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here. Please send your stories with pictures (if you have them) to
info@goldentreasuresrescue.org.
Max
In 2002 my heart broke into a million pieces as I
reluctantly gave up my two companions, Springer and Bear. My ex and
I had to sell our house and move into an apartment and we could not
keep our precious friends. Since then life has been lonely, no cold
noses to nudge me awake in the morning, and no wagging tails and
kisses to greet me when I came home from work. After living in
rented apartments for 5 years I finally found myself able to
purchase a small house last December. It was an exciting step that I
had worked hard for, but I needed one last touch to make my little
house a home. This is where Max entered the picture. I adopted Max
in March from Golden Treasures and he has made my home and my life
so much brighter. I couldn't have asked for a sweeter, more gentle
dog, and he is so well- behaved he still amazes me! He patiently
waits for me to come home from work, and has only had one "accident"
in the house since he came here to live. Max loves to cuddle, and
also loves to sleep in my chair. He curls up in it and when I walk
into the room he cracks one eye open and looks at me as if he's
saying " I'm comfortable, and I'm not moving!"
Max is the most loving, friendly dog I've ever encountered, when we
go for walks he gets very excited to see anyone walk by, with or
without another dog. He loves people, other dogs, and my
grandchildren. The grandkids put blankets on him as "capes", teach
him to play fetch, and brush, pet and cuddle him as much as they
can. Max has charmed all of my neighbors, friends and family members
with his sweet face and big brown eyes. He's very good at looking
sad when someone is eating people food and he isn't! He also loves
to play ball by having me bounce his tennis ball down the stairs for
him to catch.I can't imagine life without my Max, and I tell
everyone who mentions getting a dog what a great organization Golden
Treasures is, and what amazing dogs these sweet Goldens are. Max may
not be 100% Golden, but his personality certainly is!
Thank you Golden Treasures for helping me find my special friend and
companion.
Vickie H.
Riley
Riley just turned two-years old on
January 14, 2008. I can’t believe how the time has flown by.
It seems like just yesterday we were on our way to Warren, Ohio
to adopt Riley. Riley is doing well. He has really grown into
a handsome boy. Riley has recently been taking out the garbage
with us. I have no idea how this started, but on Sunday nights
either my husband or I will say to Riley, “Time to take the
garbage out.” He runs to door and walks down to the curb with
us. I occasionally allow him to carry a piece of cardboard or
plastic water bottle. He then will place the cardboard or
plastic bottle in the recycling bin. We have also noticed he
loves to put napkins in the trash. We will give him a napkin
and he will walk over to the trash and put it in there. We
never trained him to do this, he just does it all on his own.
We love Riley so much. It is like he has always been a part of
our family. Thank you again for the opportunity to adopt
Riley. Whenever anyone asks about Riley, I always tell them
about Golden Treasures Golden Retriever Rescue and how they
should adopt a dog from this fantastic organization.
Best regards,
Krystn & Adam Smerecki
Henry
(formerly Victor)
Dear Golden Treasures,
We adopted Henry (formerly
Victor) from your organization last August. He is a special
needs golden, due to his occasional seizures, but he
adjusted very quickly to our home. He has even become
friends with Putty - one of our two cats. We call them the
“Two Amigos” as they both share an amazing love of both food
and sleep. It is not that uncommon to see Henry and Putty
napping together or to turn around while fixing lunch and
see the side-by-side grins of Henry and Putty looking up at
you hopefully for a quick snack.
Coming home from work is a highlight for both of us to see
an overly excited dog waiting to greet us and there are at
least two instances a day where Henry will do something
where we get a genuine laugh.
It is amazing that a dog with this much love, intelligence
and personality would be given up for adoption, and we often
think aloud to one-another to who could actually give up
this dog? Whenever we take him out on his many daily walks,
we are frequently stopped by people passing by who want to
know where we got such a gorgeous and well-mannered dog.
And their jaws drop when we tell them he was a rescue.
Whatever the reason was for Henry to come to Golden
Treasures, we are glad to have found him and made him a
permanent part of our family!!
Becca, Derek, and the cats
ELLIE
Dear Golden Treasures,
We doggie sat for Ellie earlier in 2007, we felt
so compelled to make sure nothing bad happened to
her. So, we decided to foster the dog nobody wanted,
when she lost her former foster home in June 2007
and was still looking for that forever home. Little
did we know, at that time, we would become that
forever home for her.
Yes, Ellie has some issues but her "sweet and
loving personality" are far more intense than any
issue imaginable. No one will ever know for certain
what this lovely creature has been through but
whatever it was it certainly didn't change her mind
about loving "her" humans. Never in our lives have
we seen a more loving, fun, and intelligent dog!
From the first day she walked into our lives,
Ellie has been a constant source of love, joy, fun,
and energy. This beautiful girl will not only play
with the adults here but also enjoys playing with
our 3-year-old granddaughter. Ellie will cuddle with
you when you are sad because she knows you need her
or just cuddle for the joy of it. The smile on her
face when she is close to you tells everyone just
how happy she is.
Her kisses are just so gentle and sweet. If she
really likes you, she will give you a little nose
nibble with your kiss. Ellie's hugs are just great,
with her paws on your shoulder and snuggling in.
Imagine coming home from a hard day at work to Ellie
and getting those hugs and kisses. They really
improve your day!
Ellie loves to run, jump and play which keeps us
all going and some of her antics while playing are
absolutely hysterical (a little hard to explain).
Let's just say, TV has nothing on this sweetie when
it comes to entertainment.
As I sit here writing this Ellie is trying to
help. My shadow is never far from me and it is
fantastic to know she is there. Always close by to
lend encouragement, a quick kiss to let you know she
loves you, and her ever-watchful eye surveying her
domain. Let's not forget her ever-smiling face for
everyone she meets.
While Ellie hasn't completely gotten past her
separation anxiety she is real close. She still
drools a little when left alone but what's a little
drool among family, right? Progress is good and
Ellie will soon be over it completely as she wants
so much to please. Which is exactly what she does
every day!
We can't thank you enough, Golden Treasures, for
bringing this wonderful puppy into our lives! We are
looking forward to many joyful years with dear,
sweet Ellie.
Thank you,
George, Carla, Kelly, Carl, and Carlie Dawson P.S.
Ellie says, "Thank you Golden Treasures for not
giving up on me and finding me a 4ever home! You all
are so wonderful! WOOF!"
