8/13/06: Goldie, what a girl! A small girl, about 55# and blonde. We met Goldie yesterday with the most wonderful man who drove 8-10 hours to get here with her just so we could foster her!!! They had taken very, very good care of her and fell in love really hard. I see why, it will be an easy thing to happen to anyone who comes in contact with Goldie…she has that look and personality. Oh my gosh, what a great loving girl! She is about 4-5 years old and not spayed yet. Goldie is a lover and pup! She traveled well in our truck, and did remarkably well once she met the troops here. She is just happy living, playing and being a dog. She listens well. She knows basic commands and likes to jump up on you for kisses. We will work on the jumping up part. She of course is not heavy, so does not knock you over or anything, just needs some manners.

Goldie is attentive, eager to please and loves to be petted and loved and kissed. She has a wonderful gaite from what I can tell, and is adjusting to the Gentle Leader very well. Will run after a toy if we throw it, just does not bring it back yet! Walks with her head up high. She wants to make sure of different noises ------ she's not sure what a lot of them are, I don’t think. For instance, cement trucks, skateboards, etc. She is just a little bit ‘apprehensive’ is the word I will use, not scared. Really likes the sites of children from what we have observed at this point on a couple of walks.

Goldie has been crated before and does not mind it at all. She will go into her large crate and lay in there and take a nap. She was in her crate when I went to work and she did fine. No accidents, no aggression with anything…not at all with food or treats. She does need to be put in her place as far as where she is in the pecking order. Cats we are working on….gets her tail and curiosity up! She loves to be petted over and over and over. Typical Golden girl and follows you around…not Velcro, just wants to be where the action is. She enjoys looking out the front door and watching the world go by. No barking at all. She goes potty outside with the others and has had no accidents at all. She is such a beautiful smaller Golden girl. Gosh, what a great personality and body!

Her spay is scheduled for this Tuesday. She had her ‘well visit’ today and again, I cannot say enough about the family who had her prior to us. Did a great job. Her check is perfect, she weighs about 56#, just right, everything sounded and looked very good. Goldie eating fine, too. She will glide through surgery tomorrow I am sure and it will be great to have that step behind us. Goldie has a great attitude with training and listening, just needs practice! She is very smart and oh, so loving. The look is enough to make you melt! She is a great dog!