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<title>Second-Chance Dog by HoneyBunny</title>
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<description>Dogster diary for the dog HoneyBunny 1993-2006</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by HoneyBunny 1993-2006 &amp; Dogster</copyright>
<pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 01:53:28 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Happy Gotcha Day/Birthday, sweet Angel...</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 2 Jun 2011 18:09:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>A wise man once said  &quot;When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in tr ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ A wise man once said  "When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight".  We choose to remember the day you came into our lives, not the terrible day that you left...

We had gone to the Animal Welfare League to find a companion for Remo the Red.  Our older pup, Perky, was getting up there and didn't want to be bothered with a rambunctious Golden Retriever.   We were surprised to see a lovely 3 yr old Golden girl sitting in a kennel.  The cage card said you were a "stray-not claimed".  How could that possibly be?  Who wouldn't move Heaven and Earth to find this beautiful girl?

On May 30th, just 3 days before Remo's 2nd Birthday, we brought you home to stay.  You and Remo bonded quickly, as if you had always been together.  Sadly your Golden spirit had been dimmed by whatever you had experienced before.  You were afraid of big men, loud noises, children and especially boys on bikes.  But within a year's time your Golden spirit had healed...

We were so blessed... Thank you, HoneyBunny, for all the love you gave to us and every child who stroked your soft golden fur.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>For the families of Cocobear, Rocky, Maxi, Troop...</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 5 Apr 2010 21:35:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This was posted--I can't remember where-- about the time our HoneyBunny passed.  It was posted in lo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This was posted--I can't remember where-- about the time our HoneyBunny passed.  It was posted in loving memory of Isolde Jenkins.  It helped me then, and I share it with you all:

Request From Rainbow Bridge

Weep not for me though I am gone
Into that gentle night.
Grieve if you will, but not for long
Upon my soul's sweet flight.
I am at peace, my soul's at rest
There is no need for tears.
With your love I was so blessed
For all those many years.
There is no pain, I suffer not,
The fear is now all gone.
Put all those things out of your thoughts,
In your memory I still live on.
Remember not my fight for breath
Remember not the strife.
Please don't dwell upon my death,
But celebrate my life.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sweet Rocky</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 22:10:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My sweet Rocky, #206009, passed with his whole family at his side.  Please keep him, Sarge--his good ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My sweet Rocky, #206009, passed with his whole family at his side.  Please keep him, Sarge--his good buddy and roommate, and his entire family in your thoughts and prayers.

Sending our love,
HoneyBunny, the Chicago Crew of Angels,
and Dixie & Burt, our BlackPearls]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Journey</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:31:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Sweet angel Georgie,  #433315, posted this diary entry, that I share with you now.  It's titled &quot;The ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sweet angel Georgie,  #433315, posted this diary entry, that I share with you now.  It's titled "The Journey", and it was written by Crystal Ward Kent.

The Journey

When you bring a pet into your life, you begin a journey - a journey that will bring you more love and devotion than you have ever known, yet also test your strength and courage If you allow, the journey will teach you many things, about life, about yourself, and most of all, about love. You will come away changed forever, for one soul cannot touch another without leaving its mark.

Along the way, you will learn much about savoring life's simple pleasures - jumping in leaves, snoozing in the sun, the joys of puddles, and even the satisfaction of a good scratch behind the ears.

If you spend much time outside, you will be taught how to truly experience every element, for no rock, leaf, or log will go unexamined, no rustling bush will be overlooked, and even the very air will be inhaled, pondered, and noted as being full of valuable information. Your pace may be slower - except when heading home to the food dish - but you will become a better naturalist, having been taught by an expert in the field.

Too many times we hike on automatic pilot, our goal being to complete the trail rather than enjoy the journey. We miss the details - the colorful mushrooms on the rotting log, the honeycomb in the old maple snag, the hawk feather caught on a twig. Once we walk as a dog does, we discover a whole new world. We stop; we browse the landscape, we kick over leaves, peek in tree holes, look up, down, all around. And we learn what any dog knows: that nature has created a marvelously complex world that is full of surprises, that each cycle of the seasons bring ever changing wonders, each day an essence all its own.

Even from indoors you will find yourself more attuned to the world around you. You will find yourself watching summer insects collecting on a screen. (How bizarre they are! How many kinds there are!), or noting the flick and flash of fireflies through the dark. You will stop to observe the swirling dance of windblown leaves, or sniff the air after a rain. It does not matter that there is no objective in this; the point is in the doing, in not letting life's most important details slip by.

