Dog Pile

Angela and Arthur have perfected the dog pile...they curl up together with us in one big heap, paws, ears, arms, legs, all jumbled together. She has a funny little bark, rowr, rowr-rowr-rowr, and she isn't shy about using it. This evening we had halibut for dinner and she just about did back flips...the lemon/garlic/anchovy compound butter was a fave. We're still working on walking on the leash, and pulling is a little problem, especially when we see birds! Seagulls, pigeons, ducks, sparrows, they're all there to be chased, right? It's all good. We are very lucky to share our lives with this little angel.

Day 3 in Forever Home

Angela is settling into her new home quite nicely. She leaps into bed when the alarm sounds and snuggles between us. Today we took the usual 4 mile walk along the water and she sniffed and sniffed: everything is exciting and new to her. She met our friend Mary who has several goldens of her own and always carries the best dog treats with her. (Mary is very popular with the dogs!) Arthur and Angela get into amazing rounds of play--a black and white streak followed by a golden one, racing around the house and yard. Couple of accidents in the house is the only issue to date, but she's still learning the ropes. Sorry if you haven't been able to post; it should be fixed now.

Angela's Story

Angela came to us from the kind-hearted people at Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue. She was found in awful condition, and good people got her the medical care she desperately needed. So many people followed her story through her recovery, and we want to share her happy ending and new beginning.

Unfortunately I recently lost my dad, who was a huge fan of golden retrievers everywhere. Angela was found in a cemetery that very day, and when I read her story of hope and survival it brought me a sense of comfort: my dad was telling me that he was at peace. What began as concern for her welfare led to closely following her progress to inquiring about adoption.

We were able to bring her home yesterday after a bittersweet goodbye at her foster home, where she had been transformed from a scared stray to a happy and playful dog. She slept in the car most of the way and has been exploring the house with tour guide Arthur the Aussie, her new partner in crime. We'll post updates on her progress and photos as she continues to grow in her fur and adjust to her new home. Trips to the beach and other good times are coming.

Thank you, everyone who followed her story and contributed to her care, for bringing her into our lives.

http://www.scgrrescue.org/RRAngela.html