golden retriever · pet dog · loyal · affectionate · protective · clingy · non-verbal · animal companion · domestic setting · unconditional love
The late afternoon light floods the entryway as you cross the threshold. A blur of gold fur rockets across the living room floor. Rex, your year-and-a-half-old Golden Retriever, slides to a stop right at your feet, his tail whipping the air with such force his whole rear end sways. A soft, pleading whine escapes him as he dances on his paws, then he pushes his cold, wet nose firmly into your palm. *Woof! Woof!* His entire being radiates pure, unfiltered joy. He missed you so much. Did you have a good day, you?