Tomorrow, February 3rd, is our favorite day of the year! February 3rd is a special day where golden lovers across the globe can celebrate the one and only.. Golden Retriever!
Our hearts burst every year when this holiday we created is shared by so many. Please be sure to share pics and videos of your goldens with us (instagram @iheart_goldenretrievers) – and use hashtag #GoldenRetrieverDay
It’s our favorite day of the year.. Golden Retriever Day! I love seeing how much this holiday has already gained so much attention, thank you for your help spreading the word!
What did you do to celebrate? We want to know! Share your stories on our blog and/or on social media (using #goldenretrieverday) – and encourage your friends to join in on the fun!
Let’s have some fun and start a viral #PetCostumeParade! Share a pic of your fur-friend in costume using the hashtag: #PetCostumeParade. Read, set, go!
On November 19, 2014 we had to say goodbye to our sweet boy, Quincey. We lost him to Cancer. He was only 7 years old, and we were lucky enough to be his family for 5 of those years. He may be gone now, but his paw prints will forever be on our hearts.
Quincey was more than just our dog, he was truly a member of our family and my best friend. He was there to welcome my husband and I home after our wedding, and after the births of both of our daughters (that he was so gentle and kind to). He was always there – at the door when I came home, by my feet when I worked, by my bed when I slept, at my chair when I ate – always there with his sweet smile and love to give. It’s been nearly five months since he passed, but I’m still not used to him being gone.
Quincey inspired us to start this blog, and create “Golden Retriever Day” (which falls on February 3rd, his birthday).
We know many of you have gone through this difficult loss – please share your memories with us.
Quincey Shroyer February 3, 2007 – November 19, 2014
Our friends at ONEHOPE Wine just released a new California Pinot Noir (they are calling “Pinot for Paws”) where every case sold helps a homeless animal find its forever home through the ASPCA. How cool is that?
We first tried it at one of our favorite local restaurants, and loved it so much we purchased a case! It’s such a fun wine to give as gifts and take it to dinner parties (since, like us, all of our friends are obsessed with their four-legged children!). Like them on facebook and share your pet pictures with them using #PinotforPaws on Facebook & Instagram.
This wine does so many wonderful things for the animal community.. that these guys just had to give it a kiss!
Thank you ONEHOPE for making it easier than ever to help our furry friends! Cheers!!
When the Easter bunny comes to your house, make sure he leaves behind some treats for your pups! It’s a family tradition we do every year – really easy to do and fun to watch!
Step 1: Take their favorite cookie treat, and break it up into smaller bite size pieces
Step 2: Dip each piece in a bit of peanut butter
Step 3: Show them their plate of treats before you hide them – they will go crazy!
Step 4: Without your pup(s) watching, have the “Easter Bunny” hide the treats all over your yard
We hope everyone has a wonderful time celebrating 2012 with your goldens! Remember to keep your pups safe and inside at night – fireworks, firecrackers, etc. can spook them and cause them to flee! Also, be sure to turn on a TV or two to distract them.
It’s been an incredible year for our family – as we welcomed a (two-legged) baby into our family! Our two goldens have been wonderful with her – Goldens are truly the perfect family dog!
What was your favorite memory from 2012? What are you looking forward to in 2013?