You will find yourself doing silly things that your pet-less friends might not understand: spending thirty minutes in the grocery aisle looking for the cat food brand your feline must have, buying dog birthday treats, or driving around the block an extra time because your pet enjoys the ride. You will roll in the snow, wrestle with chewie toys, bounce little rubber ball still your eyes cross, and even run around the house trailing your bathrobe tie - with a cat in hot pursuit - all in the name of love.

Your house will become muddier and hairier. You will wear less dark clothing and buy more lint rollers. You may find dog biscuits in your pocket or purse, and feel the need to explain that an old plastic shopping bag adorns your living room rug because your cat loves the crinkly sound.

You will learn the true measure of love - the steadfast, undying kind that says, "It doesn't matter where we are or what we do, or how life treats us as long as we are together." Respect this always.

It is the most precious gift any living soul can give another. You will not find it often among the human race.

And you will learn humility. The look in my dog's eyes often made me feel ashamed. Such joy and love at my presence. She saw not some flawed human who could be cross and stubborn, moody or rude, but only her wonderful companion. Or maybe she saw those things and dismissed them as mere human foibles, not worth considering, and so chose to love me anyway.

If you pay attention and learn well, when the journey is done, you will be not just be a better person, but the person your pet always knew you to be - the one they were proud to call beloved friend.

I must caution you that this journey is not without pain. Like all paths of true love, the pain is part of loving. For as surely as the sun sets, one day your dear animal companion will follow a trail you cannot yet go down. And you will have to find the strength and love to let them go. A pet's time on earth is far too short - especially for those that love them. We borrow them, really, just for awhile, and during these brief years they are generous enough to give us all their love, every inch of their spirit and heart, until one day there is nothing left.

The cat that only yesterday was a kitten is all too soon old and frail and sleeping in the sun. The young pup of boundless energy wakes up stiff and lame, the muzzle now gray. Deep down we somehow always knew that this journey would end. We knew that if we gave our hearts they would be broken. But give them we must for it is all they ask in return.

When the time comes, and the road curves ahead to a place we cannot see, we give one final gift and let them run on ahead - young and whole once more.

"Godspeed, good friend," we say, until our journey comes full circle and our paths cross again.

~ Crystal Ward Kent]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>She gave so much to so many...</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:18:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>A shelter dog from the Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge... You were a &quot;stray--not claimed&quot;, an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ A shelter dog from the Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge... You were a "stray--not claimed", and we were forever grateful that your abusive family never claimed you. You were so very sweet, right from the start, but so afraid... large men, children, bikes, loud sounds... oh, what had they done to you?

We made it our mission to make sure you understood that we loved you, no matter what. And you blossomed. You became a Love Bug. You were never happier than when you were meeting and greeting people while fundraising for the Golden Retriever rescue. You taught so many babies and little children not to be afraid of big doggies. When the Rescue wanted to include you in their Calendar, we were hard pressed to find a picture of you that didn't include children or people!

We had 10 glorious, wonderful, fantasmagorical years with our HoneyBunny... She was our Sunshine, our sweetest Sunshine... She made us Happy when skies were grey...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Daddy's Day</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:20:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I so wish Daddy could think of me, talk about me, without crying.  It's been three years today since ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I so wish Daddy could think of me, talk about me, without crying.  It's been three years today since I left so suddenly for the Bridge.  Three years of tears.  But Daddy, you meant the world to me.  You were my extra special person on Earth, so much more special as I was afraid of big men when I first came to live with you.  You and I developed a bond, one that still exists even though now I live only in your heart.  I am always close by, always watching, always loving. 

Daddy, for Father's Day my wish for you is that you think of me without sadness.  You think of me and smile.  You think of me and remember only the warmth of our love.  Don't cry because it's over, Daddy.  Smile and be happy that it happened--that we had those ten wonderful years.  You taught me how to trust and love big men again, Daddy.  Remember that love.
Happy Daddy's Day.

UPDATE:  Mommy and Daddy were talking about all of us this afternoon, and she slipped some memories of me into the conversation... and Daddy smiled and laughed!  Oh, Daddy, that was the best Father's gift ever!!!  Smiles, not tears  :D]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Birthday, Angel-girl...</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 30 May 2009 19:43:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So, sweetie, today you celebrate your 16th Gotcha Day.  13 years ago we were lucky to adopt you.  Yo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So, sweetie, today you celebrate your 16th Gotcha Day.  13 years ago we were lucky to adopt you.  You were a "stray--not claimed" at the local shelter, and we were forever grateful that your abusive family never claimed you.  You were so very sweet, right from the start, but so afraid... large men, children, bikes, loud sounds... oh, what had they done to you?

