Goldberg

GOLDBERG
Born; June 17, 1998
Puppy Goldberg
Crossed the rainbow bridge: April 27, 2012

 Adopted: Still trying to figure that one out

Named : Goldberg
Breed: Lhasa mix
nickname: Buggy, Goldenbuggers, Goldbug, 



Goldberg was originally a "cousin" to Galen & Sheba.  Uncle Davey adopted Goldberg back in 1998.  When Galen first met cousin Goldberg, Goldberg was socialized with other dogs and was petrified of Galen.

In September of 2002, we were asked to temporarily take him in while Uncle Davey got the housing situation "situated".   Long story short, he eventually became a permanent family member/brother.

He had a rough start with us as he was scared of Galen & Sheba, hated being left outside, and was placed in a crate at night and during the day.
Once he got used to Galen & Sheba, he lived to bug (harass) Sheba.   In spite of the little conflicts, the three became a pack.  He loved his new mommy very much.

Eventually the dog that hated being outdoors, loved to be there. He loved to hunt and racked up quite a body count. He had a penchant for hiding out under the shed, which led to several health issues.  Once that was blocked to him, he became healthy again.

He loved people. Loved cuddling with them. Loved being cuddled up to. And just loved to be around them.  
You can't see me. (at the vet)

He used to run off a lot when he was in his prime. We stopped looking for him after awhile. He always returned.  We sort of joked "Don't come back" when he ran off.   He always did.

While he grew to love being outside, he loved his cage. That was his safety zone and he would just lay in there to watch us.

He DESPISED the vet.  He would hide under the benches or are legs to avoid having to be examined.

The best trick he did was sit straight up on his hind legs and "clap".
He used to sharpen his nails on the hard floor. Mommy used to love it. He also would get the zoomies and run all around the bedroom being crazy. He used to dive bomb under the bed to steal the rawhides that Sheba stored under there. Eventually he would hang out under the bed with Sheba.

When we moved to the new bigger house, he fell in love with the neighbors. They loved on him and he enjoyed it. He loved to sit by the fire pit with the family...
With his blankie

We would joke the dog would live forever.  At the end March of 2012 he became ill mysteriously. He never fully recovered.  At the end of April it was decided to end his suffering.






Mommy's favorite memories: His blankie & him sucking on it. Zoomies on the weekend in the bedroom, and sharpening his nails.

THINGS HE LOVED:

**His Blankie.
**Sitting on the couch and watching squirrels outside. He desperately wanted them.
**Car rides
**Being allowed to sleep on the bed
**Being with Galen & Sheba
**Playing Hide & Seek with Mommy.
**Car rides. He loved to have the vents blow in his face.
**Frosty Paws.
**Walks
**Sitting with Mommy, Daddy, & the neighbors around the fire pit
**Stealing raw hides






His find...a rawhide

Aren't I pretty?  

Daddy? I want something.

Staring at his favorite thing in the whole world...Mommy.



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