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Lucky the Golden Retriever at US Open 2026 tennis court in NYC wearing cap

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The day they put me on a poster at the US Open

Mom put a hat on me. A real one, white, with the tennis ball logo on it. I let her do it because she gets this look on her face when she's excited and I can't s…

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Lucky the Golden Retriever service dog at NYC airport gate C131 in ManhattanAdventures

The day the airport had nobody in it (just me)

The gate was empty. Not empty like a few people. Empty like NOBODY. Just chairs and a big sign that …

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The night the moon was full and the whole park showed up — Lucky NYC Golden RetrieverCity Life

The night the moon was full and the whole park showed up

Mom said "night walk" and I already knew it was going to be a good one. She only says it in that voi…

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The day Watson whispered a secret and gave me a hug — Lucky NYC Golden RetrieverAdventures

The day Watson whispered a secret and gave me a hug

Watson's dad was already on the sidewalk when we turned the corner by Market Place. I smelled Watson…

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The day Alto, Toffee and I took over the whole campus — Lucky NYC Golden RetrieverAdventures

The day Alto, Toffee and I took over the whole campus

Toffee found the bench first. He always finds the good spot first. He was up there sniffing around b…

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Lucky the Golden Retriever holding Kinder chocolate bar in NYC Hell's KitchenCity Life

The day I found the Kinder Bueno mini and did not get to keep it

Mom said we were just going in for one thing. That is never true. Never once has that been true.We w…

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The day I became a Target shopping assistant (and accidentally ate one of my responsibilities) — Lucky NYC Golden RetrieverAdventures

The day I became a Target shopping assistant (and accidentally ate one of my responsibilities)

The lady with the stroller dropped her phone the second I walked up. I was just trying to help with …

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The day I turned Saturday morning into advanced blanket architecture — Lucky NYC Golden RetrieverCity Life

The day I turned Saturday morning into advanced blanket architecture

Mom left for her Pilates thing at 7 AM. I know because I watched her grab the purple mat and whisper…

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The day I discovered Home Depot has everything (including dignity preservation) — Lucky NYC Golden RetrieverAdventures

The day I discovered Home Depot has everything (including dignity preservation)

Mom said "Home Depot" and I heard "adventure." She grabbed my leash and her yellow bag and off we we…

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The day I became a sand detective (and solved absolutely nothing) — Lucky NYC Golden RetrieverCity Life

The day I became a sand detective (and solved absolutely nothing)

The frisbee landed somewhere behind me and I completely ignored it.Mom kept calling my name from dow…

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Lucky the Golden Retriever on leash in Hell's Kitchen NYC with Manhattan skyline behindAdventures

The day I explored Central Park like a real detective (Washington Monument edition)

I found a clue by the Washington Monument and no one could stop me from investigating it.Mom had bee…

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The day I discovered Times Square has everything (including the perfect donut) — Lucky NYC Golden RetrieverAdventures

The day I discovered Times Square has everything (including the perfect donut)

Mom said we were going on an adventure. She didn't say the adventure would involve more humans than …

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Lucky the Golden Retriever playing tug-of-war with another dog in a Hell's Kitchen NYC apartmentCity Life

The day uncle Charlie and Mishu crashed movie night (couch mathematics)

Uncle Charlie knocked three times and walked in like he lived here. That's how I know he's family.He…

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The day I supervised Mom's matcha and reminded Camila who runs this place — Lucky NYC Golden RetrieverCity Life

The day I supervised Mom's matcha and reminded Camila who runs this place

Camila had the steamer ready before we even walked through the door. That's what I call service.We'v…

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The day I auditioned a new instructor (and forgot my lines) — Lucky NYC Golden RetrieverTraining

The day I auditioned a new instructor (and forgot my lines)

Xavier's plank lasted four minutes. FOUR. I timed it from my spot on the coral mat, watching this ne…

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The day I became Pocha 88's unofficial taste tester — Lucky NYC Golden RetrieverFood

The day I became Pocha 88's unofficial taste tester

Kevin was arranging glasses behind the bar when I walked in. He dropped everything.This is how it wo…

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The day I became a professional toy tester (squeaky certification pending) — Lucky NYC Golden RetrieverCity Life

The day I became a professional toy tester (squeaky certification pending)

The package arrived at 2:47 PM and Mom didn't stand a chance.I'd been monitoring the lobby situation…

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The day I discovered I'm too heavy to hold (and made everyone sad) — Lucky NYC Golden RetrieverCity Life

The day I discovered I'm too heavy to hold (and made everyone sad)

Mom tried to pick me up at the vet and her face went weird.We were at the animal hospital on 42nd St…

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The day I figured out why everyone looks happy when they see me — Lucky NYC Golden RetrieverAdventures

The day I figured out why everyone looks happy when they see me

Mom said we were going to Brooklyn Bridge Park for pictures. I brought three tennis balls just in ca…

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