Posts from — February 2010

In response to Fred’s bad experience with Mometamax and all of the follow-up comments on my post about it, Valerie has suggested that we might want to have a discussion of ear care. Goldens are notorious for their ear problems (and this has certainly held up in my experience with 3 of them!), and the class of drugs now used to treat wax buildup and inflammation appears to be causing deafness in an alarming number of dogs. My description of Fred’s ordeal and the similar ordeals of others are in the earlier post on this blog.

I have no special expertise in ear care, so I’m just going to start this off by noting what we are doing for Fred in hopes of preventing any recurrence of ear problems that might require Mometamax or one of the other deafness-inducing drugs. I hope that others will add helpful comments about good ear-care practices.

Two or three times a week, we swab Fred’s ears with Epi-Otic and then irrigate his ear canal with a quick squirt of the solution. We do this only if he is experiencing no unusual problems. It’s preventive. If Fred shows signs of ear trouble (he also has vestibular disease and a history of wax and yeast buildup), we take him to the vet before putting anything into his ears. You need to be certain that the eardrum is intact before irrigating with anything.

Signs of ear problems include head-shaking, ear-scratching, head-tilting, loss of coordination, eye- twitching, or jittery eye movements. The link Valerie posted in response to my Mometamax post has a good list of symptoms to watch for.

Max is not quite two years old and needs a new family. His ideal family will have a large physically fenced yard and a canine companion. He used to live with a little boy so he’s fine with kids and not too bad with cats. His foster mom and dad say he’s a snuggle bunny who listens well. I’ve been very taken with him since picking him and his brother Sam up from their owner. Help find Max a wonderful furever family. These pictures were taken before he was groomed so you can only imagine how handsome he is!

Puppy LOVES taking baths and comes running if he hears the jacuzzi jets turn on.

Taking a break during the last snowstorm.

I took these pictures of Bear with Jack Oritt in September at the doggie park. I thought you would like to have them. bob and I will be sending a donation in memory of Bear. How lucky he was to have his new Mom and Dad. They are angels! Marty

Photo taken shortly after Bear came into rescue

GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND is participating in a fundraising program called Verizon Velocity where our organization will receive donations when our supporters in MD, DC, and VA order new residential Verizon services. We can receive up to a $65 donation from one Verizon Triple Freedom order, that’s TV, Internet and phone. And, you’ll receive the currently advertised promotions too!
If you have been thinking about ordering new Verizon services, please be sure to place your order by calling 1-888-695-5299 (Mon-Fri 8am-10pm, Sat 9:30am-6pm) so our organization can benefit. You must also provide our organization’s code 12700 when you order.
One-time donations are paid on the following residential new product orders:
$25.00 Donation – For a new Verizon Internet purchase
$20.00 Donation – For a new Verizon TV purchase
$10.00 Donation – For a new Verizon FreedomSM Calling plan, and/or Verizon Long Distance
$10.00 Donation – For a new Additional Line purchase
If you already have all the Verizon products you need, please let other friends and family know about our fundraising efforts. Our organization could really benefit from this program and your support.
Thank you.
P.S. IMPORTANT: Donations are only paid on new orders placed by calling the special Velocity Sales Office 1-888-695-5299 and providing our code. Orders placed any other way (online or by ordering services through another Verizon sales number) will not apply.

I was on your blog today, and loved seeing all the dogs in the snow, so of course I have to show you our beautiful boys. They are such great dogs, and everyday bring us such joy! Ross is doing beautifully, not as jumpy, more comfortable with his surroundings. Jake what can we say, he is the best!

Hope this finds you doing well, thanks so much for all you do for these wonderful dogs!

Jan, Pat and The Boys!!!

Buddy went with me on a home visit for GRREAT. He did a wonderful job!

All the boys are doing fantastic! The neighborhood kids love him!

Ozzie and Buddy almost wrestled yesterday! Buddy finally made a sound! A Little play growl!

See attached photo of Buddy and Ozzie; the make great pals!

Jude

Good to see everyone today. Elected the following to two year terms:

Pat Johnson, President
Joe Johnson, VP
Barb Saylor, Treasurer
Gail Bleakley, Secretary
Norm Bleakley, Member at Large
Kelly Martin, Fundraising
Valerie Mackrell, Home Visit/Adoption Coordinator
Kristi Baker, Publicity
Jean Huey, Events
Al Huey, Member at large
Barb Davis, Member at large
Bob Davis, Member at large

Thanx to all of our super members. Goldens in Southern Maryland are lucky to have you:)

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This came from Tony.

I like this lady!

Dixie shares water with Maddie!

Just saving mom and dad some time by taking my bath at the park.

A great day in the park for Bear.

After seeing all of the pictures that had been posted, I went into our files and found a couple of pictures that I had wanted to pass out earlier.  I really wanted to find some pictures of Bear that showed the dignity that he possessed.  I have never seen a dog that was happier just being around people and receiving treats.  As well, Lori and I are proud that we are associated with an organization that exists to ensure these gentle souls will find their furever families.

John Ennis