Rarely do dogs have this most fortunate combination of; responsible ownership, a loving family, and an ideal environment. What a beautiful situation you have created for yourselves up there! I’ve got to say, you really did strike gold with picking out, Cali! What a wonderful temperament she has! Your content is inspiring, and your presentation is immaculate, so please keep the great videos flowing, Shawn!
Adam Barnett Well, thank you! My praise here is simply the fruit of, Shawn’s solid labors. He’s the man, and that, Cali, really is, quite the golden treasure! I love this channel!
I love watching Cali. Her expressions are pure joy and contentment. I have literally seen her smiling as she wags her tail. She certainly knows how to entertain herself.
CZYK Republic. We’ve had numerous Golden’s it seems that no matter how dirty they get, once they dry out, they are almost self cleaning. They golden coat amazing.
Happy birthday Cali!!! Yes, Dogs are Mankind s best friend. A house isn't a home without some animal in it. I have always had a dog and a cat together. They grow up together and become best of friends. Thanks for sharing Cali with us. Seriously, there are times that she steals your vlog. Lol lol lol. Sincerely, Michelle, pup Harley & kitty Liam.
I had a Beautiful Golden named Charley when I was younger. Great dog during a time I was alone. She eventually adopted my new wife and family and actually saved my baby girl from choking. Amazing, Beautiful wonderful member of our family until she was 17. Appreciate Cali for the special companion she is. We can tell she is a special part of your world. God gives us the fury companions we need... when we really need them. They are four legged angles sent to make our world complete. Hold them close...
14 years is considered long for a large dog. most large dogs i know pass away around the age of 10 and with each passing year alive, it's a blessing. they stay with us for as long as they can because they know we treat them well and they love us in return for that - by staying by our side. of course it's never long enough - in particular for those we love and cherish. if only we can have them with us forever. i have a small yorkshire terrier / chin mix and she's currently in her 16th year (got her in 2004), survived a pyometra infection / operation around 10 years ago and today she still bounces around as if she's 2-3 years of age. i dread the day she passes away but i know nothing is forever. may every day be a celebration of new memories created between you and your best friend and also in memory of those who you once spent time with.
Happy Birthday Cali. I have been following your channel now for the past 6 months and love the videos. I had a gift to be sent to you for Christmas all the way from Australia, however due to illness, it is still sitting on the table at home. I will post it as soon as I am able, which may be February sometime. I look at your videos and I am taken away to a place of tranquility that you have made from a simple hut in the wilderness to a home. The enjoyment and stimulation that Cali must receive from that environment is envious by most of us avid subscribers. On behalf of all of your Australian friends, Merry Christmas to you and your family Shawn. May the forthcoming year bring you peace, joy and good health. Take care, Brad.
Shawn, you gave us the best Christmas present ever, sharing Cali's birthday, I for one 'love' it! We all wish You, Cali, your Wife, your Daughters, and your whole Family, a Very Merry Christmas, and super Happy New Year, from your loving followers.....thanks, Shawn!
Happy birthday Cali .... and many of them. Our German Shepherd Max has been gone 18 years now. He lived 15 years but his hips got him in the end. We still love him and treasure the memories. He used to chase snow flakes just like Cali.
Reminds me so much of my Golden Camy that I had for 13 years. You're a fantastic family and she definitely fits in well. Happy belated birthday Cali!!!
They do not watch the video I am sure, jealous and nasty and unfeeling humans beings, that us all, do not worries about them, they do not matter anyway
Cali is so amazing,,cant not imagine the pain your family experienced with the health issues of your canines. I love my animal as I certain you do ,,thank you for sharing your wonderful life with us. can not wait till January 2020 when your are joined by your wife. the cabin is fabulose. hard to believe you have a 1.08 m just doing what you love .Such an awesome life..
Awww happy birthday Cali! Dec. 15th was my Boxer Bella's birthday. She turned 11 yrs old and sadly also has cancer so this will be our last birthday with her. So we spoiled her good with fancy birthday cookies and lots of love and a special birthday dinner. Cali is a special girl and I love seeing how much she is loved by you and your other subs. That was so sweet people sending her gifts like that. Hope we can see many more birthdays like this for sweet Cali. They are such a huge blessing in our lives, even though the time is far too short.
She’s an awesome dog. I lost my 14 year old KC about 2 months ago. Watching this with my wife has us talking about getting another rescue ferry friend now. THANK YOU
Thank you, Shawn, for this delightful video of Cali’s life so far. She is a real beauty, clearly loved, and in an ideal environment. May she have a long and healthy life, and be your companion for years yo come. 👏❤️👏🐕🦺🐾🐕🦺🐾❤️
:D May you and yours have a blessed Christmas and New Year. Shawn, you have done such a good job on your cabin and other projects. It's been so interesting keeping up with the progress and last, but certainly not least are Cali's zest for life and fun. She loves you so much.
Golden Retrievers are my all time favorite breed. I've had 3 over the past years and would definitely love to get another one. Cali is gorgeous and exhibits all the wonderful traits of a Golden. I love her response to you and her continuous smiles and loving ways. I think we can all say we know how much she is loved by you and your family. Labradors too are fantastic breed and according to AKC they may still be the most popular breed available.
