Comments on: My golden retriever http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/09/01/my-golden-retriever/ a dog blog Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:54:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/09/01/my-golden-retriever/#comment-15257 Lindsay Stordahl Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:40:59 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4336#comment-15257 I'm so sorry to hear about BONZO. It is so hard to put a pet to sleep. I'm glad you got to spend 15 years with him. Thanks for sharing a bit about your golden. I still miss mine. I’m so sorry to hear about BONZO. It is so hard to put a pet to sleep. I’m glad you got to spend 15 years with him. Thanks for sharing a bit about your golden. I still miss mine.

]]> By: Martin http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/09/01/my-golden-retriever/#comment-15250 Martin Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:35:11 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4336#comment-15250 Hi,just reading your story about Brittni. We are waiting for the vet to come and put our BONZO to sleep. BONZO is fifteen and we had him from a puppy. A beautiful, loving and loyal friend. He has rapidly gone down hill over the last few months. We know he is going to doggy heaven. Hi,just reading your story about Brittni. We are waiting for the vet to come and put our BONZO to sleep.
BONZO is fifteen and we had him from a puppy. A beautiful, loving and loyal friend. He has rapidly gone down hill over the last few months. We know he is going to doggy heaven.

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/09/01/my-golden-retriever/#comment-13967 Lindsay Stordahl Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:57:30 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4336#comment-13967 I'm so sorry to hear about Sam. She sounds like she was one of those once in a lifetime dogs. Thanks for sharing a bit about her. My mom's springer loves to run too! I’m so sorry to hear about Sam. She sounds like she was one of those once in a lifetime dogs. Thanks for sharing a bit about her. My mom’s springer loves to run too!

]]> By: Sarah http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/09/01/my-golden-retriever/#comment-13954 Sarah Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:38:55 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4336#comment-13954 I just lost my Springer Sam two weeks ago. She was 15 and he hips were giving out on her. It took a lot to realize that she was tired and ready to "go home." I got Sam when I was 10 years old. She was a great dog from the start. It took her 4 days to potty train and 2 weeks to pick up sign language, although she was not deaf it came in handy when I wanted her to do something form across the room or the yard. She went rollerblading and running with me and was there for all the growing pains I had while becoming an adult. She was so full of life and energy up untill the end which is why it was so hard to let her go. Her mind was there but physically she couldn't do it any more. I will always remeber that little girl and she will always hold a special place in my heart. I just lost my Springer Sam two weeks ago. She was 15 and he hips were giving out on her. It took a lot to realize that she was tired and ready to “go home.” I got Sam when I was 10 years old. She was a great dog from the start. It took her 4 days to potty train and 2 weeks to pick up sign language, although she was not deaf it came in handy when I wanted her to do something form across the room or the yard. She went rollerblading and running with me and was there for all the growing pains I had while becoming an adult. She was so full of life and energy up untill the end which is why it was so hard to let her go. Her mind was there but physically she couldn’t do it any more. I will always remeber that little girl and she will always hold a special place in my heart.

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/09/01/my-golden-retriever/#comment-13736 Lindsay Stordahl Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:54:42 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4336#comment-13736 Chelsea sounds like such a sweet dog. I love German shepherds. I hope to have one someday when one will fit better into my lifestyle. Chelsea sounds like such a sweet dog. I love German shepherds. I hope to have one someday when one will fit better into my lifestyle.

]]> By: Jen http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/09/01/my-golden-retriever/#comment-13708 Jen Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:37:45 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4336#comment-13708 The first dog that Scott and I had together as a married couple was a four year old GSD named Chelsea. She had been surrendered to a veterinary ER clinic as her owners could not pay for her treatment for myasthenia gravis. We met her at the clinic and when we saw that big doggie smile and those warm brown eyes, we knew she was coming home with us. She was our constant companion and was (mostly!) very patient with us as we learned daily about what it was like to live with such a beautiful, loyal and intelligent dog. We lost Chelsea very suddenly to cancer at age 9, but she will always live on in our hearts as our "special". The first dog that Scott and I had together as a married couple was a four year old GSD named Chelsea. She had been surrendered to a veterinary ER clinic as her owners could not pay for her treatment for myasthenia gravis. We met her at the clinic and when we saw that big doggie smile and those warm brown eyes, we knew she was coming home with us. She was our constant companion and was (mostly!) very patient with us as we learned daily about what it was like to live with such a beautiful, loyal and intelligent dog. We lost Chelsea very suddenly to cancer at age 9, but she will always live on in our hearts as our “special”.

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/09/01/my-golden-retriever/#comment-13699 Lindsay Stordahl Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:27:34 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4336#comment-13699 Thanks for sharing your story about Moca, Apryl. She sounds like a tough dog! I'm glad you were able to recognize what was best for her. Holly does sound like an Angel. There's something special about training a rescue dog to understand our strange, human world. I know what you mean about never getting over losing a dog. Thanks for sharing your story about Moca, Apryl. She sounds like a tough dog! I’m glad you were able to recognize what was best for her.

