Pure Gold, Adventures with Six Rescued Golden Retrievers

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Inspired by the lives, antics and talents of her six rescued or second-hand golden retrievers, Holli Pfau has written Pure Gold to support the efforts of Golden Retriever Rescue and other dog rescue and adoption programs.

Holli's dogs guided her to a new career in animal-assisted therapy, deeper into wilderness adventures, and to relocation in the Rocky Mountains. Along the way, she added rally obedience and dog agility to her compendium of ...

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Inspired by the lives, antics and talents of her six rescued or second-hand golden retrievers, Holli Pfau has written Pure Gold to support the efforts of Golden Retriever Rescue and other dog rescue and adoption programs.

Holli's dogs guided her to a new career in animal-assisted therapy, deeper into wilderness adventures, and to relocation in the Rocky Mountains. Along the way, she added rally obedience and dog agility to her compendium of canine activities. In every case, the dogs led the way. Pure Gold is a tale of unexpected adventures and the richness of life with rescued dogs.

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Pfau, a truly gifted writer and avid golden retriever lover, recounts the joys, challenges, and rewards of sharing her life with six rescued goldens, each with a distinct personality that offers genuine love. One by one, Pfau introduces readers to these remarkable dogs—from the wise Nikki to the abused but loving and energetic Chatter. Readers will be captivated by Pfau's characterization of these canines with their profound ability to enhance the lives of those around them. Nikki, who inspires Pfau to embark on a new career path, aids her owner as a therapy dog to senior citizens and rehab convalescent patients, while Bodie, a gentle but adventurous pup, is best suited to working with wheelchair patients and provides his own brand of comfort. A loving and respectful tribute to the amazing animals that have graced Pfau's life, as well as the lives of many others, this book celebrates the special bond that elevates canine friends to family members.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780983645108
  • Publisher: Glad Dog Press LLC
  • Publication date: 10/1/2011
  • Pages: 272
  • Sales rank: 530,036
  • Product dimensions: 5.80 (w) x 8.30 (h) x 1.10 (d)

Meet the Author

Inspired by her first golden retriever, and credentialed by her second college degree, Holli co-founded a nationally recognized hospital program of animal-assisted therapy. Every golden that joined the family led her to new adventures. She lives with her husband and two goldens in Colorado.

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  • Posted October 14, 2011

    Wonderful Book

    This is a wonderful read for all dog lovers! You'll be laughing and crying along with the author through the ups and downs, frustrations and elations of being owned by multiple dogs. Heart warming and highly recommended for anyone who enjoys reading about the human-dog bond. Enjoy!

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  • Posted August 15, 2011

    Live To Read

    Where would we be without our pets? Dogs are an integral part of many lives. This memoir details how six golden retrievers affected the author's life and the lives those around them. If a reader enjoys or needs a heart-warming memoir this is a perfect read.




    The author describes the dogs, leaving nothing out-not even the "quirks" they have. The reader will happily acquaint his/herself with the dogs and owners in the memoir. The main characters really come alive, the reader will be able to picture them as friends or neighbors. The author tells real stories of her experiences with the dogs and some large, sometimes unhappy times in her life-particularly concerning fire.




    There are sad events in this memoir, such things are inevitable concerning reality; however, the happy outweighs the bad. The reader will come away from this memoir feeling light-hearted and happy. This book is recommended for just about any reader.

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    Posted October 25, 2011

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