JackieMaya Posted September 21, 2004 Author Posted September 21, 2004 Well, they have my application and my application fee, so I guess I'll just have to try to be patient and cross my fingers and toes that Jackie and Maya will have a big brother in about a month (which is probably how long the entire process would take). I hate waiting! Quote
JackieMaya Posted September 22, 2004 Author Posted September 22, 2004 My girls and I are going to meet Hogan this weekend! The MN Golden Retriever rescue organization is having their annual picnic on Saturday, so we RSVP'd. The foster dogs will be there, and they'll have a silent auction, food, doggy games and swimming in the lake. I just bought a harness and 50-foot check cord for Maya so that I can take her swimming! I've been wanting to take the girls swimming anyway. Anywho, this way they can all meet on neutral ground! I'm so excited! This will be great! I'll be sure to bring a camera along! Quote
JackieMaya Posted September 28, 2004 Author Posted September 28, 2004 The Golden Retriever rescue organization that has Hogan, the big boy I'm thinking of adopting, had their annual picnic on Saturday. Unfortunately, Hogan wasn't there, so we didn't get to meet him. But the girls and I went and just had a blast! There were probably around 50 Golden Retrievers (and Golden mixes) there. I've never seen a happier, more well-behaved group of dogs in my life! I had several Goldens come up to me and lean against me, as if they were saying "You're my best friend in the whole world" which is how most Goldens feel about everyone! And Jackie and Maya did that to several people too. There was no growling amongst any of the dogs, just a lot of tail wagging. Jackie and Maya went swimming in the lake and they had SOOO much fun! And I decided to try letting Maya go off leash, figuring that with all the dogs there she probably wouldn't go anywhere. I was SOOO proud of her! Every time she got a little too far, I would call her, and she would come running full blast up to me with a big smile on her face. They were playing with the other dogs, but were always pretty close to each other. After their first swim, they participated in a peanut butter eating contest. Maya, who's main focus in life is food, was a little too preoccupied with all the dogs to pay attention to the peanut butter. So Jackie won between the two of them. After their peanut butter break, they went back into the lake again. They were probably in the lake for a total of about 2 hours. They finally told me they were tired, so we went home and they crashed for most of the rest of the day. I took a bunch of pictures, but haven't had them developed yet (didn't bring my digital camera), but I'll post them once I finally get them developed. Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted September 28, 2004 Posted September 28, 2004 sorry to hear that Hogan wasn't there, but it sounds like the girls had a absoult BLAST! Can't wait for thed pictures! Quote
imported_Kat Posted September 28, 2004 Posted September 28, 2004 I'm glad that you and the girls had a great time :D Bummer thatHogan wasn't there though paws are still crossed. :wink: Quote
JackieMaya Posted October 7, 2004 Author Posted October 7, 2004 I still haven't heard a thing from the Golden Retriever rescue shelter! This is their latest update on Hogan that's on their website: 10/5/04: Hogan has been doining great. At first I thought he had a bad hip or something, but now I dont see any sign of stiffness. He likes to play with tennis balls, wrestle and roll upside down and get his tummy scratched. He seems to have a sense of loyalty to me already and follows me where ever I go. He is easy to handle in the house, once he is done playing around he just kind of hangs out. He hardly ever barks and is real fun to have around. All that said it would be nice if he could find his forever home. Someone who likes a big male that doesn't have to be all golden. I would like to see him in a house with a fence so he can run around and not have to worry about cats bothering him. I also don't think he would make a good match to a home with little kids. (He's so big and has had agression with cats and guards his food a bit) He is just a wonderful dog (no kiddin') but just needs the right match. I hope you are reading this right now and can just give him a chance to win your heart. Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted October 7, 2004 Posted October 7, 2004 Wow, JackyMaya, Hogan sounds like a keeper! :wink: And he does not look 8 at all, I was very surprised! :lol: Keeping my fingers crossed for a response and can't WAIT for pictures of the picnic!! Quote
ObedienceGrrl Posted October 7, 2004 Posted October 7, 2004 Ohhhhh....keepin my fingers crossed for you!!! He sounds wonderful.... :D Quote
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