Lexi forced to sleep on the floor. 

Back home, we had a talk with Stella about her problems.  We reminded her that she too could be in a loving home like that.    She would have to quit fighting and quarreling, she would have to learn to be a nice, gentle lady.   Stella replied that she was quite happy the way she was, she has squirrels to chase, a dog door that gives her some freedom, and a family that treats her well, plus regular treats and trips to the dog park.  Yes, there is a shortage of humans, the hand to dog ratio is not as high as it is in Shelby's new home.  They will probably wear the hair off of her head from petting her.   Meanwhile, Stella and I have had no fights, she gets along just fine with Nala, Bella and I.   Bella is the Alpha Female, the ruling queen of the house, and no one has ever argued with her or challenged her.   I am second in charge, and no one argues with me very often, once in a while I have to remind new comers that I am second in command in the house, but nothing serious.    Bella and I are both very large Goldens, and we are very experienced in having fosters in our home.   Stella seems to respect the established hierarchy in the house and is content to not challenge it. 

We are watching Stella and may let her have some play dates with our cousins to see how she does with a less structured house, to see how she responds.  In the meantime, we will enjoy the good life, we seem to have a good relationship going.   W will try and place her in a home again once we have worked with her for a while, but very carefully. 

Mogley G. Retriever

Stella, again

We have very sad news for our readers.   Last night Stella came back home.  If you remember, Stella found her new forever home on October 1, it was a perfect home for her, but alas, it did not last.    Stella wanted to be the alpha lady and she repeatedly attacked her new sister, Holly, instead of making friends.  After several visits to the vet resulting in stitches and large plastic collars, as well as some cleaning up of blood after a battle, the rescue decided it would be better for all if Stella came back to start all over again.    We had a very sad meeting with her family, they had tried everything we could suggest, they had even gone to a dog behaviourist, trying to find an answer to Stella's on and off aggression towards Holly.  Holly and Stella would play like good friends, then Stella would turn on her.    Finally after several very bad incidents, for Holly's protection and Stella's long term peace, we took her back.   Her family was devastated, they had fallen in love with her and they had made such an effort to keep her, not to mention vet bills.  Keeping her in her crate for extended periods was not a solution to the problem.  We thank them for the effort they made and the extra lengths they went to in trying to keep Stella.  Below is a photo of Stella and Holly in a more peaceful time. 

We don't have an answer to why Stella did not want to share her new home with Holly.  When Stella was here we had noticed that when Stella played too hard for too long, she would get cranky and there would be a tussle, but no blood was drawn.  We decided that she was playing until she hurt, then she would lash out.   It always was minor and always during a wild play time.  Also, there was never a time that Stella was with only one or two other dogs.   During the time Stella was with us we always had from 4 to 8 Goldens.   We watched her and when her play started to escalate, we would give Stella a time out.   Stella's hips are very weak and her dysplasia is extreme, but her pain is not slowing her up, unless she overdoes her activity, which is how she plays, overdoing it.  Stella is easy to spot in most photos, she is the blurr.  Below, Stella, middle rear, with 7 other Goldens, waiting for their treat.  

Whoever said "You can't go home again", was not thinking of Stella.   She arrived last night, took one look around and headed out the dog door to look for squirrels.  She acted like she had never left.  This morning she is in full squirrel patrol mode.  She is playing with me as well as Lexi and Shelby.  Currently we are six Goldens, a well structured pack.   Bella is definitely in charge, with me as second in command.   Perhaps the strong leadership of our pack will help Stella find her place.   Before Stella came to rescue, she was an only dog.  We will be watching her closely and looking for answers to a very urgent problem.   To find Stella a forever home, she has to be willing to share, and not just in a large pack.    Below, Stella on squirrel patrol.

Any one have some thoughts to share?

Mogley G. Retriever

Dead ducks and Cat lessons

What can be more fun than a "Duck-o-War"?   Here we see Lexi and I having a good time with a dead duck.   We are showing how vicious and feared Golden Retrievers are when we are hunting in a pack.   That duck never had a chance, we ripped it good.

