tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post3324038507557179626..comments2024-03-27T17:35:40.036-04:00Comments on Life at Golden Pines: Sam Arrives at Golden Pines~Kim at Golden Pines~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02001523468339091407noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-57120312920455732462010-09-15T11:18:36.264-04:002010-09-15T11:18:36.264-04:00My rescue (English Bulldog) turned seven this year...My rescue (English Bulldog) turned seven this year and I am hoping that exercise, balanced diet and social interaction will help slow the aging process. Thank for sharing your story--but, more importantly, thank you rescuing and giving a wonderful home to these animals.Jake Collinshttp://www.happybark.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-63954768962903487002010-08-29T00:29:51.519-04:002010-08-29T00:29:51.519-04:00Sams younger days definetly sound like Simba now! ...Sams younger days definetly sound like Simba now! Except for when Simba is sick and laying around, of course. Sam is precious! I am glad that you have found a spark left in him, and hopefully he'll be able to enjoy his time at Golden Pines. You are doing the right thing by letting Doris see him. I can't imagine what she must have gone through to say goodbye. <br /><br />I will pray for You and for Hamlet as you see the holistic vet. Lets hope she can help him!!<br /><br />Oh! -- and yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-28108674769723526822010-08-25T02:22:26.415-04:002010-08-25T02:22:26.415-04:00I admire you so much. I can't image the worry,...I admire you so much. I can't image the worry, care and concern you have with the dogs you have let alone the people connected to them. You certainly have my respect and admiration. Hope you take time out for yourself to have some fun. Hope all goes smoothly for you all.Callie Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379683295150396693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-90762734279816990612010-08-24T21:33:27.112-04:002010-08-24T21:33:27.112-04:00its my first time here in your blog, im so impress...its my first time here in your blog, im so impressed with all the golden retrievers that you rescued and given a great second chance of having a home and family. Golden Retriever are awesome dogs. new follower, <a href="http://www.dogscircle.com" rel="nofollow">jazevox</a>Jazevoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08506647872319423519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-40821685379602071772010-08-24T20:45:27.075-04:002010-08-24T20:45:27.075-04:00Welcome Sam! Sam does not look his age at all. Ho...Welcome Sam! Sam does not look his age at all. Hope that Cat does decide to teach Sam some tricks of her own.Granite State Pet Sittinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00469895751500269403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-49419044992522507382010-08-24T20:12:48.674-04:002010-08-24T20:12:48.674-04:00Oh Sam, welcome to Golden Pines - you are so hands...Oh Sam, welcome to Golden Pines - you are so handsome. We hope everything goes well with Tanner. You are the best...1000 Goldenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088117260298252662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-17602187657829474022010-08-24T14:58:47.926-04:002010-08-24T14:58:47.926-04:00kim
thank you for stopping by my sister's blog...kim<br />thank you for stopping by my sister's blog..Iappreciate it<br />xJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-43896585759765582272010-08-24T03:07:51.003-04:002010-08-24T03:07:51.003-04:00So very endearing. Both Doris and Sam must be extr...So very endearing. Both Doris and Sam must be extremely proud of you. and very thankful too.<br />good to hear about Tanner. Hope Hamlet is doing Ok.<br />love,<br />A<br />wag from Bud n GinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04910413735418121137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-52115079400821855102010-08-24T00:20:10.566-04:002010-08-24T00:20:10.566-04:00kim
can you post on the subject of lead (leash) ag...kim<br />can you post on the subject of lead (leash) aggression and territorial behaviour???<br />johnxJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-63991607937484347022010-08-23T22:19:39.719-04:002010-08-23T22:19:39.719-04:00Wow, I'm so behind on your blog!
First off, I&...Wow, I'm so behind on your blog!<br />First off, I'm glad all turned out well for Rudi. I can't imagine the feeling of panic you were experiencing!<br />Poor Hamlet - my thoughts are with you and I'm sending good energy your way for both of you. He has such a beautiful face...<br />Sam - he's gonna be a stinker, isn't he? Gotta love that senior spunk!Toni aka irishlashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05439209726767685697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-10056525584218362982010-08-23T13:04:41.617-04:002010-08-23T13:04:41.617-04:00Sam looks really lovely. Have been playing "...Sam looks really lovely. Have been playing "catchup" with your blog and found the whole incident re the pear quite scary! So pleased it all turned out alright for you both. Loved your visiting toad!menopausalmusinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255069917743230560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-36129057961544669302010-08-23T10:43:55.184-04:002010-08-23T10:43:55.184-04:00I am sure the cat and Sam will settle the pecking ...I am sure the cat and Sam will settle the pecking order really soon..<br />Sounds like everyone is settling...of course I would do the same thing and let Sam visit with his human, if possible...therapy for both.sunset pines farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04826327863570459271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-19075957238424138992010-08-23T07:57:25.516-04:002010-08-23T07:57:25.516-04:00Your description of Sam's younger life was fun...Your description of Sam's younger life was fun to read and I'm sure he still remembers those days or else he wouldn't be chasing your cat every once in awhile! How great that you have the space for so many dogs who need a safe place to rest and be cared for!the teacher's petshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01196076588030535094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-86886422925346288372010-08-23T04:54:51.206-04:002010-08-23T04:54:51.206-04:00aw Bless him - just like my Sam just a shadow of t...aw Bless him - just like my Sam just a shadow of the magnificent swimmer & diver he was.<br />Did you know that once Retrievers were bred to bring in the fishing nets ? Sam was living proof of this heritage - he brought up a whole net full of old oyster shells once !!!BadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-55212989364230798372010-08-22T22:35:22.391-04:002010-08-22T22:35:22.391-04:00Hi Kim
A mighty busy weekend you had.
