Update June 2003
Sadly Chauncey died in his sleep last night. We returned from Goldentown
yesterday afternoon where Chauncey had enjoyed himself as always...playing
bitey face with his dog buddies and racing along the fence with the horses.
When we got home yesterday Chauncey tried to throw up. I gave him a Pepcid
and shortly after he seemed fine. I withheld dinner from him and he just
settled into his regular routine...sleeping on Bob's lap for the evening.
At 10 o'clock Bob went to bed and I came out here to check email before
going to bed. Chauncey came out with me and settled down and went to sleep
under Bob's desk. That's where he was when I went to bed, and where Bob
found him this morning.
We'll have Chauncey cremated and will spread his ashes at Goldentown.
Chauncey was a totally different dog from the aloof boy you so kindly
delivered to us last year. He had blossomed into a typical golden --
always looking to have fun and be loved by anyone willing to love on him.
Chauncey will be greatly missed by all of us who loved him. Thank you
again for bringing him to us. We wish he could have been with us longer.
I hope all is well with you.
Best regards,
Helen
Chauncey is doing
really, really well. The allergy injections have helped tremendously. You wouldn't believe he is the same dog! His personality is so different. He has become a real "player." He spends his days playing with Dobie and Hunter and his evenings sleeping on Bob's lap ;-) We're heading to Goldentown on Saturday until December 2nd. Chauncey loves going there so he can watch the cows and horses and WOOF, WOOF at them ;-)Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Helen and Bob. CHAUNCEY (#148) has gone to his forever home at Goldentown. There he will live with several other special needs dogs with the loving and experienced Helen and Bob Redlus who founded Golden Retrievers in Cyberspace/Goldentown in 1994 as a sanctuary and hospice for goldens. Presently Goldentown is located in the Redlus' home, but eventually will move to a 26 acre property in Raymond, California, which is being prepared as Goldentown's permanent home. We want everyone at Golden Bond and viewers of this web site to know of the wonderful work this non profit, all volunteer organization is doing to allow special needs goldens to live out their lives in a dignified and happy manner with excellent care until their time comes to go to the Rainbow Bridge. Chauncey travelled by car to his new home, over 600 miles, like a gentleman out for a Sunday drive. Upon arrival, and after all the
necessary and appropriate sniffing and posturing, he quickly found the
dog-preferred spot in the floor with in-floor heating, and lay down in a
sedate way. He then looked at us as if to say, "Okay, now that all those
nosey dogs have inspected me, when's dinner? All of us at Golden Bond are grateful that Chauncey has the opportunity to live at Goldentown and we wish him a long and happy life . Anyone wanting to learn more about the work of Goldentown can view their web site here. Chauncy (formerly Ponce)special needs- At age 8, Chuancy is a very sweet and lovable golden. Released by his owners, he is well behaved and gentle. His allergies and skin problems will require ongoing attention to proper diet and exercise, with the possibility of an occasional need for medication. He is a very light blond -- almost white -- and average in size for a male golden. He loves socializing with other pooches at the park, but prefers his people pals over doggie pals. His favorite activities are short jogs and walks with his foster family. Very intelligent, Chauncy knows all his basic commands as well as "walk" and "treat". This gentle dog is looking for the perfect forever family who will go that extra step for his special needs.
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