Here Lexi relaxes with her dead duck, celebrating her graduation from Duck Hunting school.    She is now a Duck Hunter, First Class.    Below, she takes her kill to her den where she devours it.

In a prior blog we said that Shelby was somewhat quiet and reserved, preferring to take a nap instead of running in the back yard.   Shelby finally came clean, she said she was still upset over losing her home and her family.   Tuesday she came out of her funk, she started running and playing with us.   When Lexi runs her big circles in the yard, Shelby is right with her now.  Her energy is back and her positive outlook is back.   She is even joining in our wrestling matches and tug-o-war games.    Below is a happy Shelby with new energy.

Mini cat has completed teaching her classes on "How to Respect a Cat". As you can see, Mini holds lessons in the family room, she parades around the dogs until they learn to ignore her. Here she is teaching Lexi and Shelby how to respect a cat.  Both Lexi and Shelby now have their "Good Cat Companion" certificate, they both have let Mini cat walk around them without chasing or even getting too curious.   Having a certificate from a cat helps them get adopted.   Many homes have cats, why we don't know, but being cat friendly helps orphans find new homes.    We get many new homes because we can tell families that their cats will be safe with our graduates. 

This morning Shelby and Lexi took a ride to the vet.   Our cousin had to to drive to Craig, Colorado on business, so they gave Shelby and Lexi a lift over to the west side of Denver to see the vet for their check up.   They already have an appointment to meet a prospective new home on Saturday, but they need their health release first.   We will pick them up from the vet later today when they are done.  

This morning we thought about hiding Lexi and Shelby so that we could keep them longer.   But they do need to move on to their forever lives.    They will make some families very happy, they are great companions and friends. 

Mogley G. Retriever

Friends and Family Dogs

Above, Lexi, Nala and Shelby, our three perfect fosters.

Every so often a very special dog arrives at our foster home.   A dog that is so wonderful that they immediately start calling friends and family to see if anyone needs a dog.   These "Friends and Family dogs" are dogs so nice that you want to keep them in the family, dogs so nice that they delay putting them up on the web site as "available for adoption".   Below, Shelby checking out the toy supply.

Meet Shelby,  Lexi, and of course, Nala.   Different dogs, but absolute darlings to have in the home.  If anyone needs the perfect dog for their home, they need to get on the web site and fill out an application to adopt.   Don't go to the web site to find them yet, they are not up yet,  they will probably get adopted before they even get on the web site.  It is always "first come, first served" when it comes to adopting, so if you want one of these ladies, you will need to hurry.   Below, Lexi shows her perfect form.

The first evening she was here, Shelby tried to chase Mini cat, but this morning they have become friends.   Mini cat and Shelby were nose to nose this morning and Mini cat won the stare down.   Last night Buddy cat and Shelby slept within a few feet of each other, Shelby on the floor and Buddy on the corner of the bed.   Meanwhile, Lexi just ignores both cats.   Mini and Buddy are ready to award Shelby a "Good Cat Companion" certificate.    Lexi already has hers, signed by Mini and Buddy cats.   Shelby has proved that she is cat friendly, not just when someone is watching.   Buddy cat just sits and lets dogs make fools of themselves, Buddy never runs and never gets involved in dog play, but he will swat pretty hard when someone comes too close.   Mini Cat, on the other hand, likes to run and tease dogs, so she is the ultimate tester of a dogs behaviour.  

Shelby has lived around dog doors before, she took to the dog door immediately.   Lexi has not seen dog doors before, but she is learning fast.   Shelby still likes balls best, Lexi likes stuffed toys and squeaky toys.   Shelby likes to rest, she prefers to call it "conserving energy".  Lexi just likes to play.  She takes pull toys and tries to get us into a tug-o-war or a game of chase.    Shelby is an indoor dog, Lexi likes to run and loves the back yard.  If you open the back door, Lexi dashes out to run and play, Shelby looks at you and asks "What, you want me to go outside?"   "Didn't we do this just a few hours ago?"  Then she goes back to finish her nap. 

