Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Our Former Rescue Joan Jett Now Mika
Monday, November 7, 2011
Some Of The Successful Adoptions Of 2011
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| Beau |
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| Ranger |
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| Nutmeg |
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| Luke (on left) |
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| Luke (on left) |
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| Captain From Captain's Adopters "He’s a real pleasure to have and be around. He used the doggie door right off, no hesitation, seems to know his new name and comes when called. We’re working on “stay” ( we may be on that one for a while) and “sit” – he does that one pretty well. Thanks for all your efforts on our part and on Moses’ part. Ya’ll have a well-run operation and it was a pleasure to do business with you." |
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| Aries From Aries' Adopters "Just wanted to let everyone know Aries is a definite success story!! She is in intermidiate training class now and she still outshines everyone.(That's not just a proud mom speaking either!)She is super social,well mannered,has a fantastic temperment, etc...I don't even have words to do her justice. A friend of mine who's not crazy about dogs said if he could find one like Aries he'd definitley change his mind.Everybody is always so captivated by her. She loves to swim,hike,bike,walk and as I call it hop run...she hops as she runs.She is also beautiful..has kept her same coloring,black mask and tail,with those deep dark loving brown eyes.She weighs 28lbs and comes a little above my knee height wise.(I'm 5ft). The vet says that's as big as she'll get.She is my miniture German Shepherd.Anyway,will send updated pictures soon..just wanted to update you. Again..we love her soooo much!! |
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| Charger |
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| Kurley |
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| Addi |
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| Redford-Before |
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| Redford-After |
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| Bosco From Bosco's adopters, "Bosco is a blessing , this was his first day at the Comal river! He was the show of the day! The most well behaved dog, he was enjoying the day :)." |
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Sad News
It really pains me to post sad news about one of our rescues. But ~ alas, we must take the good with the bad and memorialize the souls that just can't survive.
Can you please remember little Aggi as she has gone to run with the big dogs in heaven's wide open fields.
She was rescued by Dr Stacie who took in Addi the mom, Aggi and her sister Anni. She endured a VERY hard beginning and if there is any justice their owner is hopefully still in jail.
Aggi was tiny and not growing and after much enduring and many vet visits she could not survive.
Her fosters Joe and his sweet girlfriend, along with Margaret the original foster, Dr Stacie and of course our fearless leader Bev are grieving for this sweet girl. It takes a rescue village and sometimes even more than that...we will miss her!
Can you please remember little Aggi as she has gone to run with the big dogs in heaven's wide open fields.
She was rescued by Dr Stacie who took in Addi the mom, Aggi and her sister Anni. She endured a VERY hard beginning and if there is any justice their owner is hopefully still in jail.
Her fosters Joe and his sweet girlfriend, along with Margaret the original foster, Dr Stacie and of course our fearless leader Bev are grieving for this sweet girl. It takes a rescue village and sometimes even more than that...we will miss her!
Monday, July 18, 2011
Brees Loves Her Home and Her People
Hello Bev and everybody at the rescue center. I have now been with my people family for one whole year today. I am told that I am a very good dog. I listen and behave while enjoying the loving companionship of my family.
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We still play ball every day (all day if I had my way) it’s my favorite thing in the whole world. I love pleasing my family my man and lady say that I am so good they love taking me in the car for visits to other family and friends. It’s fun to go visiting and meeting new people and their pets.
I am so happy here and I want all you other friends at the shelter to find a good loving home. I go see my doctor twice a year and he gives me a good checkup and sometimes a shot or two, than he tell my people how healthy I have become. I weigh 87 pounds and he said for my size it is a good weight. My hip joints don’t bother me very often as my people give me something twice a day they tell me it’s a treat but I know it’s medicine.
CopyKat and I get along most of the day but I like chasing her at night when my people are watching the news. She can really run fast and jump up on high things she knows we are playing as she doesn’t hiss and make noises at me.
I just wanted to drop you a note and tell you how much I appreciate all you did for me by rescuing me from them mean people. I am very happy with my family and they really love me and I love them too. Please let all my friends associated with the shelter that I love them and was very lucky you found me and took me in giving me a chance for a happy life.
