Chance

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Mike

This is my best friend’s dog, Chance, who is a Golden Retriever with a touch of something else thrown in. He was rescued from a shelter when he was a year old and is now three, I think. He has a great deal of energy and is a bit skittish and would not let me touch his head when we first met. It took about two days for Chance to allow me a good snuggle but it was always brief and on his terms. He is extremely devoted to my friend Mark and would sit in one spot waiting for him when Mark would be off on a bike ride. This shot was taken on the beach on Lake Huron.

43 thoughts on “Chance”

catherinebowman on September 3, 2012 at 9:12 am said:

*waves at you from the other side of the lake* Hi ya! Beautiful dog. Almost the colour of an Irish Setter, eh?

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- Mike on September 3, 2012 at 9:14 am said:
  
  And it may be an Irish setter that is mixed in there somewhere. Thank you Cat.
  
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  - catherinebowman on September 3, 2012 at 9:59 am said:
    
    You’re welcome. He is just gorgeous.
    
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littlesundog on September 3, 2012 at 9:13 am said:

Stunning shot Mike!

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- Mike on September 3, 2012 at 9:14 am said:
  
  Thanks Lori.
  
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Angeline M on September 3, 2012 at 9:15 am said:

Such a beautiful dog. Probably skittish from whatever happened in that year before your friend got him. Pats on the head to both Chance and Mark…….oh, ok, and one for you too.

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- Mike on September 3, 2012 at 9:20 am said:
  
  I stand still for pats on my head. Not skittish at all. Yes, Chance is absolutely still connected to whatever happened in his first year but he is a wonderful dog and I love him.
  
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mobius faith on September 3, 2012 at 9:35 am said:

Beautiful dog.

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- Mike on September 3, 2012 at 9:36 am said:
  
  Yes he is. Thanks.
  
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Pit on September 3, 2012 at 10:04 am said:

Hi Mike,
Isn’t it wonderful, that dogs can be such good friends?
Take care, and have a relaxing Laor Day,
Pit

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- Mike on September 3, 2012 at 10:14 am said:
  
  My own dog adds so much to my life. Yes, it is wonderful and you too have a good day my friend.
  
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Marion Driessen on September 3, 2012 at 10:37 am said:

Chance is a beautiful dog. Hurrah for Mark for saving him. Will you give both a hug from me?
All cats that I had during the last thirty, I found at the pet shelter. With patience and love they will be your friend through thick and thin.

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- Mike on September 3, 2012 at 10:57 am said:
  
  I’ll hug Mark when I next I see him. Chance is a beauty and a great dog. You are right, saving a pet is very special.
  
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Regina (Gina) Arnold on September 3, 2012 at 11:09 am said:

I think rescued pets are the most grateful creatures. Chance is beautiful! What a great image you got of him. Give him a face fluff from me the next time you see him. Be well and stay blessed.

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- Mike on September 3, 2012 at 12:03 pm said:
  
  Thanks Regina. I fell in love with Chance in a hurry. I will give him whatever he allows me the next time I see him.
  
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- Carissa on September 3, 2012 at 6:45 pm said:
  
  This is so true. Our beloved Daisy, who was with us for thirteen years, was a shelter rescue. Such a wonderful dog and I think she was so grateful to have been brought to a backyard with grass and trees and people who loved her very, very much! Chance is a lovely boy.
  
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  - Mike on September 3, 2012 at 6:46 pm said:
    
    He is a lovely boy and I fell in love with him right away.
    
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Alex Autin on September 3, 2012 at 12:12 pm said:

Chance is gorgeous, and so is this shot.

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- Mike on September 3, 2012 at 12:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks Alex. He is special for sure.
  
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George Weaver on September 3, 2012 at 12:17 pm said:

Like Catherine, I thought “Irish Setter” when I saw him. The coat, color and configuration all resemble one. He’s a beautiful dog. Lots of dogs are head shy from having been smacked on the head when they and their eight siblings jumped up as puppies (or worse). It is easy to make a dog head shy without realizing it. My Dollie (who died) was head shy and nobody ever smacked her. Who knows. I’m impressed that he waits for his master to return especially a dog as young as Chance! Great relationship you describe here … like your sweet Pumpkin! 🙂
BTW, a nice portrait of him too.

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- Mike on September 3, 2012 at 12:19 pm said:
  
  He waited 2 hours just sitting and looking in the direction Mark would come from. This is not a dog who otherwise will sit for very long and it all kind of blew me away. Yes, Irish Setter, with the personality to match. Thank you George.
  
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Chillbrook on September 3, 2012 at 1:22 pm said:

Lovely dog.

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- Mike on September 3, 2012 at 1:49 pm said:
  
  thanks chill.
  
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John on September 3, 2012 at 1:38 pm said:

Nice shot, great looking dog. They have a fantastic personality.

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- Mike on September 3, 2012 at 1:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks John. He was a sweetheart.
  
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Rachael on September 3, 2012 at 1:48 pm said:

That is one gorgeous looking dog. Nice shot!

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- Mike on September 3, 2012 at 1:50 pm said:
  
  Thanks for the comment Rachael.
  
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Gunta on September 3, 2012 at 2:48 pm said:

What a perfect portrait of a gorgeous dog.

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- Mike on September 3, 2012 at 2:51 pm said:
  
  Thanks Gunta.
  
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Vibeke Henriette on September 3, 2012 at 3:17 pm said:

Beautifully captured picture of a good friend I can tell, the Goldens are just adorable 🙂

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- Mike on September 3, 2012 at 3:19 pm said:
  
  That they are. Thank you very much.
  
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Pat on September 3, 2012 at 5:48 pm said:

Chance is a beautiful dog with such a shiny coat. I’m glad he found a good home.

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- Mike on September 3, 2012 at 6:42 pm said:
  
  Oh he is a happy and sweet dog. I was lucky to spend some time with him.
  
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Sheila T Illustrated on September 3, 2012 at 9:27 pm said:

Handsome fella! I have the utmost respect for his rescuer!

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- Mike on September 3, 2012 at 10:03 pm said:
  
  As do I. He is a good man on many levels and I love him and his doggy.
  
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MrsBoardwell on September 4, 2012 at 6:00 am said:

thanks for popping in and liking one of my posts Mike – and what an interesting blog you have here! My *boy* has been with us since he was 8 weeks old but the girl’s also rescued as she was returned to the dog home when she was 8 months old for allegedly biting her owner. She was lucky to have found us – and we can’t imagine life without her now. As it turned out she was just misunderstood and needed a relaxed household to grow and develop into a superb dog. What an amazing journey we’ve been on.
Keep up the good work
Greetings from N. Wales (UK)
Mrs. B

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- Mike on September 4, 2012 at 7:46 am said:
  
  Thank you. I have a Golden of my own that I love deeply. Nice hearing from you.
  
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Robin on September 5, 2012 at 5:11 am said:

He’s a gorgeous dog, and this is a beautiful shot. 🙂

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- Mike on September 5, 2012 at 9:01 am said:
  
  Thanks Robin.
  
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mcolmo on September 6, 2012 at 2:53 pm said:

Beautiful!

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- Mike on September 6, 2012 at 3:05 pm said:
  
  Yeah, he is one sweet dog. Thanks.
  
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Michael Glover on September 8, 2012 at 7:37 pm said:

Beautiful dog and picture to go with it Mike!

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- Mike on September 8, 2012 at 7:40 pm said:
  
  Yo glove. Thanks.
  
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