Recent Adoptions
Last Updated: May 9, 2008

Clyde (#1689)

We are so happy to have found Golden Bond! We already had a golden mix, Mojo, and weren't looking for a second dog. We wanted to foster dogs so Golden Bond could rescue more dogs. But as is said by G.B. volunteers "we failed" at fostering right away. Clyde was placed in our home and it didn't take long to know he was here to stay. He seems to have filled a void we didn't know was there until he came to us. He settled in right away, like he knew this was his forever home. He goes running with his dad while bike riding and is now at a trim 87 lbs. Clyde and Mojo bonded very quickly. People ask if they have been together since they were pups, they sure act like it!  We couldn't ask for a better addition to our family. We love Clyde very much. He is a joy! Thank you Golden Bond, for Clyde, and all that you do.

Sincerely,
Kellie

Dalton (#1634)

Hi, Dalton here. I got adopted in late November into a family with kids and another dog. We like to play a lot & we go for walks. I adjusted pretty quickly & I love to follow my people around.

I've had a rough couple of months, but things are much better now. When I was adopted, I was thought to have strained my wrist or elbow & that it would get better with time. It didn't, two weeks after I was adopted I met my new Vet. He was given all of my history & suspected osteochodrosis in my shoulder. My Mom was given 2 weeks for my limp/stiffness to resolve or we had to do x-rays. Christmas came & went & still I limped occasionally. My Mom was ready for answers so I went back to the vet & they sedated me & took x-rays. The vet (Doctor Chris) called my Mom & told her one shoulder looked fine, but the left one that I limped on looked suspicious. He wanted a second opinion & asked to send my x-rays to a radiologist. The report came back quickly, within a day or two OCD in the left shoulder, right shoulder normal. My surgery was scheduled for 3 weeks later. My Mom emailed Jill our adoption coordinator who put us in touch with Erin wh o works with the post surgery dogs. She had so much helpful information. My Dad built me a ramp so I could go out the back door without using the step. Surgery day came & went. I got a funny hair cut & had to stay the night at the hospital, but there was a cute Golden named Nugget there that I liked talking to. My Mom picked me up in the morning with my boy. I tried to stay quiet while I healed. I went out on a leash & I was a really good boy. Fast forward. It's been nearly 12 weeks since my surgery, & I think I'm all better.

I want to thank Golden Bond for Rescuing me so that I could find my family. I love them & I know they love me. I would have given an update sooner, but I've been healing. My Mom says that if I'm really good, she will take me to the pet fair to say hi to my GB rescuers & maybe get a treat. I'm 9 months old now & I know how to be a good boy, so I'll see you there.

Sincerely, Dalton (written with the help of my Mom)

Dink (#1671) Now Beau

Beau (formerly Dink) was rescued by a Golden Retriever breeder and renamed Beau because he responded better to it.

Beau is a two year old 115 pound puppy who has a tremendous amount of love and puppy energy. The minute he met our two sons (15 years and 8 years) he rolled over and laid his head in my oldest son's lap. He loves his boys.

He wants to belong to a family and loves to please. So his training is going well. When he arrived he did not know sit, stay, come or down very well. He was new to a leash and is doing well learning to heel. Being a puppy, he still feels a need to say "hi" to everyone who passes, even if that may be 20 feet ahead of him. He needs reminders that he is with his humans when out walking on a leash. Small animals that run fast still make him forget his priorities at times.

When Beau arrived he was happy to be with the boys and found his bed very comfortable, but was nervous. By the third night, he settled in the house, falling asleep at 8pm. He content to hang out in the morning waiting for his family to slowly wake up and feels no need to rouse us with licks of love. Since we are former golden owners (Gracie died 2 years ago), my youngest son remarked how nice it was to have the smell of dog back in the house. And he is a wonderful addition to the family

He enjoys his new backyard, new chew toys, and the golden girl neighbor next door. He listens to the barking of the other neighborhood dogs, but is quite happy to stay quiet and wait patiently for his next walk or his boys to come home from school.

Cars and car rides were traumatic for Beau initially, but once he saw his boy climb in the back he seemed curious. He continues to find the rides fun and interesting and finds that his family praises him for his bravery at the end of the ride.

His foster home started him on a healthy eating pattern when they found him about 15 pounds overweight. He continues to to lose the extra pounds and his coat is a shiny and beautiful deep amber.

