Thursday, January 24, 2019

Joy Arrives at Golden Pines

At our house it may be wet, soggy and cold outside, but there's always room inside for a senior dog that needs a place to go.
~The view from our front porch this morning~
And on Monday that's what we did, we made room for one more, and we welcomed Joy. Found abandoned on a road in West Virginia by a family that couldn't afford to keep her, Joy eventually found her way to the Golden Retriever Rescue. I will add here that even though the family that found Joy couldn't keep her, they bought her a dog bed and sent it along with her. The bed may not be a well made one, but I'm touched by their thoughtfulness that says a lot about them. 
~Joy's first night with us~
We did not start out as Joy's foster home. But there was a bit of a "mishap" between Joy and a 5 pound smoked fillet of salmon in which the salmon and Joy both lost. She became very ill, and ended up hospitalized for about a week. The rescue felt it would be best for Joy if she went to another foster home.

Our dogs easily accepted this new comer who is quiet and very easy going. She's estimated to be about 11 years old, and her tail does not stop wagging. At just over 40 pounds, Joy has a few pounds to gain. She also has a few health-hurdles to get over; anemia, lyme disease, and of course her bout of severe gastroenteritis.

But this endearing little girl that was left abandoned on a road in West Virginia, now has a pretty brand new collar, and most importantly Joy has a bright future.

Welcome Joy, we're glad you're here!

33 comments:

  1. What a sweet baby! So glad she found her way to you.

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  2. Joy has the sweetest face - how could anyone do that to her? We are so glad she can now find some real joy at Golden Pines.

    Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber

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  3. She's lovely, and couldn't have ended up in a better place. I wish I could love on her in person.

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  4. Welcome Miss Joy -- you will love living at Golden Pines!

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  5. Every time you get a new dog, I just want to cry at how many dogs lose their families. So very sad. It just breaks my heart. So glad she found her way to you. You are an angel.

    Welcome Joy!

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  6. Thank you for helping to save Joy. She sounds like she will bring you lots of Joy. And, thank goodness for the wonderful family who found her, saved her, and even sent her forward with a bed that showed how much they cared.

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  7. Oh! Another post that put tears in my eyes. Bless you both!

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  8. The family who found her are so caring, and even though they could not keep her, gave her a new bed. That is true love. Joy is a beauty, and looks like she is "Home."

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  9. Hello and welcome to Joy! She looks like a happy dog! I am sure she will love being with you and the other at Golden Pines. Happy Friday, enjoy your day and weekend!

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  10. What a beautiful face! You just about can look all the way down into her soul.

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  11. From the horrible act of someone to the kindness of Golden Pines, Joy has found her home.

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  12. It took 11 years but she finally found heaven.

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  13. What a pretty doggie! Glad she's safe and warm now with you!

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  14. I'm a long time "lurker" on your blog, I love following all that happens in your golden world. Someday I'd like to do exactly what you're doing, fostering and rescuing senior goldens, only a bit further west. However, for now I'm just looking for another senior golden for my currently empty household. Could you tell me, does your rescue consider re-homing individuals outside of your region? Thanks :) Karin

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    1. Hi Karin! THANK YOU for being a "lurker!" And THANK YOU for being willing to open your heart and home to a senior Golden! I can promise you that you will never regret it! The rescue that I volunteer with (GRREAT) does not place Goldens out of the area they service. However, as you no doubt know, there are rescues throughout the US. To find one near you, here is a link that lists all the Golden Retriever Rescues in the US.

      http://www.grca-nrc.org/localrescues.html

      Please if you have any question, etc., I'm here and cheering you on as you look for your new addition!
      THANK YOU again!!

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  15. Another beautiful addition to the Golden Pines family. She is beautiful and is obviously a sweetheart. Bless the family that first picked her up along the road! Welcome, dear Joy. Stephanie Jo in Northern California

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  16. Joy looks like a sweetheart. So glad she made her way to you
    hugs
    Hazel & Mabel

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  17. So sad and frustrating when people just dump animals.

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  18. Joy looks like a sweetheart. So glad she found her way to you!

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  19. So glad she found your world, God Bless........

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  20. What a sweet girl Joy is. We hope she does well in her new foster home. She is lucky to have found her way to you.

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  21. Awe what a pretty sweet thing . Thank goodness she is with you .Joy has come to the right place now and she will be overjoyed with all the TLC she will get from you and your clan .

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  22. I also meant to say how much I enjoyed the pictures on your snowy day post. What fun was had by all!
    Stephanie Jo in Northern California

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  23. It always warms my heart to see you taking in another oldie Golden.

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  24. She's adorable. She will bring joy to go with her name.

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  25. Welcome, Joy! You've found the bestest place to be!!

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  26. Oh Kim.... Joy is absolutely beautiful!! And you are too! My love & admiration, Andrea xoxo

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  27. Welcome, Joy!! You are gorgeous! And you are going to love it at Golden Pines! :)

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  28. Joy we are so happy for you, that you are at Golden Pines where loves is shared and grows! A nice warm bed,, and food and loving pats,
    love
    tweedles

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  29. Welcome Joy! So sad she was abandoned but but happy she found her way to your wonderful home!

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  30. tears in my eyes. and then tears for happy.
    loving you old bean. xoxo

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  31. She is so beautiful....oh, that white face! It reminds me of our angel Sheba. ♥

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