Early morning sunrises in Maine.
“Golden retrievers are not bred to be guard dogs, and considering the size of their hearts and their irrepressible joy in life, they are less likely to bite than to bark, less likely to bark than to lick a hand in greeting. In spite of their size, they think they are lap dogs, and in spite of being dogs, they think they are also human, and nearly every human they meet is judged to have the potential to be a boon companion who might, at many moment, cry, "Let's go!" and lead them on a great adventure.” 
"A person can learn a lot from a dog, even the loopy ones. They teach you to live each day with unbridled exuberance and joy, about seizing the moment and following your heart. You will learn to appreciate the simple things-a walk in the woods, a fresh snowfall, a nap in a shaft of winter sunlight. Mostly though they will teach you about friendship, selflessness, and above all else unwavering loyalty."
It's never easy but it's always worth it.
