Mike

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Hi. My name is Mike.  I'm a 12  year old intact golden retriever.  My foster mom said something about geezer or geriatric or something.  My face is all white but the rest of me is in pretty good shape if I do say so myself. 

I left my family yesterday to come to this new place. I was sad at first (I still miss my human brother) but this new place is kind of fun.  There's this hot young red head named Olive here to distract me.  She's young and has a lively personality (the kind that only a one year old can have).  She really likes me.  It's good to know that an old guy like me still has it.  I feel like a rock star.  My foster mom says I look like one with all the 'air guitar' I've been playing. Olive brings it out in me.  Remember, I'm intact. My foster mom thinks maybe I like Olive more than she likes me but I don't think so. I have to admit, I am smitten with Miss Olive. I can't leave her side. I could (and do) stand and stare at her all day.  I just want to be near her, to smell her and watch her.  My foster mom is surprised that I'm so spry-- the way I was playing with Olive last night- I didn't sit down once.  Well, maybe I was nervous being in this new place.

I'm not sure what to expect of this new situation but I just take it one day a time.  My surrendering family said I'm a "people dog" but I really dig my dog friends.  Foster mom gave me a bath last night. She said that I was great in the tub.  I didn't move at all, I just stood there.  Then she rubbed some leave in conditioner in my hair.  I smell like a girl but I guess my hair is soft now- whatever that means.

She also cleaned my ears out today. I guess I did well with that too.  I dunno, I just sat there while she did it.  It kinda felt good- she got the places I couldn't get.

I'm a little too skinny.  My foster mom says I'm pretty boney.  I'm going to the vet soon- they'll do a senior blood work profile for me to tell me if my cholesterol is too high (well, not really) but they will tell me if I'm healthy. I feel good.  I have really clean teeth too!  My nails are VERY long and are curling under sideways.  They make it hard to walk.  I enjoy being groomed and brushed.  I want to look nice for Olive.

I lived with human kids and a feline friend in my previous home.  I liked both real well. 

I stayed in the dog bedroom with Olive and Zack today while foster mom went to work.  We have our own twin size bed with a window.  The neighbor came over to let us out to go potty this afternoon.  I didn't get into anything while mom was gone- maybe because I'm old.  She said something about not even knowing I'm here- I guess I'm not any trouble.

I'm really enjoying it here.  Right now I'm laying by girl, Olive. I think I might tell her tonight- "Olive, Ol-luv-U" get it?  I love you-Olive---Ol-luv-U.