Wish Shelby and Lexi good luck as they are about to begin their search for a new Forever Home.  These ladies will make some families very happy.   They are so well mannered and so pretty.   They will not last long once people know they are available.   Meanwhile we have to assess their behaviour and manners, then do a write up on them and their characteristics for the web site.  Stay tuned for developments.   

Mogley G. Retriever

A never ending story, Shelby and Lexus

Above, Lexus, a beautiful 2 year old blond Golden.
Below, Shelby, a striking dark red 4 year old Golden lady.

If you will remember, we started some time ago to tell the stories of our fosters.  Each one is a story, each one is a small step in a journey.   The story goes on, we welcome Shelby and Lexus to our pack. 

Lexus is one of the Texas orphans that made the long trip from Texas.  On her arrival, she immediately proved that she is 2 years old and she had been cooped up for a long time during her trip.    She started running in big circles in the back yard until everyone was running with her, chasing and playing, enjoying being a dog with lots of energy.   Within an hour, she was asleep.   The rest of the evening she changed position from time to time, but she was more interested in sleeping once her legs were stretched.   She would love to be someones lap dog, she is small and would hardly even be noticed if you had her on your lap.  She obeys her basic commands, she sat well for treat time shortly after arriving, it was like she had always been part of our pack.    She is still wearing her yellow bandanna with her name printed on it, it was how they were identified in transit.  Lexus found the toy box in just a few minutes, she has taken over several toys and is sleeping tonight with a stuffed pheasant under her chin.   Sleep tight, Lexus, you have earned a long rest.

Shelby is from a local surrender, she is a beautiful dark red lady.    Four years old, she has demonstrated good training and obedience, with a few exceptions.   When Lexus took off in big circles around the back yard, Shelby made one lap, but on the second lap she took a detour.   The tall ones were telling Shelby and Lexus "no" when they went near the cover on the swimming pool, but they were slow about saying "no" when Shelby passed the Koi pond.   Splash!   Shelby was in the Koi pond without slowing down.   She looked so startled that it was funny, no one had time to get angry with her.   They just grabbed her collar and pulled her out, then grabbed a towel and dried her off.  It was a warm evening so it was not cold for her, but the Koi looked scared to death.  Luckily it was clean water, the Koi pond had just gotten rebuilt, enlarged and refilled,  more about the koi pond at a later date.     Once she was dry, she showed us her good manners by sitting for treat time.   All five of us were behaving as if we had always lived together, sitting and waiting for our evening treats.    Shelby is a ball hound, she loves her tennis balls, she carried one until she passed another one, then she traded.   She found the toy box, but balls were her thing.   She is a sweet heart, someone had to have cried when they had to let her go.    Shelby is sleeping on the good couch, that is not allowed, but tonight she has a pass, she is tired and she has had a hard day. 

We expect both Lexus and Shelby to be adopted shortly, they are both such fine ladies that they will have no trouble finding a new home.   We will write more about them when we get to know them better and when their stories catch up to them.     

Mogley G. Retriever

The last rites of summer! It's Top Down time!

Bella, Nala and I like riding in the convertible even more than we like riding with out heads out the window in the SUV.  Since we will be adding another foster soon, we thought it would be a good day to enjoy one last warm day in Colorado.      It is a little hard to have more than three dogs in the convertible along with a chauffeur.  We get our leashes tied to the seat belts just in case we try to mingle with traffic.   We don't get to go very far like this, but it sure is fun.  No, we did not get any photos of our ears flapping in the breeze, maybe next time.   We don't go far or fast anyway.

Yes, they even let me practice my driving, that is me behind the wheel and Nala riding shotgun.   The problem is that the Mustang is a stick shift and I have a hard time working the clutch.   And you wonder why we get excited when we hear the clink of keys?   Do any of you have this much fun?

Mogley G. Retriever

Saturday Morning news

Above, I am exploring the Koi pond in my first summer, shortly after I was adopted.

