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Dog Tails: The Diary of a Golden Life

A Golden Life is a dog blog and diary written by a Golden Retriever named Farley. Not only will I share little glimpses into my daily canine adventures with my humans, I will also offer dog product reviews, photos, videos and updates on the 1000 Goldens Project.
Friday
Jan132012

In Loving Memory of Farley

Thank you to everyone for sending us your love and support. Reading your messages, and knowing so many people truly understand the precious gift of a family dog -- makes coping with a great loss more bearable.

I'm not going to write a long good-bye, but rather leave you with some of our favorite pictures to make you smile...because Farley wouldn't want it any other way. Thank you for loving him with us.

We love you and we miss you with all of our hearts, sweet Far Far. 

Monday
Jan022012

Our Farley is Gone...

Our precious Farley died very suddenly tonight and there are no words for how broken our hearts are. Today he was 100% happy, bouncing, tail wagging, doing zoomies - loving life the way he always does.  On our afternoon walk he was smiling and wanted to carry his own leash home the way he always does.  

About 15 minutes after that he started acting funny. Laying down at a place in the house he never lays. His head was hanging low like he need to throw up. My husband took him outside and he laid on the porch in a daze. Farley idolizes my husband and any time he's near, they stare into each others eyes with pure love. He follows him every place he goes. But Farley was non-responsive. 

The vet said Farley was in shock, they would give him an IV, take x-rays and try to determine what is wrong. A few minutes later he came back and said his body was shutting down, and asked if we wanted them to give him CPR, but that there was only a 5% chance it would work.  We were in complete shock, sobbing and said don't put him through that if it won't work.  About 1-2 minutes later he came back and said he was gone. He thinks that Farley must have had a tumor on his heart that ruptured, and the fluid filled inside so he couldn't breathe.

All his life I joked with Farley, "If Jesus could have any dog, he would pick you!" Because Farley was perfect and beautiful and everything anyone could dream a dog to be.

My husband and I couldn't have kids, so we adopted Farley.  He was our precious baby boy, the center of our lives for 7-1/2 years and gave us more joy than anything we've experienced in this world. We don't know what we will do without our boy. We love you more than words Farley, and there are no words for how empty this house already feels without you.

Friday
Dec302011

Golden Retriever #25 of 1000

Gopher is Golden Retriever #25 in the 1000 Goldens Project. He is a therapy dog, who has a knack for making special connections with people in need of comfort. Please click here to read his story!

Tuesday
Dec272011

Merry. Bright. White.

My friend Sophie sent me a stuffie and some treats for Christmas. I am madly in love with this stuffie, and I carry it around crying with joy! Thank you so much Miss Sophie!

P.S. To the stuffie critics: Yes, my humans let me take my stuffies outdoors. Why? 1) It makes me happy and the purpose of life is to be happy. 2) I don't tear them up - most of my stuffies last forever. I still have ones from my first days of puppyhood.  3) They are washable people. 

We hope you had the Merriest Christmas and spent lots of time with those you love :)

Monday
Dec122011

Thank you Augie and Ti!

My Golden Amigos, Augie and Ti showered some Christmas spirit upon me! A lion cub who bears a strong resemblance to me arrive in the mail on Saturday.

One cannot be too cautious with new stuffies, so I've been carrying him with me every place I go since he arrived!

I take naps with him, and even tuck him in to the humans bed at night time!

Thank you Augie and Ti - I love him!