Brees and Family
Bye for now
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We still play ball every day (all day if I had my way) it’s my favorite thing in the whole world. I love pleasing my family my man and lady say that I am so good they love taking me in the car for visits to other family and friends. It’s fun to go visiting and meeting new people and their pets.
I am so happy here and I want all you other friends at the shelter to find a good loving home. I go see my doctor twice a year and he gives me a good checkup and sometimes a shot or two, than he tell my people how healthy I have become. I weigh 87 pounds and he said for my size it is a good weight. My hip joints don’t bother me very often as my people give me something twice a day they tell me it’s a treat but I know it’s medicine.
CopyKat and I get along most of the day but I like chasing her at night when my people are watching the news. She can really run fast and jump up on high things she knows we are playing as she doesn’t hiss and make noises at me.
I just wanted to drop you a note and tell you how much I appreciate all you did for me by rescuing me from them mean people. I am very happy with my family and they really love me and I love them too. Please let all my friends associated with the shelter that I love them and was very lucky you found me and took me in giving me a chance for a happy life.
Brees and Family
Bye for now
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Patches Shares
“Life sure has been different since Bev, the director, and I met at the Town Lake shelter and boy am I glad she scooped me up and gave me chance! Since then, I arrived at my new foster family's home and I'm learning so much from my foster siblings!!! They are both so smart and somebody said so am I!
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Just this last week, you can see from the photos what I've picked up. I learned how to "sit", "shake", & the "down" command.
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I learned how to "tug" and "share" with my big brother. I discovered that I LOVE to play soccer and I now know how to "share" favorite sleeping spots.
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I love to share and play with them both...
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and I wanted to thank you all for giving me the opportunity to start a new beautiful life. I know it's just beginning and I can't wait to see what is next for me- and maybe your family!!!
Love,
Patches
Just this last week, you can see from the photos what I've picked up. I learned how to "sit", "shake", & the "down" command.
I learned how to "tug" and "share" with my big brother. I discovered that I LOVE to play soccer and I now know how to "share" favorite sleeping spots.
I love to share and play with them both...
and I wanted to thank you all for giving me the opportunity to start a new beautiful life. I know it's just beginning and I can't wait to see what is next for me- and maybe your family!!!
Love,
Patches
Monday, July 11, 2011
Check Out Our Stanley
Here he is playing with his foster friend. Just click on the here to view.
My name is Stanley. I am extremely sweet and cooperative. I try and do whatever is asked of me and am doing my best to please. I have learned to sit on command and walk on the leash well. I am a pretty quiet dog with a sweet little spirit. I have had no problems with any of the other dogs at the rescue. I do have some Shar Pei in me, if you didn't notice the characteristics of broad shoulders that give me somewhat of a bulldoggish stance, and my slight wrinkles on my forehead which makes me appear like a great thinker at all times!
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I also have the standard trait of being quite a talker, giving you my opinion when I think it is needed and my opinion is that I have been in rescue too long- won't you put your application in on me?
I like to snuggle in bed at night but I could be ok in my own bed too. I am very good about telling my person when I need to go outside. I like being outside and I also like being inside. I like walks and enjoy playing. I require daily brushing but that is it- I am an easy to care for dog.
My uniquely rough, loose coat has the typical Shepherd coloring. Shar Pei's are an independent breed, very owner-oriented as are GSD's. They are protective and both are very intelligent and usually excel in obedience training.
They are both quick to learn so this is a great combo! Stanley is such a cutie pie - he loves to attention and would love to be part of your family.
Update from his foster home:
Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? Guys do you want a “manly” dog but the wife wants a cute cuddly dog? Stanley is the dog for you! He has swagger and rugged good looks but is very loving and gentle. He is very smart and easy to train. He loves to cuddle, play with toys, and take walks. His energy level is low to medium so he does not require extensive exercise but would love to go on daily walks or runs. He may look like a fighter but he’s a lover!
End update: 6/25/2011
Hi my name is Stanley. I was in a high kill facility that gases dogs. The director of our rescue here at GSD Rescue Central Texas could not let me die in such a brutal manner. Sadly some of my friends did die.
Age: 12 mos
Gender: male
Mix/Purebred: mix
Housetrained: Yes
Crate trained: Yes
Heartworm Negative/Positive: Negative after treatment
Spayed/Neutered: yes
microchipped: will be at time of adoption
Good with other dogs: yes
Good with cats: unknown
Good with children: has been good with all people, lovable and wants to please
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Update 4/14/11
I am very sweet and cooperative. I try and do whatever is asked of me and am doing my best to please. I am so grateful to be alive and out of the kill shelter. I have learned to sit on command, walk on the leash well and I ride in a car pretty well. I am a pretty quiet dog with a sweet little spirit. I have had no problems with any of the other dogs at the rescue. I do have some Shar Pei in me...if you didn't notice..the characteristics of broad shoulders that give me somewhat of a bulldoggish stance, and my slight wrinkles on my forehead which makes me appear like a great thinker at all times! : )
I also have the standard trait of being quite a talker...giving you my opinion when I think it is needed : ).
I like to snuggle in bed at night- but I could be ok in my own bed too. I am very good about telling my person when I need to go outside. I like being outside and I also like being inside. I like walks and enjoy playing. I require minimal maintenance. Brushing with a good bristle brush every other day keeps my unique coat in excellent condition
To read more about the Shar Pei breed, check out this website: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/sharpei.htm
Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? Guys do you want a “manly” dog but the wife wants a cute cuddly dog? Stanley is the dog for you! He has swagger and rugged good looks but is very loving and gentle. He is a Shar Pei mix which was bred to guard the Chinese temple so he is protective of his person and rarely leaves their side. He is very smart and easy to train. He loves to cuddle, play with toys, and take walks. His energy level is low to medium so he does not require extensive exercise and with his coat minimal grooming is needed. His unique coat is tough but slick from the neck down but soft like a horse’s nose on his head. He sighs when you rub his face or chin area. He may look like a fighter but he’s a lover!
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I am very sweet and cooperative. I try and do whatever is asked of me and am doing my best to please. I am so grateful to be alive and out of there. When Jenny, one of our volunteers with our director gave me a bath, I did not resist at all. I just stood quietly and let them get me all clean and smelling A LOT better- now I feel better too. I sit on command, walk on the leash well and like to ride in a car ~ all done quietly and with a sweet little spirit. I have had no problems with any of the other dogs at the rescue. I have some scars on my head and legs and they think I might have been a bait dog in a dog fighting ring...if I could talk I would tell them all the many hardships I have really faced...not sure they would want to know. I have put that behind me and am ready to move on. I can't wait for a loving home.
PS. I love for my head to be rubbed- evident in one of my glamor shots. Anyway, I am so glad they gave me a chance for a new better life....I wonder if it will be with you and your family? Won't you come out to meet me and see if I am the dog for you?
If you are interested in adopting me, Stanley, please go to our website, copy, paste and complete our adoption application and email it to gsdrescuectx@yahoo.com.
My name is Stanley. I am extremely sweet and cooperative. I try and do whatever is asked of me and am doing my best to please. I have learned to sit on command and walk on the leash well. I am a pretty quiet dog with a sweet little spirit. I have had no problems with any of the other dogs at the rescue. I do have some Shar Pei in me, if you didn't notice the characteristics of broad shoulders that give me somewhat of a bulldoggish stance, and my slight wrinkles on my forehead which makes me appear like a great thinker at all times!
I also have the standard trait of being quite a talker, giving you my opinion when I think it is needed and my opinion is that I have been in rescue too long- won't you put your application in on me?
I like to snuggle in bed at night but I could be ok in my own bed too. I am very good about telling my person when I need to go outside. I like being outside and I also like being inside. I like walks and enjoy playing. I require daily brushing but that is it- I am an easy to care for dog.
My uniquely rough, loose coat has the typical Shepherd coloring. Shar Pei's are an independent breed, very owner-oriented as are GSD's. They are protective and both are very intelligent and usually excel in obedience training.
They are both quick to learn so this is a great combo! Stanley is such a cutie pie - he loves to attention and would love to be part of your family.
Update from his foster home:
Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? Guys do you want a “manly” dog but the wife wants a cute cuddly dog? Stanley is the dog for you! He has swagger and rugged good looks but is very loving and gentle. He is very smart and easy to train. He loves to cuddle, play with toys, and take walks. His energy level is low to medium so he does not require extensive exercise but would love to go on daily walks or runs. He may look like a fighter but he’s a lover!
End update: 6/25/2011
Hi my name is Stanley. I was in a high kill facility that gases dogs. The director of our rescue here at GSD Rescue Central Texas could not let me die in such a brutal manner. Sadly some of my friends did die.
Age: 12 mos
Gender: male
Mix/Purebred: mix
Housetrained: Yes
Crate trained: Yes
Heartworm Negative/Positive: Negative after treatment
Spayed/Neutered: yes
microchipped: will be at time of adoption
Good with other dogs: yes
Good with cats: unknown
Good with children: has been good with all people, lovable and wants to please
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Update 4/14/11
I am very sweet and cooperative. I try and do whatever is asked of me and am doing my best to please. I am so grateful to be alive and out of the kill shelter. I have learned to sit on command, walk on the leash well and I ride in a car pretty well. I am a pretty quiet dog with a sweet little spirit. I have had no problems with any of the other dogs at the rescue. I do have some Shar Pei in me...if you didn't notice..the characteristics of broad shoulders that give me somewhat of a bulldoggish stance, and my slight wrinkles on my forehead which makes me appear like a great thinker at all times! : )
I also have the standard trait of being quite a talker...giving you my opinion when I think it is needed : ).
I like to snuggle in bed at night- but I could be ok in my own bed too. I am very good about telling my person when I need to go outside. I like being outside and I also like being inside. I like walks and enjoy playing. I require minimal maintenance. Brushing with a good bristle brush every other day keeps my unique coat in excellent condition
To read more about the Shar Pei breed, check out this website: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/sharpei.htm
Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? Guys do you want a “manly” dog but the wife wants a cute cuddly dog? Stanley is the dog for you! He has swagger and rugged good looks but is very loving and gentle. He is a Shar Pei mix which was bred to guard the Chinese temple so he is protective of his person and rarely leaves their side. He is very smart and easy to train. He loves to cuddle, play with toys, and take walks. His energy level is low to medium so he does not require extensive exercise and with his coat minimal grooming is needed. His unique coat is tough but slick from the neck down but soft like a horse’s nose on his head. He sighs when you rub his face or chin area. He may look like a fighter but he’s a lover!
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I am very sweet and cooperative. I try and do whatever is asked of me and am doing my best to please. I am so grateful to be alive and out of there. When Jenny, one of our volunteers with our director gave me a bath, I did not resist at all. I just stood quietly and let them get me all clean and smelling A LOT better- now I feel better too. I sit on command, walk on the leash well and like to ride in a car ~ all done quietly and with a sweet little spirit. I have had no problems with any of the other dogs at the rescue. I have some scars on my head and legs and they think I might have been a bait dog in a dog fighting ring...if I could talk I would tell them all the many hardships I have really faced...not sure they would want to know. I have put that behind me and am ready to move on. I can't wait for a loving home.
PS. I love for my head to be rubbed- evident in one of my glamor shots. Anyway, I am so glad they gave me a chance for a new better life....I wonder if it will be with you and your family? Won't you come out to meet me and see if I am the dog for you?
If you are interested in adopting me, Stanley, please go to our website, copy, paste and complete our adoption application and email it to gsdrescuectx@yahoo.com.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Growing Up Charger
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| Charger Intake-Rescue |
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| Charger Intake-Rescue |
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| Charger At His New Home |
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| "Sit" ~ Good boy Charger! |
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Purple Toenails!
Stella (her name was China Girl) is really living the high-life! This is the word from her adopters.
Here she is in the car pool line, waiting for the latest load of kids wet from the swimming pool lessons. Noah's 5, in back.
