Curly McGraw has been loving the warmer weather! He has been going for a ton of walks and getting in his sniffs. He is noticeably getting more fit, is able to walk longer distances and has even tried running/jogging (he thought he spotted a squirrel).

This dude is super into his stuffed critters! Latest additions to the critter crew include a pig with sprinkles on it, an alligator and even a skunk. McGraw will greet me at the door with his latest “catch”. McGraw used to be a hunting dog and my theory is he doesn’t tear up his critters because he was trained not to tear up the birds/deer he would retrieve. McGraw is a fantastic retriever and will retrieve anything and play fetch. His new favorite game is going around the kitchen island and playing keep away with one of his critters. He loves playing and being with people! Instead of a “people person”, he is a “people dog”.

McGraw is now down to 108 pounds! He is fighting fit and doing such a fantastic job! When he had his initial wellness check at the vet he was 117 pounds. The vet said he tested negative for heartworm and McGraw is totally up to date on his vaccinations. Also he does have some arthritis in his hips and his knees, but the weight loss should help with improving his mobility. On another visit to the vet he did have his teeth cleaned. McGraw was a very cool critter at the vet and incredibly well behaved. The vet said overall that McGraw is a very healthy boy and just needs to lose weight.

His new nickname is “Mellow McGraw” because when we go out to the pet store everyone says, “He is so mellow and sweet!” McGraw even ran into another Golden at the store and was very polite and friendly.

McGraw has been an absolute joy to foster and is a total teddy bear. I know he would be an awesome addition to the right family.