Friday, April 15, 2016

George's Bucket List

The most unassuming member of our household has got to be George.  Yes, he lets me know at mealtimes that I'm not getting his dinner to him fast enough, but for the most part, he's happy to just go with the flow.  George may not be the star of our household, but there is no doubt, that he has his place among our cast of characters.  He is liked and respected by the other dogs, including Todd.
This week, the Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac was holding their annual "Specialty".  A "Specialty" show is an event limited to a single breed - In this case, it was Labrador Retrievers. One day during a lunch break, they have a "Rescue Parade." If you've never seen a rescue parade, and you get the chance, you need to go.  If not, you're missing out on what I think is something special.  As you can guess, the parade features dogs that have been rescued.  As their names are called, their age and rescue story is told as they walk around the show-ring. I have seen many rescue parades, and have even helped to organized them, but I've never actually been in one.  Until this week because I entered George.

This parade began with the several Labs, some who were trained by inmates, and are now working in drug-enforcement.  How wonderful that these dogs that came into the rescue, who may not have been suitable for the typical home because of their energy and overactive instincts have been given the chance to truly make a difference!
After the "working dogs" it was George's turn.  It's usually done by age, so at 14ish years old, he was the oldest in the parade.  
I've decided that if George has a bucket-list, he can now check off walking around the show ring, receiving applause from a crowd and getting a rosette.
In my book, George really is the best in show!  I hope you have a good weekend!!

36 comments:

  1. George is such a sweet boy! Congrats to him!!

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  2. Fun way to spend some time with George. He knew he was a winner. (Me too)

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  3. Gorgeous, a true winner, and he and you can be so proud of him today, or was it your yesterday?

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  4. Scotties don't give their respect lightly. Good going, George!

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  5. I am so happy for sweet George!!! His ribbon is beautiful!
    love
    tweedles

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  6. George - best in show - was there ever any doubt?

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  7. Oh I agree, you ARE best in show George, just look how well that rosette suits you!
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  8. 'George you make my heart melt ♥'

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  9. This is SO heartwarming and special!! How wonderful for George!! I just cannot get over how much he reminds me of my Zippo! I'm so glad you got to experience the show ring together. Beautiful ribbon and well deserved!!

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  10. Sweet as can be . . .
    You are a WINNER George!
    (I liked seeing Todd and George together.)

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  11. Hello, I am so glad George had his chance to shine. He was best in show! Congrats George, he is a sweetie. Have a happy weekend!

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  12. Happy tears for George, what a champion!!!!! That is so wonderful for the rescue dogs, makes my heart happy too.Hugs Francine.

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  13. Oh! This brings tears to my eyes...You GO, George! Congratulations!

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  14. Hurray for George! You are Best in Show. Splendid ribbon you won. Lady Caroline

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  15. This brought tears to our eyes - how special for George!
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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  16. I'm so glad you entered him! What a sweet boy. :)

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  17. way to go george!
    i would have cried through the entire show.
    i'm fighting tears just typing this.
    oh for the love of dogs!
    XOXOXO♥

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  18. We give George a gold medal for his strut around the ring. And one to you for giving him a new life.

    Woos - Ciara and Lightning

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  19. Hi Kim, So glad you got to be in the show for George too. What a wonderful tribute to those pups who've been rescued. You also deserve a huge medal for all you do.
    Hugs,
    Noreen

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  20. What a great thing for George to check off his bucket list. That sure is a fancy rosette.

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  21. Congratulations George for completing an item on the list!

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  22. What a dear sweet boy George is and what a loving home he has found with you. Congratulations George.

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  23. What a great idea. George's ribbon is very beautiful, and so is he!

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  24. Oh!
    George reminds me of when you see elder war veterans walking in a parade.
    Proud and dignified.
    I'm tearing up just looking at the photos.
    Such a good boy.
    XOXOXOXOXO to you George!

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  25. George, we're all very proud of you. It's never too late to do the special things. You're proof of that.

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  26. George, we're all very proud of you. It's never too late to do the special things. You're proof of that.

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  27. Good old George he's a winner in my eyes for what ever group he was in.

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  28. Great post. And yes, George is definitely the best in show and best boy as well.

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  29. Congratulations to George, and to you. The prisoners training dogs for drug work sounds wonderful!
    Hope you all have a blessed week, Kim!

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  30. That's one big rosette! And George is proud, I can see it in his eyes. What a great thing to do for him.

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  31. Yay, George and Kim. This brought tears to my eyes. Big George is so lucky to be with you, Kim, and vice versa.

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  32. Way to go George . Sounds like a great day had by all ! Lovely photos and thanks to all of you for doing what you do for these pooches . Thanks for sharing , Have a good week !

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  33. What a tender moving post. Hugs to the best in show, George!

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  34. Proof that you're never too old.

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  35. Aww... this brought tears to my eyes.... Congratulations George! And I am so glad to see so many rescued dogs getting to live and serve a wonderful purpose. I had never heard of a rescue parade but I think it is a fantastic idea and I would love to see one! Would love to enter my Dusty in one, too. I really enjoyed this post!

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