Tanner had an eventful weekend.  Some of it he prefers to not think about again - A BATH!  While it wasn't the best bath he has ever had he sure is soft after!  He has a tough time standing in the bathtub for the length of time it takes to give a dog as large as he is a bath!  After the bath he laid in the sun and dried out, and that's when his fun started!  Sporting a new collar we loaded him in the car and headed for Petsmart!  To the best of my knowledge he had never been to a store and he did a great job!  Everyone said "wow your dog is big can I pet him" and he leaned in to every person for love! 

Our reason for going to Petsmart was to get some new Frisbee's, one of his fave things.  I handed him a new pink one and he carried it in his mouth the entire time we were in the store, through the check out, across the parking lot and into the car.  Everyone pointed and thought he was so funny!  He doesn't just carry a Frisbee he jams it in his mouth so far that his mouth pushes back and it looks like he's smiling!  Still battling his thyroid issue but he's doing well otherwise! 

I decided to sneak onto the computer today because my FM gave me some heartbreaking news. 
Shiloh (07-557), a RAGOM girl who I spent time with while FM was at Goldzilla crossed the bridge today.  You can see photos of my time with Shiloh and her family earlier on my page but I wanted to send a special message to her:

Shiloh, your life began as a PM Mom and ended with one of the best families possible.  While your time in the PM must have been horrible I know your life since then has made that time a distant memory.  Know that the humans and dogs still here await the day they meet you at the bridge and tell all those who went before us that we send our love.  Your life was too short but I know the love you gave your family in the time you were here will last a lifetime.  Godspeed Shiloh!  We love you!

Tanner and Shiloh 07-557 

In memory of Zera and Athena

Happy Holidays from anonymous

-Anonymous

Now who wouldn't want to wake up to this every morning?? :o). Contact your placement advisor!

Happy Spring to the Golden Seniors from Anonymous

"In Memory of my Abby"

We were asked to foster Tanner this past weekend while his foster parents traveled to the Goldzilla event in Minnesota.  What a true joy it was to have Tanner in our home!   We have 3 goldens and 5 cats of our own.  Tanner got along just fine with all 3 dogs, and ignored the cats.  I have never had an easier dog to care for in my home!   Clearly he is recovered from his surgery and ready to move on with his life.  He walked 45 minutes each day with our dogs, was happy to chase tennis balls and engage in play with ours.  He loved to lay on the couch next to me as we watched TV, or lay in the kitchen while we fixed meals.  He would make a great gentle companion for anyone looking for a friend to share their home with.  He could easily be an only dog, or he would fit in well with others.  He really is that easy going.  Someone is missing out on a great dog.  I have to wonder if we have room for just one more in our home.   He was a real sweetie and never gave us a minute of trouble.  We miss him now that he has returned to his foster home.

Last night Tanner was rushed to the state emergency clinic where he underwent surgery for bloat.  He had a few complications during surgery as his pancreas, spleen, and diaphragm were also involved in the twist and some of the tissue torn.  The vet repaired everything our latest report is that he is up and around, wagging his tail, and licking people arms (which is his version of kiss).  He is not eating yet but they are cutting back the morphine to see if that will help.  We sure miss the big guy but know he is in wonderful hands and look forward to having him home soon!  Here are a few photos I snapped last night prior to him going into surgery. 

Tanner continues to be the best possible house guest!  Here is a photo of Tanner next to our 65 pound golden.  He is one big boy!