"Five years ago our Golden, Rhett, died the day we were
leaving for California. He was with the family for a
long time, and loved you all! Now that John is retired
and can be home to train a dog not to be a sissy
(What...like I would have done??) we adopted a 3 yr old
Golden this week from an agency in Atlanta. They have
all Golden Retrievers--all looking for a home...now one
less. His name is Harley and was found wandering the
Blueridge Parkway, dragging a long chain. He is very
underweight but that will not last long! He will see
you at Thanksgiving or sooner! "
-Joan-
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3XYYOYWhere is our Harley update??
Harley went in for his snip-snip last week, and they found that he had a heart murmur. The Golden adoption agency wants to have that checked out before his surgery, so they made an appt for him next Monday. We are not sure of the extent of the heart problem. I will keep you posted on all of that. He is a sweet dog, SO laid back. Perfect for this retired couple. Now to teach him how to paint trim...
Harley had his check up today and they did find a problem with his heart -- but thankfully nothing that should hinder his "quality of life." Which living with John and myself, swimming in the pool, going on walks, and basically being laid back...that would be hard to mess up. One of his valves has an obstruction on the intake, that slows his blood flow down...like a speed bump. He is predisposed to get bacterial infections that would cause heart issues...so he will need antibiotics if he gets even a cut or a tick bite. I need to find a vet who'll perscribe those with OUT requiring an appoimtment everytime the ticks take a ride!
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