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Comment on A Three-Legged Adoption Update

Monica Prewit — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:29:16 GMT

I really like your topics in your blog.

Comment on Coping with the Loss of a Pet

mae — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:48:10 GMT

I had 2 family pets that I had to have put down, one a chow mix had a tumor that had wrapped around her bladder she was 18 years old and the other was an Australian shepherd mix that chose us. He showed up as a stray and almost instantly he and my son hit it off. We had him for 17 years and figured he was a couple years old when he adopted us. His heart was giving out and the least bit of exercise, simple walking to the door to go outside to do his business was a major exertion for him. It broke my heart to have them put to sleep, I was so torn between my choices. You don't put your grandmother to sleep just because shes old and has cancer or heart failure. Nothing has hurt more completely and more deeply than making the choice I made. I stayed with them till the very end and took them home afterwords to their final resting place. Its been 6 years and I have only had one dog since. a boxer pit mix that someone was giving away that my son fell in love with. I wasn't into another dog so the terms were clear...your dog you take care of him. My son was 15 after all and was basically raised in an animal shelter that i worked in for 10 plus years. He knew what he had to do and what was expected of a responsible dog owner. He did his job well and it seemed the more I tried to keep my distance from this dog the more he would try. Before I knew it I was mom to this bundle of boundless energy. We lived in the country and he only went outside when we had to run into town or to do his business. He grew into a beautiful intelligent loving boisterous member of our family. He would always do something to make you laugh when things weren't going well for you or anytime now that i stop and think about it. It seemed to make his day when you would laugh...odd i know but that was our "JD" (yes juvenile delinquent!) We put him out on his run when we made a trip into town to pay some bills. When we came back he was dead, on his run. Someone had beaten him to death. His ribs were broken and he had a knot on his head. We cried like babies and held a memorial as we buried him. That was 2 years ago. I know they had good lives and were loved whole heartedly, and our lives were enriched by their presence. Their memories still bring tears but I found talking with my children and friends who knew and loved them almost as much as I did to be comforting and healing. We have since moved and are now looking for a puppy, not as a replacement but as a companion for my two youngest and we all know in the end for me too. They become a big part of our family, it can't be helped and I really wouldn't have it any other way.

Comment on I Rescued a Human Today

Autumn — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:08:06 GMT

this story is amazing it is the best story ever. I need to tell my mom about this she would definitely rethink about getting a dog. She would be sooooo suprised about what a dog can do to a family or herself.

Comment on A Three-Legged Adoption Update

Deb — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:34:52 GMT

I have an Australian Shepherd who was born deaf.She was born a working ranch an they were going to put her down. She is the smartest, most generous dog I have ever known. After I had a stroke I fell down a lot and she was right there to help me every time. She may not hear but she senses everything. Could not live without my Annie

Comment on Raccoon Release a Success!

Web Development London — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:06:35 GMT

That was inspiring,

Keep up the good work!

Comment on Ay, Chihuahua!

Betty — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:09:09 GMT

I like hearing the stories so that you know the true facts.

Comment on Raccoon Release a Success!

kara snook — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:34:59 GMT

I loved your story. I am a huge amimal lover.

Comment on Time to Rally!

Betty — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:01:45 GMT

I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

Betty

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Comment on UPDATE: Cody the Pom is Healing Well

Brooke — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:18:59 GMT

It is great to see this! You guys do such an amazing job and care so deeply for animals! Keep doing what you're doing! <3

Comment on What Happens When Animals are Neglected

Munjor — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:09:17 GMT

I wish the former owners could be punished with this same condition so they know how it feels.......