Dogs | Gardens For Goldens

Holding On To The Things You Love

May 19, 2019 by Ogee

Somewhere between work, volunteering, and changes to how WordPress manages the Reader and sharing, I ran out of blogging steam. Or maybe just words. Fresh inspiration abounds, but not everyone wants to read the stories I might share. The self-imposed push for happy stories feels less authentic and gradually, probably less relevant to readers, as well. Blogs are time-consuming beasts, and when you feel like no one is listening, it is easy to become discouraged. Along the way, I also […]

Categories: Dog Rescue, Dogs, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: Blogging inspiration, Dog Loss, Dog Photography

All In A Day

February 3, 2019 by Ogee

All in a day… A motley duo transformed and made as beautiful on the outside as they are within. A one year old boy is surrendered, and then reclaimed because his people could not be without him with the understanding that a dog is a member or the family and a promise is a promise. Kids (human or canine) take time to grow up. Patience, perseverance and consistency are the keys. You get out what you put in. Three Golden […]

Categories: Dog Rescue, Dogs, Golden Retreiver Rescue, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Homeward Bound Memorial Garden, Photography • Tags: dog rescue, golden retriever rescue, Good Samaritan, Kindness, Puppies

Out of the fog

January 13, 2019 by Ogee

The world gets smaller in winter. As the mist clears, tiny details emerge. For a dog with seizures, the world can feel very small, indeed. Scary, uncontrollable moments followed by a fog. Most humans find them hard to handle. It is easy to withdraw. New diets and medications can make a world of difference – but the most important ingredient is love. Daisy is a seizure dog. To look at her you would never know. Her person is drawn to […]

Categories: Dog Rescue, Dogs, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: dog rescue, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Seizure dogs

New Beginnings

December 30, 2018 by Ogee

The first time I saw Spice, she was cowering under her Kuranda dog bed in the tiny space between it and the floor. Her leash was attached, and would remain that way for some time as she was impossibly shy and would bolt when approached. She was part of a group of dogs surrendered from a breeder. At one year of age, she had no idea what it meant to live inside or with people. All she knew were other […]

Categories: Dog Rescue, Dogs, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: dog rescue, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, new beginnings, New Year

Wordless Wednesday: Daisy

December 26, 2018 by Ogee

Categories: Dog Rescue, Dogs, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: dog rescue, Dogs, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue

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

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

Cooper at Camp Yogi

August 5, 2018 by Ogee

Our most recent houseguest was a repeat caller named Cooper. He is one of Daisy’s litter. He stayed with us about a month ago while his people were away – right after his sister, Colleen’s stay until her people were ready to bring her home. This is a photo of the two of them before they found their furever homes. My husband mocks me for taking the puppy pen down…he thinks it might as well just stay up permanently. He’s […]

Categories: Dogs, Pets, Puppies • Tags: Camp Yogi, Cooper, Puppy Play