The Bleu Day at The Dog Show!

The Reliant Park World Series of Dog Shows in in full swing, and the Highlight of the entire show was my appearance at the GRRH Booth yesterday!

As you can see... I was all smiles!

I took my role very seriously, as I greeted our visitors. I was kind and gentle and...

Handsome!

Everyone commented on my cuteness and my soft fur.

And I surprised a number of people when I stood up...

Many people asked with great care and discretion... "Ahem... Is he a little taller than the typical golden?"

And lots of people wanted to adopt me... including this little girl and her family!

I liked the little one, and gave great consideration to the fact that they did not have a puppy at home, but the fact is... I know I'm the sunshine in my the Mom's day, and I'm one of the best reasons she lives! So... I told them, "No, No. I'm taken, and only here to tell my story..."

"When I was surrendered to GRRH in 2008, I had no hair on my back. I came with a 2" tall stack of veterinary care sheets, a basket of toys, a box of bandanas and clothes, shampoo and brushes... and my famous and treasured green bowl. My previous family obviously loved me...

They thought that I had allergies, and had treated for such. I lost my fur when they moved to Houston, so that was a natural assumption. Nothing seemed to be helping...
 
Once with the GRRH organization, I was tested for allergies, and my only significant sensitivity is dairy... so that couldn't be the source of my hair loss. Now that I've been with my the Mom who understands me, she knows... My original family began having children upon their arrival in Houston, and I was having a nervous breakdown!"

Three years later, and look at me now!!!

Here I am with GRRH volunteers, Nancy and Jan... and cute, silly and available Bobby!

Take Two.

Take Three!

Oh... And this little boy was VERY sweet. I loved the way he talked to me!

Many people melted into my upturned eyes!

And the Mom was quite taken by my unadulterated cuteness!

I corrected her by saying... "Awwww... The Word is HANDSOME, Mom!!!"

Just for fun, let me give you a tour of our booth...

Below the 'R' on the banner, you will see my Cousin Buddy of The Herd. And below the 'H' is The Luke! In the corner on the panel coming toward the right side of the photo... top left is The Luke. Bottom center is the Reuf. And below the 'R' on the wall of the booth is The Me!

On another booth panel, are these photos of The Luke and Little Reufus! The Mom sent in photos of the three of us... with the same serious expression, from the same distance, same pose. Once the show is over, the photos are hers for a donation... and she has BIG plans to display them side by side!

I'm the only one of my family who only had one photo on the Alumni Wall, but then... I'm the only one who actually got to come to the show!

Well, that's not exactly true... The Luke was there, too. He is everywhere we go, because he's in our hearts.

And the BIG reason I was at The Show yesterday, was to announce and formally introduce...

'For The Love of Luke'

a fund dedicated

to providing new life

for Senior Goldens

The Luke made a loving and meaningful difference in our lives.
This fund will make a loving and meaningful difference in the lives of Senior Goldens.
The Mom will see to it...
For the Love of Luke!