Home Wanted for two wonderful Goldens

Above, Duke is practicing his "cute and lonely, take me home" look so that he can impress people in his search for his new forever home.

Above, all four resident Goldens line up for Treat Time.

Duke and Daisy have been here as foster visitors for three days now and we are getting a better understanding about their individual personalities. We are putting their profile on the Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR) web site so that they can be matched with a human who is in need of Golden companionship.

They are both such sweet, sweet dogs that we don't even know where to start. If the resident humans had relatives or friends that wanted a pet, we would recommend these two in a minute, and we would still be able to attend family events without fear of being yelled at. We should keep a list of special dogs, these two would be on it. Daisy and Duke are both embarrassed about their close shave, they don't have enough hair left to even keep warm on a cool summer day. Also, the close shave makes them itch, they will be happy when it grows back out so they can look like real Golden's again.

Duke is super camera shy, pull out a camera and he runs away and hides. he says the flash hurts his eyes and the laser range finder is scary. He likes cats, children and other dogs. He is willing to share his home with anyone or anything, just as long as there is some attention available. A head scratch, ear rubs, tummy tickles and head pats are all welcome. He has become the social director of the house, he keeps things moving and is always looking for a new way to liven things up. He also plays the role of Velcro Dog, he sticks to any available human. He looks cute with his perky ears, but his close shave makes it hard to tell what he really looks like. He is tall, lanky and very active. Below he is waiting for the next treat to fall. Daisy is a love sponge. She just wants love. She would gladly be a lap dog if you would let her, she is small enough that it is possible. In this house, dogs are not allowed in laps or on furniture, so Daisy just sits beside any occupied chair and looks forlorn. She gets along with the cats just fine, and would be willing to share her new home with other dogs or cats. She knows most of her basic commands and try's very hard to please. Below, Daisy is checking out the garden.

Both Duke and Daisy are very well mannered, they don't jump on visitors, they don't chew on anything that is not theirs. They eat their own dinner slowly, without trying to steal other peoples food. They are housebroken and they respect the furniture and carpets. The carpet shampoo machine has been sitting at the ready but it has not been needed. We had a big thunderstorm today and no one got upset. Neither one is much of a toy hound, they don't care for balls and stuffed animals, although Daisy does like the rubber duck that squeaks. Neither one are barkers, they will bark when the door bell rings, but that is part of the job description.

It looks like they are perfect and wonderful dogs, they just need a perfect and wonderful home.

Mogley G. Retriever