 About a month ago the annual Golden Retriever Nationals were held in Greeley, just a few miles North of Denver.    We did not go, although we were invited.   Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR) had a good turn out when they held the Rescue Parade.   Among things that deserve reporting, rescues from different parts of the country met and agreed to help each other.  

Late last night, GRRR sent out a notice that they have received their first request for assistance.  One out of state rescue is filled with older homeless dogs, and they are running out of room to help the younger ones.   Because senior dogs are slow to adopt out, they do stay longer in foster homes, which keeps younger dogs from finding homes.  

This Saturday night (tonight) the transport wagon will roll in from Texas with about 12 Goldens.   A call went out for volunteers who could meet the orphans about midnight tonight, and take some weary and homeless dogs home.   When Bella and Nala heard about the need, we agreed to share our warm home with someone.   So it will be a late night tonight, and probably a little hectic as we bring a new face home after a two day drive from Texas. 

Some of the stories are truly heart breaking.   One 3 1/2 year old Golden lady is dying of cancer and needs to spend her last months or days in a loving home.    She was in an apartment where she was not getting the attention she deserves in her last days.   Another couple at 9 & 11 years old have had only each other as friends during a divorce, they were banned to the back yard, food and water was hit and miss during this time.  They just want a home where someone will pet them and care about them, they are attention starved.   One 11 year old lady lost her family to cancer and she is now seeking a home that will take in a very loved and well behaved lady that just needs a chance to start over.   One senior lady is recovering from a very vicious attack by neighbor dogs.   She is recovering well, but has a fear of other dogs and will need to learn trust of other dogs again.    So many dogs, so few homes. 

Since GRRR still has the normal flow of rescues coming in, these additional dogs will test our volunteers and our network to see if we can step up and help at a critical time.   Great dogs such as Moose, see the photo in our Halloween party post, still needs a foster home.  We also need donations, if you can help us help these homeless dogs, please go to this link to donate to Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies.    Donate Here!

Mogley G. Retriever

GRRR Halloween Party

Above, Bella and I are getting our costumes on, getting ready for the judging parade.

Today was party day!   Of course when you are a party hounds like Bella and I, almost every day is party day.   Today was a little bigger party, Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies hosted their annual Halloween Party.   Bella and I went as Duck Hunters.   We would have won if we had just entered as ourselves, but you know how humans are, they have to embellish greatness, but the costume would not stay on very well.  But you can see we had some very good competition.

Below, Spider Dog.  

Below, Riley, River and Samson, as a swarm of bees.

Below, Scuba Do.  He has his diving mask and snorkel at the ready.

Some enjoyed wearing costumes more than others.

Below, part of the parade line up.

If you wanted to buy something with a picture of a Golden Retriever on it, it was all there.  They had claw and nail trimming and all sorts of extra things to do.   Bella and I had our nails clipped and hair trimmed. 

Several of our former foster brothers and sisters were there.   Last year Rusty Muffin was adopted at the party, she came back to see us this year.   She says she is doing very well, she is happy with her new home and hopes that many more homeless dogs will find their homes like she has.   The best reunion was with Stella.   She had only been gone for 20 days, and she was excited to see us.   Of course, Stella is always excited to see anyone or do anything.   She is always excited.   She greeted Molly and Piper and their family.  She bounced around us a lot and it was great to see her doing so well.  

Below is Stella, at speed, greeting us with big, fast, circles.

Below, Muffin shows off her family.

The guards were kept busy at the food tent, keeping hungry Golden's at bay and out of the kitchen.

One of the newest fosters, Moose is well named.  He had a good time getting acquainted.  He made friends with everyone.   To help raise money for the rescue, we may adopt Moose out by the pound. 

 Nala did not take part in the costume part, but she had a good time exploring and making friends.  Many people said that Nala looks great, she is trim and her new coat is very pretty. 

A good time was had by all, sorry you could not be there, but we will see you next time.  

Mogley G. Retriever