Monthly Archives: April 2015
Because They Need Us
by Ogee
It has been a hard week. To lose not one – but two – of our long-time rescue residents and the companion of a devoted volunteer as well. Balou was a special boy who never got over the loss of his human. He was profoundly sad, with trust and mental health issues. He was beautiful, deep and unpredictable, and so we knew he would be staying with us. He felt safe here. Reacher was adorable and adored. Imagine a gigantic […]
Categories: Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: Dog Loss, dog rescue, Dogs Cancer, Gardens Golden Retrievers, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Rudyard Kipling Dog Quote
The Comfort We Bring
by Ogee
“In almost every garden, the land is made better and so is the gardener.” ~ Robert Rodale We created and keep the Memorial Garden as a gift to the dogs we love and have loved – and for those who dedicate so much to our rescue effort. Three chance encounters this week reminded me that the work we do at Homeward Bound not only makes life better for the dogs, but provides important comfort to humans as well. A woman […]
Categories: Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: Columbine, Delphinium, dog rescue, Gardens Golden Retrievers, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Hummingbird, Locust Tree, Photography
I Spy
by Ogee
I spy something in the meadow. Sometimes you have to look very closely … And sometimes, they just come rushing to greet you – like my buddy Noah, who I see fairly often. I love my workday walks on the trail behind our offices. I never know who, or what, I’ll meet. Today I spied Presley and Sienna. I almost mistook Presley for a Jack Rabbit. Presley, it turns out, is on his third home. He started as an apartment […]
Categories: Nature, Rescue • Tags: Dog Photography, Dogs, Garden Golden Retriever, Jack Rabbit, Meadow, Nature, Vizla, Weimeraner, Westerb Bluebird, Woodpecker
Wordless Wednesday: Iris…faith, hope, wisdom…spring
by Ogee
Categories: Gardening • Tags: Gardens Golden Retrievers, Iris, meaning of iris
New Additions
by Ogee
April showers bring … April flowers. In abundance. The garden is in full bloom making my early morning arrival extra special. “An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” ~ Henry David Thoreau Last week: five long-term residents went home. This week: five arrived in one day. Plus three more for good measure throughout the week. The universe seeks balance, I guess. No rest for the weary. We have a new addition to the garden: a beautiful bird […]
Categories: Gardening, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: April Showers, Gardens Golden Retriever, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Homeward Bound Memorial Garden Sacramento, Lavender, Puppies, Roses, Spring flowers
Promises Kept
by Ogee
It wasn’t a lot … but it was something … and in our current state of drought, we are grateful for anything. Just after all the dogs were walked, dark skies turned to a quick downpour – with the promise of more on Tuesday. Every drop and every cool day extends our hope for the garden (which looks lush and full in spring) to survive another California summer. “We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.” […]
Categories: Gardening, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: California Drought, California Rain, dog rescue, gardening, Golden Retriever Garden, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Nature Photography
