Happy Endings from GRRH

Dear Golden Retriever Rescue,

A quick thanks for our Golden opportunity!!

I recently found Izzy's file folder and realized its been four years since she first walked into our home with Ms. Patti Page. On August 6th, 2003 Patti delivered Isabelle for us to foster, which of course, we adopted in October. (officially)!!

Izzy was sooo skinny you could count her ribs. She weighed 57 lbs., needed heartworm treatment and lots of love. Dr. Mark VanNess of Greenway Animal Clinic treated her August 11th &12th of 2003. August 17th she experienced complications and after a visit to The Campbell Emergency Clinic I was asked to say "goodbye to her"!! No way, I was not ready, and for sure Izzy was not ready either.

Izzy survived and is happy, healthy, and spoiled as ever…like she is supposed to be. I want to thank the organization that you are and the commitment you have to giving a deserving life another chance. It’s been nothing but great and wonderful times with her and an infinite amount of love, both ways. If it were not for the Golden Retriever Rescue and everything you do I would not have ever met Izzy!! So thank you very much.

Sincerely,

--- Sheryl, Bryan & Izzy

Hi ,

Here are some new pictures of Macy. As you can see she turned out to be a beautiful girl. We get compliments about her almost every time we go walking at the park or in the neighborhood. No one can believe that she is part golden. She may not look like a golden retriever but she sure does act like one. Macy always wants to have at least one paw on you and a toy in her mouth.

Thanks for doing what you do!

--- Matt & Laura

Buddy weighed in at the Lovers Lane animal Hospital last week and is now 89 lbs. If you remember his starting weight was 108! Everyone applauds after he weighs in...much like Jenny Craig! He is still soaking in the pool; however, he is much more active than he was when we picked him up from his foster family in Houston. We ADORE him.

Thank you so much for doing what you do and putting Golden Retrievers with families who really love them and want them!

You may know me as Princess Jasmin, but my new name is Bella! I love my new family. I have a big sister and when I say big I mean big!! She is a Mastiff named Mattie and we sure do have fun together! Mom and Dad take us to the beach, the Bark Parks, to stores with things just for pets and to our new house we are building. We go to Houston to see my human brother and sister too.

I get lots of love; hugs, kisses and cuddling, And, late at night dad lets me sneak in at the foot of the bed to sleep for a little while. I feel more secure like that! I am sending you pictures from this past week and will see you in person sometime too.

Thank you so much for finding me a new family and for all the work you do to make Goldens have happier lives.

Our Goldens definitely bring good luck; we won the GRRH raffle at the Reliant Dog show two years in a row! Last year’s prize was the Goldens sign in the background and this year we won the huge basket overflowing with great doggie toys and golden goodies. The best prize ever is getting to share our lives with these two wonderful dogs. They have brought so much fun and happiness into our lives. They are great friends and playmates; tug-of-war is their favorite pastime. Thanks so much to Tom, Madison, Patti, Joanie, Candy’s foster parents Catherine and Charlie and everyone at GRRH for their hard work helping Goldens in need.

Photo: Lisa Jackson and Golden Retriever friends Candy (formerly Cindy), (blonde on the right) adopted from GRRH in November 2006 and Kylie, (red on the left) adopted from Golden Beginnings in January 2006.

Sasha is a very happy girl and is doing great. She is so sweet and eager to please. I think she is a good match for Tyler, he romps around playing with her and Sasha just wags her tail in contentment. We appreciate GRRH completing our family!

Keith and I just wanted to say again.........THANKS THANKS THANKS for helping to bring Meg and Max (be sure to see their "before and after" pictures on the Available page of our website) into our lives - they are our world! Meg has now learned to "sing" at the alarm clock to make sure we get up in the mornings. She barks twice when she wants to go out and once when she wants to play....she is always making us laugh and she LOVES hugs!

Max is more of the silent type but he has transformed from a "loner" personality to "Mister Affection"! He "dances" when we get home, grabs his favorite toy and snuggles up to us for petting, then will sit and "beg" for petting (or treats) by sitting up and raising is right paw or literally sitting on his back legs and raising both paws in a "begging" gesture...

We didn't teach him these things but they are so cute - they work great on us....We simply can't say no when he does this!

These guys are our joy and delight and we can't wait to get home to them each night. What a treat.

Your program ROCKS! Thank you for letting us be a part of your family and your dogs a part of ours!

We wanted to send some pictures of Tex in his new home and let you all know that he is doing great! We are overjoyed by the way he has fit right in and are so thankful to have found such a sweet boy. He is a terrific addition to our family, even our 3 year old dog (Cole) loves having him around! Thank you for matching Tex up with us and thank you for all you do at GRRH!

I thought I would attach a photo of Marty with the wide array of toys he found to play with today at Grandma and Grandpa's house while his new mommy ran to work. Marty seems to be adapting very quickly. He's having fun chasing the big dogs, and trying to win over his new older sister.

It was good to see you yesterday at the book signing supporting Golden Retriever Rescue. I have attached a picture of Cheyenne (now named Jenny) born 11/30/05. We adopted her the first week of February I believe. This picture was taken 01/2007. She is now 80 lbs but healthy and a great companion.

--- Virginia

As you can see Macy has made herself at home with her best friend froggy. She goes everywhere with froggy in tow.

Keep up the good work!!!

--- Matt & Laura

GRRH,

We just wanted to send you thanks and update on Zoe (now Zoey). She is doing great and has been just about the best dog we could have ever imagined! In fact her name tag says “Best dog in the world” on it just in case anyone cannot see that! Sweet, smart, loyal, funny, and playful are just a few words that come to mind. As you may recall she was a tad bit overweight when she arrived but diet and regular visits to the park have quickly taken care of that. Here’s a picture of her posing on her favorite rock.

Thank you so much!

--- Lee and Allison

We just wanted to give you some photos of Kaitlin whom we adopted last November. She gets along well with her big sister Olive. Thanks for all you do.

I have been thinking about you guys at GRRH and hoping that everything is going well. We are still so crazy about Madison! We say all the time that we can’t imagine who in the world would want to get rid of her! We are so grateful to you guys for placing her in our home!!!!

We wanted to send some photos and give you an update on Tyler. We adopted him in Jan 2007. Tyler has settled in to his new home and he's a happy pup! My 10 year old daughter really loves him. He's full of puppy energy even though the vet says he's over 1 1/2 years. He pounces like a cat and likes to wrestle around on his back - his favorite playing position. He was very nervous at first and spun in circles a lot. He still does that when he is uncomfortable with something. He is sleeping in our bedroom and knows to settle down at night…he just goes and crashes in his spot. He has a new doggy bed, but he prefers the floor in the corner. When in the game room he'll curl up in an old kiddy sized yellow bean bag which is too small for him. His head often hangs off but he doesn't seem to care. My daughter will go over and put a pillow under his head....what a big "BAAABY."

Cooper came through his heartworm treatment very well and is currently midway through an obedience class. He has put on a little weight as a result of feeling better and getting lots of love and food. He is very eager to please and learning quickly. He has become fast friends with Lilly, our beagle, and the two of them run around and wrestle all day long. Cooper has a little plastic kiddy pool that he loves to lay in and “snorkel” in. We are so pleased he came to us and thankful for your organization.

Lacey (Faith's "tiny" little black puppy)…one of her when she was only 8 wks old and one taken last week - now 4 months old. She is beautiful and looks like a black lab. We just love her.