Cash
On Jan. 1’st 2004 we brought home a little beagle named Cash. We knew he had a rough first 2 years of his life because his wonderful safehouser named Linda had rescued Cash from the pound weighing only 9 IBS. He was practically starved to death. He also had to undergo treatment for heartworms when we met Cash, but we knew he was sweet. Linda told us how loving he was and how he would make a wonderful companion for our eight year old son.We brought Cash to live in our home and he was truly amazing. The first few hours he was nervous. He got his first bath which was quite a scary experience for the little guy, but we knew he felt better. Then he just wanted to lay with our son and wouldn’t leave his side. The next day he was definitely home. We have five children and he seemed to not mind the loud new Christmas toys. He loves the kids playing with him, even the 18 month old who rolls all over him. It was great. He seemed to love everything. He took real quickly to a warm sofa and bed. He always wants to be near a warm person and just snuggle. Our biggest concern was potty training as Cash had probably never been in a warm home. With Cash that wasn’t a big problem. He scratched to let us know he needed to go out and refuses to go out if he doesn’t need to. It seems the outside is not a place he wants to be anymore except for the necessary quick trips. His first time being alone was for five hours. We let him run free. We were kind of nervous about it, but when we came home no, damage or accidents. Wow! Amazing, that’s what we think of Cash, he’s just amazing. I hope people will realize that adopting an older dog and a dog who has had maybe a sad background is not a pet to give up on. Everyday when I look in Cash’s eyes I know he is grateful for where he is now. He is full of love and brings us so much joy. What we would have missed out on if no one had seen this helpless beagle at the pound. from ONE LUCKY...
Buddy
…I can testify Linda Wickham knows a winning pooch when she sees one….Last June, Linda picked up a long black haired mutt from the side of the road— to bury him. To her surprise, he was still alive and with considerable medical care, and lots of love and attention, he survived. Eight months later, I adopted him to be the new “buddy” for my 12 year old Sadie who lost her lifetime sidekick, Suzie, to an acute illness a month earlier. Our “Buddy” continues to blossom and strut his stuff. He is soooo sweet!!! This spring there’s a new, well beaten path from my back door to the back fence where he races many times daily to converse with the neighbors’ yappy mutts. I don’t think he’s particularly fond of them, but it’s certainly an essential part of his new life. One day not long ago, I was having some roof work done. I thought I’d save the workers’ efforts of having to make sure gates stayed closed by keeping the dogs in the house. After all, it was a chilly day and they’d already been out for few hours (one of those rare days I’d been up since around 5. It was 8:30a.m. and I was ready to go to work.) So, I close the pet door….Oh my goodness!! To hear Buddy carry on, you’d thought I was tormenting him! He had a fit digging, pawing, gnawing and barking at the closed pet door space. I’d say to him, “just for today.” He’d follow me back into the house. Two minutes later, he’d be back at the door having same fit. Sadie would look at me as if saying, “gonna be a long day.” Needless to say, he won. So much for the idea of a day inside for Buddy … unless I’m considering a new door… Less than 2 months after this senior’s adoption, he was at home sleeping on my bed…Sadie at the foot and he on the pillow beside me. He’s been spotted napping there during daylight hours too. When I’m home, especially if I’m at computer, like now, rest assured he’s here within a foot of my chair. I’ve yet to witness any discord between the two senior mutts. You’d think the couple have been living together forever. They’re not necessarily in constant view of each other, but they will nap beside each other for hours and are often spotted frolicking together. Buddy is beginning to act excited about treats. He’ll still take a whole treat outside, but will eat a half treat while wagging his tale with modest enthusiasm. It’s heart wrenching to...
Brewster
Dear Linda and family, Brewster is coming along nicely. He’s filled out to the perfect weight and looks great. We have a trainer who has worked wonders with him (and us). I sent a second picture of him smiling. He looked a little to dignified to be Brewster on the card. God bless you and your many good works for our animal friends....
Bailey
Dear Linda, John and I want you to know how happy we are with Bailey (aka Prissy). She’s such a doll. We just love her. I’m trying to convince John to leave her at home with me, but he won’t go for it. I think she’s college bound! Thanks for all your hard work and time you devote rescuing strays. You have a big heart. Pat and John...
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