September: Meet Red & Sammi
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It was love at first sight when Red (formerly Angus) and I met in August 2021. A beautiful red Golden Retriever, 14 1/2 years old. Angus had been an outdoor dog, but after escaping his yard, his owner lovingly surrendered him. They did not have time for him and did not want to deal with future medical expenses. His only health issues were an enlarged prostate, which neutering resolved, and an ongoing ear infection, that has robbed him of his hearing.
Red, now an inside dog, enjoys a new orthopedic bed, quality food and routine veterinary care. He loves being brushed and getting unlimited hugs and kisses, which at first seemed foreign to him. Everyone is amazed at how great he looks for his age. My 6 year old Golden has a whiter muzzle than Red! Red drinks 4/5 bowls of water per day! Is that the secret to his longevity?
Red is not excitable and he is past his prime of chasing balls and long walks. His personality has evolved and he keeps showing me new aspects of himself. Red, the pack leader, let’s me know it’s treat time or mealtime. He is my alarm clock, barking when he wants me to get up!
On my application to rescue I told of my desire to help senior goldens, to give them the best forever home and unconditional love in their final years and Red is the perfect addition. Thank you RAG of AZ for bringing Red to me!
Sammi came to us in 2010 when she still had puppy breath. Her previous owner decided they would be unable to care for a puppy due to unforeseen circumstances and surrendered her to RAG.
Sammi came to us with toys, a blanket and an emotional letter asking to make sure she gets a good home. While Sammi is gracefully aging, Sammi lives a great life and is still able to go on short hikes as long as she has her leg braces on. Don’t let this ol’ gal fool you. To this day, she can still catch a lizard.
She has a resident buddy (Henley, also a rescue from RAG) who helps keep her young. Sammi plays a game to trick her resident buddy Henley, to get out of her favorite doggy bed when she decides she is the one who needs to lay in it instead of him. While she can be sassy and bossy she possesses the sweetness of a Golden.
Thank you RAG for all you do. You did a great job matching us up with Sammi and ensuring she got a great home.