NCRottieRescue

Although Rotties are our favorite, we love all dogs! If you're interested in a pit bull or know someone who is, please let them know about this new rescue.

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I wonder if you will remember

finding me a home

After I wandered through the streets

feeling so lost and alone

It was January when you found me,

I was waiting at the pound,

How could I ever know

That by an angel I'd be found?

And in the year that's past since then,

I've often said a prayer

To thank the Lord for sending you

To place me with folks who'd care.

The year has been just splendid,

I've had all kinds of fun,

I even passed obedience class~

Although I'm not so good at come.

I know my family loves me,

You should see my basket of toys!

Treats and walks,and rides in the car,

Are some of my special joys.

I sometimes get into mischief,

By finding the wrong things to chew,

My family knows it's just for attention

When I take off with a favorite shoe!

Their love is unconditional,

I've discovered that of late,

You see I tested them at first,

But they turned out great!

So this is my special "birthday"

of that day one year ago

And I will never forget my rescue angel

And wanted you to know.

Thank you for giving me my life!

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The month of January 2007

Operating Cost $5495
Donations $17234.22
Adoptions $1675.00
TOTAL $3399.22

Deficit $2096.58

NCRR had some extraordinary medical expenses in January. Lucky had to have leg surgery to repair a broken leg ($1300), 6 Heartworm Treatments were completed, Angel had to go to the ER vet ($800.00) The rescue of two dogs cost NCRR over $2,000 in vet care alone.

Won’t you please think about donating any amount to help a Rottie in need? Click here for details.

DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Let’s hope for a better February!

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Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her.

She dictated and I wrote:

"Dear God,

Will you please take special care of our dog, Abbey? She died yesterday and is in heaven. We miss her very much. We are happy that you let us have her as our dog even though she got sick. I hope that you will play with her. She likes to play with balls and swim before she got sick. I am sending some pictures of her so that when you see her in heaven you will know she is our special dog. But I really do miss her.

Love,
Meredith Claire

ps: Mommy wrote the words after Mer told them to her"

We put that in an envelope with 2 pictures of Abbey, and addressed it to God/Heaven. We put our return address on it. Then Mer stuck some stamps on the front because, as she said, it may take lots of stamps to get a letter all the way to heaven) and that afternoon I let her drop it into the letter box at the post office. For a few days, she would ask if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her that I thought He had.

Yesterday, for Labor Day, we took the kids to Austin to a natural history museum. When we got back, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch. Curious, I went to look at it. It had a gold star card on the front and said "To: Mer" in an unfamiliar hand. Meredith took it in and opened it. Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers, "When a Pet Dies." Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we had written to God, in its opened envelope (which was marked Return to Sender: Insufficient address). On the opposite page, one of the pictures of Abbey was taped under the words "For Meredith." We turned to the back cover, and there was the other picture of Abbey, and this handwritten note on pink paper:

"Dear Mer,

I know that you will be happy to know that Abbey arrived safely and soundly in Heaven! Having the pictures you sent to me was such a big help. I recognized Abbey right away. You know, Meredith, she isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me--just like she stays in your heart--young and running and playing. Abbey loved being your dog, you know. Since we don't need our bodies in heaven, I don't have any pockets--so I can't keep your beautiful letter. I am sending it to you with the pictures so that you will have this book to keep and remember Abbey. One of my angels is taking care of this for me. I hope the little book helps. Thank you for the beautiful letter. Thank your mother for sending it. What a wonderful mother you have! I picked her especially for you. I send my blessings every day and remember that I love you very much. By the way, I am wherever there is love.

Love,

God, and the special angel who wrote this after God told her the words."
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As a parent and a pet lover, this is one of the kindest things that I've ever experienced. I have no way to know who sent it, but there is some very kind soul working in the dead letter office.

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Our next adoption events are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 10. Stop by and meet some of our dogs! See our Events page for more details.

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