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Rainbow Bridge
To Ollie -
"Nature
dealt her a dirty blow and made her a good mother. Fate cared
even less about her and denied her a home. Man came to her rescue
and saved her from death. Love gave her a chance and a new beginning.
She arrived at the Heart of the Catskills Humane Societytoo weak to walk but still valiantly caring for her eight offspring.
A man from Hobart spotted her near his home and observed her
for a couple of days before taking steps to change the course
of her life.
After gathering her and the puppies up, he took her to the shelter.
She was so emaciated that the first name that came to mind was
Olive Oyl after Popeye's painfully thin girlfriend.
She was about two years old, white with gold and brown spots
and weighed only about thirty pounds.
Although she was starving, when bowls of food were put down,
she stood back and let the puppies eat till they were satisfied
before she ravenously chowed down.
Although things could not have been much worse for her she still
loved and trusted humans. It was obvious that at some time in
her short life she had been somebody's pet probably a housedog.
A visitor to the shelter identified her as an English Red Tick
Hound.
Yes, Ollie is one of those special dogs that smile when they
find themselves in the company of compassionate humans. It may
be a bit lopsided and a bit toothy, but it is an engaging grin.
In the three weeks since arriving at the shelter she has gained
30 pounds and now weighs 60 pounds.
Ollie's Story continued. I decided I needed this special dog
in my life. She was with me for 12 years. On June 9th, 2001,
after a long illness, my friend, teacher and part of my family,
closed her eyes and her very gentle soul passed quietly into
the long night rest and renew in the summerland. Romp free in
the light dear friend. You were my favorite in this life and
the next." - Love Grace |
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To my dog, Ezekel
Merlin -
"The Voice of America" A Wonderful Boy
- You
will be missed.
- from a Friend
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To Jesse -
"Jesse
our Black Lab (died April 8, 1989)
and My husband Paul, walk
the Rainbow Bridge together ."
- with Love from Betty
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To Otis -
"Our
Toy Fox Terrier"
- from Linda & Frank
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To my dog Skippy -
"He was one of our best friends
- who gave so much love
and trust."
- from Joan
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To Misty our Black
Lab -
"We miss our old friend and companion."
- from
Alice & Dewey
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To Vickie -
"A
Bloodhound mix adopted from HSCDC in 1979, passed on in 1981."
& To Ginger -
"A shorthair cat, passed on in 2000 at
the age of 17 years"
- from Katherine & Deborah
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