Old Dogs

ONE BY ONE ... One by One, they pass by my cage, Too old, too worn, too broken, no way. Way past his time, he can't run and play. Then they shake their heads slowly and go on their way. A little old dog, arthritic and sore, It seems I am not wanted anymore. I once had a home, I once had a bed, A place that was warm, and where I was fed. Now my muzzle is gray, and my eyes slowly fail. Who wants a dog so old and so frail? My family decided I didn't belong, I got in their way, my attitude was wrong. Whatever excuse they made in their head, Can't justify how they left me for dead. Now I sit in this cage, where day after day, The younger dogs get adopted away. When I had almost come to the end of my rope, You saw my face, and I finally had hope. You saw thru the gray, and the legs bent with age, And felt I still had life beyond this cage. You took me home, gave me food and a bed, And shared your own pillow with my poor tired head. We snuggle and play, and you talk to me low, You love me so dearly, you want me to know. I may have lived most of my life with another, But you outshine them with a love so much stronger. And I promise to return all the love I can give, To you, my dear person, as long as I live. I may be with you for a week, or for years, We will share many smiles, you will no doubt shed tears. And when the time comes that God deems I must leave, I know you will cry and your heart, it will grieve. And when I arrive at the Bridge, all brand new, My thoughts and my heart will still be with you. And I will brag to all who will hear, Of the person who made my last days so dear. "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." -- Mark Twain 

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Pablo

18th June, 2009.

Hello everybody. My name is Pablo and I want to tell you my story.

I was bought as a baby puppy six or seven years ago and my Mummy and Daddy loved and cared for me as though I was their little prince.

One day recently my Mummy went away and my darling Daddy, who works very long hours, was left to care for me. Daddy loves me to bits, but is only home for a short period of time each day, so in his wisdom, he decided to bring me over to Grandma and Granddad, Rita and Mayer. My Daddy was heartbroken and he cried and cried - he is so terribly sad, but he told me I would have a better life with a new Mummy and Daddy.

Oh, Grandma, these photoes! I am so embarrassed! (Ooops, sorry little Pablo.)

The first photo shows my side where I have a bacterial infection (not contagious) and Grandma and Grandpa took me to the vet who has given them two lots of tablets and Grandma keeps pushing them down my throat!! I know she is only trying to help! But they are YUKKY!!!

My poor teeth are rotten and the vet told Grandma that they will all have to come out in a couple of weeks, providing my skin heals OK. Oh dear, I am scared - yeeeks!!

Today Grandma combed all my knotted coat and cut off heaps of it, goodness it really feels a lot better (and lighter!!). Then she clipped my really long nails - and oh how good that feels - now it does not hurt to walk!!

There are all these little friends here to play with and I am now having so much fun running around everywhere with them, playing!

I am a really tiny little boy with a huge coat (high maintenance) and I will be looking for a new Mummy and Daddy who will be home with me 24/7 and will be prepared to brush and comb my coat every day!! In return I will give you all my love and kisses.

19th June. Little Pablo is such an intelligent little man that he has been watching closely while I prepare his tablets every morning. He is so funny! He sits about a metre from my feet and watches me cut the cheese, microwave it, and then wrap the tablets in it. Now Pablo knows what comes next so he takes off out the back door like little rocket! I pretend to chase him, but Mayer and I are laughing so much Pablo thinks it is a game, but he knows the tablets are waiting! When he finally stops and I pick him up his little eyes have us in stitches! He rolls his eyes at me as I bring him inside and pick up the cheese. He is held while we push the tablets (encased in soft cheese) down his throat. We offer him a little treat afterwards - but oh no! he will not take it as it might be another tablet!!

We have three people waiting to see if they will like to give Pablo a home, and we are waiting to meet them too. They are all pensioners living at home full time - so hopefully one of them will be suitable for Pablo. There is a long way to go with treatment yet.

Bluey

4th July 2009. Bluey has now gone to a wonderful new forever home where we are sure she will be very happy and have fun with two other little playmates! Also Penny has now gone to a new home in the hills to become an "older" sister to Virgil who was missing his old mate. Miss you Pen and Blue!! But wish you both really well!!!

6th May 09.

Just look at this darling old face! Bluey came into our care a few days ago when her owner was taken from his nursing home into full time hospital car

e. We are guessing she is about 15 years old. This is her "pensive" look, but when she runs, wags her tail, and this darling little face lights up, eyes sparkling! Moments like this and you feel she is more a "puppy

" than an old lady!

Bluey's story? Staff rang owner's next of kin, a nephew, to a

dvise the end was near for his Uncle. Within the hour he rocks up to the nursing home and demands his

Uncle's personal effects - in his words "so I can check if he has made a new will"!! What about his little dog. the nurse asked. "Just

get rid of the old bitch - we don't want her"!! Bluey has given her whole life, love, loyalty and devotion to her "old" owner, and this is the thanks she gets in her hour of need!

Bluey is to see our Vet later in the week to check out her general health, but what we can see, for now, is that she has had a bad flea problem but otherwise she seems quite healthy. She has had a worm tablet and been given a warm bath and flea treatment. She eats well despite having "not a single tooth"!

