Happy Endings
Special Happy Ending Thank Yous The rescue of these precious dogs is only possible because of the dedicated efforts of many people along the way including the shelter manager who is willing to work with rescues to save as many dogs as possible, all the foster families and other volunteers who love and nurture the dogs before sending them north to Mosaic Rescue and of course our extraordinary rescue partner Carrie, of Last Chance Arkansas, who fills so many roles it’s impossible to count.. All of the people involved do what they do to help dogs in need and their biggest reward is knowing that the dogs are now in loving forever homes. In March 2009 Janet of Mosaic Rescue travelled to Little Rock to thank the staff and volunteers there in person. She took stories and photographs that illustrate how much these “mosaics” are loved by their new families and the wonderful lives they now live in British Columbia. The following are excerpts from those messages of grateful adopters.
Bella Noche I needed a dog that was sociable and gets along well with little
children. Bella fits the bill perfectly. She is so gentle with
very young children and greets everyone else effusively. Every
dog lover that meets her thinks she is delightful and many comment
on how pretty she is. Then of course they want to know what breed
she is. I tell them she is a spitzspan and most of them nod sagely
as though they have heard of that breed at the Westminster Dog
Show.
We go for a long walk every day, usually to Thetis
Lake. Belle's motto is "it's more fun if you're muddy".
She ends up looking like she was dipped in a bucket of black ink
by
the end of the walk. She has the most amazing coat though -
once
it's dry, the mud just falls off (usually in the car or the
house!). She loves to be brushed, and touched, for that matter.
She likes
to lay on my lap, on her back with her front legs sticking
straight up in the air and her head hanging off my lap, fast
asleep while
I watch TV. I have to stroke her during these sessions, and
if I stop, she nudges my hand with her nose.
Benjy has been the ray of sunshine in our lives the past year. He has a special relationship with each person in the family and knows just who to go to when he wants something. I am the alpha mommy and the only one he really listens to, but that is OK. He loves his special babies (stuffies) and quivers with joy when I bring him a new one. He keeps them in a basket and spends many a happy hour making them squeak when no-one is free to play with him. He protects our home furiously and has the basenji bark to scare off almost anyone. He also is fantastic at playing fetch and has many squeaky balls that he uses. He especially loves to run up and down the stairs playing it. He is totally sweet boy and we all adore him. I can't imagine what our life would be like without him. Thank you so much for the time, effort, expense and love that you put into rescuing these precious animals.
Brandi ~ If Brandi could talk, this is what we know she would want
to say to you. ~
Cooper Cooper is an absolute joy! He brings happiness to Paul and I and
Tia every day. We love him very much! He is very good therapy for
my Dad who has Parkinsons disease. My Dad's eyes light up and he
has a big smile when Cooper arrives for a visit. For my Mom, Dad's
main caregiver, Cooper also brings her happiness and joy, and is
a great companion on lonely days taking care of Dad. Cooper loves
to visit the grandparents.
Echo is fantastic. She is very healthy and active. She loved camping and hiking with us all summer and has quickly become my daughter’s best friend. She is WONDERFUL with kids. She has required almost no training, she is a natural pleaser and rarely misbehaves! We take her for daily walks on Dallas Rd. at the dog park. She is very social with other dogs but mostly she loves meeting new people. Every time we have guest to our home, they comment on just how calm and well behaved she is. She is truly a pleasure and a “rare find” in a dog. She is one of the most important members of our family, I don’t know what we‘d do without her! We can’t thank you enough for all that you do!
Ella She is an absolute joy to us. Ella remains a very high energy, loving gal. We try to take her out for at least an hour long hike up and down the hills of Royal Roads, a beautiful area that I believe she has claimed as her own. She's slim and healthy; bright as a button, curious as a cat and just plain cute. Thank you all for what you do for these precious creatures.
Ten Things I Love About my Dog, Kelly February 2009
Kubota (Rita) Adopted April 2007 Kaylee (Ceilidh) Adopted October 2008 I hope you will be able to thank Kaylee and Kubota’s foster
family for being
Well, its hard to believe we've had Neville for a whole month
already. Our first obedience class went well. Neville is very bright
and picks things up quickly. He's also very calm. The instructor
was bringing the more nervous dogs over to him for socialization
because Neville would greet them calmly, making it a positive experience
for both dogs. We were very proud of him!
Oscar The day the Circus Dog came to Town Oscar was an unplanned addition to our family. With two "mature" dogs, we were not looking to expand our family while Buddy, (our 12 year old lab cross) was still alive. Against all odds, that crazy little terrier somehow managed to enchant us all. Since that first day, he has filled all our lives with challenges, mischief, play, laughter and much love. We could write a book about our circus dog. He does tricks, leaps, entertains, leaps, plays ball, leaps, helps our older dogs to feel younger, and even takes the odd nap. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, to Janet, Carrie and all involved in making these kind of love stories possible.
Paddy How could we ever thank the foster homes enough for our wonderful
fur family
Quite frankly, Reggie is the best thing that happened to me. He
is wonderful company. We enjoy lots of walks on Dallas Rd. and
when the weather gets warmer, I'll be down at Gonzales Beach with
Reggie for early morning walks and Reggie’s swims . He loves
the water!!!!
Siska Siska has settled in well and we are very much enjoying her. She likes to be around us and jumps on my lap every time I sit down. She likes her cuddles and her food. We are teaching her to play with a ball but it has to be on her terms. This dog likes comfort. She loves coming with me in the car, sits in the front seat and barks at all the dogs we pass. She does not miss much. The snow was an experience but she enjoyed jumping and playing in it. I have been surprised how she has become a focal point in the family. We would not be without her. We are taking her to Tofino with us later this month.
Wilson continues to be a wonderful part of our family. I always
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