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Our story

Two Goldens, two humans and a life worth sharing

It all started with a childhood dream and a golden puppy. Today we're a family of four, with a community that grows every day.

Laura with Hera and Leo in the snow
Hera as a puppy
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2017

Where it all began

Hi, I'm Cesare: I'm 28 and I work as a software developer. Long before I wrote my first line of code I had one dream, to live with a Golden Retriever. In 2017, right after I turned 18, Hera finally arrived.

Cesare and Hera sitting on a hay bale
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A special bond

Hera taught me patience and responsibility. She made every trip more genuine and showed me the world in a way I could never have imagined.

Cesare, Laura and Hera together
3

We became a real family

Then Hera met Laura, our partner in adventure, and from that moment we became a family. Life together filled up with surprises, so much that we wanted to share it with a few more people.

Leo just arrived home
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2025

Leo, our little earthquake

In 2025 Leo arrived. This tiny ball of fur brought a wave of energy into the house, turned Hera's days upside down and, let's be honest, ours too.

Selfie of Cesare and Leo in Rome
5

“La Vita da Golden” was born

That's when we decided to share our story on social media: our everyday life, to show how lucky we are to live with two Golden Retrievers so different and so full of love.

Celebrating a milestone on social media
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The first milestones

Day after day the community grew and gave us unique opportunities: we travelled, worked with companies we believe in and even ended up on TV.

And it's only the beginning

We're proud of the community growing around us. Our mission is to show what life with two Golden Retrievers is really like: trips, fur everywhere and a huge wish to discover the world together.

Cesare, Laura, Hera and Leo dressed up for Halloween

The team

Who's behind La Vita da Golden

Two humans who love telling stories and two Goldens who love everything else.

  • Cesare

    Cesare

    Founder

    Developer by day, full-time dog photographer.

  • Laura

    Laura

    Co-founder

    Direction, ideas and endless patience for every retake.

  • Hera

    Hera

    Chief Happiness Officer

    The veteran of the house: sweet, wise and always ready for a photo.

  • Leo

    Leo

    Head of security (and naps)

    The youngest: pure energy and a talent for selfies.

Gallery

Some of our favourite shots

A journey through our everyday moments. Swipe to see them all.

  • An afternoon walk in the Cormor park
    An afternoon walk in the Cormor park
  • A lovely walk on the shores of Lake Garda
    A lovely walk on the shores of Lake Garda
  • Total relaxation in the garden
    Total relaxation in the garden
  • Exploring woods and trails
    Exploring woods and trails
  • Together in front of the mountain view
    Together in front of the mountain view
  • A well-earned rest after the climb
    A well-earned rest after the climb
  • A close encounter with the local wildlife
    A close encounter with the local wildlife
  • Posing on the lighthouse pier
    Posing on the lighthouse pier
  • The whole family on the lake pier
    The whole family on the lake pier
  • On the road, always together
    On the road, always together
  • Hera and Leo, nap champions
    Hera and Leo, nap champions

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