LBR is always there

There's one thing I've never understood about some humans. They can take us in, care for us, love us our whole lives -- and then when we need them most, at the very end, they just dump us like we don't matter. Look at this sweet girl.

She lived with one owner her whole life. She thought she was family. But now she's old and has lymphoma. It's time to help her peacefully to the Rainbow Bridge, where she can wait for her loved ones. But instead, she was DUMPED at a shelter so she'll die alone and scared and wondering where her family is!

Well, not while LBR is around!!

"Oh thank goodness, someone still loves me!" 

LBR volunteers jumped into action when we heard from the shelter. One of our volunteers raced against the clock to pick her up before the shelter closed for the night. He took her to one of our foster homes, who named her Chessa and gave her all the love she could handle.

Chessa will be helped to the Rainbow Bridge in the next few days. But she'll spend her last days in love and comfort, and our volunteers will be with her every step of the way. That's the way it should be. Momma knows that it can be unspeakably difficult to be there with your beloved pet as they cross to the Bridge. She knows what it's like to cry and feel like you can never stop. But if you really love your pet, if you really think they're family, then you owe it to them to make sure they feel your love and comfort at the end of their life. That's what they deserve.

Update: Chessa had a seizure this morning and passed away in the loving arms of her foster momma. Run free at the Bridge, sweet girl!

All warmed up!

This weekend, we had a bunch of people over at the house to warm it up. I thought it was pretty warm anyway, but it was nice having so many people over to see us. Can you believe that for the first few hours, Momma abandoned us in our rooms?? It was horrible! I kept barking to remind her, but she just kept forgetting to let us out. But finally she remembered, and we got to see some of our good friends.

Like my boy, yay!! And my foster momma Aunt Joni came by. I had to give her BIG kisses.

 

It was a great warming!

Behind the Snuggle

If you saw my Wordless Wednesday post yesterday, you'll see I finally managed to be included in Sister Snuggle Time! Today I thought I'd show some of the behind the scenes action. I had to work hard at that!

It started as usual -- sisters snuggling, and poor brother left out over to the side.

I tried asking nicely to be included, but Pigeon told me "No boyz allowed!"

So I let them get good and comfortable and sleepy, and then I slowly started inching down. Just shifting a little in my sleep, that's all.

A little more... stretch the neck out... and success!!!

It was so nice to be included for once. Maybe they'll let me join them again sometime.

Wordless Wednesday: Success!

Legacy Makeover!

Take a look at this handsome guy

He was known as BIN (Boxer In Need) 18009 back then. He ended up in a shelter at age 9, when he should be relaxing in a loving home for his golden years. And worse yet, he can't walk! We think he has something called degenerative myopathy, which affects the hind end. But despite all that, he was still all smiles and scooted over to give our volunteer kisses. How could that not melt your heart?? So....

Welcome to LBR foster Boots!

Yup, all smiles even during a BAFF! He really IS the best dog! He's settling in at his new foster home, and guess what??

Now Boots has wheels! Who needs to walk when you can ride in style?? Welcome to the LBR family, Boots!

Wordless Wednesday: Secret Conference

Everything's back to normal

We spent last night keeping a watchful eye on Momma while she worked on costume stuff for her Renny-sauce faire coming up. Other than the black poop, we're showing no after-effects from our weekend adventure!