Nala

Our cousins have a new foster golden, Nala.   We have no information on Nala yet, we have not even found out how old she is, but she is probably in the 8-10 year range.   She has the most luxurious coat, she is like petting a cashmere sweater.   She is very well behaved, as only an older Golden can be, many years living with humans teaches them to be very attune to their home and surroundings.  

Above, Nala helps in the kitchen showing her domestic side.

We think she may be deaf or mostly deaf.  She does not respond to any sounds, she barks with the pack when the pack barks, but probably from picking up on the excitement and the vibrations.  She ignores voices and sounds.   Clapping hands behind her head brings no response.   At least we should not worry about thunder fear.   She came to Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies as a heartworm positive lady.   She has been treated and is showing no long term effects from her treatment.   In Colorado we did not worry about heart-worm in the past.   But now we see more and more of it.   Bella, Abby and I are all on heart worm meds, we get our pills once a month with our treats. 

We are keeping her under watch so that we can write up her background and behaviour for the adoption web site.   She is very energetic and she keeps up with all of us.  So far we know that she is a lover, she would love to be a lap dog.  She climbed on the couch between two visitors and did not want to leave.   She is housebroken, she is well socialized, getting along with other dogs and with the two resident cats.   So she passes all of the tests except coming when called.  She can't seem to hear her name or commands.    Either she does not hear, or she chooses not to hear.  She is smart, she learns by watching and observing.  We think she is pretty special and she should make someone a wonderful companion.   We should mention that while she tolerates men after a proper introduction, she likes women much better. 

Mogley G. Retriever