Bandit joins Daniele, Joe, and their sons Josh and
Jeremiah. Bandit seems to love sleeping in Josh's room, hoping
right up on the bed with him tosnuggle in for the night. No more being scared in the night with Bandit in the room! A cute side note was when the younger son was put into a "time out" Bandit was right there, laying his head in Jeremiah's lap. So much for it being a
time out! Bandit is fitting in so well they say it's like he was always part of their family. Sounds like Bandit may have already stolen the hearts
of his new family... Bandit #237 is a 3 year old, 65 pound bundle of love!This lovable guy gets along great with kids, cats and other dogs, but would enjoy being an only dog and receiving all of your love and attention. Although Bandit is playful and energetic, he is happiest with his head resting on your lap!Bandit knows the basic commands: sit, down, come and leave it. He walks like a pro on leash with the help of a Gentle Leader. Bandit has lots of energy and will need someone to help him channel his energy with play sessions, training and long walks. He learns quickly and aims to please.Bandit will be a wonderful addition to some lucky family!
Buddy#223 went home to Hillsboro with John and Sarah and beautiful baby Julia. It was love at first sight for Buddy and Julia, who is 8 months old. She will never again have to worry about having a dirty face! Rounding out this happy family is Buddy's new big brother Schubert, an 8 year old cockapoo/terrier who will have him well trained in no time at all. Buddy did his best to convince John and Sarah that he really is just a lap dog, and it may well have worked! Emailed photos have been promised...
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Here.Meet Buddy #223, 75 pounds of Golden love! Well, to
be more precise, 74 pounds of love and 1 pound of typical golden
puppy mischief! Buddy was found as a stray last August, and the
Good Samaritans that found him kept him for five months before
deciding that they just had too many dogs. He is about a year
and a half old, medium red in color, and a tall, rangy boy. He
has boundless energy, and loves to run, swim, and play ball.
He is decent on a leash and knows Come, Sit, Down, and Stay.
All of them need work though! He is great with other dogs, curious
about cats, but doesn't seem overly interested, and loves children.
His Good Samaritan family has two boys, 3 and 5. He is very gentle
with the younger boy, but a bit more rough and tumble with the
older one, who returned the play in kind. Buddy's ideal day would
be to run and play all day with kids or other dogs, and then
curl up in your lap in the evening! He is completely housebroken
and knows how to use a doggie door, and could be crate trained
in a very short amount of time if needed, as he learns quickly.
Buddy is a very sweet boy who will give the right family years
of loving companionship.Our sweet Ginger #234 has a new family! She went home to Aloha this weekend withBlaine, Jane, Tim and Breanna. Ginger will be an only dog, and is certainly
looking forward to being the center of attention, with four humans to call her own. She had lots of fun dragging them all around the parking lot. Isn't that what leashes are for? Ginger will get lots of walks with Jane, and playtime with many neighboring dogs, including Jake, a 9 month Golden who lives just a few doors down. What a lucky girl!
Ginger What
are little girls made of? Sugar and spice and everything nice.
And this little spice girl is no exception! This wonderful dog
is a 16 month old spayed female, weighing in at a petite 55 pounds.
She has an easy-care light red coat, and oh-so soulful eyes just
begging to be loved. How could anyone resist? Ginger is housebroken,
crate trained, and uses a doggie door. She is good with children,
loves other dogs and stuffed toys, but cats are an unknown. Aside
from a lack of formal training, she is about as close to the
perfect dog as you can get! She does know come and sit, and we are working on down and stay. She also needs some leash training. Ginger is equally ready for a good run or a good cuddle. Gentle and sweet, her only fault is jumping when she is excited, but that will be corrected with time. Just think, you could be the one to earn this lovely girl's undying love and devotion! Wouldn't that be a kick?
