December 30, 2010

A Poem for Cathy


Yesterday, we lost our dear, sweet friend, Cathy Rubin, founder of Rover Rescue.

She was a true angel, and a gift to all dogs, and humans alike. Her impact on the world was profound, the love she gave was endless.

We love you, Cathy! The dogs are waiting for you at the gates, tails wagging!

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge, there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass. When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water, and warm Spring weather. Those old and frail animals are young again. Those who have been maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other. But there is only one thing missing. They are not with their special person who loved them on earth. So, each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up. The nose twitches, the ears are up, the eyes are staring, and this one suddenly runs from the group. You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her in your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again and again and again and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated. ~Author Unknown

I imagine there is a lot of kissing going on, just about now...

December 13, 2010

Congratulations, DJ Vegas, Dog's Best Friend's Dog of the Month ~ December


We met DJ Vegas just a few months
ago, just after he arrived at his new home
with Jennifer, Joe, Joey and Olive.

DJ is the cutest, sweetest Boxer/Great
Dane mix (as you can tell by the photo).

Not only is this guy adorable, he's darn
smart. He's excellent at Going to His
Spot and picks up on new
Cues extra fast!

His smarts are especially represented in
the terrific family he chose. Jennifer and
Joe are tremendously dedicated to this
guy. Not only did Jennifer excel in their
private lessons, but Dad, Joe, was a
terrific handler in our group class last Fall.
Winning the Settle on your Spot
contest. Not bad for a guy
who never had a dog before
he met Jennifer!

DJ's new little two-legged sister and
brother, Olive and Joey, are extra sweet
with him, as well. Not only do they hug and
kiss him endlessly, but they were huge helps
in his training. They were excellent
Assistants, helping DJ learn to Go to his
Spot when they entered the room.

DJ Vegas is a happy boy now that he's
found this amazing forever home, and
we're so thankful that we had the
opportunity to get to know this
special guy, and his family.

Congratulations, DJ Vegas!

You deserve to be our Dog of the Month!

Have a Wonderful Howliday with your new family!