23-102 Chloe  and  23-103 Annie  came into Rescue as a bonded pair of purebred  Goldens in December 2023.  Chloe ,  Annie’s  mother, was 7 and 1⁄2 and  Annie  was just 3. Both had been used as breeding dogs and neither was spayed. Their owner, who wanted to travel in a small trailer, was retiring from the breeding business. She had been unable to find anyone to pay for this pair, so she surrendered them  to us in hopes that we could keep them together. We did. Both girls needed our standard vetting with vaccination updates and tests for valley fever and heartworm – everything was good, except that  Chloe  needed treatment for ear issues, which are caused by allergies. Both were spayed in January after they were placed together with an adoptive couple in  Sun City.  Annie  needed  some leash training, so the family  purchased a Sidekick leash from  us – it is definitely helping. We sell  these leashes for the same price as  the online company (their request)  but you will not have to pay extra  for shipping or tax. The family has told us the girls are getting along well and are playful and loving. The adopters sent us these notes: 

Both girls ‘prance’ when I get them their food, very excited but never jump up on me. Both love to be combed, rolling over on command to comb the other side.  Chloe  always has a ball  or bone in her mouth to offer to play, sometimes a sock is found  in her mouth as well; she retrieves a ball more consistently.  Annie  is definitely the more ‘Velcro girl’.  Annie  will charge the ball, as well, even throwing a body block to  Chloe , but will allow  Chloe  to get the ball in the end. They are adjusting very well.