Our trowel-toting
RUDY (#204) will have plenty of space to use that trowel
for digging and running off some of the extra weight he had when
he came to us. He is at home with Linda and Ed, their two cats
and two horses on a 31 acre spread in southern Oregon. Rudy first came to Golden Bond with his half brother, Andy. They were separated because there wasn't a foster home
available that could take both dogs. At first, Rudy had a hard time getting used to being without his lifelong playmate. It took a while, but he eventually decided it's pretty nice being top dog. With Linda and Ed,
he will be just that, and have to kowtow only to the top cats.This is the second time Linda and Ed have adopted a Golden Bond dog. Very sadly, their beloved Copper crossed Rainbow Bridge just a short while ago. Rudy has some pretty big paw prints to fill, but now, the family is complete again.Rudy #204 Rudy is almost 2 years old- his birthday is in April. Rudy is a packrat and loves to carry things in his mouth including tennis shoes.(notice he's got a trowel in his mouth in this photo!)He is a large dog who is currenlty on Weight Watchers for dogs. He loves attention, he is good in the house and learned very quickly what was acceptable and what wasn't. He knows and responds well to basic commands and will give you a "high five" on command, he uses a dog door at his foster home. He is rather mellow and not overly active but that may be due to his weight.This very affectionate dog is looking for a forever home !
SONJA (#108) has gone to live with Jerry and Claire in Hillsboro.
Chris (13) and Jonathon (9) will help with her care, training
and lots of play. The first day Sonja met one of the three true
governors of the house, the cats. Sonja was just being curious,
but was advised with a hiss that her advances were unacceptable.
Both parties decided to cool it and went their own ways. That
was okay because Sonja is mostly interested in her humans, anyway, so she sticks to them like velcro. In her future there are obedience classes planned to hone her manners some. There are also going to be trips to the beach house - wouldn't we all like to be there
when she sees the Pacific ocean for the first time and all those wonderful gulls for chasing. We know life will have many happy, busy times for Sonja and she will try her best to make her new family proud of her. Sonja was returned to Golden Bond due to her current owner having some changes in her physical health. Sonja will be 7 years old this June. She will be the perfect addition to a family: she loves walks, the beach and just enjoys being inside with her people. She is friendly and well mannered and gets along with older children. She loves to eat and has been known to be a counter surfer.
Her idea of helping in the garden is to harvest (eat) the vegetables and this hasn't helped her girlish figure!She takes thyroid medication and other than a little weight problem is in good health (must be the vegetables). She is looking for a new home with good taste in vegetables and maybe a garden she can help in, as summer is just around the corner.........
JOEY (231) has gone to his forever home with Mark, Sally, Kate, and
Andrew. He immediately began to display his "practically impeccable" house
manners, all the while smiling and wagging his tail. When he tentatively
approached the resident cat, Bear, he hissed, so Joey decided to go do
something else. Not only well mannered - but wise. Despite a hiss or two,
he is certain he has chosen the best family for him and has decided to
stay. Joey, we've enjoyed knowing you at Golden Bond and wish you and your
new family many years of love and fun.NEW!! Joey #231 is a large golden, very red in color with abeautiful big head, his coat is short and curly. At age 5, Joey is a real sweetheart! His foster home says that he has been a treat to care for, he has lots of energy and perfect manners. He is very quiet in the house, dosn't play much with stuffed toys or balls but when he gets outside he loves to explore in the trees, poke around in the bushes, and run through the fields with his tail straight in the air and head held high! He would much rather walk through a puddle than around and is very enthusiastic about riding in the car. He knows basic commands and walks well on a leash. He dosn't bark unless he belives an intruder is near and is a perfect companion for other dogs and kids. He dosn't dig in the gardens or jump fences. He is very gentle and loves to get soapy and sprayed with the hose!!! Joey would be very happy in a home with another dog, since he has always had a companion, and with a big yard (or close by dog park) where he can run. Joey is truely a gem, just looking for love and affection!
