04/25/2026
Take all the pictures, take all the videos. There’s never enough time.
We had to say goodbye to our baby Oakley on Thursday.
Oakley was our first “golden” and the catalyst to all the rest of our Goldens. However, in his heart of hearts he will always be a we**ie. The day we went to meet him, we let Leila be the deciding factor for whether or not he was going to join the ween pack. She loved him immediately.
Oakley was always afraid of humans, but he loved other dogs and we could always count on him to help with our fosters. He welcomed golden puppies with such gentleness. He gave the best kisses and paws, would “dance Oakie dance” with his mama, and was always shaking his Pom Pom.
He had an allergic reaction several months ago that turned into a skin and ear infection, we had to hit it hard with medication - medication that ended up hurting his liver. His liver started failing, and we did everything we could, but he was in a lot of pain. Making that decision is the hardest thing and it never felt right even though it was.
I know nobody will watch this 11 minute long Oakley montage, but I hope our love for him and his for us is evident to what you do make it through. Animals have been the greatest family I’ve ever had and I’ll miss him every day.
Oakley Reed Smiling - Oakie Roo - Roo Roo - Mr. Pom Poms
Gotcha Day September 9, 2021 - April 23, 2026
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