Friends

Here are some of my friends and family past and present!

Bailey

Denver the golden laying with his head resting on a lighter golden retriever laying on a bed.

Bailey was my adopted sister for 2 years. She was adopted from an animal shelter in Ohio years before I was born. Bailey taught me lots of skills like how to guard the house but most importantly, how to play tug of war.

When I first joined the family, Bailey was unsure of what to do with me invading her personal space. But over time she let me get closer until I was able to snuggle next to her. Still, as the younger brother, I was always eager to tease my sister till she was ready to play.

Bailey passed away in May 2025 and is sorely missed. She will forever be my annoyed older sibling.

Three golden retrievers in a kitchen looking up, presumably at a treat. One is a puppy, the two are older
Ellie and Bailey taking young me under their wing.

Ellie

My grandparent's dog Ellie is one of the few dogs who can compete with me on a love of tennis balls. Ellie's new stomping grounds in northern Washington are a favorite place for me to explore with this Auntie. But I can't handle the heat of the dessert as well as Ellie.

Oski

Denver the golden laying with his head resting on a lighter golden retriever laying on a bed.

My litter-mate Oski is the sibling I'm closest with. We love to go to the beach together and play keep-away with our toys, though I usually win. Oski's claim to fame is being a champion show dog. I've event cheered him on at one of his competitions!

Ulla and Aspen

My friend Julia introduced me to her service dog friends Ulla and more recently Aspen. Ulla taught me both how to play fair and how to work hard. Learn more about Julia, Ulla, and Aspen on Instagram @ulla_eds_sd