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| OUR DOGS WHO HAVE CROSSED THE RAINBOW BRIDGE |
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our family as we dealt with Henry's final weeks. Below is some text that was sent to some family and
friends who came in contact with our little boy.
Henry was adopted on August 4, 2011 from Canine Rescue of Central PA. He was brought to there
from a SPCA in the Baltimore area. We were told when we adopted him that he was on "death row" in
Baltimore. Very little other information was provided by SPCA in Baltimore.
Marna and I originally adopted Henry to provide companionship to our other dog Tigger (Canine Rescue
2004). Tigger is our 12 yr. old black placed in a home. They came as a pair and grew up together,
although Sparky was 4 yrs. older. Sparky was a Jack Russell who became ill in July of this year with
advanced kidney disease. He crossed the bridge in the middle of July. We felt Tigger missed Sparky
tremendously, as we did. After much discussion, the decision to adopt another dog was made.
On July 30th we met Henry at Canine Rescue. Jim Harr was great with any questions and we would
like to send a special thank-you to him for all he did for us and Henry and all he does for Canine
Rescue! Our first impression of Henry was great and he and Tigger seemed to get along well. After a 5
day trial period, Henry was officially adopted and became part of our family. Henry jumped right into
our hearts from day one. He was such a good, loving, kind dog. Very, very nice. He just wanted to be
loved.
It was amazing how Henry fit right in like he was meant to be in our home (we think Sparky was
guiding him). He knew the property lines in two days. He was housebroken. He loved other dogs and
children young and old. He walked like a little gentlemen on the leash - purposely going slow when old
Tig was along. He would stop on a dime if we called his name, even in the middle of chasing a squirrel
or rabbit. He was a little baby who won over everyone he met.
My mother suffered from dementia/Alzheimer's disease for over 12 years. In August of this year she
was placed in hopspice. She died peacefully on 9/5/2011. Both Tigger and Henry were with us during
the hospice period. They provide tremendous comfort and companionship to our family and all who
visited. Both dogs would lie at the foot of my mom's bed with a comforting look in their eyes. Many
times they provided hugs and kisses to grieving family member's - what great animals dogs are!
Two days after returning to the Harrisburg area after my mother's funeral, Henry became ill. He tested
positive for Lyme disease and AIHA - auto-immune hemotytic anemia. His platelets were very low and
he was not producing many red blood cells. He was given a transfusion and different medications. He
made a great recovery and returned home. Five days later, the symptoms reappeared. Henry made
another hospital trip. Again, he was brought home. But he was not the same little boy.
Henry put up a valiant fight for two weeks. He endured two 4 day hospital stays, two transfusions,
multiple tests, IV's, and lots of discomfort. He was brave thru it all. Never whining or showing any signs
of fear. Although we spent a small fortune trying to save Henry, it was not done in vain, as all "nice"
dogs deserve a chance to have a good life, family, and a loving home. Henry was worth every penny of
treatment. Our Henry paid us back in love, affection, and loyalty!
We only had Henry for 7 short weeks, but the love he brought will last a lifetime. In his short stay with
us, Henry was able to go on vacation to the beach. He loved chasing seagulls! He slept on the bed with
us (Tigger's too big!) and ate like a king. He went to parks and played with neighborhood kids and dog
buddies. We just wish Henry could have lived longer to enjoy his new home, family, and adventures!
We miss Henry alot. Such a "nice" dog! We love you little boy.
Jim and Marna and Tigger
friends who came in contact with our little boy.
Henry was adopted on August 4, 2011 from Canine Rescue of Central PA. He was brought to there
from a SPCA in the Baltimore area. We were told when we adopted him that he was on "death row" in
Baltimore. Very little other information was provided by SPCA in Baltimore.
Marna and I originally adopted Henry to provide companionship to our other dog Tigger (Canine Rescue
2004). Tigger is our 12 yr. old black placed in a home. They came as a pair and grew up together,
although Sparky was 4 yrs. older. Sparky was a Jack Russell who became ill in July of this year with
advanced kidney disease. He crossed the bridge in the middle of July. We felt Tigger missed Sparky
tremendously, as we did. After much discussion, the decision to adopt another dog was made.
On July 30th we met Henry at Canine Rescue. Jim Harr was great with any questions and we would
like to send a special thank-you to him for all he did for us and Henry and all he does for Canine
Rescue! Our first impression of Henry was great and he and Tigger seemed to get along well. After a 5
day trial period, Henry was officially adopted and became part of our family. Henry jumped right into
our hearts from day one. He was such a good, loving, kind dog. Very, very nice. He just wanted to be
loved.
It was amazing how Henry fit right in like he was meant to be in our home (we think Sparky was
guiding him). He knew the property lines in two days. He was housebroken. He loved other dogs and
children young and old. He walked like a little gentlemen on the leash - purposely going slow when old
Tig was along. He would stop on a dime if we called his name, even in the middle of chasing a squirrel
or rabbit. He was a little baby who won over everyone he met.
My mother suffered from dementia/Alzheimer's disease for over 12 years. In August of this year she
was placed in hopspice. She died peacefully on 9/5/2011. Both Tigger and Henry were with us during
the hospice period. They provide tremendous comfort and companionship to our family and all who
visited. Both dogs would lie at the foot of my mom's bed with a comforting look in their eyes. Many
times they provided hugs and kisses to grieving family member's - what great animals dogs are!
