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| This page was last modified on January 20, 2012 Golden Retrievers' Own Unique Playgroup G.R.O.U.P.
If you're just finding this site, keep watching right here for the next playdate.
***Next Playdate*** January 21, 2012.
Sorry, but we have to reschedule due to illness. New playdate is Saturday, February 4 at 10:00 AM We'll play at our house (email me for the address--go to the contact us page)
Have you found the Facebook page...Golden Retriever Playgroup? Look us up and become a Fan.
Also, if you haven't been here before, please either email me or bring me a copy of your dog's most recent shot record. See "GROUP Specifics" for shots your dog should have before coming to play.
October 8, 2011 We had our first GROUP walk through the neighborhood. We were traffic-stoppers! Can you imagine seeing 13 Golden Retrievers and their people walking down Pear Orchard?! We had Anita with Tripper, Rosemary with Spenser, Laura with Vera, Lindsey with Axel and Dakota, John and Judy with Bo, Becky with Bubba and Boomer, Michelle with Griffen, and Sam and Carol with Duncan, Darby, Betsy, and Bevo.
We walked almost two miles. Sam took some people and dogs on a shorter path.
August 27, 2011 Sorry I never got pictures up of this time. Eight people and nine dogs played today.
July 23, 2011Lots of Goldens! Today we had 14 people and 13 dogs, including 6 people and 3 dogs who had never been here before.
The calm before everyone got here.
Bevo getting ready for the party.
Alex is chillin' on a hot humid Mississippi morning.
Visiting, snacking.
Jackson will be moving to the east coast soon. We'll miss him and his family!
 We enjoy being together.
June 18, 2011 Father's Day weekend We had eight people with eleven dogs today. Bevo got to make his debut with GROUP and did *paws*itively great! He wasn't too much of a pest to the other dogs, and all the other dogs treated him nicely. That's a sign of even-tempered, nicely socialized dogs. I was proud of everyone involved.
Betsy and Bevo Griffen soaking and Bevo observing Darby's turn to soak with Grif, Betsy and Duncan hanging around
Everyone was so nice to take turns
Bevo surprised us by taking the tennis ball away from the big dogs
 A bunch of big, wet, happy Goldens!
April 30, 2011 We had a relaxed time this week...all were "old-timers." Brian and Karen with Jackson Rosemary with Cooper Cindy with Elvis Michelle with Griffen Becky with Boomer and Bubba Olivia with Lily Sam and Carol with Duncan, Darby, and Betsy
Betsy's done soaking, Darby's on-deck.
 Cooper soaking, Jackson watching, and Duncan just passing by.
Jackson finally got a turn.
March 26, 2011 Twelve dogs and twelve people gathered to play and enjoy each other's company today. Three people were there for the first time, along with three canine new-comers. Dogs playing today were Brody, Axel, Zoe, Griffen, Kingston, Ted E., Cooper, Gretchen, Jackson, Duncan, Darby, and Betsy. The GROUP today
Snacks for people, although these Goldens are hopeful.
Aaah, NOW it's their turn.
February 19, 2011 We had great weather and a wonderful play time with ten people and ten dogs, including Duke who needs a home. He is a 12-year old GR whose people have fallen on hard times and can no longer take care of him. Please contact me for more information and I'll put you in touch with someone who can help you help him. Update: Duke has found a home.
January 8, 2011 We had the biggest group ever today... 15 people and 15 dogs!!! It was a handful.
November 13, 2010
Gallant Hearts Guide Dog Center First Annual Hot Diggity Dog Walkathon We're so glad we got to be a Pack at this walkathon. It was fun, the weather was great, and we got to help out with a great cause. The Golden Wave John with Casper, Becky with Boomer, Lindsey with Axel and ? (sorry I forgot), Isaac, Jaylie, Ethan (our Grands), Sam with Betsy, Duncan and Darby, Michelle with Alex, Michelle with Griffen, Carol, Sharon with Ted E. Bear. Anita was there with Tripper, but didn't make this picture. There were 12 people and 11 dogs in our Pack. How do you like our shirts!!?? They show three GRs turned backwards and it says, "Nothing butt Goldens." We won the award for the pack bringing in the most money for the Guide Dog Center!
