Kittle came to me in June. We didn't know how old she was then, but, guessed about 12 yo. She was less than 24 hrs. from being put to sleep. A rescue volunteer posted her to our Poodle group. She was in Calif. and I was in Tn. I volunteered to take her if they could get her to me. Our Poodle national specialty show was coming up in Salisbury Md. and they relayed her to me there. She spent the week showing off at the show. We came home and she just seemed so grateful to have a home. She did well witht he older poodles. Then a few weeks ago, her perky little spirit just began to shut down and she died on a blanket in my room from general systems failure. She had such a short period of being happy and such a long and miserable life in a puppy mill. It seems that she deserved better. We all will miss her.
Gladstone Group & Long Island Business Brokerage - Huntington, NY
Brokering Success
Gayle, think of the positive side...she did not leave in a puppy mill...she left while in a warm loving home. This Long Island Realtor truly admires the love you obviously have for these abused loving animals and you had an opportunity to make a difference, even if for a short time.
Gail Gladstone, Long Island Realtor
Nov 28, 2007 02:13 PM
Stage it Right! - Melbourne, FL
Gayle, she is so lucky to have had you, even for a short period of time. To know that someone loved and cared for her. Now she has crossed the Rainbow Bridge and will be waiting for you when the time comes. Bless you for taking in an old dog. When my last of nine is gone thats what I plan to do, adopt unwanted old dogs from the shelter.
Nov 29, 2007 11:04 AM
JenRan Realty, LLC - Woodstock, CT
Gayle, how wonderful that Kittle was able to spend time with you, however fleeting, surrounded by love. When I was taking kennel management there was a German Shepherd in the pound who must have been at least 12 if not older. She had cloudy eyes, and an all over 'sunken' look that old dogs sometimes get. She spent her last few days of life in the dog pound only to be euthanized. I felt bad for her then and the memory still haunts me today... Thank you for caring and making a difference, the dogs need more people like you.
Nov 29, 2007 11:25 AM
The Best Spot Realty/Waterfront Real Estate/Ooltewah Real E - Chattanooga, TN
E. TN Waterfront Real Estate
Thank you everyone for your kind comments about Kittle. She was so sweet.
Nov 29, 2007 12:02 PM
Home Staging Online Services - Denver, CO
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I know so many people whose pets have passed away and they stubbornly say that no other pet could replace the one that is gone. I am very sad for those people because in trying to prevent a broken heart, you don't allow your heart to grow! Bravo to all of you animal lovers who continue to give your home and your hearts to those who need it most!!!
Nov 30, 2007 11:36 AM
Dressing Rooms LLC - Scottsdale, AZ
Weeber - Dressing Rooms
Gayle - I may have to stop visiting "it's raining dogs" as I find myself tearing up with every blog I read. I concur with Gail, Terry, Gayle, Jennifer & Elaine - this little girl Kittle most certainly had the happiest time of her life with you in her last few months - you are indeed an angel.
Stephanie
Nov 30, 2007 12:11 PM
The Best Spot Realty/Waterfront Real Estate/Ooltewah Real E - Chattanooga, TN
E. TN Waterfront Real Estate
Thank you for all the nice comments. I am reminded how sweet and special she was!
Dec 01, 2007 08:28 AM
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