Misty 09-322

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                       Well Misty came in yesterday late afternoon with 11 other dogs from SD; and all were very frightened and unsure what to expect. The hot and humid weather did not help at all, as all the dogs were hot!  Misty seemed not to know what doors of any kind were and getting into the van was a real ordeal.  She finally settled down about half way home just behind the front seats.  She received a bath with some cool water to cool her down, pulled some ticks, cut toenails and mattes out from behind her ears.  Towel dried her off and let the resident kids (Missy & Ali) meet her.  Of course there was a lot of sniffing going on and butt checking (dog thing).  We walked along the fence line and we finally ventured into the house by the way of the deck and patio door and that was another big adventure.  Misty checked out the kitchen and living room, drank a small amount of water; and would not eat anything for dinner.  No hand feeding or bowl feeding.  Misty has never been in a house before, so the sounds from the TV, phone, and kitchen noises are startling.  She will be tethered to a human body for the next 5 to 7 days or longer if needed.  She must learn not to be afraid of the inside workings of a home.  Last night she was tethered to the bed and slept next to it all night and before I turned the light off, Misty gave me some kisses on the hand and arm.  Misty at this point has been outside many times and she has yet pottied anything.  So this morning we go out on the long tether and still nothing.  As I have some chores to do outside (poo pickup & pulling weeds), I will let her walk around the yard with her short tether and will see what she does.  Well that was a successful adventure, Misty took care of all business. Tomorrow I will make an appointment with the vet for shots and getting her spayed, as Misty has had a few litters; and her time has come to be retired.  Misty's age is very young, she is just 3 yo, she is very sweet, is learning what love is.  She sits by me and always gives me one of her paws to hold. As you can tell from her picture she is also very camera shy, but I will get better ones yet.  The things Misty needs in her new home is a fenced yard and a resident dog.  If you think Misty may work in your home, please contact your placement coordinator. Love and licks, FM, Misty, Missy, & Ali

 

At a Glance #09-322

Golden Retriever Born: July 2006
Female Weight not specified

Status: Deceased

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                       Well Misty came in yesterday late afternoon with 11 other dogs from SD; and all were very frightened and unsure what to expect. The hot and humid weather did not help at all, as all the dogs were hot!  Misty seemed not to know what doors of any kind were and getting into the van was a real ordeal.  She finally settled down about half way home just behind the front seats.  She received a bath with some cool water to cool her down, pulled some ticks, cut toenails and mattes out from behind her ears.  Towel dried her off and let the resident kids (Missy & Ali) meet her.  Of course there was a lot of sniffing going on and butt checking (dog thing).  We walked along the fence line and we finally ventured into the house by the way of the deck and patio door and that was another big adventure.  Misty checked out the kitchen and living room, drank a small amount of water; and would not eat anything for dinner.  No hand feeding or bowl feeding.  Misty has never been in a house before, so the sounds from the TV, phone, and kitchen noises are startling.  She will be tethered to a human body for the next 5 to 7 days or longer if needed.  She must learn not to be afraid of the inside workings of a home.  Last night she was tethered to the bed and slept next to it all night and before I turned the light off, Misty gave me some kisses on the hand and arm.  Misty at this point has been outside many times and she has yet pottied anything.  So this morning we go out on the long tether and still nothing.  As I have some chores to do outside (poo pickup & pulling weeds), I will let her walk around the yard with her short tether and will see what she does.  Well that was a successful adventure, Misty took care of all business. Tomorrow I will make an appointment with the vet for shots and getting her spayed, as Misty has had a few litters; and her time has come to be retired.  Misty's age is very young, she is just 3 yo, she is very sweet, is learning what love is.  She sits by me and always gives me one of her paws to hold. As you can tell from her picture she is also very camera shy, but I will get better ones yet.  The things Misty needs in her new home is a fenced yard and a resident dog.  If you think Misty may work in your home, please contact your placement coordinator. Love and licks, FM, Misty, Missy, & Ali

 

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Tuesday, June 13, 2017

 

It's with a heavy heart that I send this note...

We adopted Misty (09-322) on December 5, 2009 and she quickly captured our hearts, if not our our other Golden, Sammy. She was a part of our family for 7 1/2 years once we took her in. Unfortunately, this Spring after bringing her in for an abscessed tooth, it was discovered she had cancer and a tumor in her upper jaw near her left eye and a prognosis of only 1 to 3 months. Misty left us on June 12, 2017... She will always be remembered by us as the sweetest, most gentle dog we could ever know.

