Every February, the little town of Golden, Colorado is taken over by the best in fluff. Thousands of golden retrievers invade the streets, spreading joy and collecting pettings from the humans who love them. Each year, the International Golden Retriever Day festivities get more exciting and the crowds get bigger. This year, Colorado welcomed pets and humans from 44 states!
It’s hard to believe it’s February when the temperatures are in the 60s! The weather treated us with spring-like temperatures and plenty of sunshine, which made it easier to spend a few hours navigating among wagging tails and smiling faces. In anticipation of crowds, the city provided park-and-ride options and vendors set up shop in various parts of town, creating numerous entertainment venues. There were also multiple photo opportunities throughout the day and in different locations, including in Parfet Park and on Washington Street, under the iconic Welcome to Golden signs. There was a fun fashion show for the canine divas and lots of treats for everyone!
As always, I found myself struggling to find the right balance between taking photos and petting all the dogs. Here are this year’s lovelies. Feel free to message me if you recognize your fur baby and/or would like me to send you their photo. Enjoy!