Einstein has found a new home with Kelly and Robert, and their two daughters
Lilly and Iris. Einstein seems to have been named appropriately, as he is
very smart and catching on quickly to the routine and "rules" at his new
home. Kelly and Robert live across from a dog friendly part, and Einstein spent
the first evening barking whenever people or dogs walked by. After being
told it was ok and not to bark, he hasn't since. During his first
experience playing fetch, Einstein didn't want to drop the ball, however he
quickly caught on to sharing the ball meant they would continue to throw it
for him. Einstein seems to have the perfect energy level for his new family. He is mellow in the house and good with the girls, and still loves to play and
have fun outside. Kelly said Einstein is awesome, and they all adore him.
Sounds like a great start to a wonderful home for Einstein!
Einstein #219 is a gorgeous red head. He is a 4
year old male with a beautiful, full, reddish blonde coat. Einstein
should be the only dog in the family, he needs a lot of attention
and tends to get jealous with another dog in the family, but
he is great socializing with other dogs at parks, or on walks.
He is fabulous with children and comes from a family with 3 kids.
He is a very sweet dog who just laps up all the love and attention
you can give him. He is house trained, and walks well on the
leash. He is trained to sit, stay, and come, but as with all
dogs he does sometimes have selective hearing! He tends to get
very excited when company comes to the door. He will bounce up and down, but will never jump on your guests. He is a very good watch dog. He will bark at strange noises or if someone comes to the door, when you tell him to quiet down, he does. Einstein is a great dog and will make a lucky family a wonderful pet and companion.
golden named Brandy, two cats "older than water", a small herd of
Appaloosa horses, a mule and an mini burro.. Her new dad says he didn't
think a dog could jump as far as Miss Daisy did the first time she saw the
horses. The mini burro was more to her liking because he wasn't much
bigger than she, but those great big dogs that snort and whinny are going
to take some getting used to. Brandy is slowly warming up to this young
whipper snapper who has suddenly appeared in her space and she, Geoff and
Marsha are working on teaching Miss Daisy the house rules in her new home.
ranch in eastern Oregon where there will be a fenced acre around the house
to run in. That will be another education for her as she meets some of the
critters who live in the high desert. Her foster family, Patty and Leon, were sorry to lose her sunshine personality and endless enthusiasm from their home, but they, and all of us at Golden Bond, send her off with joy, knowing she will have a wonderful and interesting life where she is loved not only by her humans and her dog friends - but by horse friends too.
NEW!!Miss
Daisy #230 is a small golden
weighing just 43 pounds. At 8 months old,This sweet girl is 
Andy, who also had the nickname of Moose at his
foster home, has found himself a wonderful home with Lisa, Mark,
Joey and Jackie. Ten year old Joey read about Andy on the website,
and knew then he was the one for them.Andy may have known something
special was about to happen too. When he was being driven into
the neighborhood for a visit he stood up and started
Meet
Andy, a sweet, mellow boy of approximately
22 months. When he came to his current foster home he was a whopping
105 pounds. With exercise and a reduced calorie diet, he has
been steadily losing weight, but still has a ways to go. He is
much taller and longer of body than any Golden his foster parents
have seen. To help keep his hips and heart healthy, he will need
to get down to his ideal weight, and stay there. This boy is
a very pretty reddish golden color, with a soft, thick, slightly
wavy coat. As you can see, he is very handsome!(Web page editorial
note: HOW can anyone resist that face?? If I were not adding
a human baby to my family I'd adopt this boy in a heartbeat....)
GUS #229(Left handsome pre-
bad haircut! We promise it will grow back!) came to Golden Bond from his temporary home
following a divorce. He had a rough time as a puppy, and still
doesn't like anything that sounds like someone's yelling at him,
but much of the damage from his early mistreatment was undone.
This big 3-year-old boy is now 80 pounds of affection and play.
Gus has great house manners, loves his tennis balls and stuffed
toy, and finds the foster cat interesting. He follows his foster
parents everywhere and loves to curl up with his foster sister.
Gus is always enthusiastic about walks, and will fetch his tennis
ball until he's tired. After a short rest, he's ready to go again!
