The Schultz Family

We love our dogs. A lot.

Carly and Christopher met in 2015 and immediately discovered their mutual adoration of the canine species. In 2015, Carly had one dog who was “for-sure hers” doggo, and a foster dog, Sheba. When Chris asked Carly to move to Tennessee so they could start a life together with his two children from a previous marriage, they made Sheba official! Adoption papers were signed, and we were officially a family. Chris and Carly moved into the home they have been in for the past 6 years (and eventually purchased from their landlords.) The dogs became a crucial part of them bonding together as a family.

Carly and Chris got married in 2018. They would love to have a golden to add one more little love to the household. Carly and Chris are committed to rescuing, and will not ever go to a breeder. AGK or other rescues are the only sources they will consider if the situation is right.

The Schultz family includes Chris, Carly, Franklin (14), Aubri (13), and their adorable fur babies, Posie (9), and Sheba (7). Posie is a brown dog, who is a mix of lab, pit, and who knows! She’s a petite and lean girl who is incredibly energetic and sweet. Sheba is definitely part black lab, and then we think some border collie. Sheba is very smart, and incredibly affectionate with her humans.

The night Sheba’s adoption papers were signed. (L-R Carly, Sheba, Chris, and Posie)

“No dogs on the sofa” doesn’t really work in this household.

When Chris and Carly got engaged, they included the kids and doggos in the engagement photos.

Road trips almost always include Posie and Sheba

Posie and Sheba used to be influencer partners for Jax & Bones - a luxury dog bed and toy company.

Posie loves agility work and can jump like a kangaroo

Our Home

Living Room

There is a dog bed for Sheba and Posie to have a “safe space” and the kids know that when they go to this area, they might just want to have some alone time.

Living Room

Open floor plan to the kitchen, doors access all bedrooms and the guest bathroom.

Posie's Crate

This is Posie’s safe space. She is happy to be crated in the day when we are gone, or if there is a thunder storm or fireworks going off. This is where she feels the most at ease. It’s totally her spot.

Sheba's "Cave"

Sheba did not like being crated when we tried it. She prefers to be under the bed and the we all know that if Sheba is under the bed, she is seeking some space to herself and sometimes just to nap.

View from the Front Door

Posie and Sheba are outside supervised in the front lawn.

The front of the house

Carly is an avid gardener and the dogs like to “help”

View of the back yard from the back door

Doggie Yard

This is usually where the dogs go potty. Posie has a lead for this back area in the event that someone cannot stay with her the whole time- this is only for 5-10 minute increments. She gets plenty of exercise in the front lawn or on walks in the neighborhood. She has a tendency to wander, and we do not want her getting lost, despite a microchip and engraved tag with our information.

View of the back of the house.

Chris's Music Studio

The dogs are allowed in here, and when they are in here with Chris, he brings the dog beds in.

Carly's Home Office

Carly Recently took a job where she can work from home. This is her office space, complete with doggie beds, so they have their “place” to be.

A History of Doggos

Cappie

Carly’s mom, Jan, has always been a dog lover, in particular, a golden retriever lover. Jan’s mother, heard of a golden retriever who was being rehomed due to divorce. She told Jan, and Jan agreed to adopt her. Supposedly this dog was a perfect girl: house-trained, sweet and good with other dogs and kids. When Jan went to pick the dog up, she was greeted with the wagging tail of a perfectly angelic yellow lab. There was a mix-up in the paperwork, and the previous owners thought “Golden Yellow Labrador Retriever” meant she was a Golden.

Even though this was a funny mistake, Cappie and Carly experienced love at first sight. Cappie became Carly’s doggie-soul-mate companion for 15 years. Wherever Carly went - college, Wyoming for a temporary job assignment, a move to Asheville, NC - Cappie was right beside her.

Max

Jan missed having a golden after losing her previous girl, Bailey, so she did end up finding a responsible breeder and got Max. Max also lived to be 15, and was a spectacular companion. Carly spent from ages 14 - 18 with Cappie and Max in the same household. It was a wonderful way to grow up.

Cappie and Max were wonderful companions, and Jan and Carly took every opportunity to spend time with each other, and of course, it was always good to get Max and Cappie together. Henry and Daisey came along when Carly’s brother, Paul, married Melanie. It was so incredible that all the dogs got along so well.