Posts by Chijo Takeda

Hailee’s Story It’s never easy to say good-bye to a friend especially one so loyal, loving and goofy as our Hailee dog.  She became a part of our family 10…

Lucy was my constant companion and even in her last moments at the vet’s those amazing eyes never left my face.  She was bright, funny and could “leap tall buildings…

Murphy 3/25/2007-2/6/2020 With the deepest sorrow and broken hearts, we want to share our Beautiful Murphy (formerly Monte # 1872) crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on February 6, 2020 in…

On Thursday Dickens suddenly became lethargic, thirsty, and lost his appetite. He had trouble getting up and walking. He rallied a few times, enough to make me think whatever it…

When I was a little boy, I had a golden named Rocky that will always be a part of my childhood memories. He’s the reason I’ve loved animals, dogs, and…

I’ve waited awhile to post this because it’s been so difficult. I lost my beloved Jack (GBR 2010) on June 1st to hemangiosarcoma. He was the sweetest boy and the…

DUKE   JUNE 2009 – JULY 2019 It’s been an amazing 10 year journey with our exceptional dog Duke and sadly it has ended.    How do I even express all the…

When I applied for another Golden Bond dog 8.5 yrs ago, my needs were simple- I said I only wanted a goofball.  Enter Murphy. He was turned into a shelter…