I may be bragging a bit, but my Foster Mom says I am just about perfect and am a total love bug! I enjoy rollicking games of fetch and tug with any willing participant, but if no one is available, I throw my stuffies up in the air and play solo games of catch. Above everything else, my favorite activity is snuggling and being close to my humans.
I am very polite with other dogs of all sizes and am always willing to share my toys. I got along fine with the two dogs at my dog sitter’s home and I love the kitty I live with. I am also polite and calm around children. Foster Mom and I have fun practicing obedience commands and I will do anything in order to receive a yummy treat or a hug and praise. I have learned “sit”, “down” and “wait” already. I do a cute little antelope hop when I am excited, but I never jump on anyone. In my previous home, I spent a lot of time in a crate so I’m not eager to go into one now. That’s okay because I don’t really need to be confined when I am left alone. I never have accidents in the house and don’t touch things that aren’t mine. I do bark a bit when the doorbell rings, but only enough to alert my foster mother that there is a stranger nearby.
Walks? Love them especially because my Foster Mom uses a harness to guide me instead of the choke collars from my past. I walk right next to her and enjoy the sights and sounds of city life. Car rides are exciting too and I like looking out the windows or settle in for a short nap. My hips aren’t perfect, but don’t cause me any problems with my daily activities. I take fish oil and glucosamine supplements to reduce any joint swelling and alleviate any pain I might have.
I will be a wonderful companion for a family who wants an affectionate and loyal golden guy to share their home and hearts with. I’m looking forward to a new golden life with someone that appreciates perfection!
Male
3 Years Old
16th Annual Rescue Reunion Picnic - September 7th!
ALL As Good as Gold member families and adoptive families are invited to attend with their well-behaved dogs (even if your dogs didn’t come from As Good as Gold or aren’t goldens).
This year the picnic will be held at St. James Farm in Warrenville, Illinois which is located just north of Butterfield Road between Naperville and Winfield Roads. For a map, click here: www.dupageforest.org/hubfs/Places-to-Go/Documents/St.-James-Farm/St-James-Farm-Map.pdf?t=15294415...
Thee picnic starts at 1 p.m. with lunch served from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Buffet lunch cost is $13 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12, and free for children under the age of 5. No alcoholic beverages will be served and none should be brought into the preserve. Our picnic location includes a covered food service and picnic table area that seats approximately 200 people. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs if they’d like to sit in the grassy areas. Dogs must remain leashed at all times. There are porta potties within a short walking distance; however, there is no running water at the forest preserve. We’ll have hand sanitizing materials available, but attendees should bring a water bowl and water for their dog(s).
In past years, we have averaged 100 dogs at the picnic. This can be very difficult for dogs that don’t get along well with other dogs. If you know that being around other dogs can be stressful for your dog, please be kind to your dog and let him or her spend the afternoon at home.
• Canine Good Citizen Testing (see what’s involved) Testing will be available at 1:30 pm or 2:30 pm, please consider pre-registering. It is complimentary for members and $10.00/dog for non-members. Dogs that pass the tests will be awarded a blue ribbon. If you have a well trained dog don’t pass this up!
• Dog massages (proceeds benefit AGaG) and other games and contests will be ongoing throughout the afternoon.
• If you ordered a AGaG 2020 calendar you may pick it us here and save on shipping.
The picnic goes on rain or shine! As always, there will be a selection of As Good as Gold merchandise for sale during the picnic. This is one of our no sales tax days, so it’s a great time to shop for AGaG merchandise! Please respond with your registration and payment by Saturday, August 31, 2019. We strongly encourage everyone to register online at the following link: asgoodasgold.ejoinme.org/2019-rescue-reunion-picnic?fbclid=IwAR37RT1eohMrky9qG9DAxBK_FPa5f5zRuZv1...
Registration deadline is Saturday, Aug 31, 2019
If you are unable to register on-line, the mail-in version of the registration form is found here:
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Hope to see you at the picnic!