We made it our mission to make sure you understood that we loved you, no matter what.  And you blossomed.  You became a Love Bug.  You were never happier than when you were meeting and greeting people while fundraising for the Golden Retriever Rescue.  You taught so many little children not to be afraid of big doggies.  When the Rescue wanted to include you in their Calendar, we were hard pressed to find a picture of you that didn't include children or people!

Next month it will be three years since that fateful night.  We had taken you to a specialist for your Renal Failure that morning.  We came home so full of hope that we'd have many, many more months, even years, with you.  That evening you couldn't settle.  Something was bothering you.  I left to go to the store to get some meds and you followed me out of the house, down the stairs and hopped into the car.  Car rides were always a big favorite.  We drove around the quiet streets... 2.a.m in the morning, up and down, up and down, and you settled... but when we got home you were already leaving us...

I refuse to cry that it's over; I want to celebrate because it happened.  We had 10 glorious, wonderful, fantasmagorical years with our HoneyBunny... She was our Sunshine, our sweetest Sunshine... She made us Happy when skies were grey...

Happy, happy birthday, baby...  we love you, always and forever.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oh Daddy, don't cry...</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 3 Nov 2008 17:22:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mum and Dad took Dixie on Sunday to one of our favorite places to walk--the Nature Preserve in OakLa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mum and Dad took Dixie on Sunday to one of our favorite places to walk--the Nature Preserve in OakLawn.  Now, of course Daddy is gonna think of me and Remo and Lucy while they're there... it WAS one of our favorite places.  It's nice to look down and see Dixie exploring the same paths we once walked on... sniffing right where Remo laid in the leaves while Mum took her favorite picture of him, passing the bench where I was lifted up to sit way high up next to Daddy, walking through the grass where Lucy stacked like a Pointer when she smelled ducks... lots and lots of good, good memories.

Dixie and Mum and Dad passed some dogs as they walked, and Dixie was a very good girl.  We Angels were very proud of her.  When they walked across the wooden bridge to go back to the car, Mum spotted a big Golden Retriever surrounded by children.  Mum said "Oh, I have to go see that dog"... and off she went.

Mum told the lady that Remo had just gone to the Bridge at age 14, and the lady said that made her feel good to hear because her Golden was 10 1/2.  Mum told the lady we had two Goldens go to the Bridge that summer, and Daddy said "we had three... HoneyBunny lived until she was 12..."  and then Daddy walked away.  Mum thought it strange until she got back to the car.

Daddy was sitting in the car crying.  He said "I thought I was through with this"... meaning he thought he was through crying about me, HoneyBunny, Daddy's Girl... Daddy said it was just that the Golden "looked so much like Honey, with his light gold fur and white face"...  Don't cry, Daddy... I know you love me still and I love you.  I'll always be with you, in your heart... you know that.  Oh Daddy, don't cry...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>You left us two years ago...</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:19:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Sweet dear one, you left us two years ago and not a day goes by that we don't think of you and smile ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sweet dear one, you left us two years ago and not a day goes by that we don't think of you and smile. 

You were my Honey, my HoneyBunny,
You made us happy when skies were gray,
I hope you know dear how much we loved you,
Now they've taken our HoneyBunny away...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HoneyBunny Went to the Bridge a Year Ago Tonight</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:20:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>A year ago tonight our dearest HoneyBunny left on her journey to the Bridge, so very suddenly and so ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ A year ago tonight our dearest HoneyBunny left on her journey to the Bridge, so very suddenly and so unexpectedly. A day has not gone by that I haven't thought of her with a smile, and then a tear. 

I have tried to write a Tail of Devotion to her, but I just can't find the words. 

She was my heart. 
She was my all.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wonderful thoughts and tributes to our special girl...</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 21 Jun 2006 07:31:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>One of the many e-mails that tell the story of our HoneyBunny...

&quot;I am so sorry to hear about Hon ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ One of the many e-mails that tell the story of our HoneyBunny...

"I am so sorry to hear about HoneyBunny.  I know words can't help at a time like this but my thoughts, prayers and tears are with you and your family.

