Jonas

Our sweet (dolce) Jonas (formerly known as Elfie) passed away. His heart just stopped-that was what our vet told us when we took him to the clinic. It was such a gift to get up in the morning and see him ready to take on the day. He brought such a wonderful light and love to our house. Although this is so hard I know his short stay with us is part of a bigger master plan... He is now in Heaven... God has him in His keeping.  --Maria

Journey
About 5 years ago Libby asked me to foster a dog who was timid, scared to death and needed a better place for one week. Today my beautiful boy passed over the rainbow bridge. When he first arrived he found comfort under my bed - for 3 weeks I slept on the floor with him, and he let me do it. I would pull him out on his lead to go potty, but he would dash right back. I tried gradually moving his food and water bowls away from the bed into the middle of the bedroom. Finally another of my "kids", Monte, also a Libby gift, got tired of Journey seemingly getting all the attention. He went under the bed, brought Journey out with his lead and they have been inseparable ever since. Monte will always be a hero to Journey. As the weeks went by I couldn't give Journey back! He was another 4-legged son. Absolutely a delight - never could figure out what breed, but a delightful mix of everything that is good. He learned to play, smile, and dance. Never did jump up on anything. When I noticed, about 18 months ago, that he couldn't see in his right eye Libby and Debbie helped me find an opthamologist. Unfortunately, when he had been abused in his prior life his retina had been detached, now cataracts. This didn't stop Journey. He was right out there following his brothers and sister around. As I held him this morning I reminded him to look for Adam, my son, at the rainbow bridge. I reminded him that Adam would be there for him. I pray that his 5 years with us were happy ones, I think they were. He certainly made my days happier. Marci