Stella has TCU hot purple toenails fresh from the "beauty shop".
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Here she is in the car pool line, waiting for the latest load of kids wet from the swimming pool lessons. Noah's 5, in back.
Stella has TCU hot purple toenails fresh from the "beauty shop".
I kinda think of it as her fault; she coulda ran away from the 8 year olds at any point but decided to stick around the kitchen JIC anything delicious fell from their tea party table.
Stella's always up for a party!
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I can't see the purple toenails, but I'm guessing they're fabulous!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Remember Our Aries?
Here she is while in our adoption program
Here's Aries with her adopter!
They both look VERY happy!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
A Very Cool Group Shot!
Luke, Yaya & Zeke ~ all available for adoption.
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| Photo by: Volunteer Northern Sherrod |
Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dear Bessie ~
We are so glad your final days were good days with love & good food.
Rest in peace you sweet thing, this is for you:
Rest in peace you sweet thing, this is for you:
SEPARATE LIFETIMES
We who choose to surround ourselves
with lives even more temporary than our
own, live within a fragile circle;
easily and often breached.
Unable to accept its awful gaps,
we would still live no other way.
We cherish memory as the only
certain immortality, never fully
understanding the necessary plan....
--- Irving Townsend ---
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Suki Update
Suki wasn't with us long, here's her brief story: "This dog was hit by a car, she has been treated and recovered from her injuries. Her family left for Germany and she has been at a vet clinic for awhile, now in boarding". Suki was adopted before making it to our website ~ great update!
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know how incredibly happy we our with our new family member. We just celebrated our 3 week anniversary of adopting our wonderful little girl, "Suki." She is perfect for us: intelligent, kind, caring, observant, energetic, playful, respectful, and of course not without her adorable imperfections (we're working on the "not jumping up like an excited jack rabbit when we come home" response currently, even though it is absolutely adorable!).
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know how incredibly happy we our with our new family member. We just celebrated our 3 week anniversary of adopting our wonderful little girl, "Suki." She is perfect for us: intelligent, kind, caring, observant, energetic, playful, respectful, and of course not without her adorable imperfections (we're working on the "not jumping up like an excited jack rabbit when we come home" response currently, even though it is absolutely adorable!).
Every day I tell her she is "the best dog in the whole wide world" and I believe that with all my heart. She is enrolled in our first obedience class which we will begin next Wednesday (we're sooo excited!). Our plan is to complete several general obedience classes, to get our Canine Good Citizen certification thingy, and then to move onto agility which I'm certain our energetic little "spring-a-ling" will love.
We go walking/hiking daily and have already begun off-leash work over at Walnut Creek (under our close supervision, of course). We also make it a point to socialize her with other dogs, people, bicyclists, and horses (I'm a horse trainer) and she has taken everything in stride like a champ. She is excellent with other dogs, a little timid but curious about the "big dogs" that mommy rides (the horses :) ), and has been very good with people of all ages, shapes, and sizes (including children).
All in all, we love her and could not be happier. She is a work in progress but is coming along so well and so quickly and we couldn't be more proud of her. Thank you so much for your help in finding the perfect addition to our family and please let us know if we can do anything to further support your rescue. I cannot express how thankful we are for all you have done and for the opportunity to adopt "the best dog in the whole wide world."
A million thanks, (adopter)
Monday, March 28, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Charo's New Name Is Hurley
Charo was with us just a short time before being adopted. Here's what the adopter had to say after taking Charo home.
Attached are a couple of photos of charo. We named her Hurley. She is getting along great with lady. They play all day long, sleep for a bit and play more!
It Is Love For Bosco
Hi!
I wanted to get in touch with you to let you know how happy we are with Bosco. He has become an awesome dog, now he knows that we are his family.
Him and the cat is like a love and hate relationship ahahaha they wrestle all the time but the cat likes it!! So they play a lot.
[He] and Khloe.. they LOVE EACH OTHER TO DEATH!! They are all dayyyy playing in my office, they are together all the time, is like big brother and big sister and he and Buddy.. Bosco knows that Buddy, my older dog is like the grandfather haha so he doesn’t mess with him at all.
