With all the current turmoil in the world we thought we would share some good news – our little girl, Schatz, is 9 years old today! For those of you who do not know, Schatzi is a former Explosives Detection Canine (EDC). She was owned by Aegis Defense Services, a now defunct private military and security company. Schatzi’s vet records are US military though, so we assume she was contracted to the military. She worked in Afghanistan for approximately 3 years before tearing her right ACL and ended up at the Canine Validation Center outside of DC. You can read more about Schatzi via an older blog post, How We Found A Treasure.
It’s been almost 4 years now since Schatz joined our pack. Her transformation has been truly amazing. She went from an anxiety riddled dog that didn’t want to leave her crate to…well…a Golden Retriever. At least she fits right in with our two Golden Retrievers, Boo and Jasper – who, when it comes down to it, taught Schatz how to be a dog. She naps all day long, loves to cuddle, counter-surfs, begs for belly rubs, loves car rides and is constantly on the lookout for something to eat – all Golden, in other words. I am just grateful her height keeps her from being a really efficient counter-surfer – like Jasper. Her nose is still #1 though and there is nothing she likes more than going for a good sniff around the neighborhood or a nearby park.
We will be celebrating her 9th birthday tonight with our pups’ favorite – pupcakes (For our pupcake recipe, check out this blog post, Pupcakes for Boo)!
We wish everyone a peaceful and relaxing weekend and remember every day is the best day to celebrate your pup!
