I am a sweet natured, low energy girl that would fit right in to any home. I get along with dogs, cats and older kids. My family gave me up because I didn’t like the toddler in the home, so they wanted me to find a family that will give me all the love and attention that I deserve for my golden years.
I love to go for walks, or strolls. Sniffing everything is my favorite thing to do as we tour the neighborhood together. I greet people and kids and other dogs and have that calm demeanor that everyone loves about goldens.
I enjoys human attention but I don’t have a clingy nature. I will sometimes just go off and lay in my favorite spot for a nice nap. I enjoy chewing on my bones and will de-stuff those silly toys, but I do have two favorite ones that I pull out of the toy box and then just leave them be. Even though I am a golden retriever, I don’t fetch a tennis ball. I love to be right by you and nuzzle you and would even love to be a lap dog.
I enjoy going for rides in the car, although I need a boost up, but then I lay there and enjoy the ride. I have even been to the dog beach and had a great time seeing all the dogs and people. I get the run of the house while my foster parents are gone and never do anything to the house. I am a great houseguest. My only issue is that it would be great to have you near me when the thunderstorms go by.
I have some arthritis so stairs are a bit tough for me, I just take it slowly as I go. I also have some allergies and take a medicine called Apoquel that helps me so I don’t itch all the time. I also eat really great food to help me too. The vet also found some things on my liver that don’t seem to be a problem and I also have gall stones, but they don’t bother dogs like they do to people.
I am learning that the “golden nudge” gets me attention by anyone that is close to me. Foster mom says I am a wonderful companion and all I require from a new family is love and attention. Are you ready to have me unpack my bags and move right in to your home?
11 Year Old Female
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!