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Eli (Stevie)

Sep 30, 2014 | Happy Tails

Hello GARD!
Eli (Stevie) has spent the past year playing on the sandy beaches of Martha’s Vineyard. He has the luxury of running through our 160 acre farm helping us herd our 30 sheep and 35 cows. We absolutely love all 55 pounds of him with his one ear that stands up and one that flops down, bushy curly tail and two different colored eyes. He makes us laugh everyday! and even our dog hating mutt Usah loves him too. They play ALL day. I am so grateful for the opportunity to have taken him into our home and hope we can enjoy each other for many years to come!
Julie Olson, Laine Scott, Eli and Usah
Edgartown, Marthas Vineyard Massachusetts

Natasha

Sep 30, 2014 | Happy Tails

The puppy is doing great!
Sorry I got so emotional.
2 years ago, my parents died. Dad was March of complications from diabetes and Mom was cancer on Christmas eve. I sat alone with her and wrapped my children’s presents and watched the inevitable last breath, alone.
After making the arrangements, I had to go home to the kids and be happy, since the magical time of Santa only lasts a few years. My wife was as upset as me, but I had to be strong for the family and push on. My only outlet was taking Maggie ( my golden retreiver)out and the two of us would walk the neighborhood, thinking and unwinding in the quiet of night.
In October, a tumor burst and she passed away. I didn’t know how much it would to lose my companion.
I can remember crying maybe 4 times in the last 20 years.
When you handed me the puppy(Natasha), I was overwhelmed. Sorry if I made you uncomfortable. I’m not emotional, but that moment completed my family.
Nothing will ever replace Maggie, But there is plenty of room for healing and new experiences.
I cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am.

If you ever need anything, please let me know. I have many connections. Always check. From Philly DA’s to Joe Biden’s brother. I will send pictures soon. Thank you for all of your work. I is sooo grately appreciated. You are a true hero to our family.

Thank you,
Frank Suga

Jasper

Sep 30, 2014 | Happy Tails

Little dog happy at last
By Rebecca Holland
Editor, The Claxton Enterprise

Jasper was looking at the camera, a slight magnetic smile on his furry little face. He was sitting in the Georgia Animal Rescue and Defence shelter in Pembroke – a year and half after his rescue from a horrific puppy mill in Macon, Georgia, one of the older dogs, age guessed to be anywhere from 4 to 8, and eyes cloudy with cataracts, blind to what we all see and take for granted. But, little Jasper, and we use the word little loosely, was happy.

A few weeks ago, I was sitting in my new home in Claxton, Georgia, my poodle, Buddy, on my lap. I had never really thought about getting another dog. No, well, I had thought about it, but just never really was going to do it. My job keeps me away and having just one day was enough, but I wanted to do something for Buddy. I just typed in the word poodle in a shelter search and the first photo that popped up was Jasper.

As I began to read about him, I thought, you know, we could foster him.

I got to the shelter, and he came out and I knew, he was ours.

He is no longer called Jasper. His name is Barkley. He wears a sweater and sleeps on the couch, on a pillow and on my bed. He and Buddy hang out together when I am gone. He has not been outside much due to weather and I didn’t have the right sized halter, and he wants to go out. For a blind dog, he is eager and enthusiastic. He jumps around, loves, and right now, we are dealing with some issues that he probably has had it for a while with his ears and of course, his eyes. But he doesn’t seem to be bothered by it all.

He is happy and he has a new brother and a human companion.

I am used to a 7 pound poodle, and here is one that is almost 25 pound one.
It is different, but so far we are good.

I would encourage anyone to check out the older dogs – they can clean up good and play good and just be comfortable.

Porter

Sep 30, 2014 | Happy Tails

I just wanted to give you an update on Porters first night with us. As you can see in the attached picture, I think he is very happy. He is sound asleep in his new King-Size bed with my daughter. He seems quite smitten with her and she with him.
He is precious and we are already crazy about him!!! While Buddy (our older Golden Retriever) was slow to come around…there was no growling, no fighting, and Porter seemed to respect Buddy’s space. I am very happy about that. We went for a little walk tonight and Porter just wanted to follow Buddy and Buddy seemed ok with that. We will give you an update in a few days, but I think it is safe to say that Porter has a new home!