Gathering to get ready to go.
Jaylie got to walk Duncan for awhile.
Here we go!
Ethan got to walk Griffen part of the way.
After the walk. We all made it.
October 16, 2010 What fun we had today! Nine people and eleven dogs. We celebrated Darby and Griffen's birthdays with a beautiful doggy-friendly birthday cake that was shared and enjoyed by all.
September 25, 2010 We got some pictures today. We had seven people and eight dogs. After a long wait for Jackson's family to move to Jackson, he finally made his debut at GROUP. He's a beautiful eight-month-old boy. So, we had: Becki with Amber Cathy and Anna Catherine with Avery and Kelsey Karen with Jackson Michelle with Griffen Sam and Carol with Duncan, Darby and Betsy
Jackson and Duncan
Amber, Jackson, Kelsey, Griffen, Betsy, Duncan
Avery talking...he also smiles.
This is what our dogs do AFTER GROUP. They take a good long nap.
August 28, 2010
We had a great time, but it's been so crazy busy with activities and dog shows that I haven't taken the time to put new pictures. We had 12 dogs and 10 people, I think.
July 24, 2010 What a great time we had today! The biggest crowd ever, with 10 people and 11 dogs. Dogs who had never been here before: Stella Alex and Casper Bubba and Boomer Dogs who had come before: Amber Griffen Zoe Duncan, Darby, and Betsy
Dogs are Amber, Darby, Stella, Zoe, Bubba, Boomer, Griffen, Alex, Casper, with Duncan out front and Betsy cuddled up with Sam.
Here you can see Betsy's mouth and Zoe better. We love our new deck, built by Matt Wilder.
WOW! What a great day we had at the 5th annual Responsible Dog Ownership Day (RDOD) of Central Mississippi!!! We met SO MANY Golden Retrievers and their owners, most of whom are interested in coming to play with us. Sam and I were encouraged by how many nice people have Goldens in the Ridgeland/Madison/Jackson area. Please keep checking this website to stay in touch. We're also on Facebook: search for Golden Retriever Playgroup and befriend/like us so you can have another avenue to find out our playdates.
June 21, 2010 Michelle and I took Darby and Betsy to the dog show in Pensacola, FL. Darby competed in Rally Excellent A and Betsy was in Rally Novice B. They each qualified all three shows, and "placed" two times each...Darby got two thirds and Betsy got a second and a fourth. Betsy also took the Highest Scoring Golden Retriever in all three Rally trials! Betsy in the ring
Darby's third prize
June 12, 2010 Today was a great play time, even though it was hot. We had seven dogs and ten people. Three people and two dogs had never been here before. We're always so glad to meet new people and try to get them involved in dog activities in the area. Guests included: Cindy and "Elvis," Lindsay and "Axel", Becki and "Amber," Michelle and "Griffen,"
Beth, who currently has no dogs but wanted to come meet people and get some Golden kisses, our daughter and two grandchildren (Dixie, Ethan and Jaylie), and the two of us and our three dogs, "Duncan," "Darby," and "Betsy." I think this is Axel on the left, with Amber and Elvis toward the middle, Griffen behind Elvis, and Darby in the foreground.
Looks like Griffen and Elvis are head-to-head!
 Duncan looks pretty happy with himself right now. To the left is Elvis and Becki's holding Amber. She would run herself "sick" chasing the tennis ball if Becki didn't hold her back every now and then.
Grif and Betsy watching Axel doing something....
 Everybody enjoying the morning.
Notice the ball. Anyone wonder what Amber wants me to do?
We got to play on Saturday, March 27. We had nine people and nine dogs, including three people and two dogs who had never come to play before. New people included Stacey with "Zoe," and Melanie with "Cherokee." People who had been there before included Anna Katherine and Meagan (Meagan hadn't been here before) with "Avery" and "Kelsey," Debra with"Jake," Michelle with "Griffen," and Sam, Ethan and me with "Duncan," "Darby," and "Betsy." We got some pictures I'll share showing the fun we all had. Getting acquainted. I think this is Jake and Cherokee at the center of the action, Darby looking on, little Kelsey watching from afar, and probably Avery walking away.
