Today We Rescued Your Dog
by Pat Closher
Today we rescued your dog. We don’t know where you got him from - maybe you saw him in a pet store window or maybe one of your neighbors bred a few litters a year just to make some vacation money or because they loved their dogs so much that of course they wanted to have puppies. We don’t know much about how you cared for him either, although our vet thought that for such a young dog, his teeth were in pretty bad shape.
by Pat Closher
Today we rescued your dog. We don’t know where you got him from - maybe you saw him in a pet store window or maybe one of your neighbors bred a few litters a year just to make some vacation money or because they loved their dogs so much that of course they wanted to have puppies. We don’t know much about how you cared for him either, although our vet thought that for such a young dog, his teeth were in pretty bad shape.
Did you know they were going to keep him outside? At least it was a pretty mild winter. There were no heavy snows, not much heavy winter rain and only a few days of bitter cold. But for all of those weeks he had no companionship, no care, and no love.
For some reason, your grandparents took him to the shelter. Maybe a neighbor complained about him or maybe their own health gave out or maybe they just got tired of him. You know the local shelter is a kill shelter, don’t you? You know that their own statistics indicate that about half of the dogs that enter are killed, don’t you? Maybe your grandparents thought he would be adopted quickly. He is a purebred, after all. No one was interested in him, though, maybe since he’s an adult dog and not a cute little puppy. No one contacted the purebred rescue group either. They probably would have placed him quickly, since he really is a great boy. The shelter is a clean place and they take good care of the dogs. They get good food and they’re bathed and brushed. It’s still a shelter though, and is noisy and chaotic and frightening. He spent two months there in that confusion, away from everyone and everything he had known.
One day, we saw him on the shelter web site. We called and asked about him. The shelter workers were so happy to hear from us and were delighted to agree to bring him to a local pet store where they do adoptions. Do you want to know why they were so accommodating? He was scheduled to be killed that afternoon. He didn’t know that, but the shelter workers certainly did. It hurt them and he felt that, so he knew something was wrong. All of a sudden, though, the shelter workers were happy and excited and so was he. They bathed him and brushed his coat. We think they probably told him this was it - his big chance, or maybe he just knew it somehow. When we met him, we all fell in love.
He had to go to the vet to be neutered, of course, but then he came home. He has his very own 13 year-old boy. You know, it’s almost like watching one of those old Lassie movies, seeing how well they’ve bonded. He’s got good food and his own toys. He’s taken on walks three times a day, is regularly groomed and is taken to the vet for needed care. We’ll be with him always, even if we have to make that last, difficult decision, because, you see, he is our dog and we are his family.
He has a good heart you know, but then he is a dog, so that’s to be expected. He’s probably forgiven you and, with a dog’s grace, doesn’t even remember you dumped him. He’d probably even be willing to greet you at the Rainbow Bridge. But you know what? He’ll greet us and go with us at the Bridge, and then he’ll be with us forever, because he’s our dog and we’re his family.
The way we heard the story, you moved out of state and didn’t want to take him with you. You left him at your grandparents. Maybe you thought a lively, handsome dog was just the thing for them, and under better circumstances it might have been. Maybe they have been cleaning up your messes for your entire life and an unwanted dog was just another mess to clean up.One day, we saw him on the shelter web site. We called and asked about him. The shelter workers were so happy to hear from us and were delighted to agree to bring him to a local pet store where they do adoptions. Do you want to know why they were so accommodating? He was scheduled to be killed that afternoon. He didn’t know that, but the shelter workers certainly did. It hurt them and he felt that, so he knew something was wrong. All of a sudden, though, the shelter workers were happy and excited and so was he. They bathed him and brushed his coat. We think they probably told him this was it - his big chance, or maybe he just knew it somehow. When we met him, we all fell in love.
He had to go to the vet to be neutered, of course, but then he came home. He has his very own 13 year-old boy. You know, it’s almost like watching one of those old Lassie movies, seeing how well they’ve bonded. He’s got good food and his own toys. He’s taken on walks three times a day, is regularly groomed and is taken to the vet for needed care. We’ll be with him always, even if we have to make that last, difficult decision, because, you see, he is our dog and we are his family.
He has a good heart you know, but then he is a dog, so that’s to be expected. He’s probably forgiven you and, with a dog’s grace, doesn’t even remember you dumped him. He’d probably even be willing to greet you at the Rainbow Bridge. But you know what? He’ll greet us and go with us at the Bridge, and then he’ll be with us forever, because he’s our dog and we’re his family.
