My passion for the Golden Retriever Breed began in 1995, when I met Biscuit, Jon, my late husband's childhood dog.It was love at first sight.
In 2002 Bradley Joe entered our life, 1 month after Jon passed. He instantly, at just 12 wks of age, became a large member of our family, rescuing us from a potential house fire. Bradley, now nicknamed Bubba Joe, quickly gained a name in our community for his bravery and large heart for his family.
Our gratitude for the Golden breed only grew stronger as Bubba grew inseparable with my daughter, Mikala, who was at the time overtaken with depression at the young age of 11. He would wake her for school, sit with her for breakfast, see her off to school, and wait for her return.
As Bubba grew to the age of 2, my daughter decided to look for a sister for Bubba so he'd have a friend while she did sports and other activities. This began a world wide search. She loved investigating. She stumbled upon a color that would be seen as an oxymoron: cream. Yes, a cream colored Golden Retriever. As my daughter studied further she realized there was health research done in the U.K. that showed that cream Golden Retrievers would have a lesser chance of cancer, which is one disease that could take the breed.
Our trip to California in April 2004 brought us our lovely Cream Golden, Hana (O'Hana means family). I knew that these two dogs were meant for more than just being pets. They were meant to serve.
Twenty two years later and I have undertaken dog training, breeding, grooming & teaching about the importance of "Form to Function" in every department it serves. Specializing in Service Dog Training & Grooming.
Our Golden offspring continue to serve the public in therapy work, like our boys Keys & Ace in Memphis Tennessee handled by co-owner/handler Jo Anne Fuscas. They are a team at Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee, West Tennessee Therapy Dogs, West Cancer Center, and St. Jude Children's Hospital. Jo Jo was awarded the John C. New Service Award at the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association MCVC Awards, a prestigious humanitarian award.
A Golden Retriever saved my life in more ways than I can count. My daughter and I are proud to breed and train these incredible animals to help serve and support people in need all across the country. From Alaska to you...we are connected by a love of dogs and a respect for the care they can provide.
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