Sadie Mae (Anakin 06-503)

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11/11/06: Anakin is a 2-year-old purebred Golden Retriever. She is spayed, house-trained, and up to date on all of her vaccinations. Anakin and her sister, Paris 06-502 were surrendered to RAGOM because their owners worked such long days and just didn't have any time for them. Anakin and Paris are from the same litter, but Anakin has much shorter hair. Even without the long hair and feathers, Anakin has a heart of gold.

Anakin and Paris both attended a beginning obedience class when they were young. The love to play fetch, wrestle and have fun running around the yard. Anakin is the follower of the two. I have discovered that Anakin likes to chew stuffed toys, so for now they are put away. She has been busy chewing on the Nyla bones and various chew toys we have in the toy box. I just got the two girls last night, so will send in another update after I get to know them better. RAGOM would like to have Paris and Anakin adopted to the same family so they can stay together.

 

At a Glance #06-503

Breed not specified Born: March 2005
Female Weight not specified

Status: Deceased

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11/11/06: Anakin is a 2-year-old purebred Golden Retriever. She is spayed, house-trained, and up to date on all of her vaccinations. Anakin and her sister, Paris 06-502 were surrendered to RAGOM because their owners worked such long days and just didn't have any time for them. Anakin and Paris are from the same litter, but Anakin has much shorter hair. Even without the long hair and feathers, Anakin has a heart of gold.

Anakin and Paris both attended a beginning obedience class when they were young. The love to play fetch, wrestle and have fun running around the yard. Anakin is the follower of the two. I have discovered that Anakin likes to chew stuffed toys, so for now they are put away. She has been busy chewing on the Nyla bones and various chew toys we have in the toy box. I just got the two girls last night, so will send in another update after I get to know them better. RAGOM would like to have Paris and Anakin adopted to the same family so they can stay together.

 

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Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Anakin came to live with Zoom for awhile before she finds her forever home. We know the wait won’t be long. Although she has only been here for a little more than a week, she has become one of Zoom’s best friends; and there are plenty of reasons why. Anakin is one of the most gentle, calm, even tempered Goldens we have ever had the pleasure in knowing. She is wonderful with other dogs; is playful and affectionate; she shows no signs of aggressive behavior of any kind; and she shares her toys without exception. She is an absolute delight. She loves attention and the outdoors. She has been running with Zoom in the park and loves it. She shows puppy-like enthusiasm when the Gentle Leader is lifted from the table. She walks perfectly down the path and runs by Zoom’s side. There is never a squabble, even when we meet other dogs in the dark. That is first for us.

She has one trait that we find endearing. When she gets excited when we return home after work, she smiles. It looks a bit like a dog snarling, but it is her signature smile and it is an unmistakable sign that she is very happy. She is housetrained and sleeps quietly through the night on her bed. If she needs to go out, she whines just loud enough to let us know. We have noticed that she prefers to do all of her ‘business’ in her yard and rarely during her walks.

Anakin is a one in a million dog. She has all of the great traits of a Golden and none of the bad, except for chewing apart her soft toys. She would love to have another dog as a friend, but she is very adaptable and could fit into most families without a problem. By the way, she looks more like a Lab but her sister is 100% Golden.