Dog Rescue | Gardens For Goldens

With a look like this…

December 9, 2018 by Ogee

Some curses are blessings in disguise. Last fall, I inherited responsibility for taking the dog’s photos for their website profiles. A lot more work, but simple enough? Not so! For every shot that makes it – there are dozens more that go into the recycle bin. I try to get the dogs shortly after they arrive so we can share them as quickly as possible with the team and expedite their going homes. Those first couple of days can be […]

Categories: Dog Rescue, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Photography • Tags: Dog Photography, dog rescue, Funny Dog Looks

A Winter Rose

December 2, 2018 by Ogee

It doesn’t happen often—but often enough to wonder. Dogs that are long-time residents of the rescue—the ones with special behavioral or medical needs who wait for angel adopters—find their way home only to pass unexpectedly just as they have found love. Not that they aren’t loved by us. But there is a difference between being loved and cared for by volunteers and being a chosen special someone and finally being home. It is if—wrapped in that security—that they finally fully […]

Categories: Dog Loss, Dog Rescue, Dogs, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: Camp Fire Dogs, Dog Loss, Dogs, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue

Blessings

November 18, 2018 by Ogee

Rosie was a breeder dog who was considered “used up.” A good Samaritan took her and brought her to us when the breeder made clear that she would be disposing of her. She has never lived inside or been treated with love, and yet, she gives hers unconditionally. The first bed she had was the one we provided her. When her adopters mentioned that they would be letting her pick out her own new bed and toys, Rosie made clear […]

Categories: Dog Rescue, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Thanksgiving • Tags: appreciation, Camp Fire, dog rescue, Gratitude, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Thanksgiving

Some Things…

October 28, 2018 by Ogee

Some things make me laugh. Some make me smile. Some fill me with joy – like the asters in fall. And others make me want to say, “Don’t worry boy, didn’t I tell you you’d be home in a flash?” Some touch my heart. Some fill me with hope. And some make me wonder how a boy ever thought that peeing on a new girlfriend would win her over?! But this just fills me with pride. Last year, I told […]

Categories: Dog Rescue, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: Airman Dog Reunion, dog rescue, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Inspiring

Fall Project #2: The Puppy Pad

October 14, 2018 by Ogee

Maria’s decorations signal that fall has arrived in the garden…but gardening had to wait this weekend. I’m a big fan of completing one project before starting another (the Virgo in me) – so I was hoping to complete the new bed this week. But when the success of a project depends on the muscles of others – you adapt! My crew was available this weekend…so this weekend was dedicated to the new Puppy Pad. We built a Puppy Palace in […]

Categories: Dog Rescue, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Puppies, Puppy project

Love in a Mist

August 19, 2018 by Ogee

There are near daily tests for the rescuer woman: her will to heal against theirs to surrender. Most battles are won, but not all; the rescuer does not always get to be the savior. The beloved dog who so kindly shared his home, heart, and rescuer mom has gone. Sometimes, it feels like the universe conspires against us – When it is simply saying, “I’m calling you home.” It is not compelled to explain its timing or purpose – Any […]

Categories: Dog Loss, Dog Rescue, Dogs, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Loss, Thought • Tags: Dog Loss, dog rescue, Loss of a dog

One Family Here

August 12, 2018 by Ogee

Our garden is a haven for hummingbirds. An all-day diner offering a smorgasbord of favorite foods… Agastache Cuphea Sunflowers Obedient Plant and more. There is no need to squabble – mosquitos, gnats, flies, and aphids abound when a protein craving strikes. Trees provide cover and shade and safe nesting sites. Convenient way stations provide an opportunity to eat while sitting! Now that’s energy saving. It doesn’t take all that much to help creatures thrive. A place to heal, to grow, […]

Categories: Dog Rescue, Homeward Bound Memorial Garden, Nature Photography, Pets • Tags: dog rescue, God's Creatures, Hummingbirds, Nature, Robert Browning Quote

Wordless Wednesday: Chevy’s Bed Head

August 1, 2018 by Ogee

Categories: Dog Rescue, Dogs, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: Dog Photography, funny dog faces, Golden Retriever, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue

Forrest

July 29, 2018 by Ogee

There is a reason why gardeners are increasingly moving to native plants. Unlike fancy hybrids, native plants are uniquely adapted to their landscape. Having developed over time, they are resilient and well-suited to the available soil, water, and sun or shade. As a result, they thrive where others languish – providing valuable habitat to others. Today’s designer dogs are much like plant hybrids. Mixed breeds combined in the hopes of a perfect mix of genetic traits. Bernedoodles are apparently the […]

Categories: Dog Rescue, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Rescue • Tags: Bernedoodle dogs, Dog Rescue Story, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue