Today We Rescued Your Dog
by Pat Closher
Today we rescued your dog. We don’t know where you got him from - maybe you saw him in a pet store window or maybe one of your neighbors bred a few litters a year just to make some vacation money or because they loved their dogs so much that of course they wanted to have puppies. We don’t know much about how you cared for him either, although our vet thought that for such a young dog, his teeth were in pretty bad shape.
by Pat Closher
Today we rescued your dog. We don’t know where you got him from - maybe you saw him in a pet store window or maybe one of your neighbors bred a few litters a year just to make some vacation money or because they loved their dogs so much that of course they wanted to have puppies. We don’t know much about how you cared for him either, although our vet thought that for such a young dog, his teeth were in pretty bad shape.
Did you know they were going to keep him outside? At least it was a pretty mild winter. There were no heavy snows, not much heavy winter rain and only a few days of bitter cold. But for all of those weeks he had no companionship, no care, and no love.
For some reason, your grandparents took him to the shelter. Maybe a neighbor complained about him or maybe their own health gave out or maybe they just got tired of him. You know the local shelter is a kill shelter, don’t you? You know that their own statistics indicate that about half of the dogs that enter are killed, don’t you? Maybe your grandparents thought he would be adopted quickly. He is a purebred, after all. No one was interested in him, though, maybe since he’s an adult dog and not a cute little puppy. No one contacted the purebred rescue group either. They probably would have placed him quickly, since he really is a great boy. The shelter is a clean place and they take good care of the dogs. They get good food and they’re bathed and brushed. It’s still a shelter though, and is noisy and chaotic and frightening. He spent two months there in that confusion, away from everyone and everything he had known.
One day, we saw him on the shelter web site. We called and asked about him. The shelter workers were so happy to hear from us and were delighted to agree to bring him to a local pet store where they do adoptions. Do you want to know why they were so accommodating? He was scheduled to be killed that afternoon. He didn’t know that, but the shelter workers certainly did. It hurt them and he felt that, so he knew something was wrong. All of a sudden, though, the shelter workers were happy and excited and so was he. They bathed him and brushed his coat. We think they probably told him this was it - his big chance, or maybe he just knew it somehow. When we met him, we all fell in love.
He had to go to the vet to be neutered, of course, but then he came home. He has his very own 13 year-old boy. You know, it’s almost like watching one of those old Lassie movies, seeing how well they’ve bonded. He’s got good food and his own toys. He’s taken on walks three times a day, is regularly groomed and is taken to the vet for needed care. We’ll be with him always, even if we have to make that last, difficult decision, because, you see, he is our dog and we are his family.
He has a good heart you know, but then he is a dog, so that’s to be expected. He’s probably forgiven you and, with a dog’s grace, doesn’t even remember you dumped him. He’d probably even be willing to greet you at the Rainbow Bridge. But you know what? He’ll greet us and go with us at the Bridge, and then he’ll be with us forever, because he’s our dog and we’re his family.
The way we heard the story, you moved out of state and didn’t want to take him with you. You left him at your grandparents. Maybe you thought a lively, handsome dog was just the thing for them, and under better circumstances it might have been. Maybe they have been cleaning up your messes for your entire life and an unwanted dog was just another mess to clean up.One day, we saw him on the shelter web site. We called and asked about him. The shelter workers were so happy to hear from us and were delighted to agree to bring him to a local pet store where they do adoptions. Do you want to know why they were so accommodating? He was scheduled to be killed that afternoon. He didn’t know that, but the shelter workers certainly did. It hurt them and he felt that, so he knew something was wrong. All of a sudden, though, the shelter workers were happy and excited and so was he. They bathed him and brushed his coat. We think they probably told him this was it - his big chance, or maybe he just knew it somehow. When we met him, we all fell in love.
He had to go to the vet to be neutered, of course, but then he came home. He has his very own 13 year-old boy. You know, it’s almost like watching one of those old Lassie movies, seeing how well they’ve bonded. He’s got good food and his own toys. He’s taken on walks three times a day, is regularly groomed and is taken to the vet for needed care. We’ll be with him always, even if we have to make that last, difficult decision, because, you see, he is our dog and we are his family.
He has a good heart you know, but then he is a dog, so that’s to be expected. He’s probably forgiven you and, with a dog’s grace, doesn’t even remember you dumped him. He’d probably even be willing to greet you at the Rainbow Bridge. But you know what? He’ll greet us and go with us at the Bridge, and then he’ll be with us forever, because he’s our dog and we’re his family.
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Thomas was found wandering the streets starving and riddled with tumors. After some wonderful vet care and lovng tlc from his foster momma he became a wonderful happy boy. While not sure how old he was, it was obvious he had lived a long hard boxer life already. He managed to steal the heart of every person he met, with those gorgeous soulful eyes and that boxer grin he touched everyone. He learned to love life and find out what it was like to be spoiled and the apple of his mommas eye. It took about 4 months to finally convince him cookies were a wonderful thing, after turning his nose up at every treat known to dog kind lol . One day he saw the cute little 3 legged boxer on face book over my shoulder and fell head over heels in love with little Laila Ali a rescue boxer from a puppy mill in North Carolina. Over the year they shared many videos and he got to meet many awesome peole from across the country online. I think he had more face book friends than I did if truth be known. While I became a foster failure on my first try with Lone Star, I would never have wanted to miss this year with my boy for anything. Thanks to Lone Star , and many wonderful volunteers he was the love of my life. He crossed the bridge on June 4th in my arms with me and Abby at his side, surrounded by the love he had finally gotten to enjoy. Forever in many hearts my sweet boy until we meet again at the bridge.
Our darling Jewell, our Forever Foster from Lone Star Boxer Rescue was laid down to rest this week, Thanksgiving 2013. For Thanksgiving I'm thankful for Juju and the life she shared with us. Here are 30 lessons I hope Juju would say that she learned. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? 1. The couch is the best thing ever invented. EVER. 2. "Scoot over" means it's time for everyone to snuggle on the couch. 3. Mommy hates kisses, a quick tongue tag is the perfect dose. 4. Daddy has a furry face, it's best to stay 2 inches away for an extended period of time while staring. He likes it that way, I think. 5. Daddy gives table scraps more often but Mommy gives bigger pieces, use your own discretion. 6. Rigby can't potty outside unless I go with her. 7. Not all kitties are bad. Bobo is my pal and can push food off the counter so we can have snack. 8. Steak = heaven! 9. My favorite letters are LSBR. Lone Star Boxer Rescue is fantastic! 10. When you think all humans are bad and lose all hope, I hope you meet some rescue volunteers, they rock. 11. Spin 4 times to the left, 6 to the right, and then scratch the floor to ensure perfect sleeping position. 12. Packs come in all shapes and sizes. 13. Cookies are awesome. 14. Hopping like a rabbit is fun. 15. Spinning in circles is even funner. 16. When you don't feel well, Rigby kisses make it all better. 17. Since Rigby can't potty by herself, neither should Mommy or Daddy. 18. If it fell on the floor it's up for grabs. 19. Cats are crazy, especially Bobo. 20. Apparently, you shouldn't eat kitty poop. I disagree. 21. Mommy calls me her loyal friend. I make sure she's ok every second that I see her. 22. The best question in the world is "who's hungry?" 23. I taught Rigby how to bark at bad guys. 24. I love blanket balls. 25. I still can't figure out what to do when Mommy and Daddy throw fuzzy little things around. What a mess! 26. Baths stink. Haha I made a puppy joke. 27. The best place to be when Mommy's cooking is right underneath her. 28. Jumping up and down when Mommy and Daddy come home makes them smile. Then they love on me. 29. The bigger the wiggle, the happier I am. 30. I have a family and I am loved. Love you Juju Bean
Dear Friends, I wanted to share that our little princess, Elleminnowpea Rigby Piccolo Gorsuch, lovingly known as Rigby, Bebe, Iggy, Wiggles, Pickles, Rigobeta, Best Friend, Baby Girl and everything else we called her, went over the rainbow bridge Wednesday night to become a real angel. This came as a terrible shock and was so unexpected it's hard to explain how we feel. But if you know us, and how much we love our child, no explanation is needed. Our princess was so loving, that she waited till we were both doing something that we love, I was at Hula and Dave was at band practice, so that our hearts would be as full and happy as could be before we found her. She went into our closet, where she waits for both of us to get ready, shut the door (which she has never done in 6 years), laid down, and grew her puppy wings...she's probably flying around in circles right now! Rigby was the kindest soul imaginable, loved by everyone who met her. She cheered the souls of children in need at Ronald McDonald's House, kept a little autistic girl motivated and excited to learn and achieve her goals, was an ambassador for good behavior and learning in my class and school, helped two of my sisters overcome their fear of dogs, showed foster brothers and sisters from Lone Star Boxer Rescue what it's like to be loved again ( and pick up a few bad habits lol), broke the stereotype of cats vs. dogs with her best friend Kimbo, snuggled with her two legged brothers, loved her Gamma and Oma, howled at the moon and learned how to run in a straight line with Rocky and Dazy, loved little & black dogs like Paulie and Molly, and most importantly, showed me and David the true, pure, and uninhibited meaning of unconditional love. You will always be in our hearts Rigby. You are the gift that God gave us on Earth, to show us what we all needed to know about love, patience, and support. Watch over us and keep wiggling your little wiggle butt up in heaven. We love you. Friends, please consider honoring Rigby through Lone Star Boxer Rescue, and her Fairy Dog Mother (foster) Hopeful Hearts Rescue. All Dogs Go to Heaven, but we need to care for them here on Earth. We love you all. Hugs and Wiggles, The Gorsuch Family
Soleil was a dear friend and family member and was deeply loved. I hope other boxers may find the joy she had with her family in a forever home. Soleil may be gone from sight, but never from our hearts.
Simba While we only had two years with Simba he was the sweetest, most well-behaved, loving dog anyone could ask for. He came to us a shy and scared 5 year old with physical scars. Not knowing how to play with toys, dogs or commands he quickly learned. But his favorite thing to due without a doubt was go for a walk. The instant his leash was picked up he would excitedly jump up in the air and do a dance. He lived for his daily walks in the park. He was a perfect fit for our family and we took him with us whenever possible. We enjoyed vacations together, walks on the beach, drives across the country, dinners and brunch at dog-friendly cafés, and many trips for ice cream. We definitely made up for lost time and spoiled him rotten. His quick and unexpected passing has left us truly heart broken and he is dearly missed. Thank you for saving him and allowing us to save him in return. Zach and Kelly Vuong
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