Maria and some other Homeward Bound volunteers traveled to Tahoe today to join in the search for Murphy – a Golden on the run since a family camping trip in early October. So I was holding down the fort alone in the Memorial Garden today.
A large shipment of newly arrived commemorative bricks were lined up and ready to be installed.
The messages are so touching. It truly is a great way to honor our departed pups.
Maria’s sunflowers have begun a second showing. What a treat in November.
Meanwhile, the Dahlias are saying their farewells.
There are just a few blooms remaining,
and the emerging buds get tinier and tinier. What a beautiful show they gave us this summer and early fall. We’ll over-winter them carefully for next year.
The Mums, on the other hand, are in their glory. This one from Jody’s garden bed is especially pretty in pink with its sunny yellow faces.
Tomorrow, Ina will move the Rock Rose from the Tree Circle Garden. With the tree getting larger, they don’t get enough sun to bloom successfully, and they are already growing too large for the spot. Ina thinks they will look beautiful in the California garden she is planning for the front section. Shhh…don’t tell her that they are not California natives!
It was pretty lonely in the garden today – so the dogs kept me company. Bones gave the Sunflowers his sniff of approval.
Hope – a really sweet girl and new arrival – paid a visit.
Cisco was showing off his much-improved coat…
While Goldie showed us that she has a few previously unknown tricks up her paw: like this adorable rollover.
It was bath day at Homeward Bound with a new grooming team in training. So much pampering and primping…
what better place for Bo-Bo to air-dry than in the garden?
And finally, Wedo came to say the words we can’t wait to hear: “Goodbye”. He went home today with his new family. We’ll miss you sweet boy!
Side note: Ina told me know that the beautiful Asters in the Cottage Garden are second generation cuttings from the old Sacramento City Cemetery. I visited there on Saturday to see the originals. The grounds are absolutely beautiful – maintained by more than 100 volunteers and a few Sheriff’s friends doing community service. Look for a post this week on the blog.
Thinking good thoughts for Murphy’s rescue. It was too quiet at the ranch today. Bring that girl home, and hurry back everyone!
Gardens For Goldens 
Can a person purchase a brick for your garden if they don’t live in your area?
Most definitely, Judy! We even have folks who purchase them as tributes for friends who have said goodbye to their pups. The information is here on the website: http://www.homewardboundgoldens.org/bricks/index.php We do group the shipments to save shipping expense, so it takes a little bit of time. I’d be happy to send a photo if you let me know which is yours 🙂
Yeah for Wedo. I’ll miss seeing you in the garden, but I know you will be happy with your new family. Sunflowers in November? I bet Bones was hoping there would be an apple in the sunflower garden.
Bones got his apple. We must carry on – even when you are not there!
Wishing Wedo the best possible forever home and sending out prayers for Murphy. I so hope they manage to find him soon.
Thank you! Both appreciated 🙂
What a great memorial!
Thank you! We try 🙂