10/01/2025
Today, we interrupt our regularly scheduled programming at Grand Paws Retirement Acres to bring you breaking news: Honey, our resident golden ray of sunshine, will be officially 14 years young next week! That’s right, folks, our beloved golden retriever has graced this earth with 14 years of tail wags, sloppy kisses, and epic snack-stealing escapades. If that’s not worth celebrating, we don’t know what is!
First, let’s talk about Honey. She’s not just any golden retriever. No, she’s the Queen Bee of Grand Paws Retirement Acres (pun fully intended). Honey spends her days patrolling the grounds, making sure everyone—human and furry—knows who’s boss. Spoiler alert: it’s her. When she’s not managing her kingdom, she can be found napping in the sun, offering her belly for rubs (payment for services rendered), or giving us her patented "puppy dog eyes" to secure an extra treat or two… or ten.
At 14, Honey has mastered the fine art of aging gracefully. While the rest of us complain about grey hairs, Honey wears hers like a badge of honor, each strand telling a story of a life well-lived. Her wisdom is unmatched, and by wisdom, we mean her uncanny ability to hear a snack wrapper opening from three rooms away. Her joints may creak, and her snores might rival a freight train, but make no mistake, Honey’s spirit is as golden as ever.
To mark this monumental occasion, we’re throwing the paw-ty of the century. The guest list includes all her furry friends from the retirement acres, and yes, there will be cake (don’t worry, it’s dog-friendly). The highlight of the day? A photo booth complete with party hats, feather boas, and bow ties—because Honey wouldn’t settle for anything less glamorous. Rumor has it there’s even a "Best Bark" competition, but let’s be real, Honey’s got that one in the bag.
But beyond the party hats and pupcakes, today is about celebrating the immense joy Honey brings to all of us at Grand Paws Retirement Acres. She’s a reminder that every day is an opportunity to find happiness—whether it’s in a belly rub, a sunny patch of grass, or a piece of stolen bacon. Honey has a way of making everyone feel special, and it’s only fitting that today, we return the favor.
So, here’s to you, Honey! May your 14th birthday be filled with love, laughter, and all the treats your heart desires (don’t worry, we’ll keep count... maybe). Thank you for being the heart and soul of Grand Paws Retirement Acres. You’ve made our lives brighter, furrier, and infinitely better.
Happy birthday, Honey! You’re paws-itively golden! 🎉🍰
If you'd like to show Honey and the other pups some love, you can send a card or a gift directly to Grand Paws Retirement Acres.
Our mailing address is: PO Box 799, Delta Junction, Alaska 99737.
We are so thankful for your support—GPRA is a senior and hard-to-home dog rescue program and a resource to all pack owners.
Thank you!
Wagging tails and wet noses,
Grand Paws Retirement Acres Team
PO Box 799, Delta Junction, Alaska 99737
