A golden retriever faces the camera while holding a black sock on his mouth.

Happy Thursday! Stewart offers a sock for a snack this morning. His face is still dirty from a roll in the muddy grass, but Golden fur is magic, and it will brush out as soon as it dries. We hope you have a great day. 🌄🙂
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky #goldenretriever #seniordog #servicedog

Golden retriever holds a black box in hits mouth, hoping to trade for snacks.

Photo shows the back of a hand and wrist. There is an incision that runs from the middle finger, down the arm, to a few inches past the wrist. There are steri-strips all along the incision.

Photo shows a side view of a hand and forearm with a purple splint.

Good morning! Fusion recovery is going well, & I got a splint I'll be wearing for at least 10 weeks. Stewie brought me a box that fell off the table this morning, so he was rewarded for that. We hope you find something to smile about today. 🙂
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky #goldenretriever

Puffy, bruised fingers, one with a ring that only fits to the second knuckle.

Golden retriever snoot sticking out of a curtain.

Golden retriever face under the bottom of a long curtain, snoot lifted so he can see.

Good morning from Stewart and me! Morning ring check shows that my fingers are slowly returning to normal, but it's going to be a while. The bruising went up to my elbow, & I'm in the yellow stage now. 🤢 Stewart is his goofy self. 🐕‍🦺😊
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky #goldenretriever #surgery

View is of left side of Golden retriever's face. He's holding a purple fabric bag in his mouth.

Left hand of Caucasian person, wrapped in surgical bandage. Fingers are exposed, showing bruising on knuckles.

Left hand of Caucasian person, wrapped in surgical bandage. Fingers are exposed, showing bruising on knuckles.

Good morning! Today is my wrist fusion post-op. My poor green sausage fingers are finally starting to look more normal, but I won't be wearing my rings for a while. So ready to have my left hand back. Stewart says hello, too. 😉
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky #goldenretriever #surgery

Golden retriever faces the camera, while holding a green cloth in his mouth.

The photographer's hand is wrapped in a medical bandage, with only the fingers and thumb showing. The fingers appear almost green due to bruising.

Good morning! I had a wrist fusion a week ago, so haven't been online much. Today, Stewie brought me a microfiber cloth, and I decided to share my green sausage fingers. I am bruised from finger tip to elbow. 🤕 I hope you've all been well. 🙂
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky #surgery

Golden retriever waits for breakfast while lounging on a wood grain laminate floor.

Golden retriever fur closeup, with snowflakes.

View of front yard, as taken through the window, showing a snowscape that includes a car, bird bath, and houses covered in snow.

Well...it's snowing in Salem, Oregon. That's okay, but it's almost always followed by ice. If I weren't supposed to have surgery tomorrow, I would enjoy it. We'll see what happens. In the meantime, please enjoy these photos of Stewie, & our snow situation. ❄️🥶🙂
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky

Golden retriever faces the camera, holding two white socks in his mouth.

Hard to pick the best from thousands, so I'll just share the most recent. This is Stewart. He brings me whatever he can carry, in exchange for treats. It's a morning ritual. 🐕‍🦺🙄😆
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky #goldenretriever

A golden retriever lounges on a wood laminate floor.

Good morning from Stewie and me! The photo of Stewart was taken while he waited for R to make his breakfast, and prepare his meds. He has what I call a Golden-Normal appetite, so is fed twice a day, with lots of small snacks. 🙂❤️🐕‍🦺
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky #goldenretriever #seniordog

Golden retriever stands, facing the camera, while holding a pair of gray boxer briefs in his mouth.

I folded a load of laundry, then grabbed my coffee before putting it away. Stewie took that as an invitation to grab a pair of hubby's underwear off the couch for trading. Good Tuesday morning! 🩲😆☕️🌄

#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky #goldenretriever #seniordog #retiredservicedog

Sugar face Golden retriever stands holding a black and blue dog harness in his mouth.