Happy bday sweet girl. Shawn thank you for sharing her with all of us. I remember when you got her. She stole my heart then and still brings joy to watch. I know the connection you have with her it's a companionship that is extremely special. God bless. And please, keep sharing.
the bond between cali and Shawn is more tha just a "family dog" connection. Cali is a companion and a part of the family,as much a part of the family as his own wife and children. and that is a special bond indeed
My favorite creature ever on this planet was Caleb, my St. Bernard. He was born December 21, 1998. He lived to be just shy of 12 yrs old and was a 4.5 year survivor of bone cancer and a rear leg amputation. He died 10 years ago but I still miss him every day... A good dog is a gift from Heaven. I'm going to name my next dog years in the future "Deogee". D-0-G I want a Newfie. That's hecka Canadian, eh? :)
My dog was born in March 2016, close to Cali in age. It was a good dog year lol. Man's and Woman's best friend. I had a black lab before, but on returning to the city and my eventual retirement, I got the smallest of the hunting breeds, a dachshund all 19 pounds of retrieving passion, not unlike Cali! Cheers. Lovely girl, I enjoy her antics in all the videos.
I've loved all my dogs as children. My fur babies as some say. The love and devotion is amazing. Happy Birthday Cali and thanks Shawn for being a great and loving hooman dad to her. Love your vids been following since you first started building the cabin.
The way "cali" watches you Shawn is just pure Love..A Love from a dog is unconditional, like a child. They reward you with Love. You Shawn your family and all Human's that Love dog's, cat's all Animals have a beautiful soul. Seeing "cali" as a puppy just bought tears to my eyes, and I haven't cried since 1974. Happy Very Late Birthday Beautiful girl "cali" Hug's from Australia 🇨🇦🇭🇲🐕☃️🐕🎂
I know how it feels to both loose and have to put down a beloved dog. I feel the same way about leaving a bit of a gap between getting another. It's heart breaking and hard, a sense of betrayal and loss. GO CALI, she's AWESOME...
Cali is so adorable, lovely and well balanced. How could she not be with such a loving and responsable family member like you, Shawn. And I think you are pretty lucky as well 😉 Great video!
Yes...if your going to live like you do you need a strong dog and they need to be taken care of, or as you say, make provision for. She will turn out to be a fantastic dog....as she has! She must be....what? 4 years old now? Beautiful dog...beautiful family...
My fiance and I love that dog, she makes us grin and chuckle by her happy-go-lucky and goofy personality. Very beautiful dog indeed! You're lucky to have her❤️
Just lost my German Shorthair Pointer. Her name was Sasha, she loved me and I loved her. She passed in my arms. She was a great dog, super intelligent. I had a lot of time to spend with her as I went through Oncology for 4 years. Off and on. My veternian was so impressed by her obiedance that he just bought one. She was 18. She got the best care that I could give her. I am now to old to take on another dog, but I want one so badly. Enjoy your animals while you can because life is short.
Good morning 🌞! Your four-legged friend makes all the difference in your videos. She is beautiful and wonderful. I love all animals but the dog has a special place in my heart. Congratulations, I loved the video. Thank you! 👏🏻🇧🇷
Belated Happy Birthday to Cali, Shawn...I do love her...wish I had known, I would have sent her something too...I'll have to take note of this now so I can do it this year...she was such a dear, sweet puppy too...and turned into such a playful, fun loving, and faithful companion. I'm glad you have her and I'm so glad she is where she is...I hate when someone gets an animal and doesn't take care of it...their lives are so short, they deserve the best, because they always give us their best. Take care and so glad you two took the day to celebrate her birthday.⛺🐕
I celebrate Bella’s Bday too! In February, she’ll be six. We go to this place in MS. that she gets a doggie sundae with 4 dog bones in it. It takes exactly 2 seconds for her to woof it down. Dogs are human’s bests buds!
I lost my baby (yellow lab mixed with pit) in 2010 and haven't had a dog since. I loved that dog so damn much and she died in a tragic accident which was mostly my fault and I witnessed the whole thing. I hurt so bad after that (worst pain I ever felt) and still almost 9 years later I cry every time I think of her. I just haven't been able to bring myself to get another dog since she died. Even right now typing this I'm starting to cry. I know I'll see her again one day. Thank you for the videos.
I try to look on the brighter side of these things. Our animals depend on us to take them out of suffering, as hard as that is, be thankful that it wasn't someone who wasn't as caring and compassionate who had the dogs you sadly had to take care of. We've been through it too many times as well and yet my wife seems to rescue a lot of animals. We try to find their owners and if all is exhausted, we keep them. We now have 2 large dogs and 2 cat. Wouldn't have it any other way. Actually, she just brought an abandoned kitten home early this week. Luckily, my mother was wanting a kitten! The universe seems to put her in the right place at the right time for these animals. It costs more to feed them than it does us! Cali is a beauty and a very lucky girl!
Cali is a wonderful dog!! She is so even tempered and such a fun loving baby girl!! She's a hoot too!! LOL I could watch her all day. And for that big ole sandwich in front of her and she didn't touch it, Wow! My dog would have snatched that up in 2 seconds flat!! LOL Thanks for sharing Cali with us. My bday is December 30!! But just a tad bit older, yea really older! Happy Birthday Cali!!
Cali is really a very special animal, smart, obedient and clearly devoted to you Shawn. Dogs are like people and we quickly love them like family. Take care of each other out there!!
I watch lots of your videos and I am happy you made a special video for Cali's birthday, loved it and I love seeing her beautiful natured way of being in all your videos.
@Shawn....yup, we love our pups, don't we ?? Julie and I love watching her "almost" as much as watching you, Shawn. She sure makes us laugh !!! Thanks again for all the wonderful videos you upload to the channel...we also love how you pronounce "out"...seriously !!!...jim