Two days after returning to the Harrisburg area after my mother's funeral, Henry became ill. He tested
positive for Lyme disease and AIHA - auto-immune hemotytic anemia. His platelets were very low and
he was not producing many red blood cells. He was given a transfusion and different medications. He
made a great recovery and returned home. Five days later, the symptoms reappeared. Henry made
another hospital trip. Again, he was brought home. But he was not the same little boy.
Henry put up a valiant fight for two weeks. He endured two 4 day hospital stays, two transfusions,
multiple tests, IV's, and lots of discomfort. He was brave thru it all. Never whining or showing any signs
of fear. Although we spent a small fortune trying to save Henry, it was not done in vain, as all "nice"
dogs deserve a chance to have a good life, family, and a loving home. Henry was worth every penny of
treatment. Our Henry paid us back in love, affection, and loyalty!
We only had Henry for 7 short weeks, but the love he brought will last a lifetime. In his short stay with
us, Henry was able to go on vacation to the beach. He loved chasing seagulls! He slept on the bed with
us (Tigger's too big!) and ate like a king. He went to parks and played with neighborhood kids and dog
buddies. We just wish Henry could have lived longer to enjoy his new home, family, and adventures!
We miss Henry alot. Such a "nice" dog! We love you little boy.
Jim and Marna and Tigger
and for 3 months was without a canine companion. Colby and I met through Beth Lobato of Canine
Rescue at Kinship Kennels where Colby was temporarily residing till someone to love him would come
through. I had heard stories of Jack Russels and but was I sure I wanted a dog that was part Jack
Russel. I had to go and find out. I had trouble with my knees at that time so I sat on a sofa Molly,the
Russel. I had to go and find out. I had trouble with my knees at that time so I sat on a sofa Molly,the
owner, had there for pets and people. Beth went to get Colby and when he came to the outer area he
ran and jumped beside me and KISSED me on the face. I immediately said I wanted him. Who couldn't
love a lover like that.
It has been 5 1/2 years of love and companionship. He loved laying on the sofa in the south window
waiting for me to come home and then run down the steps and out to meet me. I'll miss that little face
cocked off to one side and the floppy ears up as much as they could go. Talk? He talked to me, with
me and to whomever would listen to him. But I rarely told him to be quiet as I knew that in adopting an
older dog that someday I'd do anything to hear that bark again and again.
I am Manic Depressive and Colby worked with me through all the rough times and never left my side.
The days of continuous sleep and then of keeping him up all night with me cleaning and listening to our
Golden Oldies. He never complained or walked away from me. When he would get sooo tired he'd even
stay in the same room with me and try to sleep.
Oh, the stories I could tell. I have one favorite that I had a good chuckle over. Colby sheds white hair
everywhere,,just little love reminders, and while at exercise class I was removing them from my
blouse and called the instructor over. I gave Grace the white hair and she said "What's this?". I said it
was a gift of love from Colby to remember him by.Take it home with you or wear it like me. She had
met Colby while I recovered from a knee replacement so she was familiar with him. Well, she took it
home.
It will take years to remove those love reminders from my car and home but to be honest I'm not in any
big hurry. His hair never really ever bothered me as it assured me he was waiting for me when I would
return home. He has taught me unconditional love, patience and tolerance. I am getting another Jack
Russell mix tomorrow afternoon and I hope he is even half the dog Colby was and I'd be satisfied.
Colby ,my love, I will miss you dearly. Love Mom (Julie)
Rescue at Kinship Kennels where Colby was temporarily residing till someone to love him would come
through. I had heard stories of Jack Russels and but was I sure I wanted a dog that was part Jack
Russel. I had to go and find out. I had trouble with my knees at that time so I sat on a sofa Molly,the
Russel. I had to go and find out. I had trouble with my knees at that time so I sat on a sofa Molly,the
owner, had there for pets and people. Beth went to get Colby and when he came to the outer area he
ran and jumped beside me and KISSED me on the face. I immediately said I wanted him. Who couldn't
love a lover like that.
It has been 5 1/2 years of love and companionship. He loved laying on the sofa in the south window
waiting for me to come home and then run down the steps and out to meet me. I'll miss that little face
cocked off to one side and the floppy ears up as much as they could go. Talk? He talked to me, with
me and to whomever would listen to him. But I rarely told him to be quiet as I knew that in adopting an
older dog that someday I'd do anything to hear that bark again and again.
I am Manic Depressive and Colby worked with me through all the rough times and never left my side.
The days of continuous sleep and then of keeping him up all night with me cleaning and listening to our
Golden Oldies. He never complained or walked away from me. When he would get sooo tired he'd even
stay in the same room with me and try to sleep.
Oh, the stories I could tell. I have one favorite that I had a good chuckle over. Colby sheds white hair
everywhere,,just little love reminders, and while at exercise class I was removing them from my
blouse and called the instructor over. I gave Grace the white hair and she said "What's this?". I said it
was a gift of love from Colby to remember him by.Take it home with you or wear it like me. She had
met Colby while I recovered from a knee replacement so she was familiar with him. Well, she took it
home.
It will take years to remove those love reminders from my car and home but to be honest I'm not in any
big hurry. His hair never really ever bothered me as it assured me he was waiting for me when I would
return home. He has taught me unconditional love, patience and tolerance. I am getting another Jack
Russell mix tomorrow afternoon and I hope he is even half the dog Colby was and I'd be satisfied.
Colby ,my love, I will miss you dearly. Love Mom (Julie)