Millie Matthews ’26
- Golden retrievers, known for their warm and friendly nature, have soft, floppy ears that perfectly frame their face. Their thick golden fur catches the sunlight, glowing as they sprint across the grass. They are athletic and strong, always ready to follow you on any adventure with a fast tail wag.
- Golden retriever, the dog who jumps onto your bed in the quiet middle of the night. Their cold nose nudges your check, followed by sloppy kisses that wake you up. Then I can’t resist myself and give lots of pets and love, and as you fall back to sleep, they lay right beside you.
- Golden retrievers, walks are endless, socks and underwear destroyed, hair attaching itself to every piece of clothing. Yet through the chaos, there is comfort, the weight of their head on your shins, the rhythmic thump of their tail wagging against the floor, and unconditional love every day.
- Valerie, by Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse, tune and vibe of the song highlight the happy and upbeat golden retriever energy that makes me want to dance.
- Max, my dog, the one who is there for me through the thick and thin, the one always at the door when I come home, he is the one who got me through my hardest days, the one constant I can always rely on for a hug.

