March 2004 Blog Archive - Almost Heaven

Samson has been adopted.

Come visit Almost Heaven at our Petco Adoption Day in Leesburg on Saturday, April 3, 2004:

Check out Almost Heaven's list of Adoptable Golden's Looking for Forever Homes. Pre-approved applications already on file will be permitted to select and take a Golden home the same day. Applications can be download from our website.

New merchandise is added to the Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary Gift Store:

Golden Retriever Cards & Notepads: Golden Friendship Card , Golden Puppies Note Card, Senior Golden Note Card, Golden Pup Note Card, Golden Puppy in a Teacup Magnetic Notepad with Magnet

Misc. Golden Retriever Products: Golden Puppies Kitchen Towels, Golden Puppy Clutch Wallet

Carter, Katie and Lady have been added to Almost Heaven's list of Adoptable Golden's Looking for Forever Homes.

Katie is a wonderful mature girl about 8 - 9 years old. She gets along with other dogs, and LOVES attention! Katie was found as a stray and just barely escaped a high kill shelter.

Carter is a housebroken, gorgeous young boy, not quite 2 years old, and gets along with everyone!

Lady (Irish Setter,Chocolate Labrador Retriever Mix) is about 4 years old, housebroken, good with kids, cats and other dogs. Through no fault of her own, she needs to find a new home. This is a courtesy listing for Lady's folks, who sadly cannot keep her with them.

Hank and Lucky have been added to Almost Heaven's list of Adoptable Golden's Looking for Forever Homes.

Hank is a Regal young boy, approx. 2 yrs old. He has a very loving and calm personality, which would make him a wonderful addition to any family.

Lucky is a young golden mix male. His angelic face matches his gentle and sweet disposition.

Our Goldens who have found new homes: Buster, Alex, and Clinton

"The increasing understanding of the healing power of dogs (and other animal companions) offers a unique opportunity for an enriching activity" find out more by reading A Meaningful Activity for You & Your Animal Companion by Susan Dunn, MA, The EQ Coach™.

Our sanctuary resident Elvis has 2 Golden Angels, Emily and Shari Lucas. Find out how you can become an Almost Heaven Golden Angel.

Almost Heaven's April Pin or Magnet is now available for order in Almost Heaven's Gift Store. This pin is #3 in a series of 12 pins designed by Jenny McMurtrie. February is still available although there is a limited supply left, it was brought back due to the recent availability of Magnets.

February Design:        March Design:

Find out how you can get a FREE 2004 "The Dog" Calendar.

Come visit Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary at our Adoption Day next Saturday at:

Pre-approved applications already on file will be permitted to select and take a Golden home the same day. Applications can be download from our website.

Two year old Rubia, a Golden Retriever, has boldly gone where no dog's been before. Fitted in her jackets, boots and goggles she has succeeded in climbing the highest peak in Latin America - Argentina's 7,000-metre Aconcagua...read more at Outside Online.

Clinton and Alex have been added to Almost Heaven's list of Adoptable Golden's Looking for Forever Homes.

Clinton gets along well with other dogs, is well trained and housebroken, and has been extremely well cared for.

Alex is about 3 years old, has the most gorgeous wavy dark gold coat and absolutely loves people.

In the story Rainbow Bridge Return a little dog arrives at Rainbow Bridge. Everyone is very nice. He meets other puppies and they explain why they are waiting for their humans who loved them. "What is love?" he asks, and God lets him go back to earth and find out.

Ramsey, Smoochie and Chester have been added to Almost Heaven's list of Adoptable Golden's Looking for Forever Homes.

Ramsey gets along well with other dogs, is well trained and housebroken, and has been extremely well cared for.

Smoochie is approximately 1 year old. She is as sweet as they come and gets along with everyone!

Chester is a Senior Sweetheart! He is a love and would be an asset to any family.

We ran across a FUN & Educational website for children who LOVE dogs called "How to Love Your Dog". It's a great place for children to learn everything they ever wanted to know about breeds, dog care, basic training and much, much more!! They can acknowledge their responsibility for their pet's care by signing the "Love My Dog" contract. "How to Love Your Dog" is a website that encourages interaction with survey questions about pets and posts submitted pet stories & poetry written by children. It is definitely a website you will want to visit if you have children or work with children!!

Almost Heaven's March & February Pin Designs are now available as magnets, visit Almost Heaven's Gift Store to order yours. Designs created exclusively for Almost Heaven by Jenny McMurtrie.

Blondie has been added to Adoptable Golden Retrievers Looking for Forever Homes. Blondie is approximately one year old. She is a wonderful young girl with personality plus.

Winston has found a home.

One of our favorite writers, Willow Miranda, shares a poignant story about Spooker, her Miniature German Schnauzer ... Read "Spooker Pup".

Come visit Almost Heaven at our Petco Adoption Day in Leesburg this Saturday:

"By the time most owners recognize oral disease in their pets, the problem is chronic and progressive. Dr. Jan Bellows, a board-certified veterinary dental specialist from Florida, has compiled a comprehensive series of articles, The Dental Care Series, that will help any pet owner better understand and subsequently take better care of their pets' oral health...[Veterinary Information Network's VeterinaryPartner.com.]   

A romantic tale about how 2 people found love at the Dog Park in an interview article called "Dog Park Love" by Hank Pellissier ... [SFGate.com]   Want to locate a Dog Park in the VA, MD or Washinton, D.C areas? .... Click Here to view listings in The Animal Yellow Pages on MetroPets Online's website.

Canine Freestyle has become a very popular new hobby to share with your pooch. What better way for you both to keep in shape & have a good time than to dance the night away? Amy Bowlin tells us more about it in her article "Doggie dancing"...[News 8 Austin]  Want to find out more about getting your pooch into teh step of a new beat? You can get information about instructional classes being offered in are at the Canine Freestyle Federation website. For information about organizations offering classes in VA, MD or Washinton, D.C areas.... Click Here.

A shocking before! A Fabulous after! Thanks to a very caring couple in Manning, SC, Ms. Belle has a new Leash on life... read about the caring couple, Bill and Pat Slusher, who opened their hearts to save her, "Belle’s one lucky dog" by Cathy Gilbert...[The Manning Times]