The Golden Retriever Foundation is pleased to offer its 22th annual Limited Edition Christmas Ornament 2020.
The title of the piece is "Faithful Companion" designed by Dr. Terry Collett.
After a severe back injury, Dr. Terry Collett was forced to give up the practice of medicine. She experienced the life-changing love and devotion of her service dog, a Golden Retriever named "Brody."
She also began painting and found a new passion.
An animal behaviorist assured the Colletts that Brody could train and compete in other events and still be a great Service Dog. He earned certification by Delta Society and had certified Public Access. Dr.
Collett's husband, John, also a doctor, trained and competed with Brody, earning multiple titles in obedience, rally, and agility.
In this year of Covid-19 and the challenges that have come, memories of Brody return every day. He lived a full life, passing at the age of 15. He set a good example for everyone who knew
him. Live in this moment. Challenges are opportunities. Every day is a good day. Love and kindness make everything better.
This portrait honors Brody and his breeders, Tim and Michele Whitney, and all of us who love this incredible breed. Brody was dearly loved and will always be remembered.
GRF is happy to be offering this ornament in a limited edition of 500
consecutively numbered pieces. The ornaments are produced by Barlow Designs, a small American company with worldwide recognition. Beautifully
packaged, each two-inch round ornament is backed with gold-plated brass
and engraved with the artist's name, year of issue and edition number.
