For as long as I can remember, I have loved dogs. My first dog Moriah was an Old English Sheepdog who slept on my twin bed. I have had a dog living with me for most of my last 45 years. I currently have a cairn terrier, Gizmo and a yorkie, Bubba. In 2008 I began volunteering for a no-kill shelter, Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary, patterned after Best Friends in Utah. Animals at HEA are guaranteed a home if an adopter can't be found. Some have issues that make them "hard to adopt" but they have a life and it is not taken from them just because they have been abandoned by humans. In fact, the humans who care for the HEA dogs are totally committed to giving them the best life they can provide under the circumstances. They try very hard to find a forever home or make them feel as if they are in one. Those who stay are treated with respect and love...more on HEA later.
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| Gizmo (Gizzy) |
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| Bubba & Me |
In June 2010, my little darlin' Zacy, a shih tuz/maltese left us to be with all the little angel doggies in heaven. Rest in Peace Little Zacy.
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| Zacy |
I have had the good fortune to foster two dogs who found homes. Bernie, a pom shown below, was a possible puppy mill dog who came from a hoarder situation and it took 3+ months to get him to let me touch him. He now lives happily with a family.
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| Bernie |
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| Benni |
I also had Benni, a poodle/shih tzu, seen here with Gizmo lounging at the pool. He was recently adopted by a great retired couple who live close by. He visits often.
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| Princess |
Princess is a current resident. She's an old gal who is completely deaf. She was surrendered to HEA when her elderly owner went to a nursing home. She's my first "girlfriend". I also currently have Shadow, a schnauzer mix, whose picture will be posted soon.
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| Carol & Reggie |
Carol and Reggie are our friends. Carol brings Reggie over daily so he can socialize with the pack while she is working.
