Awesome old dog!

[guidofatherof5]

Yes, most of the white you see has come with age. Her white stockings were once white no-shows. I will see if I can find an old photo and post it.

[reptile3]

awwww what a sweet special dog!! I love hearing stories, like these!!
Guido you are soo lucky to have her in you & your kids lives!!!

give her a big hug from me....

[Lori P]

What a great story. :-) She is a beautiful girl and obviously a very cherished friend. Hug her for me too!!

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

aweeee.. shes lovely! Dogs really do become a key member of the family and I grew up with a german shepherd named penny that we rescued from a shelter. She was half the weight she should have been, she had no hair on her legs and she was able to recognize a gun by sight and would hide. She turned into a wonderful dog and you could tell how gratful she really was for getting her out of the hellhole. We had to say goodbye to Penny last october and are now blessed with Scooter, a rescued flatcoated retriever (him, his momma and and 10 brothers and sisters were living in an abandoned house when my aunt found them) and are raising another German shepherd, Jasmine.

[guidofatherof5]

They do become family. They are unlike any other animal. They love us with no conditions and forgive us just as quick. For the last 2 years my Vet has told me that my Alex is on borrowed time. I Simply informed him the she extended her load a few more years. I hoping to get her to 20. By then I may be able to handle her leaving. Not really, the thought of that brings me to my knees.

[olive oil]

Beautiful Retriever. I just love the breed.
The little guy looks so happy. Very cute!

[Lori P]

Oh, Shannon, look at those ears!!!!! Beautiful dogs, both of them. :-)

Guido, I read a quote last night that I adored:

I'm not going to die
I'm going home like a shooting star.

[jitami]

Shannon, Jasmine is toooooo cute! I've often considered a flat coated retriever. The one and only one I've ever gotten to know was the sweetest dog with the softest temperment... not timid, just so easy to love