Rescue

I rescued a human today.
Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering
apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew
I had to help her. I wagged my tail, too exuberantly, so she
wouldn't be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view
from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want
her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the shelter
keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them.
As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about
my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make
a difference in someone's life. She got down on her knees and made
little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head
up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my
neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her
cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.
Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I
instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I
would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do
everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her
eyes. I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many
more are out there who haven't walked the corridors. So many more to
be saved. At least I could save one.

I rescued a human today.

I'm not able to credit the author as it was sent to me without credit.

Sophie rescued our family over 10 years ago. She's the most wonderful girl with whom we expect to spend many more fun times.

Pet O Bed

As you may recall, last month I told you about the Mid Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League's Dollars for Danes Auction. They had fabulous items donated and the auction raised $6972 with a total of 346 bids.

I was one of those bidders and I have to say. a very happy winner of a new bed for the girls. It's made by Pet O Bed. I was able to order any size with any cover and they even included the shipping! Diana was especially helpful in taking my order and even sent me an invoice for tax purposes, since it's considered a charitable donation for MAGDRL.

So let me tell you about the bed. It's made of very dense polyurethane foam which is about 6" thick. The foam has a dip in the middle so it's like a nest.


Then it has a cover which is like a fitted sheet, no zippers, no velcro. If you have a chewer, this is a GOOD thing. Thankfully, my girls have outgrown the bed chewing phase.

This is the bottom...


...and this is the top.


The cover is really easy to take off and put on and should be a breeze to wash. The cover of this one is made from acrylic fur.

Time for a test drive. We let Sophie try it first since it's really for her even though they switch beds all the time and it's pretty much first come, first serve.

mmmm....smells good

yep, I like it!

Then we let the Danes have a look. Lilly was on it in a flash!



But she had to fight to keep it!










Apparently they've agreed to share!

Needless to say the bed is a huge success and we're all happy! Big thanks to Pet O Bed and MAGDRL

*****One more thing. When you place your order with Pet O Bed, mention Mid Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League(MAGDRL) and they will receive a 15% donation. How great is that? Your furkids get a new bed AND you're helping Danes in need.