It was a joy knowing HoneyBunny and an honor assisting her in showing people the sweetness, love and fun Goldens can bring to their lives.  A better ambassador will never be found--HoneyBunny was one of a kind.  I'll bet she's still "pressing paw" over the Bridge, renewing old acquaintances and running free once again.  You and your family now have a special Guardian Angel watching over you.

I will miss her sweet smiling face and gentle loving personality.  She was a very special girl.

Love, Sue"
As Good as Gold

7/28/06:  As Good as Gold, Golden Retriever Rescue of Northern Illinois, has included HoneyBunny in their 2007 AGaG Calendar.  Usually only AGaG Goldens that have been adopted through the rescue program are used for the calendar, but AGaG included our HoneyBunny because she was so popular at the fundraisers and Meet 'n Greets--she was loved by all who met her...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am playing at the Rainbow Bridge...</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 20 Jun 2006 03:19:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Tonight we went for a car ride.  I was feeling sick and riding in the car seemed to help settle me d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tonight we went for a car ride.  I was feeling sick and riding in the car seemed to help settle me down. But when we got home and Daddy asked me to get out of the car, I was already starting on my way to the Rainbow Bridge.  I could hear my Daddy calling me "Honey, Honey...", but I had to go.  Mommy and Daddy stayed with me until I left, petting me, speaking to me and loving me.  I will see them again someday.  Love to all my friends, HoneyBunny

Medical note:  There is no surgical treatment for Renal Failure, which is one of the "old age" conditions that kill elderly dogs.  When the kidneys fail to the point that a dog begins to exhibit symptoms or it shows up in bloodwork, it's too late--80% or more of the kidneys are not functioning at that point.  HoneyBunny's new vet tried to maintain her by addressing supportive care and treating other symptoms that arose from the renal failure.  HoneyBunny's heart couldn't take the blood pressure medication he prescribed that day, and she passed on to the Bridge that same night after one of her favorite car rides.  HoneyBunny fought a good fight for four months--we cherish ever second we had with her.  She was our everything.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My New Vet...is GREAT!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:52:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So, Mommy and Daddy took me to New Vet today.  It was amazing.  We went from a vet that said, so sor ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So, Mommy and Daddy took me to New Vet today.  It was amazing.  We went from a vet that said, so sorry, you have Chronic Renal Failure, nothing we can do, have a nice day...to a New Vet that knew ALL the treatments and medicines and holistic additives and ARE WE HAPPY!!!!!  New Vet said I'm not so bad that I need extra fluids yet.  They took my doggy blood pressure and said I need medicine for that.  After that's under control, other things might get better too.  I know that I'll never get rid of the CRF, but now I have additives and pills and a new lease on life!  Isn't that just GRAND!!!!!  Thanks to all of my Dogster pals for their prayers and support!  And for all of their ideas!  You pups ROCK!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What do you mean, Renal Failure...</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:42:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and Daddy are upset.  Something about blood tests and urine tests.  And now I have new food.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and Daddy are upset.  Something about blood tests and urine tests.  And now I have new food.  And now Mommy is giving me chicken to get me to eat the new food.  And now I'm eating three times a day.  And now I have two giant auto-waterers that go glug, glug, glug (pretty funny...Winston was scared of the sound when he first heard it...he stopped drinking and side-stepped backwards...silly pup).  And now Mommy is on the Web to find out info.  And now I'm getting a new vet.  Wow.  All becuz' I make alot of wee-wee (sometimes in the house).  Sheesh...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Nothing for me, thanks, I'm on a diet...</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 11 May 2006 20:15:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Tests, tests and more tests!  