Dropping in..Rufus pictures - Golden Retrievers : Golden Retriever Dog Forums

New Golden Mom · #1 (**permalink**) 02-07-2010, 08:33 PM

Hi Everyone,

We haven't been around much lately. My laptop died a slow death and I've been having to commandeer my husband's work laptop for short periods of time when he's in town and not working on it. It's been challenging to say the least and I've missed reading your posts and seeing your pictures. I feel so disconnected from the real world!

Our breeder has a litter of 11, 8 week old pups, only 5 of whom are sold so she asked me to take the unsold pups, one at a time to help socialize them. We had our first baby this weekend. I was worried about Rufus..who is still a pup himself..but he was awesome with the pup. He was incredibly gentle and shared his toys..he even fended off the cat when she spit at the puppy! Below are some pictures of 13 month old Rufus and 8 week old, "Midget".

tonisaysss · #2 (**permalink**) 02-07-2010, 08:37 PM

aww! absolutely adorable. what a good boy he is with the little guy! 2nd and 3rd pictures are great.

midget is such a cute name!

janine · #3 (**permalink**) 02-07-2010, 08:40 PM

So sweet...don't you want to keep Miget they look like best friends already. Great pictures.

**Oaklys Dad** · #4 (**permalink**) 02-07-2010, 08:40 PM

Loved the pictures. Rufus makes a great baby sitter. What a fun job taking in the little ones. I'll bet you are having a blast too.

esSJay · #5 (**permalink**) 02-07-2010, 08:44 PM

Awww!! What sweet pictures

I bet Rufus is having a blast with a little foster sibling around for a while

Any chance that he may be getting a permanent brother/sister?!

New Golden Mom · #6 (**permalink**) 02-07-2010, 08:52 PM

I would get him one in a heartbeat but we're going to wait until he's at least 2...having these babies around makes it SO tempting to do it NOW!

Mad's Mom · #7 (**permalink**) 02-07-2010, 09:32 PM

Oh so cute!! Rufus is a very nice looking boy and obviously a sweet puppy protector. I don't think Rufus is going to want to give Midget back.

Nice to see you around. Have fun socializing those pups!