Photo copyright © 2025 by Gerry O’Brien
Photo copyright © 2025 by Gerry O’Brien
Kirby has mellowed. A little. He’s still a bit of a rascal, but we love him.
Kirby Is Four Years Old Today
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Photo copyright © 2025 by Gerry O’Brien
Kirby has mellowed. A little. He’s still a bit of a rascal, but we love him.
Photo copyright © 2025 by Gerry O’Brien
Photo copyright © 2025 by Gerry O’Brien
Photo copyright © 2025 by Gerry O’Brien
Photo copyright © 2025 by Gerry O’Brien
Photo copyright © 2025 by Gerry O’Brien
With a pup like Kirby (he’s just over three years), every day is National Golden Retriever Day. Ain’t that just grand?
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Last week, I upgraded from my iPhone 8 Plus to the 16 Pro Max. Still getting used to it: it’s heavier and I miss the Home Button, but the new camera is a big improvement. And Kirby minds it less than my DSLR, so there’s that.
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He’s still a bit of a rascal at times, but what a sweet doggie. We love the little guy, and are so glad we got him. I just think he needs a feline associate at home.
Photo copyright © 2024 by Gerry O’Brien
Photo copyright © 2024 by Gerry O’Brien
It’s a 94° day here in NYC. We keep our boy air conditioned with plenty of fresh water. And the post-lunch walk is a short one. How are your furry friends coping with the heat?
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Photo copyright © 2024 by Gerry O’Brien
Our 2 year old Golden Retriever is a canine vacuum cleaner. He grabbed what looked like a covid mask (turned out to be a men’s sock) off a sidewalk while on a post-lunch walk. A fierce struggle ensued. He got momentarily free of the leash — dangerous with the lunatics (who ignore red lights, stop signs, and drive freely on sidewalks) here in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. The vet induced vomiting. Five pukes later (only one in the car on the way home), Kirby was fine.
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Photo copyright © 2023 by Gerry O’Brien
Photo copyright © 2023 by Gerry O’Brien
Photo copyright © 2023 by Gerry O’Brien
Photo copyright © 2023 by Gerry O’Brien
How time (and fur) flies! Kirby has calmed down considerably, and is 93% adorable and 7% blond werewolf. But he now climbs onto the sofa for cuddles while we watch TV, so there’s that.
Photo copyright © 2023 by Gerry O’Brien
Photo copyright © 2023 by Gerry O’Brien
Photo copyright © 2023 by Gerry O’Brien
Photo copyright © 2023 by Gerry O’Brien
His annual checkup elicited great results, and he weighs 66.5 lbs. Still very much a puppy. 93% adorable, 7% Hellbeast.
Photo copyright © 2022 by Gerry O’Brien
Photo copyright © 2022 by Gerry O’Brien
An early morning trip to the Dog Park was in order, so here’s a photo of Kirby in our backseat, looking out the door.
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He still loves car rides. And he still puts a smile on people’s faces when they see him. Kirby is a very good boy.
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It’s so much fun seeing him gallop at the Dog Park, and playing with other dogs.
Photo copyright © 2022 by Gerry O’Brien
Photo copyright © 2022 by Gerry O’Brien
Photo copyright © 2022 by Gerry O’Brien
It’s hard to believe it’s been an entire year since this adorable goofball was born. Several chewed-up rugs later, here we are. One look at that face tells us he’ll always be a puppy. An 80 lb., occasionally-crazed Hellbeast, but still an adorable puppy. And we love the little guy.
Photo copyright © 2022 by Gerry O’Brien
Photo copyright © 2022 by Gerry O’Brien
Kirby’s a happy, mischievous puppy these days. We’re thrilled. Exhausted, but thrilled.
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Photo copyright © 2022 by Gerry O’Brien
Treats and belly rubs are clearly on the schedule for this Very Good Boy today.
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He’s still a handful, but Kirby has become far less a Hellbeast in the evening hours. The last few weeks with him have been a lot of fun. He’s a sweet (not so little anymore) puppy.
Photo copyright © 2022 by Gerry O’Brien
Photo copyright © 2022 by Gerry O’Brien
It’s been a rough day here in Brooklyn. Kirby would like to brighten your mood.
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Paw is healed, Cone Of Shame is removed. And check out those gorgeous blonde eyelashes!
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Over the weekend, Kirby was not himself, and developed a swollen back paw that began to bleed. Our veterinarian cleaned the wound and prescribed an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory. Kirby’s mood improved dramatically, especially after being carried up and down the stairs, and getting extra treats and lots of attention. But he hates that cone with a passion.
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On the left is Kirby at 2 months, the day after we brought him home. At right, Kirby on his 6 month birthday.
We sure got ourselves one adorable puppy. Kirby is a lovable ball of fur. And the HellBeast only emerges for an hour or so each day, usually mid-evening.
His health is great, his potty training is back on track, all his vaccinations will be complete in another week, and we love the little guy. How could you not?