What a wonderful story, Melissa.

And a good point that sometimes a stranger can help you make a perfect match. Honey’s breeder strongly recommended we choose her to come home with us and she was totally right.

Hope you can post a pic of Baby on FB. I look forward to seeing it. 🙂

I was following her adoption group on facebook and desperately wishing I could have a dog, and then one day they posted a picture of her adorable mug, and her big brown eyes got me. I sent an email that day, explaining that I was looking for a dog that I could train to be an Emotional Support Animal, and they sent one back almost immediately saying they thought she would be perfect for me!

I was a little nervous at first, adopting a dog I’d never met, but the rescue’s evaluation was good, and she really is my other half. She keeps me sane when all else fails. : )

(I’ll see if I can post on of her adoption pictures on your facebook page later, so you can see what I mean. Such a happy, “Love me!” face, that now I get to wake up to every day. <3)

I’m really glad that we’ve had both Callie and Shadow, with their different personalities. They have both made it easy for me to want another Golden. Callie was my independent, yet sweet and loving girl while Shadow has always been a sweet, loving, Velcro dog. (Even more Velcro-like since Callie’s passing.) I definitely want another Golden at some point. I’d like to have another one now for Shadow to snuggle with; but I just don’t think she could handle Ducky’s “Mine!” attitude again. Ducky has been treating her more like a sister since Callie passed rather than an outsider. I don’t want to screw that up.

How heartbreaking that Millie didn’t go home with you. But hopefully she landed in a good place.

I love that Laika’s big ears attracted you. And sometimes the right dog for you just can’t be planned out.

As for Honey, I feel like I really lucked out. And she has taught me so much that whatever dog comes into my life will benefit from her influence.

Seems like you have quite a variety in the way your dogs have come to you. I guess that’s one way to stay out of a rut.

And yes, I can imagine any number of dogs who might fit into your home.

Sounds like your son knew too. After all, he sent you the picture. 🙂

I love how you said that Buddy helped you deal with Rocky’s loss. That’s definitely the best part about having more than one dog.

And yes to this: “It doesn’t matter what they are as long as they are good dogs!!”

Well said. 🙂