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In memory of our bestest blog buddy Spencer who has taken the journey to The Rainbow Bridge; and to our good friend Golden Honey who has gone to join him. They are both much loved dogs and are terribly missed by those of us who knew them. Please, don't forget to remember them both today and smile.

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- TBH (The Bumpass Hounds)


MR. WHITE ONLY ASKS FOR A FEW YEARS OF CARE WITH SOMEONE WITH WHICH TO LIVE OUT HIS REMAINING YEARS

MR. WHITE ONLY ASKS FOR A FEW YEARS OF CARE WITH SOMEONE WITH WHICH TO LIVE OUT HIS REMAINING YEARS
SPONSORS NEEDED DESPERATELY. CAN YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HELP? Mr. White is another senior homeless boy at Almost Heaven Golden Retiever Rescue and Sanctuary who is also looking for his furever home. 11 year old Mr. White became homeless when his owner passed away and no one else was in a position to offer this kindly old gent a home. Mr. White is a sweetheart of a dog - - - - - - - he loves everything and everyone - and all he asks is a home where he can retire and be loved for the rest of his life. Mr. White is at least partially deaf, so a fenced yard or someone who leash walks (all the time) is a must for him. If you would like to offer Mr. White a home, please submit an application which you can download from our website (www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org) Please mail or email it back as we no longer have a dedicated fax line. Mr. White is up-to-date with routine shots, house trained and spayed/neutered.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

TODAY IS MY DAY

Hey Hounders,
Y'all will never guess who's having a great day today; today is my day. Do any of you know a saucy 75.7 lb gorgeous girl Golden Retriever? Who could that attractive girl be?

Radar and I went to the CRAH today for weigh-ins. Radar is now 46.7 lbs and growing like gangbusters. And I, the mystery girl, tipped the scales at 75.7 lbs. Dad's scheduled weight for me today is 87 lbs. So I, the mystery girl, am 11 lbs below my goal weight. My total weight loss since June 1, 2008 is a mere 71 POUNDS. How about them apples? On the way home dad said that Radar and me both deserved a reward so he took us to McDonald's. He said it was OK for me to splurge because I was a little on the skinny side. Heheheheheheh. Yeah, right dad! Radar and I each has a double cheeseburger and some fries. I'll have to eat light tonight; those double cheeseburgers go right to my butt.
I feel really good about myself today. It's been a lean and mean year plus for me. Thanks to Purina OM kibble, cut green beans and carrots I've made it. Dad says that now he has to work out something called a maintenance diet for me. He says that we'll probably do at least two more bi-weekly weigh-ins to monitor my weight but then he thinks we'll only go for weigh-in once a month.
It's like a dream come true. I can just see it now! Just like a Hollywood musical on TV. Me and the girls singing about ME:

(Scroll to the bottom of the blog and "mute" the Somewhere over The Rainbow theme)


(SOPHIE)
I feel pretty, Oh, so pretty,
I feel pretty and witty and bright!
And I pity Any dog who isn't me tonight.
I feel charming, Oh, so charming
It's alarming how charming I feel!
And so pretty That I hardly can believe I'm real.
See the pretty dog in that mirror there:
Who can that attractive dog be?
Such a pretty face,
Such a pretty coat,
Such a pretty smile,
Such a pretty me!
I feel stunning And entrancing,
Feel like running and dancing for joy,
For I'm loved By a pretty wonderful gang!

(SHILOH, ABBY, SHELBY, JENNY)
Have you met my good friend Sophie,
The craziest dog in the pack?
You'll know her the minute you see her,
She's the one who is in an advanced state of shock.
She thinks she's in love.
She thinks she's in Spain.
She isn't in love,
She's merely insane.
It must be the heat Or some rare disease,
Or too much to eat Or maybe it's fleas.
Keep away from her, Send for the vet!
This is not the Sophie we know!
Modest and pure,
Polite and refined,
Well-bred and mature And out of her mind!

(SOPHIE)
I feel pretty,
Oh, so pretty
That the city should give me its key.
A committee Should be organized to honor me.

(SHILOH, ABBY, SHELBY, JENNY)
La la la la . . .

(SOPHIE)
I feel dizzy,
I feel sunny,
I feel fizzy and funny and fine,
And so pretty,
Miss America can just resign!

(SHILOH, ABBY, SHELBY, JENNY)
La la la la . . .

(SOPHIE)
See the pretty dog in that mirror there:
(SHILOH, ABBY, SHELBY, JENNY)
What mirror where?

(SOPHIE)
Who can that attractive dog be?

(SHILOH, ABBY, SHELBY, JENNY)
Which?
What?
Where?
Whom?

(SOPHIE)
Such a pretty face,
Such a pretty coat,
Such a pretty smile,
Such a pretty me!

(SHILOH, ABBY, SHELBY, JENNY)
Such a pretty me!

(ALL)
I feel stunning And entrancing,
Feel like running and dancing for joy,
For I'm loved By a pretty wonderful gang!
-

- Sophie and The Bumpass Hounds and Kitties


Pounded Out by The The Bumpass Hounds at 7/18/2009 12:41:00 PM
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7 Howls & Meows Back:

Khyra The Siberian Husky And Sometimes Her Mom said...