They can't figure out why I'm not eating.  My calcium is &quot;high normal&quot; ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tests, tests and more tests!  They can't figure out why I'm not eating.  My calcium is "high normal", and I have another value that's elevated because I'm losing musclemass, but everything else is FINE.  The vet poked and prodded me and said nothing felt out of the ordinary.  Heh, can't a girl lose a fews pounds and not have everyone's shorts in a knot?  The upside of all this is Mom and Dad are adding all sorts of really yummy things to my foodbowl to "get me to eat".  They're talking about some scan-thing now.  Life's rough when you get old...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lost Friends Found...</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 7 Apr 2006 22:45:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Too cool!  Jake and Fargus wrote back and gave me Rosettes!  Their Mom was the pretty lady that came ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Too cool!  Jake and Fargus wrote back and gave me Rosettes!  Their Mom was the pretty lady that came by the AGaG booth.  You can see their neat pages at Jake Ortolano 156155, and Fargus Ortolano 156190.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Lost Dogster Friends...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/106050/diary/Second_chance_dog_by_honeybunny/137694</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 1 Apr 2006 14:15:42 PST</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woof, Pup Pal Moms and Dads!  I was at the Chicagoland Pet Expo last month and the Mom of two of my  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woof, Pup Pal Moms and Dads!  I was at the Chicagoland Pet Expo last month and the Mom of two of my Dogster Pup Pals stopped by the As Good as Gold, Golden Retriever Rescue of Northern Illinois booth, where I was pressing some paw to raise vet bill money.  I had my Dad on the leash, but he has a TERRIBLE MEMORY!!!!!  When this wonderful Pup Pal Mom stopped by and gave me hugs and kisses she told my Dad she recognized me from DOGSTER!  Neat, huh?  Well, when my Mom got back from volunteering at the Vendor Check-In table, she wasn't too happy that Dad couldn't REMEMBER the lady's name or the names of my Pup Pals!!!!!   I wanted to send them Rosettes as a thank-you.  It was really very, very cool to be recognized (and my pretty pink collar probably helped, too)!  Made me feel like a movie star!  Now, if Dad could only remember their names...or if the Pup Pal Mom would write...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Second Annual Golden Retriever Rescue Reunion Picnic</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:38:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We went to a picnic with EIGHTY-NINE GOLDENS!!!!  What alot of fun!  What alot of doghair!  We got t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We went to a picnic with EIGHTY-NINE GOLDENS!!!!  What alot of fun!  What alot of doghair!  We got to have our pictures taken by a "professional" pet photographer.  Then we got to play games.  I liked the one where you run up to a paper plate with cheese pops on it.  Yummy!  My kind of fun!  We went to the groomer before the picnic, so we'd be all pretty for the pictures.  Lucky we were first in line for pictures, 'cuz the sky opened up and it "rained dogs and dogs" (lol)!  89 wet, smelly Goldens!  Heaven!  Finally the sun came out and we were able to play some more.  Check out the picture Mom took--she stood on top of a picnic bench yelling "PUPPPIIIEEEESSS,  PUPPIES, PUPPIES, PUPPPPIIEEEEESSS" to get us all to look! (It was pretty funny when she almost backed up off of the top of the table---woops!)  You can see me in my pretty pink harness next to Remo the Red if you look at the bottom of the shelter's support on the left.  What fun!!! Then we slept on the way home in the car, and Winston snored (yea, he went too as an "honorary" Golden".   Can't wait for next year!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>So many Pup Pals...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/106050/diary/Second_chance_dog_by_honeybunny/58751</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Jul 2005 09:05:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>One of my most favorite things about Dogster is getting to make friends with so many pups!  I 'speci ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ One of my most favorite things about Dogster is getting to make friends with so many pups!  I 'specially like hearing from other Golden Oldies like me.

