05/21/2024
So this was one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make. After loosing Robert I knew my life was forever changed. After much discussion with my family, many prayers and lots of tears, I decided that I just can’t do Golden Dreams Kennel on my own. I can’t do it physically after my knee replacement last year. I can’t do it emotionally because my heart is broken and the kennel/dogs/raising puppies was something Robert and I did together. I can’t financially afford to feed/care for and vet 6 large dogs after loosing part of our household income. When I had to have Honey put down the week after loosing Robert- I knew I had to let them go. I found a wonderful rescue in Memphis - Goldens901. Debbie has been a lifesaver. The dogs will be fostered by their amazing volunteers and then adopted out. I wanted the dogs to have the best life and I truly believe this is the answer. My life long friend Lisa Whatley Pearson came over Thursday evening and we bathed the girls. Friday my sister in law Mandy Cox Forman helped me load them up and take them to Memphis to start their new journey. I left there with tears in my eyes but also happiness in my heart knowing that great things lie ahead for these wonderful dogs. Three of the dogs - Noel, Piper and Matilda left on Friday. The other three will leave in the next two to three weeks. I am a firm believer that dogs are a lifetime commitment but I also know that sometimes we have to look beyond ourselves and put what is best for all involved as priority . The kennel was a lifetime dream of mine that with the help of my family we put our heart and soul into for the last 12 years. We have puppies all over the United States. We have service and therapy dogs changing lives that got their start in our home. Saying goodbye to this dream is really hard. I hope you will pray for me as I adjust. I hope the friendship we have made as a result of the dogs will continue. I want you to still send me updates on those wonderful fur babies! Love to you all …. Angie
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