Good morning, Cody! Congratulations on being crowned Dog of the Day, sweetheart!

My family's Retriever loving heart melted at the very sight of you! What a gorgeous Golden boy you are, Cody, and true to your BELOVED breed, every bit as golden in heart and personality as in looks; a friend to all!

Cody has a golden personality, too! He is not just heroic, he is sweet as can be.
And if it were possible for you to be any more special than you are, you're a hero, a lifesaver! Reading this brought tears to my eyes!

Cody is special because he saved my husband's life from being bitten by a copperhead snake and took the bite for him while we were hiking. We were able to get him to a vet right away, and Cody made a full recovery.
THAT is a Golden for you...loyal and loving to a fault, willing to give his life in defense of his family! How lucky your Mom and Dad are, having a hero furkid, a loyal and loving companion in you; their Golden boy forever, their best friend for life! The joy and love you've brought to their lives the past wonderful 13 years is truly a priceless gift!

Great thanks to your Mom for sharing your beautiful, sweet self, your heartwarming backstory with us, giving us the honor of paying tribute to one EXTRA special boy! I hope you enjoyed a very special day of celebration...taking a nice, long walk in your beloved woods, spending special time with your Mom and Dad, being loved to the max and spoiled to bits! Tons of love, hugs and kisses to you, beautiful Cody, our very special and most deserving Dog of the Day, EVRY day!!! And here's to many more wonderful years of shared love and companionship for you and your family!

SO beautiful!!!