Happy Monday, BSers! 🦋 Stewart has brought me his harness, & been duly compensated for the effort, so that's out of the way. 😉 I'm waiting on final confirmation that my Friday wrist surgery will be approved, after having been rescheduled from Jan. 24. 🤞
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky #surgery

Golden retriever offers a purple sock to someone seated in a black chair.

A cloudy sky, with shades of gray and blue, over a winter farm field.

A gray car without a front clip is loaded onto an orange tow dolly behind a larger gray car.

Happy Super Sunday to those who celebrate! Stewie offers a purple sock, & I'm sharing a blue sky of clouds from a road trip to Portland yesterday to pick up a parts car. I hope you slept well, & woke feeling refreshed. ☕️❤️
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky #goldenretriever #seniordog #roadtrip

A hand holds a black coffee mug, with an image of bookshelves, while it rests on a fuzzy white blanket.

Golden retriever lies sleeping on a carpeted floor.

Good morning! It's so early that even Stewie is still sleeping. Coffee is on, though, and I woke to good news about Musk being kicked out of Treasury. Let's hope the judge follows through, makes the tech bros destroy what they've taken, and hope it's not too late.
#Resist
#everybodylovesstewart

Golden retriever stands, facing the photographer, while holding a black wallet in his mouth.

Happy Friday!😎 I have a habit of dropping my purse on the floor next to my recliner. Stewie brought me my wallet this morning. 🙄😁
Remember: You can't pour from an empty jug, self-care isn't selfish, & you are enough. ❤️🧘‍♀️
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky #goldenretriever #seniordog #breathe

The whole head of a yellow golden retriever fills the frame, while he begs for a snack.

Golden retriever stands with his head over the lap of the photographer, while her hand is on his head, giving pets.

Super snoot close-up today, as Stewie got impatient while waiting for a morning treato. We hope you have a good day, & find some time to center, recharge, & take care of you. 🧘‍♀️☮️❤️

#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky #goldenretriever #seniordog

Golden retriever holds a white sock in his mouth, hoping to trade it for a snack.

Good Wednesday morning, from Stewart and me. We got a few snowflakes this morning, but they won't last. It's a bit too warm for that, and I'm not disappointed. We're not made for snow out here. I hope you're all finding some peace in these difficult days. ❤️
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky

Golden retriever holds a purple sock while leaning against a black chair arm.

Golden retriever stands next to black chair arm while staring at the photographer.

A hand comes in from the right side of the frame, feeding the Golden retriever a snack.

Today, we have a series I call "Anticipation."😆 Stewie brought me a sock, then stared at my hand, waiting for the treato, before trying to take my fingers off. He's a gentle boy, but he gets excited. 🫤 Happy Tuesday, friends!
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky #goldenretriever #seniordog

A golden retriever with only the top of his head and back visible, because his face is pushed down into the lap of the photographer. A hand with a wrist brace on it is on the dog's head.

It's Monday, and Stewart is feeling the mood. He came to me, crammed his snoot into my lap, & stood there until I gave many pets and scritches. We hope you are okay and getting enough sleep. Life is weird right now. Thank God there are dogs. 🦮❤️
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky #goldenretriever

A sugar-faced Golden retriever holds a white sock in his mouth, while facing the photographer. The eye contact is strong with this one.

A golden retriever stands with his head in the lap of a seated person, and their hand on his head.

Happy Sunday! We had some excitement last night, with an anti-deportation rally that became a street takeover. Haven't caught up on that news yet, but Stewart is here with a sock, and we're giving out ear scritches.😁
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky #socksforsnacksprogram #goldenretriever

Sugar-faced Golden retriever faces the camera with a knit washcloth in his mouth.

Image shows the back of a golden retriever head, lying on the lap of the photographer, and a hand embracing his head while scratching his ear.

Good morning! Stewart and I are here for a break from doom-scrolling, & screaming into the void. Stew offers a washcloth, in exchange for a treato, and ear scritches. We hope you enjoy your day. 🙂
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky #goldenretriever #Oregon

Golden retriever holds a bandana in his mouth as an offer of trade.