These three all seem to be the same color. I think it's Griffen farthest back, then Betsy in the middle, and Jake in the front. Ethan and Anna Katherine playing in the back.
Four boys: Cherokee is the dark one, Griffen has on the bandana, Avery in the back and Jake looking at Cherokee.
Betsy is cooling off in the shade.
Darby is eating the yummy frozen treat Michelle brought for everyone. It's yogurt and peanut butter, blended and frozen.
Griffen knew what to do with the little bowl, too.
This is Zoe. She is a Goldendoodle. Stacey was looking for a group of big friendly dogs for her to get to play with. She found us. I'm sorry I didn't get a better picture of Zoe.
Saturday, November 14, 1:00-2:00 PM. We had a great time letting the dogs play, and letting the people visit. We had seven dogs (Jake, Griffen, Amber, Lily, Duncan, Darby and Betsy) and seven people. (Debbie, Michelle, Becki, Wes, Jaime, Sam and Carol) Becki brought treats for all. I think this is Jake, Darby, Betsy, Lily and Griffen.
If Darby could talk, she'd say, "OUT of my face, Jake!"
Amber quit chasing the ball long enough to get in this picture.
Don't you just love Golden faces!?
Darby is soaking up some lovin' from Deb. Duncan is standing by, and Lily is trying to see where the action is.
Jake had a great time, as you can see from his elevated ears and the dust that is being kicked up!
Do you want to find a group of people in the Jackson, Mississippi, area, who love Golden Retrievers, where you can get acquainted and have a fun place to let your GRs play together in a safe environment? That's what I'm hoping this website will develop. Send me your ideas on how this can work. Let's come up with safe places to get our GRs together, as well as share ideas and problems unique to Golden Retrievers, dog activities in the area, good (or bad) products for our dogs, and maybe even information about good (or bad) breeders, who needs a stud, good petsitters and things like that. This could expand to be quite a group dedicated to the good of our breed.
June 13, 2009 We got to have our third meeting of the Golden Retrievers' Own Unique Playgroup (GROUP). We had nine dogs in attendance...seven Goldens and two housemates: Pierce, for the first time Betsy, for the first time Darby Duncan Griffen Lily Layla Avery Kelsey We also had five people: Sam, Carol, Michelle, Phil, and Jen. Here are some pictures of our playtime together.
Betsy joined our household April 20, 2009. She turned one year old May 28, 2009. This was her first time to get to play with the dogs of GROUP.
This is Pierce. His birthday is tomorrow, June 14. He will be seven! He seemed to really enjoy getting out with all the other dogs.
This is Layla and Duncan.
From left to right are Darby, Kelsey, Lily, Betsy, Duncan in the back, Griffen, and Avery...I think.
After playing everyone needed a drink and a fan. Pierce and Layla are in the back, Griffen is drinking with Kelsey looking on, and Lily and Betsy in the front. After having to cancel our January 24 meeting due to rain, we got to get together on January 31, 2009. We had a few more dogs this time. Goldens attending were Layla, Lily, Griffen, Avery, Louie, Cheznie and Darby. Housemate dogs attending were Duncan and Kelsey. Welcome to our home!
Layla got to come over for the first time.
We got to visit, drink wassail and coffee, and have gingerbread muffins.
We built a teeter totter to let the dogs try some agility activities. We also have a jump that several tried.
Yeah, my hands smelled like treats.
Waterbreak
These Goldens got together Saturday, 9-27-08, and had a great time. Amber Griffen Louie Cheznie Darby This sign welcomed those who could come play on Saturday, 9-27-08.
Louie, Amber, Darby, Cheznie
 Amber is one ball-driven Golden!!!
 Griffen takes time out to chew.
 Louie was the oldest GR there at 12 years. He's feeling his years lately.
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| If any of you have a business you'd like to link from here, let me know. Are you a petsitter? A groomer? This could turn into anything we want it to be, related to Golden Retrievers. PETSITTER | | For the time being, I'll be the contact for this group. Golden Retriever Playgroup Carol Beasley 601-896-4051 Ridgeland, MS 39157
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