I also really love to make friends with all of the pups just starting out.  I wish I could bark to their people to TRAIN 'EM, don't GIVE UP ON THEM like my original people did!  I was  a stray--not claimed, beaten, scared and a really BAD fear-wetter (gee, I wonder why???).  I just needed some training and some love and understanding.

Hey, Goldens ARE one of the top ten breeds as far as intelligence, but that equates to the mind of a THREE YEAR OLD!!  Give us a break!  You wouldn't yell or strike out at a toddler, would you?  Take the time to train us, 30 minutes a day in these formative months,  and we will reward you with years and years of devotion and unconditional love.  Pretty good deal, huh?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Chicagoland Family Pet Expo--where I become a PRINCESS!</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 21 Mar 2005 11:16:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We travelled to the annual Pet Expo on Sunday where I represented As Good as Gold.  Remo &amp; I pressed ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We travelled to the annual Pet Expo on Sunday where I represented As Good as Gold.  Remo & I pressed paw, Dad & Mom answered questions, I got lots of love from lots of kids!   Mom bought me a DIVA collar (pink, of course!) from the booth next to us.  So many people said I looked like a little Princess that Mom took a pic & made it my new primary photo!  This Pet Expo was something else!  It was held over 3 days at Arlington Park Racetrack, home of the famous Arlington Million horse race.  Dogs, Cats, Rats, Rabbits, Sugar Gliders, Hedgehogs, Birds, Snakes (ugh), Ferrets (luv 'em--used to live with 2), Reptiles, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Miniature Donkeys, name the pet--it was there!  There were lots of really great exhibits & events!  It was a very long, but fun-filled, day!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We're Going! We're Going! We're Going! We're Going!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/106050/diary/Second_chance_dog_by_honeybunny/28689</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 Mar 2005 12:37:34 PST</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woo-hoo!  I went to Samantha the groomer's Saturday!  Now, I'm wasn't really excited 'bout getting g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woo-hoo!  I went to Samantha the groomer's Saturday!  Now, I'm wasn't really excited 'bout getting groomed ( but I admit I luv the BATH).  I knew it meant I was GOING TO PRESS PAW!!!!!  And I was right!  Sunday we drove to Chicago's McCormick Place.  I got to ride from the parking lot on this neat trolley.  Then it was into the convention center to be a part of the spectacle that is The International--the International Kennel Club of Chicago's 137th annual benched dog show, obedience trial and rally trial.  As Good as Gold had this great booth with lots of Golden Retriever products for sale to support medical care for rescued Goldens.  And there were lots and lots of little kids!  I love that part the best!  Kids to hug me, kids to pet me, kids to kiss me, kids to scratch me on my special spot...HEAVEN!  The picture with me and the cute little boy in the stroller is from the International.  Next up...the Chicagoland Family Pet Expo on March 20th.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We go to As Good as Gold's First Annual Picnic!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/106050/diary/Second_chance_dog_by_honeybunny/21726</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 25 Jan 2005 08:07:20 PST</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Back in Sept '04 Remo the Red and I had a picnic with 60,  yes,  SIXTY, of our Golden Retriever frie ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Back in Sept '04 Remo the Red and I had a picnic with 60,  yes,  SIXTY, of our Golden Retriever friends!  It was the 1st picnic As Good as Gold-Golden Retriever Rescue of Northern Illinois had for members & adoptive families.  It was great fun!   We played a very neat baseball game.  At each "base" you did something else.   Mommy took Monty out to play, 'cuz Monty's Mommy had hurt her arm.  Mommy calls Monty "Mountain" 'cuz he's the biggest Golden she's ever seen.  Well, I couldn't let Mommy take another dog out to play without me, 'specially when there were TREATS involved, so I paid close attention to what was going on.  Mommy was asking Monty to do "down" at 1st Base when I appeared next to her--in my pretty pink harness (see picture).  And you know, IT WORKED!  Mommy was so flustered to see me out on the course that she gave ME the treat!  Mommy and I tried the course later without Monty, and I won a prize for being the oldest contestant.   It was a GLORIOUS day!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We drove, I barked, we drove, I barked, we drove...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/106050/diary/Second_chance_dog_by_honeybunny/20340</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Jan 2005 16:05:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This is a story about my 1st fundraiser for As Good as Gold--Golden Retriever Rescue of Northern Ill ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is a story about my 1st fundraiser for As Good as Gold--Golden Retriever Rescue of Northern Illinois.  It was the big Harley Anniversary Homecoming Weekend in Milwaukee.  Mommy bought me a Harley bandanna to wear & a Harley leash.  We drove forever up I294 toward the Lake County Fairgrounds.  Wave after wave of big loud noisy machines with people sitting on them kept passing us.  Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof...what fun to make noise with them as they go by!  We finally get to this thing called the Lake County Home & Outdoor Living Expo & Pet Expo.  Neat!  Kids, kids & more kids...I just sit here & look cute & they pet me, hug me & kiss me!  This is great! Dad & Mom tell the Moms & Dads about this thing called AGaG & how pups like me need good homes.  Then people give money to help AGaG pay vet bills for dogs that are in the adoption program.   Aren't people great?  I look cute, I get petted, they give money!  I had such fun!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Picking Daddy Up at Work</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 15 Jan 2005 21:25:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>HoneyBunny 1993-2006 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Daddy works in the Art dept at the Chgo Sun-Times.  Sometimes on Saturdays we get to go ride down &amp;  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Daddy works in the Art dept at the Chgo Sun-Times.  Sometimes on Saturdays we get to go ride down & pick him up from work.  Mommy bought a big red station wagon just for us...it has a floor to ceiling dog barrier right behind the driver's seat so we have the entire back part to us dogs.  Mommy even put a big ortho dog bed in the back-back so I could ride in comfort & get outta my goofy brothers way.  It's fun to look out the car window, but not so much today.  It was very cold in Chicago & we couldn't open the windows even a little bit.  I was so excited & breathing so fast I fogged my window up!  Rats!]]></content:encoded>
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