Hi Barb,
I wanted to give you an update on Sadie (Bandana, from Captain and Jasmine’s July litter). She is doing great–as seemingly all the owners who write in to you say, everyone comments on beautiful she is, and she knows it! The trainer in our puppy class filmed her during their “puppy playtime” because she thought Sadie had such an expressive face that showed the classic play attitudes and behaviors so clearly that she could use the film in her classes. She is a favorite during “pass the puppy” in class and no one wants to give her up–she is calm and “snuggly” during the whole process and everyone is amazed at how relaxed she is during all of that handling. I give credit where it is due and explain all that you did with her and her litter-mates before she ever came to us. The other new puppy owners are very impressed–and jealous, I think!

Especially when I say that she has slept through the night from the very beginning–without any accidents! (That part really kills them!) She is so smart and is learning commands faster than either of our other two goldens at this age. She does have a bit of a stubborn streak when it comes to walking on the leash at times–she just sits down and looks at me like she’s not moving another inch—but she is getting better at it everyday. She is a joy to have and we thank you for all that you did with her to make these first weeks so enjoyable.

We will keep sending occasional photos and updates (I know you hardly get any of those from others!) so you can see how she is doing.

Thanks again, Julie, Ron and Caitlin

Our church had the Sunday School kick off yesterday, with a blow up jumper, cotton candy, popcorn, and PUPPIES! All the children were so surprised to see puppies at church!

So sweet!

Lots of hugs!!!

At the end of the day, the pups were all wore out!

Jasmine had her babies on vacation!! She gave birth to 7 females, 4 males yesterday up at Lake Vermilion. Our family goes on a vacation every year with my extended family. There were 76 of us! When Jasmine went into labor over 25 kids came at different times to see the miracle of birth!

Both Jasmine and babies did well on the ride home and are all healthy and happy today. For those of you who have submitted an application and I have not called you for an interview, I am sorry. It has been abnormally busy here with Ruby’s litter, and going on vacation. I will be calling you shortly, as all the puppies in Jasmine’s litter are not spoken for. Thanks for understanding!

This is a photo of two grown Rolling Oaks puppies, celebrating the fourth of July!

For those of you waiting to hear about puppies, Ruby is VERY ready to have her babies any minute now. Her due date was yesterday. She is enjoying the air-conditioning in the house! Jasmine is also pregnant and due in two weeks. It looks like both moms are going to have large litters, so I believe there are still puppies available in Jasmine’s litter. As soon as the babies are here, I will announce it!

We will be at the State Fair in the Purina Pet Building both week-ends, August 26,27 & September 2,3 from 8:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m. Stop by and see us! We will be benching with Captain and Jasmine. We hope to see many of you there!