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Cisko
Nearly nine years ago, in May of 2005 our hearts were captured by a young guy named Cisko. We did not realize at that time what a treasure he will become to us. He was the most loyal and loving companion till his last day. He filled our lives with joy, energy and happiness. We would like to thank you for giving us a chance to be rescued by such a wonderful dog. With saddened hearts we would like to let you know that he went to heaven where All God’s Creatures go on April 12, 2014 as his third occurrence of cancer and was beyond a healing point. He was loved very much and is missed tremendously.
Nearly nine years ago, in May of 2005 our hearts were captured by a young guy named Cisko. We did not realize at that time what a treasure he will become to us. He was the most loyal and loving companion till his last day. He filled our lives with joy, energy and happiness. We would like to thank you for giving us a chance to be rescued by such a wonderful dog. With saddened hearts we would like to let you know that he went to heaven where All God’s Creatures go on April 12, 2014 as his third occurrence of cancer and was beyond a healing point. He was loved very much and is missed tremendously.
We first met Ozzie at the Fritz kennel where he lived for a number of months before he became our first “foster failure” back in 2006. We sadly lost our “Oz Man” the beginning of March 2014 after a battle with cancer. Ozzie was at first famous for taking you for a walk but after a little patience, time and work became out best pup on a leash and even off leash! Oz taught us so much about dogs, rescue and life and will be so very missed. Always in our hearts big guy…. Your loving family Bobbie, Sonny and fur sisters Rainey & Maddie
When I saw her picture, I knew I needed to meet this special girl. Lilly Belle was 8 years old and deaf. We brought her home and she quickly became mommy's girl. She was always by my side. Communicating with her wasn't as difficult as I thought since she was always watching me. When I wasn't home, she depended on her brother, Bud's ears to guide her. We only had 10 months with this sweet angel. I learned that her blood counts were low and none of the testing we did proved what was causing this. She declined so quickly and ultimately lost her vision. They thought she had some form of cancer and possibly an autoimmune disorder. Lilly Belle passed away in her sleep on 11/12/13. I feel so lucky to have know this sweet soul if only for 10 months. I miss you every day......run free, sweet girl!
With tears in my eyes, I am writing that my Jersey Belle is gone. We adopted Jersey in May 2005, I was on a business trip to New Jersey when my daughter, a Vet student at Texas A&M said she found my boxer. When she told me her named, Jersey, I knew it was fate. She was the most loving, loyal sweetest dog ever! In September 2012, we made our usually road trip to Dallas to visit our daughter and to get Jersey a check-up. Unfortunately, She diagnosed her with a tumor on her heart, with tears in her eyes she gave her 1 year to 18 months. Being a 2 time cancer survivor myself, my heart kept saying I beat it, so can my Jersey, but it wasn't to be. 14 months later---- On Nov 4th 2013 we made that long trip to Dallas, I was confused on what the vet here in Houston was saying and I needed to hear it from our daughter who loved my Jersey as much as me. Even thought she was in pain and couldn't hold food on her stomach, she still wanted to go on her long walk and kept wagging that precious nubby tail on her last day. I couldn't understand how as bad as those X-rays looked and how big that tumor had become, how she keep on. My daughter told me Jersey would alway do what pleased us. She loved us. With much sadness, we had to let her go. How I miss my evening with you sitting in my lap to watch evening T.V. Your wonderful welcomes home from work everyday. And my husband misses his walking buddy along the bayou. Racing down the stairs every morning. Most of all those beautiful Jersey cow eyes that could talked to you. Thank you LSBR for my Jersey-Belle, we will miss her Tearfully, Harold and Micky Speed Dr. Rachel Speed DVM
Our Keystone (aka Patton, white boxer) recently lost his battle with cancer. We only had had him for 2 years but he was a member of our family. Keystone had a horrible past but was nothing more than a gentle giant in our home. All he ever wanted was to be loved on and to snuggle up in our lap... even though he weighed almost 90 lbs. We are thankful to have loved & been loved by this special boy. Thank yall for doing what yall do & making sure this once abused dog had the opportunity to live out his last 2 years being completely pampered & spoiled as he so deserved! He will be greatly missed! The Bradley Family
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