You will always be in our hearts sweet girl.

Jim & Bev
Amanda (Stella & Soren), Michelle & Sara

 

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

 The Szumylo's in memory of Lucy                              Jill & Dan Johnson

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Misty will be at the Chunk and Don's in Roseville on Saturday, Oct 31; please come and meet her.  Hopefully she will wear her costume, but as a PM dog she may not.  Misty is doing wonderfully, she is playing more and more everyday.  Misty, Ali (resident) and new foster 09-407 Kaylee play like the devils; they play tag in the backyard the three of them are so funny to watch.  Misty has free roam 24/7 and is very good, she watches me every morning as I pull out of the driveway for work, or anytime I leave the house.  By standing on the back of the sofa and looking out the front window, so everytime I come back home she leaves me all kinds of new nose prints on the window.  This is life in a GR home, nose prints on patio doors, back doors, front doors you name it nose prints.  But this is what I get for having two fosters and two residents and I love them all very much. If your looking for a low key, lots of love, pet me all the time kind of dog, Misty is your dog.  Her other needs for a furever home are: fenced yard, resident dog (to show Misty the ways of life), no very young children (ages birth to 7yo, its a noise thing).  Please came meet Misty at the Chunk and Don's at Roseville, once you meet and pet her you will be in love furever.  See you in Roseville!!  Licks and pets, Misty, FM, 09-407 Kaylee, Missy and Ali (residents)

 

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Monday, October 19, 2009

Hi Everyone, This update is coming from Misty with FM help.  We have been very busy and so sorry for not doing updates on me.  FM has had 3 funerals in the last 3 weeks of family and very close friends, some in town and one out of town, so very busy.  Last weekend we all left on Friday afternoon and drove to north of Brainerd to Pine River and FM and FD went to a visitian and than on Saturday morning the funeral for a very special friend who was Missy's (FS vet).  I misty have never met him, but Missy (FS) has and she said that he was a very nice man and found the reason why she kept having urinary bladder infections since she was 3 months old.  My foster sisters thought nothing about being in a strange house, as I believe they have been here before and that helped me fell more comfortable.  But I was still very good in a strange environment. I stayed by my FM all the time, just in case she thought about leaving me their as I was going home with her. Last weekend I was trying to make snow puppy angels and I loved the snow, and all the rabbits squirrels, chipmunks and small critters had better quit running thru the yard as we the girls in the house are trying to get them all.  It was fun like always playing with my FS's in a strange yard, new smells, sounds and toys.  Missy got to go duck hunting with FD and she said that she enjoyed it.  She was telling me about swimming and retrieving ducks; why would she retrieve birds when we chase them in the yard.  But Missy came home with all kinds of smells on her and FM gave her a bath.  So that was my big weekend up north. My learning lessons of manners have been put on hold and I think I have forgotten how to do my manners.  So we start again.  FM has attached some new pictures with me standing on the back of the couch and looking out the front window.  But what FM does not know is that I get into the bay window portion of the window and look out all day long when no one is home.  When in the window I put all kinds of nose prints on the window and FM is getting tired of cleaning this everyday or so.  FM says that she has to put something in the window to keep me out.  I wonder what she means about this, more to come later. This weekend we are picking up poo again, like we do every weekend, and trimming some more bushes and trees.  FM said that we were going to be playing outside more this weekend as it was to be nice weather.  Also FM says that she has some recipes to make dog cookies and treats for us this evening.  I hope we get to taste test them, more on this baking and tasting treats. I have learned how to crawl into bed with my FM and I try to sleep with her.  But I get a little too warm in the middle of the night and move to the couch.  FM has 3 dog beds and I have laid on one of them, but not sure if I like them or not yet, more on this issue also. As you can see from my pictures that I'm working to be a much happier house dog, but things still frighten me, sounds and noises.  I play with more toys and chew on bones, never knew what these were, but they are great.  Stuffed toys with squeakers are fun to play with as I just carry them around like babies.  I like going into my FM's room and always stealing her socks, she is always missing a sock or two as I like carrying these around. My needs for a furever home are still: no cats, fenced yard, no young children under the age of 8yrs, and I need a resident brother or sister (to show me the correct way to live) and lots of love.  If you think that I may fit into your home life please contact your placement coord and we can meet. Lots of love and licks, Misty, FS Missy, Ali and FM