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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Senior Dog Poem


One by One, they pass by my cage, Too old, too worn, too broken, no way. Way past his time, he can't run and play. Then they shake their heads slowly and go on their way.

A little old man, arthritic and sore, It seems I am not wanted anymore. I once had a home, I once had a bed, A place that was warm, and where I was fed.

Now my muzzle is grey, and my eyes slowly fail. Who wants a dog so old and so frail?  My family decided I didn’t belong, I got in the way, my attitude was wrong.

Whatever excuse they made in their head, can’t justify how they left me for dead.  Now I sit in this cage, where day after day, the younger dogs get adopted and driven away.

When I had almost come to the end of my rope, you saw my face, and I finally had hope.  You saw thru the grey, and the legs bent with age, and I felt like I still had life beyond this cage.

You took me home, gave me food and a bed, and shared your own pillow with my poor tired head.  We snuggle and play, and you talk to me low, You love me so dearly and you want me to know.

I may have lived most of my life with another, But you outshine them with a love so much stronger.  And I promise to return all the love I can give, To you, my dear person, as long as I live.

I may be with you for a week, or for years, we will share many smiles, you will no doubt shed tears.  And when the time comes God deems I must leave, I know you will cry and your heart, it will grieve.

And when I arrive at the Bridge, all brand new, My thoughts and my heart will still be with you.  And I will brag to all that will hear, Of the person who made my last days so dear.so frail? My family decided I didn't belong, I got in their way, my attitude was wrong.

Whatever excuse they made in their head, Can't justify how they left me for dead. Now I sit in this cage, where day after day, The younger dogs get adopted and driven away.

When I had almost come to the end of my rope, You saw my face, and I finally had hope. You saw thru the grey, and the legs bent with age, And felt I still had life beyond this cage.

You took me home, gave me food and a bed, And shared your own pillow with my poor tired head. We snuggle and play, and you talk to me low, You love me so dearly, you want me to know.

I may have lived most of my life with another, But you outshine them with a love so much stronger. And I promise to return all the love I can give, To you, my dear person, as long as I live.

I may be with you for a week, or for years, We will share many smiles, you will no doubt shed tears. And when the time comes that God deems I must leave, I know you will cry and your heart, it will grieve.

And when I arrive at the Bridge, all brand new, My thoughts and my heart will still be with you. And I will brag to all who will hear, Of the person who made my last days so dear.

I thought this was touching.  Makes me think of Wilbur and tear up!
~Leslie


Tuesday, October 28, 2014

More on Petunia




Petunia is a very sweet girl. She loves her toys that came with her & enjoys attention from adults and children.  Unfortunately she has some health issue that I'm hoping we can get taken care of soon.  Her skin is horrible.  I'm thinking it's an allergy of some sort & not mange. She also has an extremely swollen abdomen that has me a bit worried.  Pictures are attached.

Melanie Stein

Remy Thanks Maria











Foster Remy would like to thank NEBTR's very own Maria P. for the care package she sent recently.  Here are some pics of Remy modeling the clothes (awwww) as well as two videos....one showing her brief encounter with the Kong Cozie (she destroyed it under 5 mins.) and the other showing how she acted when I put the clothes on her (no she did not just come in from the rain or have a bath)...I think she just prefers to be "au naturale" lol.

Tricia (& Foster Remy)

New Foster Vegas


Vegas arrived to our home last night. He is a seven-year-old male who is surrounded by his owners because of his anxiety and behaviors around their children. So far everything is going really well with him!

He is an absolute sweetheart but he is a howler. he loves to be wherever you are and will howl at the top of his lungs if he doesn't see you...sounds annoying but it's kinda funny. He is house trained and knows basic obedience training. You wouldn't think he is a seven-year-old dog though. He acts like he's about 2 to 3, constantly playing and running around. He loves to play fetch and he loves plushy toys (and destroying them lol)

He seems curious in a good way of the other dogs in our house. right now we have them separated by Gates and they're always going up to the gates and sniffing each other. I don't think it'll be a problem trying to find this cute little guy a home, he is a true sweetheart.

Amanda McLean

Thanks to Diane Villari

Thank you so much Diane Villari for sending me an easy walk harness. It was the exact size that I needed so now I am ready for any foster that comes to my home to start obedience training. As we all know sometimes the dogs that come to us have little or no training so this will help me tremendously.  I loved how you signed the  Gift card HAPPY TRAINING!!


Thank You
Bonnie

Hank Still Looking for His Forever Home



HANK had a great visit from Nancy! Hank truly loves people! He had a great visit and got to cuddle with another person! He is doing great visiting people and younger kids. Hank is also learning to be good with smaller dogs. It is all good progress but he still is looking for his FOREVER HOME!


SHARE THIS IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE! He is truly looking for a place to be a king!

Katelyn L.

Winston Almost Ready for Adoption

Oh, the look of defeat. =\ poor Winston went and got his manlihood taken away from him today.  He's doing as expected, a little defeated and upset with the cone of shame.  Hopefully he has a quick recovery! And now that he is neutered and up to date with his vaccinations he and Miss Daisy will be ready for adoption once he's all healed!!! =)

Courtney kautz

Jax Has a Forever Home

I am ecstatic....I have been accepted as Jax's adoptive Mom! He will never replace Brooke...he is his own being and we adore him! Thank you NEBTR!

Patti M

Francine is Adopted


My wife, Katie, and I would like to extend a 'thank you' to the organization. We were approved to adopt about year ago, and never heard anything. We were recently put in touch with Strausie, and within 2 weeks we were visiting Brenda (foster mom) in Rochester. Two weeks after that we were lucky enough to bring Francine home.

Thank you guys for all that you do!


Chris Badura

Meet Bubba


 



Such a handsome sweetheart! Meet Bubba our senior foster.
 
This is new foster Bubba! He is the sweetest old man! He was so excited to receive a package of goodies in the mail today! Thank you to the donators for their generosity!


I wasn't sure if he knew what to do with the toy, but foster Bubba sure loves the rawhide chew sticks!! 

Sandra Herrington

Rosie is Adopted







Congratulations to Rosie! She has been adopted by Kelly Hartford.

Rosie has now a human sister as well as a bully brother and a German Shepard sister

She is living on a farm with horses and ponies. Congrats my sweet girl.

Good luck baby girl. Love you forever!

 Conny McGraw



This is Rosie at Connie's just before her adoption.  Connie will dropped her and her wardrobe off at her forever home.

That is so wonderful.
I am so happy for little Rosie.
Thank you Conny for a great job.


Let Sleeping Dogs Lie





























Thanks for the Welcome Gifts




I got a very cool box full of all kinds of toys and things for the foster packages. 

One was from Dottie in CT.  Amazing how 4 paws and no thumbs could wrap a box of toys up! (I'm assuming everyone knows who Dottie in CT is....)!

The goodies come from all our wonderful donors and adopters and check out the black and white homemade toys from Carly Blake, who adopted Roxy from us!! 

Thanks so much Carly and Dottie!

Thank you everyone, for all the new items for our new foster packages.

Stacie