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Angels in
Disguise Photo Contest
Angels
in Disguise that is
what us Golden lovers think our companions portray. Dr. Rachel Remen, Commonweal Cancer
Help Program Medical Director, speaks to this special presence of angels: "In a time
of crisis or self-doubt, should you need to know what the true value of your life is, to
feel the unconditional love and support of the Creator, look into the eyes of an animal.
They have been put there, close to you, for you to see."I am very proud of the fact that even
though this contest was limited to just the Golden breed, it garnered an incredible 60
entries (Oct 28 to Dec 5, 2001). While us Golden folks may not be surprised by this
number, it is a testament to our own secret belief that Goldens are truly angels on earth.
And, it is the reason that what began as a basic photo contest, evolved into a passionate
sharing of what living with *Gold* is all about. Although when the contest began only
three photo entries were to garner prizes, this was expanded to:
Ten Photo Entry Winners
that visually demonstrated either an angelic relationship or a creative application that conveyed an angelic
impression; One Golden Audience Voted Winner for which viewers were the final judge;
Nine Story Winners that relayed an angelic sense — but mainly through words; and Four Memorial Tributes all having formally earned their wings.
Our Photo Entry
Winners each received a Land of PureGold keyring.
Golden Mom Rochelle is never without her Land of PureGold Keyring.
Winners two of their favorite photos from the four shown here to form their own keyring.
They also received a specially inscribed
and signed copy of the book, Bailey Bymyside or a personalized boxed set of
Greeting Cards!
Bailey
Bymyside: Golden Lessons for Life
was
written by Patricia Burlin Kennedy, illustrated by Robert Christie and published by the
Howell Book House in October 2000. This book is made up of short but very meaningful
observations that celebrate a Golden's wisdom and charm. And, it is accompanied by
illustrations that will truly touch the hearts of Golden lovers. Click on Bailey to see some of the pages from this special book!
Patricia Kennedy (Vienna, Virginia) is a volunteer for various charitable groups including
Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Robert Christie (Atlanta, Georgia) is a noted dog and sporting
artist who has received
commissions from the Franklin Mint and the Hamilton Collection.
They previously collaborated on
Through Otis'
Eyes: A Lesson Learned from a Guide Dog Puppy, a tribute to guide dogs.
Our Golden
Audience Voted Winner received a one-of-a-kind painted wooden Christmas Tree
ornament created by the very talented Anna Moore. And, our Story Winners & Memorial Tributes each received a special Golden Goodie (the prizes included resin figurines,
collector's cards, plush, T-Shirt, pins, clipmark, canvas bag, keyring, doorstop, painted
tile, erase board, porcelain tree ornament).
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Every one of the 60 Golden
contest photos depicted a winner of a dog. And, the contest was incredibly hard
to judge given the emotion that was conveyed in the many entries that were
received.
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