Khongrats!

Woo are a mere golden shell of your FURmer self!

That is kwhite something!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

July 18, 2009 2:36 PM
Steve, Kat, & Wilbur said...

Congrats Sophie! We are so proud of you. You've lost about half of your body weight! Very impressive.

Steve and Kat

PS. Steve's a little (okay a lot) jealous of your McD's trip.

July 18, 2009 2:41 PM
The Army of Four said...

You've lost 71 POUNDS?!?! That is an amazing accomplishment! Congratulations! And as all the girls gather around the mirror, admiring your beauty, Ammy and I are singing right along with the rest! WAY TO GO!!!!
Tail wags,
Stormy

July 18, 2009 3:16 PM
Gus said...

Woooooo Sophie...many congratulations and good wishes for continued success. And also, congratulations on the double C! Wooo..I never have had more than half a Steak n Shake Single. But a treat is a treat in my book. Maybe if I get down below 30 pounds, Muzzer would get me a whole one? I'd work out for that.

gussie

July 18, 2009 3:53 PM
Bob said...

Congrats Sophie, Great job, we wish our Dad could lose that much weight.

Hamish & Sophie

July 18, 2009 4:21 PM
Brodie and Ailsa said...

ohh Sophie that is great, its so hard losing wieght, I had to lose some cause it was afecting my neck buts I didnt have to lose as much as yous did, its goods job we love our carrots

July 19, 2009 12:07 AM
Tracey and Huffle said...

That's amazing Sophie. Well done!

Huffle Mawson

July 19, 2009 8:06 AM

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If you can, please consider opening your home to a homeless animal, preferably a dog or cat or other domesticated animal; livestock does better on farms and wild animals do better in zoos and parks. Your local Humane Society or SPCA or Animal Shelter has a wide selection of could be, should be, pets looking for new homes. If you can't adopt, perhaps you can at least become a sponsor. We show you how to help out Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary (AHGRR) on our page further down, but you can help out any organization of your choice, but please help; contribute or volunteer.
- The Bumpass Hounds and Kitties

PLAYMATE OF THE MONTH NOVEMBER 2009 - STORMY


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ATTENTION GOLDEN RETRIEVER LOVERS
Can someone please make room in their heart and home for Stormy? Stormy needs to find a forever home. Stormy was purchased as breeding stock, but he has a congenital heart defect that is genetic and so he could not be used. His heart condition does not require any special care or medication at this time, but will need to be monitored throughout his life. Stormy is very active - he would be a great dog for folks who like to walk, hike, or throw a ball. He's a handsome boy and he's waiting now to go home with some lucky person. You can check him out, and other adoptable dogs looking for 4ever homes, at the Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary website:
http://www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org/doglist.html
Remember, Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary is a registered 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization and operates solely on donations from kind hearted souls such as youself. All donations are 100% tax deductible so ya can give it to AHGRR sted of giving it to Uncle Sam. Any little bit will help. Please make a donation at:
http://www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org/ And if'n ya can't be given money in these hard times then hows 'bout at least a little thought or prayer for this little guy to make it through this manure impediment. We'd all precite it. Thank'n ya kindly for tak'n the time to read about Stormy.
"It's better to do a little to help than to do nothing at all."
- The Bumpass Hounds and Kitties

STORMY - HE'S LOOKING FOR A FRIEND TO SHARE HIS LIFE WITH.

STORMY - HE\
CAN YOU GIVE HIM A FUREVER HOME? If you would like to offer Stormy a forever home, please submit an application which you can download at our website (www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org). Please mail or email it back to us as we no longer have a dedicated fax line. Stormy is up-to-date with routine shots and spayed/neutered. If you're not in a position to adopt, perhaps you can contribute to Stormy's sponsorship. Just contact Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary to find out how you can help Stormyr.

PLEASE HELP SPONSOR A SENIOR OR SPECIAL NEEDS GOLDEN

CAN'T ADOPT; BECOME AN ANGEL.
So many Senior and Special Needs Goldens do not find "forever homes". Many of these dogs have above average medical needs and costs, are maintained on "special" diets, or have other extraordinary needs. Your donations can be targeted towards a particular Senior or Special needs Golden Retriever. As a sponsor, you will receive updates about your "special" Golden, and will be mentioned in our quarterly newsletter as the dog's sponsor. We also accept Paypal donations. Please keep in mind that we are a non-profit organization and that your donation is fully tax-deductible. Please just write the Golden's name in the memo line of your check or Paypal submission when sponsoring a Golden Retriever.

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A DOG'S PURPOSE

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's fami ly surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.' Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The Six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.' Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
-When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
-Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride
-Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
-Take naps.
-Stretch before rising.
-Run, romp, and play daily.
-Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
-Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
-On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
-On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
-When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
-Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
-Be loyal.
-Never pretend to be something you're not.
-If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
-When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
-ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY

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PROUD, DISAPPOINTED, MEMBER OF THE RED SOX NATION. WAIT 'TIL NEXT YEAR. GO ANGELS: SPANK THE YANKS

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