Getting Up-to-Date

Princess, foster who became our own at 13 in 2010. RIP 2012.

Princess, a foster dog from Happily Ever After, became our own after being here for about 2 years.  Shortly after that I learned she had early stage renal (kidney) failure so I started her (and Gizzy and Bubba) on a special diet made with chicken, veggies and brown rice.  I cooked it myself at least once a week.  She did well on the diet and in general and it was not until about a year later that she began to show signs of illness.  It was in her final week that it became evident things were quickly changing.  She went to the Rainbow Bridge June 1, 2012.  We miss her.

Zacy, our own  little guy who started it all.  RIP 1998-June 2010.

I know she was greeted by Zacy, Walter, Shadow and other dogs who I have been blessed to know.  Opal is now sleeping in Princess' faux fur lined bed.

Walter, foster from GBAR, found nice home but died unexpectedly in 2011 from unknown (to me) cause.

Shadow, had to surrender back to HEA when I tried fostering because he became aggressive toward Bubba.  She died in 2012 from recurrence of cancer after finding a good home with HEA adopter.

Benni and Gizzy lounging poolside.

Benni, also a foster from HEA, was adopted by Pat and Ron in 2010 and Pat and I have become very close friends.  He visits often and is doing GREAT in his forever home.

Pat, Wendy and I singing Xmas carols at the Salvation Army kettle at the Piggly Wiggly.  Such a fun time.

Bernie heading to his forever home 2010

Bernie, my very first foster dog, also from HEA, lives with a family from Upper Michigan.  He was doing great when I last heard from them.

Carol and Reggie lounging at their house

Reggie, our little dog sitter friend still comes over most days to play and cuddle.  Carol, Mike and I continue to enjoy a wonderful friendship.

It is not all a one sided deal either.  Pat, Ron, Carol and Mike have been wonderful at providing care for my dogs Gizzy and Bubba when I have had to be away, most recently at Mayo Clinic for a week.  This has been an awesome way to find and maintain beautiful friendships with people who love dogs, as I do.

Bubba enjoying a cool day at the De Pere Dog Park

Gizzy at the De Pere Dog Park.  Note wagging tail.

Not to be left out, my own dear doggies, Gizzy and Bubba who continue to thrive in their senior years.  Gizzy is now 13 and Bubba is 11.  I believe they like the fostering almost as much as I do because they get extra treats, attention and they get to be role models and show off their household skills to the dogs who come to stay for a while.

Molly with her cat Sally in her new home in Manty.

Toby with his new pal in his
forever home in De Pere

There have been quite a few dogs who I have left out because I did not have pictures and can't even remember all the names.  We took Molly in only briefly before she found a wonderful home with a couple in Manitowoc.  The same family who surrendered her also gave up Toby who I never fostered but brought to a foster in De Pere for GBAR.  He also found a great home.

After a dog leaves, I find it best not to keep in too close of contact (which a few exceptions).  This allows me to move on more easily.  I don't forget them though and love to hear updates.  Each one has a special place in my heart.