He loves to swim, and will leap with abandon into a pond in pursuit
of his tennis ball. Gus is part of the welcoming committee for
guests, and does his part to announce their arrival. Like his
foster sister, he enjoys music rehearsals.Gus doesn't enjoy being
alone, and is looking for a home where he willhave constant human
and dog companions. This wonderful teddy-bear boy wants YOU to
share his love.
Sweet face, Caesar, was adopted over the week-end. This is one of
those great stories where everyone lives happily ever after. Greg,
Beth and Abby, who is 3 and a half, have invited our dear Caesar
to come live with them. Abby has had a fear of dogs in the past
so there was great preparation for the visit with Caesar. The
family went to the store and Abby purchased a special toy for
Caesar, they also came home with a water dish and some treats.
When Caesar arrived for the visit, they were ready and Caesar
rose to the occasion. Caesar was gentle and a gentleman around
Abby and she warmed to him and all could see a great future ahead
for these two. Caesar has found a wonderful spot to live out his
years and will be among people who love him dearly. This is all
very well deserved for Caesar who used to be afraid of children
himself because they used to throw rocks at him. And they all
lived happily ever after!June
2002 We are sorry to learn that Caesar has gone to the rainbow
bridge. He will be missed by Greg, Beth and Abby. We are happpy
that this sweet dog was able to live his last months surrounded
by a loving family. Caesar #190 (senior) is about 9 to
10 years old. He was originally a stray before the former owner
adopted him from a Humane Society. He is a little broad through
the middle, as he weighs 90 lbs. and is on a diet, but he gets
around very well and is quite peppy and active for his age. He
has a heart of gold and just loves to be with you and around you.
He must have been raised around very young children as when a
baby cries, he becomes quite concerned and will go over to see
what is wrong. Ceasar needs to be on a leash when out and about
as he is hard of hearing and has a cataract. He sees shapes, shadows
and movement. He loves carrying his ball around but not as much
as he just enjoys being around his people. He gets along beautifully
with other dogs and cats. He would like a home where he gets lots
of attention, as he has lots of love to give and will be a wonderful
companion for someone looking for a low key dog. Old Gold is something
special. Please give this
guy a chance! He would like to find his forever home soon.
Chauncey is doing really, really well. The allergy
Newton went to his new forever home with Katie and Tye.
Tye was
Kelte has
been adopted by Sheryl and Gordon and their son Shad. This lucky
girl will be able to spend a lot of time out camping and walking
with her new family. She loves water, and they might end up with
a four legged friend in their swimming pool come summer. Their
previous dog was known for taking an occasionable dip in the
pool, so that might be ok again. Kelte made the rounds getting
pets and rolling onto her side for stomach rubs when she met
her prospective new family. Then she really got excited when
they went to take her out for a walk. Little did Sheryl and Gordon
know, but they were headed for one of Kelte's favorite parks.
Kelte didn't quite understand at first when they turned around
to come back. Kelte can look forward to lots of time, attention
and love from her new family. What else could a Golden hope for?
Kelty #218 is a 5 year old female who should
be the only dog in the family as she needs a lot of attention
and has an alpha personality. She can become jealous if another
dog gets around her bowl or leash but doesn't mind if a human
does. In fact, she wants her humans around as much as possible
and that includes children. Kelty is fine with all ages of children.Kelty
is housetrained and can be left alone in the house for up to
8 hours without causing any problems. She does OK with cats and
all people. Kelty is socialable with other dogs in the dog park
where she loves to run, always coming back when called, but at
home she is territorial with her belongings.Kelty is the victim
of changes in her family environment and her owner is gone long
hours. She needs more physical contact with her humans since
they are so important in her life. She will greet you at the
door at the end of the day with much enthusiasm.This sweet female
needs a family who can give her a lot of attention and love.
She is very affectionate with her humans and would crawl in your
lap if you'd just let her.