Golden retriever holds a blue dog harness in his mouth, hoping to trade for a snack.

Stewart says good morning, and offers a trade for an after breakfast snack. This is his 2nd offering this morning. 1st he brought the harness. Note the slobber on the arm of the chair. Before I could wipe it off, he was back with the bandana.
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky #goldenretriever

Golden retriever stands facing the camera, holding a length of white blanket in his mouth.

Outdoor scene, with blue sky, winter shrubs, and a frosty dirt path. A golden retriever walls away from the camera, followed by a woman in jeans, a black hoodie, and a pink axolotl hat.

Stewart says good morning, and offers to trade me the bottom of the blanket I am currently using on my lap, in exchange for a tasty treat. 🙄
It works every time. He also wants you to know he went to the dog park yesterday. It was cold. 🥶
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky #goldenretriever

Old Golden retriever reclines on the wood laminate floor, near a carpet runner with an abstract pattern in brown tones.

Sugar-faced Golden retriever stands facing the photographer, holding a green dog waste bag in his mouth.

Good morning from Stewart and me! There's a bonus photo today since I forgot to add the photo to yesterday's post, and y'all were too polite to say anything. Stew brought me a poo bag this morning, which he snitched from my purse. It all pays the same. Treats for everything!
#everybodylovesstewart

Hello, friendos! Today's offering is Stewart's harness. We took it off last night so we could brush him out. You might think he's asking for a walk, but at this time of day, odds are better that he wants a snack. Good morning! 🌞
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky #goldenretriever #seniordog

Golden retriever sis facing the camera, with a colorful snuffle mat at his feet.

Golden retriever sits with one of his paws in the hand of the photographer.

Good morning! Stewart came to ask for a treato, and when that didn't work, he offered a paw. That usually gets the job done. 😉
Stewie says it's a good day to have a good day. I'll probably be ranting about insurance later, so enjoy these photos for now. 🌄☕️
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky

Big yellow golden retriever getting his booty scratched.

Golden retriever holding a multi-colored snuffle mat, in offering to the photographer.

Good morning from Stewart and me! The day started with a booty scratch, and the offer of a snuffle mat. Treats were shared, and now coffee is on. I hope you all have a lovely Sunday.
We are enjoying a string of bright, sunny days here in the #WillametteValley
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky

A yellow golden retriever, with a white face, holds in his mouth a leather handbag.

Good morning from Stewart and me. He's brought me my purse. This could mean he wants to go somewhere, but it's more likely that he's looking to trade for a snack. 🤔
Yes, he got the cookie. 😁
#socksforsnacksprogram
#everybodylovesstewart #goldenretriever #dogsofbluesky

Golden retriever standing and smiling.

Golden retriever standing with a fabric snuffle mat hanging from his mouth.

Good morning, friends! Today's offering is Stewart's very heavy snuffle mat. I started split pea soup this morning, so Stewie got the carrot trimmings as a treat. 🥕
I have a nail appt this morning, & am still prepping for surgery on Friday. No TV for me. 🇺🇸
#dogsofbluesky
#everybodylovesstewart

A big yellow Golden retriever presents the photographer with a hand towel, hoping for a snack.

Good morning, everybody! Stewart is offering a kitchen towel, in exchange for a treat. It's foggy and cold in my neighborhood, but this little ray of sunshine is here to brighten my day. I hope he brings you a smile this morning, too. 🌞
#everybodylovesstewart #dogsofbluesky #goldenretriever

Golden retriever, lying down, looking toward camera, with a bowl of pumpkin fluff in front of him.

I finally realized that I have not shared this sweet old man here yet. This is Stewart. He's 14 years old, and my daughter's retired seizure response dog, and bestest friend. ❤️
#everybodylovesstewart #timelinecleanse #dogsofbluesky (if that's not a thing, I'm making it one.)