Comments for ApsoRescueColorado

Comment on Winter … by Ruby Dabling

Ruby Dabling — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:43:58 +0000

I should have built a few mice houses since they all want to join me in my own house in the winter.

Hmmm – wonder if that could be a future business for the soft-hearted? Ads featuring pictures of little mice wearing rags and trying to warm their teeny paws over teenier fires as they gaze longingly thru the windows of our homes?

Can’t be too crazy. The woman who lived here before me fed and sheltered the skunks. The first year I was here, the entire house, AND my clothing, smelled so badly I didn’t want to go anywhere, and the little stinkers still came around every night for their dry cat food and grapes…

Comment on Winter … by ApsoRescueColorado

ApsoRescueColorado — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:36:28 +0000

>>> I’m not yet used to all the snow that falls here when winter really goes into full swing.

LOL … some of us never get used to it!

Comment on Winter … by Ruby Dabling

Ruby Dabling — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:21:08 +0000

I live in Colorado, I have the warm fire, I have the little dog (a blind Chinese Crested), but…I’m not yet used to all the snow that falls here when winter really goes into full swing.

My dog LOVES it. She does this snow-diving thing that, at first, scared me – headfirst, she jumps in and, somehow, manages to not suffocate until she emerges at the other end of the yard! I have to bring her in before she wants to, tho, as I’m afraid her little footpads will freeze, and I can’t find booties that will stay on her busy feet!

Comment on Promises … by ApsoRescueColorado

ApsoRescueColorado — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:24:46 +0000

Thank you for sharing your experience, Cheryl. We’re still trying to find the “new normal.” But, you are correct … they never really leave us.

Comment on Promises … by Cheryl

Cheryl — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:59:11 +0000

Dear Vickie,
Hi my name is Cheryl. You don’t know me. I’ve
experienced the exact thing as you. My mom
passed away from a brain hemmorage. My father followed her 2.5 years after her from terminal cancer.
And then there was Harry. Mom and I adopted Harry 14 years ago from the spca. He was one of many dogs picked up from a puppy mill. The owner made the tv news in January. He had over 100 counts of animal abuse against him. Six months later, we found Harry. Harry really chose mom. I asked mom, why did you pick him. She
said, He leaned on me. Harry could only love one
person at a time. He was mom’s dog, and when
she passed away, he became the best companion
my father could ever dream of. Harry loved dad.
I had the great privilege and whole heart full of love to take care of Harry, who was the last precious connection I had with my parents. Harry could look right through your soul, and know it. Harry was tibetian. When we use to go for walks, people would yell Lhasa Apso from their cars. Homeless people would say: that’s my Lhasa. Tourists would come up to us and ask if they could take his picture. Harry just passed away. Now he’s
in heaven. My heart’s breaking. I loved that dog
beyond words.
A week before his passing, I went to the cemmetary. It’s been 10 years since mom passed.
I said Hi mom, look what I brought you from the garden, fresh cut roses. At that moment, the
sun came out in full God light, and I heard these
words: Everything will be alright.
Vickie, I found that your parents never leave you.
Their love can transcend space and time. They’re
with God.
Sincerely, Cheryl.

Comment on Promises … by Nani

Nani — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:36:30 +0000

Vickie, I was checking your rescue site hoping to see a smapshot of Buttons after reading on the Shih Tzu message board that you had added her to your family…..not knowing the circumstances.
I am so saddened to learn of your Dad’s serious illness. My heart goes out to you and all the family. Please know that I am praying that God will strengthen and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Nani

Comment on Seniors in the twilight … by Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:43:53 +0000

Seniors are wonderful!. I cater to them as a foster and rescue home. I work with All Breed Rescue Network and always prefer taking the seniors for the very same reasons you pointed out. I want them to be loved and comfortable until the day comes to go over The Bridge. Some I only have a few months, others a few years, all equally important and special to me. I hold each one and sob as they go to forever sleep. I loathe humans who so easily give up on the companions that have loved them for so long. I really do want to save them all!

Comment on The little red dog … by Renee

Renee — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:07:53 +0000

…and Dana continues to say, “I WANT HER!!!!”

Comment on Promises … by Renee

Renee — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:36:18 +0000

Vickie – May God be with you during this very sad and difficult time. Bless you for keeping your “promise”… Buttons has a wonderful home with you and Papa will soon be at peace with no more pain…
Love to you all….

Comment on Promises … by marg

marg — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:39:57 +0000

Dear Vicki;
your words moved me so much…..I am so sorry. May Buttons comfort you as she did your mom & dad…