Rover's Happy EndingRover is the greatest thing to happen to us. He is so happy and so ready to love everyone he meets, and we are just absolutely smitten with him. He is a champion crier. When he begs for food or attention, he lets out the most pitiful sounding whimpers that would break your heart. At night, I tell him it is "bedtime!" and he finds a toy, carries it into the bedroom, and lays on his bed with his toy cradled in his paws. This routine will never get old. I love it so much!
Rover eats so oddly and we crack up watching him. He takes a bite of food, walks away from his bowl and walks maybe 5-10 feet away, the whole time dropping almost every piece of food he has picked up. Our kitchen is swept now 2x a day to keep up with this so I guess it has never been cleaner ha-ha. We often forget he is blind because he gets around so well!
Rover loves: treats, belly rubs, his toys, attention, walks, sunny spots to sleep in, and being near us.
Rover hates: being away from us and closed doors.
Thank you for allowing us to adopt the greatest boy ever!
-The Mahoney Family
In Memory of Kooper (aka Fezzik)
It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share the news of Kooper's passing. Our buddy boy crossed over the rainbow bridge this afternoon. Kooper was diagnosed with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia 3 weeks ago. After not responding as well as the doctors would have liked they did an abdominal ultrasound. Kooper was also suffering from cancer in his intestines and liver. Our sweet boy fought hard over the last week and lived his best life to the end. Although we are sad to only have had him for 2 short years, he was an angel that found us. He brought so much happiness to everyone he met and always drew a crowd when we would take him out. His puppy looks and sweet personality are truly going to be missed.
- The Smith Family
In Memory of Lucy
The last ten years with her have been the happiest of my life. She was with me through thick and thin, and became more of a familiar or a life partner, than a pet. We were inseparable, and she often followed me around the house like the sweet little velcro dog she was. When I first started fostering her, she was timid, shy, and terrified of any loud or unexpected sound. She was afraid of other animals and other people and kept herself to herself. After just a year or two of love and patience, she became a curious, confident (even stubborn!) dog who was adored by all who met her. She stopped being afraid of noise and settled into city life just fine, first in Philly and then in DC. She never became gregarious, but had gentleness and patience with all--even when neighborhood toddlers would crowd around and pull her ears, she would simply stand stock still until they were finished, staring at me with her big puppy dog eyes as if to say, "I'd do this all day for you." I called her a gateway dog, because even people who were generally afraid of dogs found themselves falling in love with her. She never became comfortable in a crate (and no wonder, given what she went through as a breeding dog before you rescued her) but had such good manners it didn't matter.
Lucy and I were so happy.
- The Miranda Family
Happy Ending for RoyJake (formerly Roy) is doing so well. He has settled in nicely. He loves long walks, playing with his toys, and meeting new people. Everybody loves Jake, and Jake loves everybody. He has some issues riding in cars, but other than that he is wonderful.
-The Jones Family
Tyson's Happy Ending
Tyson has been a part of our family for a little over 3 weeks now and it feels like he's always been here. He's most definitely "settled in" and comfortable. Lady (in picture on the right, Tyson on the left) shares her space and "parents" without issue now. The three of us enjoy walks through the woods and around the lake almost every day. Tyson's stamina is increasing and no one believes he's 15 years old! He and Lady have their spots in my office (I work PT from home) and are perfect office-mates!
He's a wonderful dog; beautiful, sweet, very mellow, loving and happy. We are all so glad to have him as part of the family.
-The Young Family
In Memory of Baxter
Baxter was so loved by his mom Maryanne. His life was to short due to Mast cell cancer. I'm hoping that all dog lovers will keep up to date on canine cancers and donate to any canine cancer research. Baxter is looking down and sending his love to the CSAC for giving him a chance. Baxter was our first rescue. Baxter never growled, or yipped .His first two years of life were in a kennel, then he came to us. He went blind in one eye two years ago. He sat without a problem putting three meds in his eyes twice a day. My heart went with him because of the love he gave everyday. When I found a lump in May, I scheduled his surgery. We thought we were home free. My poor buddy had a reoccurrence after 3 months. The mast cell came back with a vengeance. I promised my Baxter on his last day I would do whatever I could to help get rid of this terrible canine cancer. Baxter was the love of my life. A dog 7 years old is to young to be gone. He was special.
-The Binkowski Family
In Memory of SimbaGood-bye, best friend. Enjoy your rest.
When it comes to dogs, you were the best.
With furry paws, and floppy ears
You helped me brew countless beers.
Your love made Maryland feel like home
Now your free to romp and roam.
You hated blinds, and loved belly rubs
But most of all, chicken bones in shrubs.
I hope we gave you the best times you've had
That it didn't start sooner makes me sad.
Rest in peace, it was your time.
God I love you, Simba Keim.
- The Keim Family
