Throwback Thursday: My First Rescue and Not the Last

Hi Bette,  What a beautiful Collie. Dogs become so attached to their masters that it becomes devastating when they leave.

Oh such a sad story... same thing happened to me when we moved to Colorado when I was six. He tried to sniff our family route and got ran over. He had never ever gone into the street when we were living at home.

I still cry about that dog to this day, and I am 62 years old.

Such a cool photo Bette. I love these old B & W shots. Memories that live on.

Hi Bette, That's a great photo! The first dog I remember growing up, Rascal, was a collie too. How sad that you lost Prince so soon after going to school.

Bette, I love your touching story and the photo of you and Price.  My first dog was a black and white Collie who died just before I went away to college.  This summer, my daughter and I rescued a mature tan and white rough coat Border Collie.  She has gentle loving personality.  I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to enjoy the companionship of another Collie!

What a wonderful thing to rescue an animal. We have had pets my entire life, but we have never rescued one.

A beautiful story Bette Gottwald . We become so attached to our fur babies, sometimes we forget they can develop the same powerful attachment. All of my fur babies have been rescues---- dogs, cats, ducks, rabbits--- it's hard to understand how easy it is for some to so easily walk away from there pets.

Good morning Bette. What a story. My first dog died when I went away to college too. Dusty was my boy and I will never forget him. Broken Heart....broke mine.

As a dog lover and 'parent' myself, I felt your story. Thanks so much for sharing, Bette.

Bette, Prince sounds like a great friend, so sorry for his sadness, I fear that if something were to happen to me, my dog Jack would be lost.

Thanks for sharing your fond memories and your photograph.

Have a wonderful week!

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Bette a double emotional post. First it's a happy one and then so sad that your pal died later.

Bette,

 What a great story and Prince was lucky to have you. You and I have a commonality we are both only children! I hope you are having a good weekend!