He uses his size and weight to make sure he gets attention. When he arrived he wanted someone touching him at all times. He is slowly learning that having someone nearby is enough. With the boys, he becomes a teddy bear and loves a good snuggle.

All of us are most struck by his love of belonging to a family. He embraced us as much as we embraced him.

Our thanks to the breeder who saw a diamond in the rough in Beau. We are fortunate to have had him come into our home and our lives.

We will treasure him.

Ozzie & Harriet (#1665 & 1666)

After we lost our beloved Bonnie (#447) in January to cancer, we reapplied with Golden Bond and were delighted that we were accepted even though we'd moved from Monmouth, OR, to Lacey, WA. A few days before Easter, we headed to Eugene and returned with Ozzie (#1665) and Harriet (#1666).

Immediately after Ozzie and Harriet joined our family, we embarked on disproving the adage "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." The first trick we are teaching Ozzie and Harriet is to stay out of the kitchen when we're cooking--it's just too small! They're not fond of this trick. The other trick we're working on is getting a treat out of a tennis ball that has a slit in it. Harriet seems to be getting the hang of this while Ozzie needs human intervention. Both dogs enjoy practicing this trick and think we should practice it more often!!

It's a two-way street in our house--the dogs are teaching us tricks too. The first trick they taught us is to always keep the trash can out of reach. On Easter Sunday, we stepped outside to say good-bye to our family. Ozzie and Harriet used this opportunity to rescue some pink frosting from the trash can--when we came back in the house (after being outside 3-4 minutes), Ozzie had a big glob of pink frosting on his nose which he and Harriet were busy licking. They've also taught us to keep dog treats under lock and key. The other trick the dogs are giving us practice on is how to pet two dogs at the same time. Both crave affection and it's next to impossible to pet one without petting the other. Harriet in particular has excellent radar for when Ozzie is being petted in another room--she usually materializes within seconds. When we first considered adopting two dogs, we were afraid that they might be too bonded with each other to pay attention to us. Ha!!

Speaking of Harriet, she greets us at the door with a toy (or two) in her mouth and a very wiggly rear end. Ozzie's tail wags enough to be a dangerous weapon, perhaps one we should register with the authorities. Both dogs enjoy their 2-3 daily walks around the neighborhood and are reasonably well behaved on their leashes. Harriet barks at other dogs while Ozzie would be happy to go make a new friend. They also enjoy rolling in the grass with vigor, particularly on frosty mornings.

We would like to thank the Golden Bond volunteers who helped make this adoption happen, Diana in particular. Ozzie and Harriet's transition has been smooth and that's in large part due to Diana's care of the dogs.

Jim and Carol

p.s. Ozzie and Harriet here...we'd like to thank Diana and our foster brothers, Morris and Bacchus, for rescuing us from the pound, nursing us back to health, sharing their home with us, and facilitating our move to our forever home in Lacey.

Buster (#1667)

When I saw Buster on the Golden Bond web site in January, he seemed like the perfect fit for my family. Our house has been missing the patter of dog feet since Chester got lymphoma at age 12 in the spring of 2006.

Buster had everything we needed in a golden: good manners, a sweet face and most importantly he had been raised with children. He needed a new home and we were ready to welcome a new dog into our family. The only glitch was that he is 14, yes 14, although his description said that he acted like he was eight and was in good health. With two young kids, I worried about how many years we would have with him. Initially I decided he was too old but I kept thinking about him and looking at his photos. Each time I looked, I saw more of “him” and less of his age.

After a few days I decided that I had to meet him even though he was outside of my ideal age range, just in case he was the right dog for us. After meeting this sweet boy I knew he was right for our family. But I was still having a hard time due to his age. I decided I would just tell everyone that he was 8, after all he acts 8! I took my two girls to meet him , and they loved him as well. I was still worried about his age. Finally I had to put his age out of my mind and just see him for who he is: a sweet boy who needs a family as much as we need a dog.

We brought Buster home a couple of weeks ago. He has settled in beautifully and its as if he has always been here. He has wonderful house manners, is very affectionate and gentle with the kids. He greets us when we come home, but is happy to nap in a sunny spot when we are gone.

