Copper, that’s who! I asked my vet how long it would take a dog to starve to death. Her best estimate, not knowing what I meant by “previous condition”, was about 2 to 3 months. “Previous condition” is the big unknown, meaning the dog might start out at a healthy weight, might start out as [...]
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Her name is Emmersyn. Emme for short. The boyfriend often calls her Emmers. And my non-public nickname for her, the name that she would be so embarrassed if she knew I was telling you, that nickname is McMuffin. She is My McMuffin. The My being very possessive. There’s a story behind the nickname but because [...]
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Maggie Moon Moon moon maggie moon A family is out there just Waiting to love you Well my foster momma says that I have gotten her feeling all poetic so she broke out a haiku in my honor. Not so sure what a haiku is but she tells me it isn’t something I can eat [...]
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Dear Love of My Life, Where are you? It’s been four years, and I’m still waiting. Don’t get me wrong, I like my foster family an awful lot. I have doggie brothers and sisters, kitties to play with, and even birds! Birds are weird. And my Foster Dad plays tug-o-war with me until his arms [...]
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Like Winston, Pearla is looking for her forever home. She’s a little older than Winnie, getting closer to four than three–I can’t believe she’s been in my home for four months already! It’s sure been an active time–getting her all spit-shined with proper manners and basic obedience–but four months? Really? Let’s see, what have we [...]
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Post written by ARLP Alum Albert & Volunteer Laural Winston Winston Needs a Home!! Hi all………….Albert here! You may or not know this, but I am adopted. My sister is adopted too! Now we need to find a home for Winston, he needs to be adopted too. Winston spent the weekend at my house while [...]
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Pearls have been a source of fascination for centuries. They have been considered the most magical and feminine of all gems and are the only one created by a living organism. Pearls emanate a certain warmth and glow not found in other gems, due to their unique beginnings. First and foremost, Pearla’s story is a [...]
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Foster Mamma Paige and her Charge, Pearla. Whoever is lucky enough to adopt Pearla will not only get Pearla they will get Pearl a la CGC. Super star foster mom Paige and Pearla have been working really hard on getting that most coveted CGC and tonight it all paid off. Congratulations to the both of [...]
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If you stay in rescue long enough or become involved enough, rescue will at some point inevitably break your heart. The sad truth is that you cannot save every dog. Sometimes you cannot even save a dog that you bring into your home and fall in love with. After having my heart broken this past [...]
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In her previous life her name was Diggs. Once I found out that she was coming to me I knew that I wanted to find a new name for her, a special name, a name with meaning. Off the top of my head what I thought of was Hope and Faith. But those two names [...]
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