Rocky
1989 to 2001
 
Rocky was released to Golden Bond at age 13. He was placed in permanent foster care, as we knew due to his health and age he did not have much time left. He was fostered by Marise and her gang of pooches. We are deeply appreciative of the love and care that she provided for him in his last months.
 
Robert Louis Stevenson in 1850 wrote, "You think these dogs will not be in heaven! I tell you they will be there long before any of us."
 
Rocky departed on July 2, 2001. I will miss his sweet and loving personality. If you have the ability to foster an older Golden, please do not hessitate. It's the quality of their life in those last few months that leaves them with such peace--not having to struggle through the neglectful or abusive setting of their prior lives. Open your hearts and homes and you will definately find a rewarding experience.
Sincerely,
Rocky's Foster Mom
Dear Golden Bond Friends,
I would like to thank all of the individuals who allowed me to enjoy this wonderful life of friendship, love and support for the past seven months. Without all of the people who made this possible it would have been very difficult.
 
They call me Rocky!! WOW! Sometimes I hear the call, "Rocky Road" and I move swinging, and dipping, hoping my feet are still in place and sometimes I hear her say "Rock-Man" ( I must be pretty strong here) and I chase her in the field , then I hear "THE ROCK" and I know I am on a roll! It's nice to have someone share thier impressions of my moods since some days I am really tired. When I see her my heart begins to beat a little faster and the I know that Rocky Road, Rock-man and ROCKY is who I am.
 
My last days were not too easy, however I wanted to continue to impress my new family. Emi Lou the white lab,Buddy ( they call him the Butt), Toby -wild man's Golden child and me . WOW! What a great group of loving and caring friends. They would wait for me if needed, run with me when I felt like myself, and then slept curled up with me when I was tired and sore. Its' nice to have so few needs. except the one thing -love! My foster mom would sing songs to me all the time (-she has no voice but don't tell her). I knew she was really impressed by my majestic figure. Resonating through the air I could hear Cool and the Gang singing "Brick House --Rock man" for my endurance and strength. Then she would being singing, punching and hugging "Rocky's Theme". Well what do you think? There is one more song,sometimes she would softly sing "The Road is Rocky" and she would hug me.
 
There is so much to share with you about my 13 years of life. The most important is that someone, my foster parents, cared for me until it was time to say "Good bye".
 
Thanks for loving me.
Rocky.
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