Honey 13-221 [1]

With love from Ben's family - Ann

September 1, 2013

We are so happy to welcome Miss Honey into our home. Honey is an 11 year old female PB Golden Retriever with a beautiful white face and the absolute happiest disposition.  She grew up in a wonderful home and was a cherished family member.  Unfortunately for Honey, her "boy" grew up and left for college last year and Honey was heartbroken.  Missing him so much caused her previously mild and very manageable separation anxiety to grow to the point that she could no longer be left all day without hurting herself - since she was destructive in the home and having accidents when alone, her mom tried kenneling her and this led to her trying to dig her way out resulting in constant bloody paws. Since her mom has to work and her son is now again back at college, she made the painful decision to give Honey to RAGOM so that we could find her a home where she could live out her golden years free of fear of separation.

Honey is a tall leggy golden and weighs 65lbs.  She is wonderful with kids, curious about cats, but only to play with and not harm them. Despite having been raised as an only pup, she does fantastic with our resident pack of 3 dogs.  Basically, we hit the jackpot of fosters when we took this sweet senior in.  She is such a joy and just loves to be around people all the time.  She actually has quite a bit of energy for a pup her age and likes to stay active - retrieving balls (a favorite thing for her); walks; and just running around the yard are favorites.  Her obsession with balls is just plain funny - she does love to retrieve them, but to her, they are definitely her security blanket.  She needs to have one in her mouth at all times and surrounds herself with them whenever she lays down.

Due to her separation anxiety, we have made a point to have someone home with Honey most of the time during her initial adjustment to being in our home.  A few days, we started increasing her time left alone with our three pups.  I have to say she is doing fantastic and has not had any negative reactions - a little barking when we first leave, but she settles right down.  We have now left her for up to four hours without any issues.   She is just so overjoyed when we get home.  She rubs her head against your leg, leans her whole body in and actually cries with happiness to see you!

What we would like to see in Honey's forever home:

• Someone who is home with her most of the time. 
• Another dog is not needed, but I am wondering if this does help her during her times alone.  Other than times alone, Honey would also be a great only dog.
• No fence needed for this girl - she stays as close to her people as she can.
• Someone who will snuggle and cuddle with her - she loves that!!

Basically, Honey is just the perfect senior golden who is looking for her forever home.  If that sounds like you, please let your placement advisor know!