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kaseylib
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| Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:34 pm Post subject: My new gardening buddy! |
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This is Josey, the new member of our now 3-dog family. We got her through the Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin (GRROW), where her mother was rescued from a puppy mill. She's a Golden Doodle...we've never had any interest in poodles, but after talking to several folks who own them I told GRROW that we'd take her. And I'm glad I did!
It's been 8+ years since we've had a puppy in this house, but I have to say she's training very quickly. Now if only I could get my two old boys (a Newfoundland and a Golden Retriever) to give her the time of day.
I'd highly recommend to anyone who's looking for a dog to go through your local rescue organizations. We learned that there are over 2000 Golden Retrievers in Wisconsin alone that are in need of adoption. It was a great experience for us, and when the time comes, we'll definitely adopt and/or foster another dog from a rescue organization.
Josey ( photo / image / picture from kaseylib's Garden )
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| Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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Awww, the little cutie! Give her a good scratch from me, won't you?
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daisybeans
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Oh... my goodness. How cute can one puppy be??? How old is she? It makes me want a puppy too.... I am supporter of the Rescue groups too -- best way to go. Have fun with her! What does she think of the two old boys?
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I firmly believe in rescue societies for adding to your furry family and I think you've struck gold with that adorable pup of yours. Does she have a name yet? She looks so soft and cuddly that I want to reach into my computer and give her a hug. 
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| Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 1:17 am Post subject: |
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Awww, Josey is cute!! I believe Golden Doodles don't shed?
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cajunbelle
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| Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 3:34 am Post subject: |
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You did a great thing by adopting her kaseylib, at least Josey got her forever home, I hope the rest are as lucky.
It is so sad to see Golden Doodles in rescue groups already. I do not believe in designer dogs, there's enough dogs being abused and neglected now. All of my dogs are rescues.
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| Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:49 am Post subject: |
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My brother has a rescue labradoodle also. Great dog. Both of our Dobies are rescues. Great job! You got a lovely gal and she looks like quite the personality.  Babies are such fun. 
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Josey is soooo cute. I would love to pet and squeeze her. Poodles are so smart and I bet she got lots of poodle genes. She has such a sweet face.
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kaseylib
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It's great to hear your stories. I can't imagine my life without dogs!!!
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:34 am Post subject: |
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Oh kaseylib Josey is adoreable. Such a little cutie. I remember when Busby came into our house our older dog Bobbie took a little while to accept him but once he did they got on really well, apart from the odd scrap as Busby grew and tried to take liberties 
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dooley
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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She sure is a cutie. Our Chance came from a box outside of a K-Mart store just before Christmas one year.
Did your watering can survive?
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kaseylib
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Yes, Dooley, my watering can is fine an free of holes!!! Josey's been a great pup so far and we couldn't be happier! And thanks for the hope Gardengirl...my two old boys still won't give her the time of day!
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glendann
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Josey is a darling puppy.I love puppies.She is such a cutie.
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daisybeans
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How can your old boys resist such a cutie??? Are they bonding yet, Kaseylib?
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Penny
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What a cutie she is.
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