I love Bosco with all my heart! Thanks for giving me the opportunity to give him a home. (From Bosco's adopter)
I wanted to get in touch with you to let you know how happy we are with Bosco. He has become an awesome dog, now he knows that we are his family.
Him and the cat is like a love and hate relationship ahahaha they wrestle all the time but the cat likes it!! So they play a lot.
[He] and Khloe.. they LOVE EACH OTHER TO DEATH!! They are all dayyyy playing in my office, they are together all the time, is like big brother and big sister and he and Buddy.. Bosco knows that Buddy, my older dog is like the grandfather haha so he doesn’t mess with him at all.
I love Bosco with all my heart! Thanks for giving me the opportunity to give him a home. (From Bosco's adopter)
Friday, March 25, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
R.I.P. Luger~Your Family Will Miss You
My friend’s Older Years
Welcome to My friend’s Older Years, please take your time and enter one step at a time. My name is Cass and my friends name is Luger we would like you to sit back while we take you on a short journey thru are time spent together. Are journey starts around the time when things had gotten bad for Luger and we didn’t know why?
Welcome to My friend’s Older Years, please take your time and enter one step at a time. My name is Cass and my friends name is Luger we would like you to sit back while we take you on a short journey thru are time spent together. Are journey starts around the time when things had gotten bad for Luger and we didn’t know why?
Luger how are you feeling today I asked? Well Cass I am feeling really tired and I do not have an appetite today. Well Luger, are you sure this isn’t due to something that you ate last night? No, I am sure it is a feeling of exhaustion and maybe nothing more. Well just to be sure I will make you a doctor’s appointment and make sure that you are alright. That will be fine with me since I do not like being in this condition. I cannot enjoy playing catch with you or even laying in the grass on those nice warm days just talking about life.
The next day comes and Luger and Cass make it to the doctor’s office. Luger is very nervous about his visit to the doctor’s office. We are placed in a room and wait for the doctor to enter. Upon entering the room the doctor asks how are things going and Luger responds that his appetite is not quite what it should be and that he is very tired. Hmmmm, says the doctor and looks at Cass to see if it’s ok to run blood work on Luger. Cass responds that it is ok and the doctor leaves the room and a intern enters the room and takes blood from Luger. Luger asks the intern is this necessary? Yes replies the intern this is a great way for us to see if you may have a virus or something else going on inside of you. After the blood is drawn the intern leaves the room and doesn’t return for quite awhile.
During that time Luger looks at me and starts to cry, I ask him what is troubling you. He responds, what if something is going on inside of me that they can’t fix. I told Luger that no matter what is going on that I would be there for him as a good friend should be. He told me that he was very grateful to have such a friend like me. You know there are days when I come home and I see your smiling face and everything seems alright.
Well about that time the doctor re-enters the room and informs us that Luger has some kind of virus that she cannot pin point and wants to send him to another doctor that has more experience than she does with this type of problem.
We agree and head over to see the other doctor, upon arriving we just hold each other and say that everything is going to be alright. We enter the doctor’s office and wait in a room until the doctor arrives. He enters the room and introduces himself and says that he would like to take some x-rays of Luger to see if something might have been overlooked. The intern enters the room and asks Luger to follow him he turns and looks at me and I tell him that things will be alright. About 30 minutes pass and Luger returns and they say that we can go home and they will contact us once the results have come back.
We headed out for home and stopped by the park just to walk and talk about what it means to be friend. Well after that day we received a call from the doctors office and they informed us that Luger was very ill and he is probably only going to be around for another 6 to 8 weeks.
After I hung up the phone I informed the rest of the family and we just sat together and cried and asked ourselves why Luger. Well after trying different medicines we decided to stop using all of those medicines and rely on prayer. It has been 7 months now and Luger is still with us and doing well, I guess it just goes to show you when all else fails just trust in your faith.
~Written by Luger's best friend
(Blogger's note: With faith & prayer Luger lived another 2+ years)
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