Lacey #215 female is a two
year old sweetheart. She is housebroken and verypolite, but needs
basic obedience training. She knows "sit" and is working
on "come" and "stay" but will benefit from
continued work on obedience. She is willing and eager! Her favorite
thing in the world is playing ball and she will carry one with
her most of the time, "just in case". She loves to
go for rides. Lacey is a beautiful dark red with a shorter but
wavy coat, so will need regular grooming. She is about 10 lbs
overweight right now, but her foster mom has her on Weight Watchers.
She is average size for a female (or will be when she slims down
a bit!). This sweet girl is quite submissive and can get easily
overwhelmed by more aggressive dogs. She would do best in a home
where someone is home with her much of the time. Lacey loves
kids, and can often be found surrounded by her small human foster
siblings, playing the dog or the baby or the horse. You name
it, she's in on it. All this little girl wants is a forever home
of her own where she can be a part of everything and get all
the love she deserves. She'll repay it many
Elroy #217 - Male,Born on October 29, 2002. This
lucky pooch was rescued by a Vet in Salem at 4 Weeks because
he had a kidney problem and the owners didn't want him. He seems
in perfect health at this point. He loves playing with the BIG
dogs (3 in his foster family.) He retrieves balls, carries things
in his mouth, and even has his own Kong he chews on. He has been
socialized around people and loves the attention that is showered
on him- 'cause he is sooo cute!He sleeps through the night, either
in his crate or in a pen. His foster family is working on house
breaking. Has been walking on a leash and does pretty good for
a little guy.He knows how to sit for puppy treats. This guy is
Totally iresistable. He will need ongoing vet care for his kideny
issues, and may be on special food but with attention to these
health issues we expect him to grow up to be a beautiful strong
dog. This sweetie pie is anxious to meet his new family so that
he can grow up with them!
RUSTY
has gone home with Addison, Jill and his new best friend, Haley.
When 
Rusty #173 is a 7 year old neutered male who
is medium red in color and "Big Love" in temperament!
Rusty wants nothing more than to be by your side at all times.
Well, maybe he wants his dinner more, but it is a close race.
He weighs in at 82 pounds currently, but he is on thyroid medication
and has already lost five pounds! Rusty is good with other dogs
and children, cats 
Chloe
has found her forever home with Delores and Pete. Delores reports
MAGGIE (#211-
far right with some golden pals) has taken her sweet disposition,
calm nature and love of 
Meet
Duke (left), a lovable one year old who was surrendered
to a Humane Society just days before
Christmas. He came to Golden Bond Rescue with
kennel cough and a bad ear infection. Duke was a real trooper
taking his assorted medicines, and
soon those were under control. In the meantime, he was bonding quite well with his foster family.
His first afternoon Duke snuggled up to his foster sister Bailey
for a nap. Soon they were playing tug, sharing toys, and having
a grand time. Not only was he becoming attached to his Golden
playmate, his foster family was also falling in love. His foster
Mom was on vacation during his first couple of weeks there, and
they became quite attached. The decision was made to open up
their home to another Golden. So Duke joins new sister Bailey,
three cats and two birds along with Jan, Kim,
Emma is a beautiful and very sweet, one and a half
year old female who has been at Charlton Kennels learning some
excellent manners. She has been a good and receptive learner
and she is now looking for her forever home where she can get
the love and attention she deserves. She actually gave me a hug
with her paw around my ankle when I learned down to pet her.
You can see that she is just a love.She does need an owner who
will continue her obedience lessons and a family that can be
firm but loving and who will have lots of time and attention
to shower upon her. She also needs to be an only dog, as she
desires so much attention that she can become quite pushy with
other dogs. She is not good with cats either.Emma loves toys
and humans and desperately needs stability, love and leadership,
since she is a bossy alpha female. An owner, who she can bond
with her, and who will make her their special project, will not
regret giving her a permanent home. She is eager to learn and
will make a wonderful companion for just the right person willing
to commit their time and attention. If she can get this from
you, then she will give back all she has, and she has a lot to
give. If you are a home without any animals, please consider
giving this sweet girl her forever home. All she asks is your
love and devotion and that isn't difficult for people who love
Goldens.