Spencer the Goldendoodle

The Adventures of a Rescued Goldendoodle

Spencer’s 3rd Blogiversaray Picture Paw-ty

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Today is finally here! It officially my 3rd Blogiversary today! And what better way than to celebrate with many of my pals!

I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart who submitted photos for this paw-ty! With out you guys this wouldn’t be a paw-ty!

I made a video of all the photos that were submitted! Hope you enjoy it. [Read more…]

3rd Blogiversary Announcements

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Hello Everyone!

I can’t believe tomorrow is my 3rd Blogiversary! It seems like just yesterday I was playing around with the idea of starting a blog. For me, this blog was a way to bond with my humans while sharing our adventures, but it has grown into so much more. Back then, I wondered if anyone would ever see my blog or follow it. Now, I have made so many incredible friendships, formed so many relationships, and have grown beyond my wildest dreams. This blog wouldn’t be where it is today without all of you and your support over the years. And as a way to say thank you I’m doing a big giveaway. The giveaway is sponsored by Brothers Complete, DoorBuddy, and Spot Farms. More on the giveaway at the end of this post. [Read more…]

Blogiversary Picture Paw-ty Invite!

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You’re invited to my 3rd Blogiversary

Picture Paw-ty!

Where: My Blog (spencerthegoldendoodle.com)

When: All Day, September 7th, 2016

Who: All Animals!!!

RSVP: Email ([email protected]) me a picture of your pet(s) with their name, age and breed. Include “Paw-ty” in the subject line. I will be sharing those pictures on my blog. If you have a pet blog or pet website include you URL and I will link you picture.

Prize: One picture whose owner is a US resident and 18 years of age or older will win a $25.00 PetSmart Gift Card!

Deadline to submit your picture(s) is 9/5/16 at midnight. [Read more…]

Costumes Through the Years

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Friday is taking forever to get here! This Friday is The Paws annual Halloween Party and all animals are welcomed to dress up and attend. Ever since they have started in 2008, I have been dressing up and participating in the costume contest portion of the party. First place brings home a $50 gift card, second place a $30 gift card, and third is a $20 gift card to the local pet store. I have been lucky to place most of the years, winning prizes along the way. Most people think I do it for the money, but actually, any prize money or gift cards won I donate to the local humane society. So, my humans try hard every year for the ultimate prize, paying it forward to those in need. 

Here are my past costume and place I made it in the costume contest:
2008 - Doctor (5th place)
2009 - Farmer (1st place)
2010 - Pizza Maker (1st place)
2011 - Scotsmen in a Kilt (1st place)
2012 - World War ll General (2nd place)
2013 - Benjamin Franklin (1st place)
2014 - Michelangelo (the artist) (2nd place)


I’m so excited to share with everyone on Friday what my 2015 costume is going to be! Stay tuned on Monday when I’m going to share my time at the Halloween Party! Until Friday, hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday!


Is your dog dressing up for Halloween? Is there any pet friendly Halloween parties you are going to attend ? Would love to hear what your costume is and what pet friendly party you will be attending!


Today I’m joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop hosted by BlogPaws.

2nd Blogiversary Picture Paw-ty!

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Thank you for stopping by for my 2nd Blogiversary Picture Paw-ty! I’m so glad so many of my fur-iends could join and help me celebrate!

My pals Abbey, Louie, and Carlie wan’t to join the fun!

And don’t forget Callie the Cat, I think she got into my treats!

Now let’s get this Paw-ty started!!!

Visit Cat Flap Cavalier
Ruby Princess, 4 year old Cavalier
Visit Life with Dogs and Cats
Lilah, Tucker, and Jasper have a band called Sticks and Noses!
Visit Cheapskate 4 Life
Dotty, 9 year old Jack Russel Terrier/Papillon Mix
Visit Cheapskate 4 Life
Rocky, 7 year old Orange Tabby
Visit Cheapskate 4 Life
Mocha a 12 year old Husky/Black Lab Mix
Visit Dakota’s Den and Cat Chat with Caren and Cody
Cody (left) an 8 year old Silver Gray Tabby.
Dakota (right) a Shetland Sheepdog who is also 8 years old. 

Visit their website Kari & Carey

Max is a 3.5 year old Puggle and Luther is a 2.5 year old Olde English Bulldog.

Visit Chasing Dog Tales
Haley an 8 year old Lab/Boxer Mix.
Visit Whitley Westie
Whitley a 12 year old West Highland White Terrier.
Visit The Rock ‘n’ Roll Dog
Thornton Parsons a 9 year old Jack Russell, Galazy a 10 year old Lab Mix, and Mr. Twix 18 month old Lhasa Apso.
Visit Pawsitively Pets
Shiner a 12 year old Pit Bull girl.
Visit Laika’s Hundle Liv
Laika a German Shepard and Vaks a 9 year old Rescue Mix.
Visit Talent Hounds

Kilo a 4 year old Black Pug

Visit Something Wagging

Honey a 5.5 year old Golden Retriever

Visit Fidose of Reality

Dexter a 7 year old American Cocker Spaniel

Visit My GBGV Life

Emma and Bailie both GBGVs and Katie a Kuvasz

Visit Tenacious Little Terrier

Mr.N a 6 year old Yorkie/Maltese Mix

Visit M.K.Clinton

Bentley a 7 year old Basset Hound and Pierre a 4 year old Westie

Visit Denise’s Dog Dish

Shasta approx. 11 year old rescued Yorkie/Schnauzer Mix (larger pup) and Teddy an 8 year old Yorkie (smaller pup)

Visit bigbaysid on Instagram

Sid is a 4 year old American Pitbull and his stuffed animal.

