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Tributes and Remembrances 2001
Updated 6-27-01

Arrived 1-26-01 crossed to the Bridge 6-21-01 "Sprout" was a very thin, very old little dog on arrival that had not a clue where she was or what was going on. She was found wandering along a busy road by a good Samaritan and turned into rescue to keep her safe. She mostly ate and slept the first week she was here and when awake would wander around the place always in circles. The only time she would "run straight" was at mealtime and she would hustle straight down the hall to the feeding room.
She gained weight, looked good, loved her head and ear scratches, "endured" her lap cuddle time and would wrap her front paws around my arm the whole time as though she needed to hang on. She especially loved sleeping in her little "cozy cabin". She appropriated the soft, enclosed cat condo for herself and curled up there most of the time. At night she would wander into the bedroom and stretch out on a big, soft fluffy dog bed next to my bed after circling under the bed a few dozen times first.

What a wonderful, loving, sweet little dog she was. She will be missed here and I still smile to see her little bed sitting next to the recliner. So far, no one else has decided to use it so it is still "Sprout's". Run straight and true little dog and one day we will meet again.

6-5-93 - 6-21-01 "Pepi" arrived here just before Christmas 2000 due to the death of his only owner. He was here for a time, adopted and brought back due to being over protective of his home. He bit visitors so he had to stay here.
Sadly, he also had seizures and was on Phenobarbital for them. They kept him mostly leveled out but he did have small seizures now and then. He was a very intense little dog, would focus on another dog here and "play" with them by using his nose as a torpedo and ramming them in the side. Most were OK with that but now and then someone would take exception to his methods and let him know it was not appropriate. He loved to curl up in my lap while at the computer and would "help" me type now and then so some posts were a bit odd to say the least.
He loved to sleep on the end of the bed at night, next to the computer during the day and was just a sweet, intense little guardian and companion. Finally his mental connections sort of snapped and he no longer knew what was going on and he was gently released to the bridge. Go with the light little Pepi, and have pain no more. You will be missed here by many.

Arrived 5-31-01 passed to the Bridge 6-7-01 "Erin" was a very thin, tiny little Yorkie that was rescued from a local shelter. She was so thin her bones were all that was felt under her matted fur. She was a happy, loving little dog, always smiling, learned the dog door right away and investigated the whole yard and house in the most minute detail. She ate well and was gaining weight and strength. She endured the brushing, bathing and burr removal with grace and without any complaint.
Though she was only here a week she was well loved and the hole she left is still fresh. She must have been far sicker than any of us could know since she showed no signs of trouble. She went into her kennel at bed time and passed peacefully and quietly in her sleep.
Little Erin, run free, without pain or mats and know your presence here even for such a short time was major. You will remain in my heart for all time.

Arrived 3-24-01 passed to the Bridge 4-16-01 "Molly" was a more than portly senior Shih Tzu abandoned in Mountain Home, Idaho. She was at least 10, deaf and mostly blind and in pretty rough shape on arrival. She was a sweet dog though she did not know where she was or why she was here.
She was fostered by some friends and was an odd little dog from the beginning. She would whine and wander, circle and seemed to be looking for "someone or something". They discovered the whining was actually a pain reaction due to her ear infections. Her coat was awful and her skin was oily and flaky. With special baths, good food, medicine for her ears and thyroid plus a lot of love she was starting to show some life.
She handled all that needed to be done with stoic acceptance but she had been too far down for too long and time and poor care took it's toll. Her little body did not have the reserves to fight anymore and she just kept sliding farther downhill. The decision to let her go was tough but it was the right decision for her. She had suffered enough and it was time for her to find peace.
Rest in peace now little dog and enjoy the sights and sounds in your new plane. Romp, smell the smells, look at all around you to your hearts content. Those that met you will miss you and one that never did also mourned your passing.

Arrived 5-26-00, Departed to the Bridge 4-5-01

"Kooper" might have been a Corgi/Pom mix that was found wandering around the Bison Range and was turned into the Polson, MT shelter by his finder. Due to space constraints and his age he was transferred here. He was at least 10 years old on arrival, around 18 pounds, stone deaf, neutered, house and crate trained and good with most dogs and cats.

He would hang out at my feet and loved his lap and hug time. We would spend our alone time with his head in my lap while I rubbed his head, scratched his ears and he would groan in pleasure and try to climb through me. He also loved his "saunters" around the grounds here. He would sniff to his hearts content, wander through the bushes and just enjoy the smells out in his "mini wild places". He was a wonderful little guy and was well loved here. Sadly, his poor old body finally gave up on him and he was gently released to the bridge. Romp happily little dog and sniff and wander all you want now in safety and freedom.

Peanut 8-8-84 to 1-5-01 "Peanut" was a Standard Dachshund, 16 on arrival and passed at 16.5 years old. He was left homeless when his owner in Oregon passed away so he came here to "retire". Peanut got here as a confused, growly little guy that was stressed to the max. It did not take long for him to settle into the routine here and soon he was following me around like the others. He was always racing down the hall at meal time and never missed a one. That was the one thing that held for him until the end.

He loved being held, petted and having his ears rubbed and scratched. He would groan, moan, lean into my hands and if he was not ready for me to quit, he would growl talk and move with me to put his head back in touch with my hands. He also loved to have that "special place" above his tail massaged and scratched. He would do his best to turn himself inside out the whole time he was being touched. We spent many hours with me sitting on the floor and him in my lap getting massaged and loved on.

A couple of weeks ago he started dropping weight, sleeping more and having trouble moving around. His hips were very arthritic and they were getting far worse. There was nothing a vet could do to "fix" him so I brought him home and knew I could do nothing else but watch and wait until signs of pain showed or he got worse and to prepare myself for his release. The last few days he started being more confused than usual, and whimpering at times. I knew it was about time to release him but friday morning he let me know he was ready as well and we went for our last ride together.

He loved to go for a walk and knew that sometimes meant a ride in the car. When he saw a leash he was ready to go anywhere. We went to the "magic window" and I ordered food for both of us. He got 2 hamburger patties, a large fry and part of my chocolate shake. He ate all with relish but I saved part of the fries and part of the shake for the vet's office. All was gone in record time as well as several of the biscuits my vet keeps for his "clients".

Rest in peace now little dog along with your buddy Sitkin that passed before you and hopefully both of you are now reunited with your mom. Romp well and know you were more than wanted and loved here. I will miss you, especially your romp down the hall to the feeding room. White light and love to you little dog.

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