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Leave a bone for Clancy
Nicknames: Clancy Man, Sir Grumbles, Clance the Mance, Little Man, Mr. Floppy, My Main Man
Doggie Dynamics:
Energy
sleepy
energetic
Intelligence
silly
genius
Friendliness
aggressive
affectionate
Playfulness
not playful
very playful
Disposition
anxious
calm
Quick Bio:
-purebred
Likes: Sleeping on the couch. Leaning on me. Staring at me. Loving me.
Pet-Peeves: Doesn't like to be watched when he does his potty breaks, or to be asked to "show me your teeth".
Favorite Toy: Nylabone, balls, newspaper, magazines, remotes
Favorite Food: Apples, carrots. bananas, biscuits
Favorite Walk: In the mountains
Best Tricks: sit up and kind of does the hula with his arms
Arrival Story: Clancy is the first male Golden Retriever to come into my life. He is my clown companion and he has me smiling every day. I believe he loves to make me laugh. Clancy has a nickname, Mr. Floppy. He's tall and lanky, and a bit clumsy. He will trundle through a fully decorated Christmas tree with nary a blink. He's walked into French doors, bounced back then stood there with a goofy look on his face as if saying--Why isn't the door open?
He loves me to pieces and is very jealous. If I sneak a loving moment with one of the other fur kin, no matter where he is at the time. When he cannot see or hear me--He knows! And he's quickly up and on his way to investigate and nose his way in for some hugs and kisses. He has great love radar.
When I first get home from work and I go to the French door to go out back and tend to my dog doodies, Clancy pushes past me into the house, spins around and nips me on the rump, or he grabs a mouth full of my blouse or arm. I guess he doesn't want me to go outside.
He will often circle me, then lean all his weight into me. He's just the right height to give him back and head scratches when he's propped up against me. When it is time to hit the hay, Clancy is a snuggler. Even in the hot weather, he wants to be next to me.
Anytime he cannot see me, Clancy becomes alarmed. He lifts his head, sniffs, then runs around until he finds me. Playing hide and seek with him can be fun.
He's also a "talker" and doesn't pass up a chance to let me know if something is on his mind. He has barks, howls, groans, and mumbles of expression--some quite humorous to hear. He also uses his paw-hands to communicate. When we are going somewhere in the car he sits in the passenger seat next to me. When I am driving he will put his paw-hand on me if he feels I am not driving with care. I can usually predict when he will do this. He'll be looking out the window, we'll round a turn, and out comes his paw. He keeps it on me until he feels all is clear. Every now and then he'll glance over at me when he has his paw on me, lift an eyebrow and give me a look. It is akin to the look one person will give another when they nod and purse their lips--that kind of, I told you so! look. He keeps me in check. I'm smiling, but I'm in check.
When he's playing and really gets excited, he will straighten his arms out in front of him and bounce around, back and forth. If he has a toy he's playing with, he tosses the toy all over the place, pounces on it, throws it haphazardly and wherever it lands he's on it, stiff arms and all.
He's a goof and I wouldn't have it any other way. He is kind and loving and he fills my heart with smiles. He's one fine gent and I love him to bits.
Bio: This little man has the best smile, guaranteed! He is a talker, a moaner, a lover, and a clown. He fills my heart with his personality. He is also a Couch Yam -- note the coloring. He pines for the couch and pouts if he can't do his lounge-lizard thing on it. Goofy guy!
Forums Motto: I'm the Smile King
The Groups I'm In: ♥ Golden Angelz ♥, ♥ The Pet Poetry Group ♥, ***Animal Luvers***, Absolutely GOLDEN, All Those Golden Possibilities, California Cats and Dogs, Cesar's Dogster Pack, Golden Graces, Golden Retriever Inc., Golden Retrievers, Golden Retrievers of California, Golden Retrievers!, Goldens Galore Club!
The Last Forum I Posted In: Sassy
Star Pupil ~: in dog obedience and training class
Drool King ~: when hungry, nervous, afraid
Sensitive Tummy ~: like some Goldens, Clancy suffers from IBS
Special Needs ~: thyroid meds and prescription diet
The Happy Maker ~: Clancy is the king when it comes to creating grins on human faces
It was a beautiful day in the mountains
Fresh snow lay cool on the forest floor
Giant Sequoias pierced the winter blue
The trip was all we had hoped for, and more
As we drove down the mountain highway
and your Golden form came into view
pacing determinedly on the inner shoulder
it was so unexpected, this vision of you
A purposeful air to your quickening stride
You paced onward as our van drew near
Away from homes, far from a safe path
You were a sight, heartbreakingly dear
What were you doing out there by yourself?
I could find no answer that eased my dread
Had you been abandoned? Were you lost?
Fear for your safety screamed in my head
Please stop the car and turn around I pled
as we had passed him, continuing our drive
Poor thing must surely be lost or worse
chances were he would not long stay alive
Could you tell? Was he wearing a collar?
Please go back to him, stop, and let's see
He may have tags with his name, a number to call
If he were my dog, wouldn't you do that for me?
Besides, it's not safe to leave him out there
It's getting dark, he won't be as easy to see
There's room in the van, we can bring him inside
Please! He's alone and not where he should be.
But to my rising horror our pace didn't slow down
My words had fallen on closed hearts and deaf ears
I looked back and saw him as he rounded the bend
My spirit in sorrow, my eyes filled with tears
Feeling angry, now, I knew, would not help him, so
I turned back as the beauty around me rushed by
It was so clear that the Retriever was searching...
for something only he could see in his mind's eye
I prayed, "Please, God, don't leave him alone.
Lead him to shelter, a safe harbor for the night.
Guide him to his loved ones. If not, to a new home.
I'm sorry we didn't stop, Lord. Please make it right."
His striding form played again in my head
but this time the Golden was not alone
for with every step his paws did tread
a pair of angel's feet kept pace...
to lead the Golden home.
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