Santi is a senior golden retriever. His family moved from an urban area to a little cabin in the woods. Although uncertain how he would adapt, they wanted their old good boi to have space to roam in his waning years. They also introduced Santi to several new critters on their growing homestead. His reaction to the new little “friends” is heartwarming.
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Like most golden retrievers, Santi is great at “retrieving.” This is especially true when it comes to sticks.
When it came to introducing Santi to tiny farm critters, his reaction was amazing. He stared in wonder at the baby chicks in their tiny nest box. Then he stared at them raptly when they gained some free roaming time.
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Santi loved the baby chicks so much that he became their instant babysitter and guardian.
Full-grown chickens may not be as fun, but Santi still enjoys chilling with them.
Taking the time to introduce pets to new friends is essential. When the family first moved to their smaller home, they intended to downsize. The house got smaller, and they had less stuff. But they neglected to consider how massive the outdoors was. Santi loved the space, but they had rodents. First came the adoption of a couple of feral cats. Those were followed by an adorable kitten from the local shelter they couldn’t resist.
The Homestead Grows, And Santi, The Golden Retriever, Adopts More Friends
If you’re wondering what came first, it was the chicken, not the eggs. After the successful introduction of the baby chicks, the couple thought some ducks would be cute. And they were. Santi shared their pool and went on walks with them. What next? A couple of little puppies were dumped on their property, so who better for Santi to play with?
Although Santi tolerates the puppies, he isn’t as enamored with them as the chickens and ducks. They are occasionally fun to play with but also tend to be annoying. Santi’s owners realized that downsizing wasn’t what they needed in their lives. They attribute their current happiness to more nature and more animal friends. They seem to be living a dream with their senior golden retriever and all his friends.
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