Saturday, September 8, 2018

Alf Arrives at Golden Pines

Our weekend begins with a new senior boy, a Goldendoodle, named "Alf."
~Meet  lost-boy, Alf!~
Alf who we are estimating to be around 12 years old, was a stray or a lost boy in Baltimore Maryland. He has had a pretty rough week.  He was unable to really walk when he was at the shelter, was "depressed" and in the records we received, three times euthanizing him was mentioned.

~Shelter photos of Alf~
He has an infected tooth and elbow, and what looks like a wire within a lump on his chest, he had fleas and a matted coat. But after a day or two on medications, he was feeling better and the rescue was asked to take him. 

~Is that a wire??~
When we met on Thursday, Alf was able to walk, he had gotten a (really) bad haircut, the fleas were gone, thankfully, and he was exhausted.  Once at home, we didn't do any one on one intros because he fell fast asleep. Not even waking up for my brother or Carl coming home. 
After his evening meal, he was soon fast asleep again.
~Out cold!~
When he was awake, Alf was tentative in our interactions and his eyes followed and watched everything that I did and they even seemed a bit puzzled. His world had been turned totally upside down so it's understandable. 
~The look from a 'doodle whose life is turned totally upside down~
No longer that "lost boy" three days later, Alf is a totally different dog with confidence. His eyes have softened, he's relaxed, and following me around the house and he's even a bit silly.  He's getting along fine with the other dogs, and just sits nearby and barks and wags his tail when we talk to him. I'd say that unlike Max, his personalty seems more Golden than Poodle.  He also loves exploring the yard and just laying in the grass.
~Alf loves our big yard!~
Alf has a vet appointment on Monday afternoon. But given how he's acting today, maybe those health-issue-hurdles that he has to get over will be easier than we all thought.

31 comments:

  1. What a beauty he is! I hope all goes well with his vet appointment.

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  2. Sounds very positive that he is settling in well and feels comfortable. Such a good sign. <3

    Hope the vet visit goes well. :)

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  3. What a sweet baby he seems to be. Sorry for him about the wire. Hopefully they can take care of it and he will appreciate his wonderful new home and family.

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  4. Major change from day one to now! Hmm, that does look like some kind of wire. Sending hugs for the newest addition!

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  5. Just a little bit of time at Golden Pines works wonders:) Must have something to do with love.

    Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber and Mom

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  6. I think he has more Golden than Poodle in him too . . .
    Just by looking at the pictures . . .
    So, “a stray or lost” . . . or abandoned??
    Thankful he is with you . . .
    Post more soon, please . . . what is the wire?

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  7. If depression were a cause for euthanizing which is a euphemism for murder, we birds would be finally free of humans. He's probably depressed because nobody is his friend-until now.

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  8. Adorable! He just hit the jackpot!

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  9. Another darling boy welcomed with much love. They know when they are cared for and safe, with love, comfort and good company. He has come so far in those few days. Let that continue. Hugs to you and your loving heart.

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  10. Sounds like he's realised he's found a great home. Welcome Alf.

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  11. oh welcome my darling boy! welcome! your smile says it all.
    xoxo

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  12. Hello Kim!
    Alf is beautiful! I think Alf has found a loving home and will be a happy dog. I hope his appointment goes well. I am glad he is adjusting so well. Hugs and thanks for taking Alf into your home. Have a great day and new week!

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  13. Your kindness, gentle care, and love have already released Alf's inner sweetheart. Once again, Golden Pines to the rescue. :)

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  14. Welcome home Alf! Wonderful to see you looking so happy! Hope the vet appointment goes well. Thank you Kim and Carl!

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  15. Bless his heart! Isn't it amazing what basic care plus love will do for these dogs!? My most recent foster is a 10 year old who knows what with such h severe demo, skin fungus, ear infection and emaciated and completely hairless I don't know why the facility he was in kept him for even one day. He barely moved he felt so miserable. And the awful smell! Well 3 weeks in he has g a lined a lot of weight, his hair is growing back and he wants to play. He slept for he first few days I got him too.

    I'm so glad Alf is with you, safe and cared for. Thank you for helping so many! And I'm right there with you about summer's end!!!!!

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  16. Wishing Alf a good check up tomorrow. His hair will grow back lol!

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  17. So happy to see that this "lost looking boy" is getting settled and finding himself once again. Thank you for all you do for these beautiful beings.

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  18. Hi Alf! Glad that you are no longer "lost" but have been found. It appears he is adapting well to your amazing healing place. A lot of times all they need is love to get them over the hump.

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  19. Alf, I'm falling for you already. I hope the vet visit will be a good one and that Alf will recover and live a happy life with you all.

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  20. It's great to hear Alf has relaxed and is happy in his new home.

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  21. It is always such a transformation of what a little love and care will do. Alf looks very happy now.

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  22. What a heart-warming post. We so hope Alf continues to recover and even flourish in his new home.
    Toodle pip!
    Bertie.

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  23. Handsome Alf . I think all he needed was your TLC and your happy clan family! I hope all goes well for you all and fingers crossed his vet check is good.

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  24. Alf has taken all that life has thrown at him and now knows he's in the right place.

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  25. Welcome Alf! You have landed in a fabulous place!

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  26. Welcome, Alf! What a sweet boy. May all his days be bright happy ones. Stephanie in Northern California

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  27. Another miracle by Kim! Welcome Alf. Your world may be turned upside down but you are now in a safe and fun place. Kim will take amazing care of you - keep on being silly!

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  28. He's a handsome boy. I'm glad he's found a home with someone who cares. I think he's in need of some tlc.

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  29. Alf is so handsome Kim.. And he is looking content and happy!
    love
    tweedles

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  30. Thank you for taking him and loving him! He was probably at the crappy Baltimore shelter, which I will not name here (though the SPCA in Baltimore is WONDERFUL). I'm so happy he was not euthanized, but given a chance to find you. He's a lucky boy.

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