Holly does sound like an Angel. There’s something special about training a rescue dog to understand our strange, human world. I know what you mean about never getting over losing a dog.

]]> By: Bonnie Story http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/09/01/my-golden-retriever/#comment-13698 Bonnie Story Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:23:05 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4336#comment-13698 Holly, my dog from High School junior year until we sadly put her down at age 14, was just one of those incredible push-button dogs that are so hard to get over. She was a Heinz 57 mix of husky, lab and shepherd, about 65 pounds, golden yellow with dark eyes and dark tail. Holly had an amazing ability to adapt and manage herself properly in any situation and while not overjoyed with new people, was always trustworthy with everyone. Made me lazy!!! I never had to correct her for anything!! We did do the dog training group classes, that was a lot of fun. When we found Holly at the animal shelter she was a very obese backyard dog, age 3, calm and quiet, that had never been inside a house. She was not at all sure about what happened inside of houses! She was to spend the rest of her life with us as a real household family dog. I recall having her inside with us at breakfast on a morning soon after her adoption, and when the toaster popped up two slices of toast - Holly dashed off into another room like she had seen a ghost! It was easy to be with Holly, she was a real genuine lady, but could really take care of herself with other dogs if they wanted to push her around! I took her to work with me every day when I was an Animal Control Officer and she helped me attract dogs that were loose on the freeway several times. She was such a good girl. I miss her terribly to this day and will probably never really get over losing her. She was my angel. Holly, my dog from High School junior year until we sadly put her down at age 14, was just one of those incredible push-button dogs that are so hard to get over. She was a Heinz 57 mix of husky, lab and shepherd, about 65 pounds, golden yellow with dark eyes and dark tail. Holly had an amazing ability to adapt and manage herself properly in any situation and while not overjoyed with new people, was always trustworthy with everyone. Made me lazy!!! I never had to correct her for anything!! We did do the dog training group classes, that was a lot of fun. When we found Holly at the animal shelter she was a very obese backyard dog, age 3, calm and quiet, that had never been inside a house. She was not at all sure about what happened inside of houses! She was to spend the rest of her life with us as a real household family dog. I recall having her inside with us at breakfast on a morning soon after her adoption, and when the toaster popped up two slices of toast – Holly dashed off into another room like she had seen a ghost! It was easy to be with Holly, she was a real genuine lady, but could really take care of herself with other dogs if they wanted to push her around! I took her to work with me every day when I was an Animal Control Officer and she helped me attract dogs that were loose on the freeway several times. She was such a good girl. I miss her terribly to this day and will probably never really get over losing her. She was my angel.

]]> By: Apryl DeLancey http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/09/01/my-golden-retriever/#comment-13694 Apryl DeLancey Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:44:42 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4336#comment-13694 It's so hard to lose a member of the family like that. My story is... I met Moca, a mutt, when she was about 4. Her person became terminally ill and I "inherited" her at age 7. I was in college and concerned about having enough time for her. Lucky for me, she was an extremely well-behaved girl and I could bring her with me almost everywhere. After about a year, she was diagnosed with Cushing's and became very ill. She couldn't control her bowels and wouldn't eat. Luckily, I had access to a vet that didn't try to take all of my money and the patience to feed and clean up after her. She came out and was healthy again after medication and some very stressful months. She didn't get sick again until age 15 and this time it was renal failure. I had her in the hospital and got the feeling the young vet was merely interested in performing more tests on her for her own curiosity. I told her to take all of the tubes out of my dog and I was picking her up. She replied that I would be back in a few hours and I told her that she didn't need to be concerned with that. Moca lived another 2 years and passed away at home, with family who loved her and not in a cold cage. She was such a remarkable girl. It’s so hard to lose a member of the family like that. My story is…

I met Moca, a mutt, when she was about 4. Her person became terminally ill and I “inherited” her at age 7. I was in college and concerned about having enough time for her. Lucky for me, she was an extremely well-behaved girl and I could bring her with me almost everywhere. After about a year, she was diagnosed with Cushing’s and became very ill. She couldn’t control her bowels and wouldn’t eat. Luckily, I had access to a vet that didn’t try to take all of my money and the patience to feed and clean up after her. She came out and was healthy again after medication and some very stressful months. She didn’t get sick again until age 15 and this time it was renal failure. I had her in the hospital and got the feeling the young vet was merely interested in performing more tests on her for her own curiosity. I told her to take all of the tubes out of my dog and I was picking her up. She replied that I would be back in a few hours and I told her that she didn’t need to be concerned with that. Moca lived another 2 years and passed away at home, with family who loved her and not in a cold cage. She was such a remarkable girl.

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/09/01/my-golden-retriever/#comment-13687 Lindsay Stordahl Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:27:46 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4336#comment-13687 As you know, with your multiple dogs and their personalities! As you know, with your multiple dogs and their personalities!

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