Visit The Hailey and Zaphod Chronicles

Hailey a 5.5 year old Black Mutt and Zaphod a 4 year old Shepherd Mix

Visit Playful Kitty

Manna (upper cat) who is 8 years old and Cinco (lower cat) a 9 year old both American Shorthair Cats.

Visit Aussies in Charge

Sera a 4 year old Mini Australian Shepherd

Visit The Sawy VetTech

Zoe a 12 year old Lab Mix and Sophie a 2 year old Terrier Mix

Seiji a 5-6 year old Treeing Walker Coonhound MIx 
Kyoko a 6 year old Treeing Walker Coonhound 

Kenji a 5.5 year old Treeing Walker Coonhound

Suki a 14.5 year old Treeing Walker Coonhound 

Koneko a 12+ year old Maine Coon

Moko a 7 year old Domestic Short-Haired

Arata a 2 year old Domestic Short-Haired
This good looking cat’s birthday is today, Happy Birthday Arata!
Visit Tiffany’s Diamond Dogs

From right to left: Bella a 11 year old Blue Heeler, Terra a 4 year old Aussie and Kronos a 2 year old CowDog Mix

Visit Keep the Tail Wagging

Zoey, Scout, Sydney, and Rodrigo

Visit Daily Dog Tag
Sophie a Black and White Pomeranian/American Eskimo Mix
Visit Daily Dog Tag
Theo a Brown Puggle Mix
Visit Daily Dog Tag

Nelly a Maltese

Visit Liv & Spark Embark

Olivia and Sparkle approx. 2 year old Little Rescue Sisters

Visit Her and Her Dogs

Please meet Rooster.

Thank to from the bottom of my heart to everyone who joined my Picture Paw-ty! This event was a huge success. I will announce the randomly selected winning picture this evening on my Facebook page around 7pm. The winner will also be contacted by email.



Today I’m joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop hosted by BlogPaws.








Blogiversary By Numbers

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Over the last two year this blog has grown in more way then I thought were possible. I started this blog to have more time with my humans. Little did I know that this blog would turn into a breeding ground of adventure, information, and fun.

Blog by Numbers
412 - Post
730 - Days I’ve been Blogging
5310 - Comments
73,203 - Page Views

Social Media by Numbers
Facebook - 1061 likes
Google+ - 395
Instagram - 327 follower, 313 post
Pinterest - 515 follower, 48 boards, 1.7K pins
Twitter - 878 followers, 1309 tweets

Other Fun Numbers

0 - BlogPaws Conferences attended
1 - Ticket and Hotel purchased to attend the 2016 BlogPaws Conference in Arizona.
2 - Number of Pet Expos I’ve attended.
7 - Halloween contests I’ve attended in our local town.
$500 - Money/Products I’ve raised since starting my blog and was able to give back to shelters/rescue organizations.
1,000+ - Fur-iends I have met while starting this blog.

I want to take this time and thank each and everyone of my followers. Your kindness, encouragement, and support has meant the world to me. 

Thank You!
Don’t forget to join the Picture Paw-ty! Right now we have about 15 pet participating. If you would like to join click on this LINK for the details. Tuesday, September 8th at midnight is the cut off to enter. And remember one lucky photo will be randomly selected and will win a prize!!!



Today I’m joining the Monday Mischief Pet Blog Hop.

Blogiversary Week Selfie

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Tomorrow is my official 2nd Blogiversary, but why wait until tomorrow when we can kicking it off today!

Here is the plans for the week:
Monday - Blogiversary Photo Shoot and By the Numbers
Tuesday - Three Dog Bakery Cookbook Treats
Wednesday - Picture Paw-ty and Announcing the Winner
Thursday - Suicide Awareness Day and Giveaway
Friday - Hiking Trip to Fort Ridgely State Park 


Don’t forget to join the Picture Paw-ty! Right now we have about 15 pet participating. If you would like to join click on this LINK for the details. Tuesday, September 8th at midnight is the cut off to enter. And remember one lucky photo will be randomly selected and will win a prize!!!


Today I’m joining the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop Hosted by The Cat On My Head

You’re Invited to Paw-ty!

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You’re invited to my 2nd Blogiversary
Picture Paw-ty!

Where: My Blog (spencerthegoldendoodle.blogspot.com)
When: All Day, September 9th, 2015
RSVP: Email ([email protected]) me a picture of you pet(s) with their name, age and breed. Include “Paw-ty” in the subject line. I will be sharing those pictures on my blog. If you have a pet blog or pet website include you URL and I will link you picture.
Prize: One picture will be randomly selected! More TBA!

Here are more details about the Paw-ty:
  • *Picutre Info:
    • By sending your picture you are giving Spencer the Goldendoodle’s blog permission to share them on the blog and/or any of Spencer the Goldendoodle’s social media sites. 
    • Only pictures of animals will be share. Please do not send picture with humans in them, they will not be added to the Picture Paw-ty and will no qualify for the prize. 
    • Only one picture per animal.
  • *Contest/Prize:
    • This contest/prize is open world wide to any human over the age of 18 years.
  • Order/Placement:
    • The order/placement of your picture will depend on the order when RSVP was received.
  • SHARE:
    • Please feel free to invite others to my Paw-ty as well as the the Paw-ty post itself on Sept. 9th!
  • Fun: 
    • This is all about having fun and thanking everyone, old and new, for all your fur-iendship, support, encouragement, and love!

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