|
After nearly six wonderful years, our beautiful Brandy has crossed the bridge. The passing of our golden girl has left a big hole in our lives and we will always miss her sweet, smiling face and boundless love.
|
Brandy 10-342
Profile
Merry Christmas to the Senior Goldens and their fosters from Anonymous
From Kevin and Kari
Did someone order a Brandy? You Sir? Ma’am?
Oh wait! You can’t drink this Brandy! Silly me!
I would like to introduce everyone to Ms. Brandy! Brandy is 8-years-old, going on 9 in January. Brandy came from a home where she was no longer getting along with their female Great Dane after they got a male Great Dane. They had Brandy from the time she was a puppy. We welcomed Brandy into our home a week ago, and have not had one issue with her and our 5 dogs (of various sizes) not getting along. They all do GREAT together.
The one issue I have noted is that I don’t think she was fed enough. She seems to want to eat in big gulps. She has also taken food off the counter and table. FM had a friend over and we were baking Christmas cookies, and twice Brandy put her paws on the counter and grabbed some dough. The one time I was able to grab it out of her mouth so she could not eat it (and no we did not use it…ha-ha!)
After that I baby gated her out of the kitchen. When we were done baking and putting cookies away Brandy put her paws on the table to try and get a cookie that was sitting there, when my friend went to tell her no Brandy kind of turned at her and happened to knick her hand. Nothing happened and Brandy IMMEDIATELY knew she had done wrong and I put her back in the mud room baby gated. FM’s friend is fine and wasn’t worried at all. I think poor Brandy had a hard time getting food. She is NOT aggressive in any manner. She is still adjusting to her new life, and starting to realize that she will be fed twice a day and the food won’t run out. FM and FD have been working with her and she understands that she can be in the kitchen, but no paws on the counter. I truly believe this was a one-time incident and that she just felt pressure being in a new situation. It was too much too soon. You could honestly see how sorry she was in her face!
Brandy does NOT act like she is 8 by any means! She is just, if not more, active then a puppy at times! She likes to pick up the kong and play…mostly by herself, and will sometimes try and engage FM in play.
Brandy does not need a fence, and I think that what would be best for her is a home where she is the only dog, or maybe one other dog. I think she would be very content being the only dog. She does fine with our cats, in fact she kind of ignores them. I am not sure about kids, but I think for Brandy I would recommend kids 14 and up.
Just look at these pictures and say no to that face.
Contact your placement advisor today if you think Brandy is the girl for you!
At a Glance #10-342
| Golden Retriever | Born: January 2002 |
| Female | 55 lbs |
Status: Deceased
Profile
Merry Christmas to the Senior Goldens and their fosters from Anonymous
From Kevin and Kari
Did someone order a Brandy? You Sir? Ma’am?
Oh wait! You can’t drink this Brandy! Silly me!
I would like to introduce everyone to Ms. Brandy! Brandy is 8-years-old, going on 9 in January. Brandy came from a home where she was no longer getting along with their female Great Dane after they got a male Great Dane. They had Brandy from the time she was a puppy. We welcomed Brandy into our home a week ago, and have not had one issue with her and our 5 dogs (of various sizes) not getting along. They all do GREAT together.
The one issue I have noted is that I don’t think she was fed enough. She seems to want to eat in big gulps. She has also taken food off the counter and table. FM had a friend over and we were baking Christmas cookies, and twice Brandy put her paws on the counter and grabbed some dough. The one time I was able to grab it out of her mouth so she could not eat it (and no we did not use it…ha-ha!)
After that I baby gated her out of the kitchen. When we were done baking and putting cookies away Brandy put her paws on the table to try and get a cookie that was sitting there, when my friend went to tell her no Brandy kind of turned at her and happened to knick her hand. Nothing happened and Brandy IMMEDIATELY knew she had done wrong and I put her back in the mud room baby gated. FM’s friend is fine and wasn’t worried at all. I think poor Brandy had a hard time getting food. She is NOT aggressive in any manner. She is still adjusting to her new life, and starting to realize that she will be fed twice a day and the food won’t run out. FM and FD have been working with her and she understands that she can be in the kitchen, but no paws on the counter. I truly believe this was a one-time incident and that she just felt pressure being in a new situation. It was too much too soon. You could honestly see how sorry she was in her face!
Brandy does NOT act like she is 8 by any means! She is just, if not more, active then a puppy at times! She likes to pick up the kong and play…mostly by herself, and will sometimes try and engage FM in play.
Brandy does not need a fence, and I think that what would be best for her is a home where she is the only dog, or maybe one other dog. I think she would be very content being the only dog. She does fine with our cats, in fact she kind of ignores them. I am not sure about kids, but I think for Brandy I would recommend kids 14 and up.
Just look at these pictures and say no to that face.
Contact your placement advisor today if you think Brandy is the girl for you!
Updates
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Who would like some Brandy for Christmas?!? I should just let you know that it is not the kind you drink though! :) I know, I know, ha-ha! Silly FM is always making jokes. :) But just look at this picture and try and resist!
Well, Brandy is just doing wonderful! She has made such progress that I wish she would teach some of our resident dogs the manners she has! She has realized that she will be fed twice a day and that there is no reason to try and gulp down her food. She also is not putting her paws on the counter when we are in the kitchen and try to take food! Such a BIG change! I am so proud of her! If FM or FD tell her "out" from the kitchen, she will immediately turn and leave and go and lay down in the living room. Such a sweetie pie! I think that occasionally she will try and sneak food, if we leave it out on the counter, and we are not in the room. I told FD not to leave his apple cake on the counter, and I THINK Brandy sampled a little. And I mean it was very little. But, we were not in the room, so maybe it was someone else too! One of the resident Retrievers has put her paws on the counter and taken a piece of food before, so you just never know! :) Also, the cats will jump on the counter and check for food too :) We rarely leave food out.
Brandy takes treats ever so nicely! She is such a lady! She will very gently take them from your hand and eat them.
She also wants to PLAY! And PLAY! And PLAY!! You would NEVER guess that she is going to be 9. We are sooooo amazed by her! She bounces around the house and grabs Kong's and other toys and tries to get FM to play. We have taken them all outside and played fetch with them and she is really loving running around through the snow. I think that sometimes she has more energy than our 2 younger resident Golden's! :) She is totally housebroken, and has full run of the house while FM and FD are at work.
Just because she will be 9 in a month, PLEASE don't overlook her or ANY of the Senior Golden's. Like I said, she is so active and loving! They are just well matured! :) Please contact your placement advisor if you think Brandy is the girl for you.