Our reply to "comments" received - we very much doubt it!! She is a cheeky little old lady!! Just love her.

23rd. May 09 Bluey took the trip to our Vet last Thursday for a check up, and the news is not all good. Bluey has a really bad heart murmur and eventually her lungs will fill with blood and the end will be near. But while she has quality and fun with her life here - then she stays here!!

You should see her when you pat her head and pay her attention - she blooms!!

14th June. 2

009. We were sitting quietly and suddenly in the silence came this gentle little "bark, bark, bark" I said to Mayer "who is that barking? It must be little Grandma - I haven't heard her bark before"! Sure enough there was little Bluey standing at the window having a little bark at a passing human! She never fails to delight - this little darling. We most often

call her "little grandma" now because that is just what she is like - a darling old grandma!!

After arriving in early May and looking so wobegone with that dreadful coat, here she is now! Hair growing beautifully on those bald patches and all fleas gone!

Mid June 09 and doesn't she look gorgeous!!

This "adoring" look was after having a good brush, nails clipped, and given heaps of cuddles and plenty of good food. A few cuddles and pats each day is all she asks for.

23 June 09 Dear

Anon, yes Bluey is looking for a home, however she is spending the weekend with a friend and I think they will "probably???" fall in love with her. Watch this space.

Bluey and Penny went to spend the weekend with Marilyn and John while Mayer and I had a little break away! Here are the comments from Marilyn "STORY RE

TWO::: GIRLS GO ON HOLIDAYS WITH MARILYN AND JOHN

Well we picked Bluey and Penny up from the lovely Rita's Thursday I call Bluey Blue Bells.

Blue Bells is the sweetest little animal you could ever imagine she goes outside for a wee wee and neither girls once dirtied in the house they just were so precious.Little Penny I dont think needs a home but Blue Bells sure does.I have just lost ,my precious chi Coco after a long illness and am still not ready to take on another little fur baby,thought I was but just cried when I picked them both up they,Probably thought this one is nuttso !

I have doggie bed ,coats for anyone that will give Blue Bells a good home,and will always mind her if you go away.For information re any of what I am saying ring Rita.Please Please someone take and love Blue Bells she is so easy to care for she is such a lady,a precious lady baby.Thankyou for listening love

Marilyn."

Puppies

Little tiny puppy on right now gone to new home!!
These gorgeous little puppies are now available. There are two male puppies, fully immunized, and 6 months old. They are registered and have their papers. Both have that very distinctive dark muzzle; one is lighter in coloring than the other. Phone Bev on 0353447244 or mobile 0428447244 for further information.

Report from new Mum is that these little ones are the most loving and friendly little darlings, very playful. Tonight he was sitting on her foot while she watched TV!!!

BANDIT

Bandit is a male "stud" dog (he made some gorgeous little puppies during his stud life) now retired! He is about 7 years old, very shy. He is not the cuddly type of little dog as he has not had any experience of that! He is quite happy inside and outside, and would make a wonderful little "watch dog". When he has been with you for three or four days he gets more confidence and will come inside and follow you around, even sniff your fingers and take a little chicken from your hand! Just patience needed!  Bandit would make a good companion for an older person who just wants someone to "talk" to, and have as company.

Donations

December, thank you to those wonderful people who have made Christmas Donations towards our little dogs. We have now arranged a Ritchie" Stores Community Benefits to help raise funds towards the continuing costs of these dogs in our care. If you would like a Community Benefit Card for Chi Rescue and Haven please call us on 0397755506 and we will send you a key ring card for use at the Ritchie's Stores. Ritchies Stores have been running this program for years and it has raised a lot of money for some Charities. It has taken us a long time to get this all organised, but it is now underway! All you do is show your "card" whenever you purchase anything from Ritchie's Stores. Accumulated sales of $1,000 per month will raise a $10 donation to Chi Rescue and Haven! So we need lots of people to use their cards!!

We will list people who send donations here for a period of time.

MAY 2009. Elizabeth W. $20, and a further $100. Many thanks Elizabeth and Rex! - going toward Bluey's vet expense! Thank you. Yuri $50, Betty and Frank $50, Joan $50, $100 from Christine and Euan especially for Bluey, with many thanks to all for such generous support.

We would like to express our very grateful thanks to Proctor and Gamble Pet Care (Australia) Pty. Ltd. (The manufacturers of Eukanuba). We have received a very generous donation of dried dog food suitable for the "oldies" from this wonderful company. This particular dried dog food can be recommended as it supplies all the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that these little old dogs require. Even the ones with no teeth seem to just love them (they suck them to pieces!). THANK YOU PROCTOR AND GAMBLE!!

JUNE 2009. Gillian and Gary $20, Elizabeth and Rex $20, Liz B $100 to celebrate Minty's 2nd. Birthday. Many thanks to all for this wonderful help and kindness! We wish to thank a very kind lady for her generous donation in memory of Coco - Thank you! Elizabeth and Rex $20, Marilyn and John $20, a coat for Bluey, and some food for all the dogs, with many thanks!

JULY 2009. Michelle and Mari $50. $50 from Linda for Vet fees. With many thanks.