Retired Retrievers

04/17/2022

I haven't been on this page much since losing Jake, but Diamond seemed like a good reason to log in today. This beautiful senior is available for adoption through our friends at Red Clay Animal Rescue in Savannah, Georgia. She was surrendered to animal control when her family lost their home, and the compassionate team at RCAR is helping her get a second chance at life and love. Check out their page for more information. 🐶❤

https://www.facebook.com/redclayanimalrescue

Old dog (young at heart!) looking for a home. Diamond is from our local animal control facility. She’s very friendly, with a calm, sweet personality. Hobbies include slow walks, tennis balls, food, naps, and smelling new smells. She is completely house broken and chooses to sleep in a crate. She’s up to date on vaccines and is heart worm negative, and she’s not on any medications or special diet. She would like to be the only pet in her new home. Adopting a senior pet is a very gratifying experience. Consider giving this old girl a soft spot to land in her golden years. Please contact us with any questions or interest.

12/14/2021

We post this every year around this time. Thanks to all of you who have extra love to give and use it to make the world a better place for old dogs. 🎄🐶❤

11/05/2021

In celebration of Adopt a Senior Pet Month, we'd love to hear what you love about your senior pet! With Jake, one of the things I loved most was how gentle and patient he was with children. The only thing I had to warn them about was that someone might get a big wet kiss on the face. What do you love about your senior? 🐶❤️

11/04/2021

Now for some good news...our friend Nada's adorable senior pup is celebrating a big birthday today. Happy 14th Birthday, Bean! Enjoy your special day! 🐶❤️

10/20/2021

This 10-year-old Golden Retriever staying at a nearby campsite seems to know I need some senior dog love this week. Thank you, Gracie! 🐶❤️

10/13/2021

Thank you for your love and support. We're reading every single message on our last post and appreciate you all. ❤ As we reflect on our time with Jake, we pulled up this picture from the day we met him in 2016. This was in the "get to know you" area at the shelter. He seemed like a nice enough dog, but we had no idea yet just how incredible he really was. I was also reminiscing with a friend about how Jake had a sign on his kennel advertising a discounted adoption rate because of his age. It's funny in hindsight, because he was truly priceless. 🐶❤️

10/10/2021

The risk of great love is great loss, and the incredible love that this sweet boy brought into our lives was worth the broken hearts we have now. 💔

After a very normal, good day on Friday, Jake woke us up in the middle of the night. We rushed him to the nearest emergency hospital, where they discovered a splenic tumor that had ruptured. There was nothing to do but hold him and tell him how much we loved him as the vet freed him from his pain.

He’s been so happy lately, it’s hard to believe he is gone. This smile from a recent trip to the beach is everything. We’ll post more in the coming days, but for now, we just wanted you to know. So many of you have been part of his journey and cheered him on for so long. Thank you for being part of Team Jake.

Run free, sweet boy. Your dad and I love you so much, and we have no doubt that you’ve already found the best place to get treats and belly rubs in Heaven. 🐶❤️

10/07/2021

Jake doesn't get upset when his hips give out. He just enjoys the view while patiently waiting for someone to help him back up. We love this very sweet and brave old guy. 🐶❤️

09/30/2021

"Come a little bit closer, sweet old dog. I just want to touch your face." We're not sure when Jake became a cat whisperer but he's developing quite a feline fan club. This is Gary. 🐱❤🐶

09/22/2021

Happy Wednesday from Jake and Ninja! 🐱❤🐶💤

09/19/2021

Three sweet old guys lining up for treat time. 🥓🥓🥓 Jake loves hanging out with his buddies, Kemo and Ozzie. ❤