My two girls Ruby, age 6 and Hazel, age 3 adore him. Ruby takes great pride in holding the leash when we go for our daily walk and helps with his feedings. Hazel wakes up saying “where my doggie”. They love to pet and brush him, he tolerates both with experienced eyes. We discovered that he likes to chase his tail. He dances in circles and then stops to make sure that someone is watching. The girls giggle with delight and its hard not to smile watching this slightly overweight ,senior citizen with a white face chase his tail.

I’m enjoying having the company of a golden again. The thump thump of a happy tail on the floor is a wonderful greeting. Buster truly is a golden gem and we are happy to have him.

Tommy (#1633) Now Truman

Hi, it’s me Tommy (#1633). You may remember me as the irresistible boy with the Tickle me Elmo in my mouth back in November. I sure got just what I wanted for Christmas; a forever family to love me!

My foster dad, Scott, made the call on Thanksgiving Day, and boy was this family thankful he did! My new family made the trip from Bend to Portland the next day to meet me. I greeted them at the door with a stuffed animal and wagging tail. It was love at first sight (for all of us). They spent over an hour playing with me, and introducing me to my new brother, Riley, a ten-year-old Golden. When it was time for them to leave, I grabbed my toys and headed to the front door with them. Sadly, I had to wait overnight so my family could “think it over.” I knew they’d be back. The next day, we were on our way to my new home in Bend, Oregon.

After meeting me, my family decided I needed a more dignified name, so my shiny, new, heart-shaped dog tag now reads, “Truman.” I like my new name, and being as smart as I am, it didn’t take me long at all to learn it. None of us could believe how easy it was for me to join the family. It’s been 4 months, but I feel I’ve been here all my life. My brother, Riley, and I bonded right away. He’s been teaching me how to behave like a gentleman, and I’m teaching him how to play again! My cat brother, Oscar, likes me too. He thinks he’s a dog, so we’ve become pretty good buddies. There’s definitely no shortage of love or activity in my new home. I also have a human brother and sister, ages 3 and 7, who give me lots of attention. My new mom works from home, so I get to keep her feet warm while she works at her desk, and take lots of trips around town in the car. My new dad is the best! He likes to take me for runs at the local soccer field, and when my grandparents come to visit from Portland, we exercise on the golf course where I live. My favorite activity this winter has been playing in the snow. Who knew this cold, white stuff could be so much fun? I love making snow dog-angels; it makes my whole family laugh.

My family tells me I’m a real blessing. About a month before I was picked up wandering the streets of Marion County, my family lost one of their beloved Goldens, Parker, to cancer. He was only 9. They were very, very sad, and missed him terribly. When they saw my adorable photos on the Golden Bond website, their heartstrings were pulled. I’ve been told by many people that I have a spirit just like Parker. Thank goodness my new family had a home and hearts big enough for another golden boy. I have helped fill them both once again. It has been a win-win situation for all of us! We are all thankful I joined the family.

“You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy.” ~Psalm 30:11

(Received by my family through an e-mail on November 29th, 4 days after my adoption).

Millie (#1569)

WELL, we think Millie is the sweetest gal in the world and she is doing fine. Our lives have been busy and Millie has tagged along with us in fine style.

Tom's aunt at age 89 needed to be in the hospital and now a nursing home with a variety of physical issues so we have been busy with her transition; but Millie even went to meet and visit Auntie Hazel. She did very well; Hazel loved it. Millie sat at her wheel chair and enjoyed having her head rubbed and rubbed and rubbed. It was certainly the highlight of Hazel's day and Millie was more than willing to share her love. We had the 3 and 1 year old grandchildren a week ago for all day- kept dog and children at a controlled distance and all went well. We saw no signs of growls or jealousy- of course we kept a "tight leash" on all three!!

Millie went to our local vet today and checked out as a healthy beauty. She was heartworm negative and has started her prophylactic pills which is the standard in So. Oregon. Our twice daily walks and brushing continue for her. She loves her belly rubs! As Brant had said, she doesn't like other animals, and we had to "reel her in" and hold her tightly on her leash when she saw a loose dog(??) on one of our outings; but she did eventually sit at Tom's feet and obey, even if she wanted to chase after the other dog. So that is an area where we will work consistently with her. She overall walks well on the leash and is responsive to our basic commands. She is definitely in a routine within our household and will most likely adapt well as we slowly enlarge her environment.

Thank you for having faith in us. Jan & Tom

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