Sam looks so...Hi Kim<br />A mighty busy weekend you had.<br />Sam looks so kind. And he is also looking safe!<br /><br />I hope you make some progress with the holistic vet to help Hamlet.<br />What the vet said about Tanner sounded okay too- right?<br /><br />I knew from long ago that every doggy that needs resueing would want the rescuer to be you.<br />Have a restful night<br />love<br />tweedlesTweedles -- that's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349728497621875670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-86168129741999538732010-08-22T22:29:53.139-04:002010-08-22T22:29:53.139-04:00It's so hard when our four legged friends don&...It's so hard when our four legged friends don't feel well and can't tell us what's wrong. But mean while, everyone seems to be getting lots of love ~ well that's the most important thing isn't it?<br /><br />Big hug to you Kim, Carl and all your pups ~ and the kitties being harrassed as well! :)<br /><br />xo CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885238657002176243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-2098021624896808462010-08-22T18:31:48.160-04:002010-08-22T18:31:48.160-04:00It's wonderful that you have been able to take...It's wonderful that you have been able to take on Sam and that Doris will still be able to see him.I think it is so sad when the elderly have to be parted from their beloved animals.Sam is in the best hands now and will spend the rest of his days happy and secure.<br /><br />Bellaboo :o)bellaboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09579328217041430937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-3966658602250143962010-08-22T14:45:41.524-04:002010-08-22T14:45:41.524-04:00Hello Sam, welcome to Golden Pines. Lady and I loo...Hello Sam, welcome to Golden Pines. Lady and I look forward to getting to know you and watching your new adventure unfold. Maintaining Sam's connection to Doris is the right thing to do. We know she earned it and can't help her physical condition at 88. Considering the complexity of the situation with Sam, his introduction into your pack seemed to me to be pretty non-eventful.<br /><br />Hamlet - Good idea about consulting a holistic vet. No use taking a knife to him again at his age. <br /><br />Woofs and belly rubs to the gang,<br /><br />KT and LadyKT and Eastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456498552956580863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-25957449880089017142010-08-22T14:05:40.805-04:002010-08-22T14:05:40.805-04:00I'm so glad that Sam arrived and seems to stil...I'm so glad that Sam arrived and seems to still have some spunk left in him. I'm looking forward to hearing about a future reunion with Doris. It is comforting for me to know that there are kind persons like you out there to help these senior dogs.--IngerIngerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-69033935019763170562010-08-22T13:32:37.884-04:002010-08-22T13:32:37.884-04:00Hi Kim! Thanks for helping Sam! Hope the holistic ...Hi Kim! Thanks for helping Sam! Hope the holistic vet can helping Hamlet! Have a good Sunday!Thor and Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00068189562714340147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-41299481757095909972010-08-22T10:58:37.426-04:002010-08-22T10:58:37.426-04:00Sam sure doesn't look 15! You can tell by his...Sam sure doesn't look 15! You can tell by his eyes that he was 'full of it' when he was younger though. :-) Thank you so much for what you are doing for Sam and for Doris. You have truly made a positive difference in two lives today. I hope that Hamlet can be helped too. He is such a sweet looking fellow.<br />TammyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02131066591477169851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-9233395976787871372010-08-22T10:42:01.015-04:002010-08-22T10:42:01.015-04:00Kim it is always so wonderful to read your blog!
...Kim it is always so wonderful to read your blog! <br />Doris and Sam need to see each other even if the rescue network doesn't approve, I think your ideas are better! You have a special connection with these Goldens that many people can't understand. Your decisions for them will be the right one! Hugs all around!<br />Tina xoMarguerite (Tina) Smith Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654002122173967940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-4808554679888034822010-08-22T10:38:36.610-04:002010-08-22T10:38:36.610-04:00Welcome to Sam! I know he'll enjoy the compan...Welcome to Sam! I know he'll enjoy the company, even if he is not the "only child" anymore! Glad to hear you will help Doris see her beloved Sam again...seems only right.Judy's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240066353842966887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-35354075069896047342010-08-22T09:36:57.498-04:002010-08-22T09:36:57.498-04:00I don't think I could separate Doris and Sam e...I don't think I could separate Doris and Sam either - sometimes you just have to do what your heart tells you.<br /><br />SamHow Sam Sees Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08305827999885588071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-38659004724634822662010-08-22T09:00:37.412-04:002010-08-22T09:00:37.412-04:00Awwww, Kim, he's lovely. And Doris must be so...Awwww, Kim, he's lovely. And Doris must be so relieved to know that Sam is going to be loved and cared for, all during his last days. <br /><br />You always do good things for the dogs you take in. But, sometimes, you must wonder about what the people who once owned them were thinking. With Sam, you are doing a good thing for dog, and his human.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692541935507155362noreply@blogger.com