Link
Link left his Mommy suddenly in mid January 2012. Having been diagnosed with lymphoma less than a month earlier with a prognosis of several months, his leaving so soon was a surprise.
Link was the sort of fellow who loved unabashedly as soon as he came to know you. He was sweet and gentle, even to the point of sharing affection (and toys) with his miniscule foster-siblings.
Link was also a pioneer of sorts. He was the first dog adopted by one of three sisters, the other two who also went to adopt dogs shortly afterward that very summer. Seeing the joy of a girl and her dog, the same was sought in other households. In fact, Link and Orrin came from the same rescue - K9 Stray Rescue League.
The entire family grieves for the loss of Link but we also appreciate the immense joy he brought into his Mommy's life and ours. We will miss him and think of him often, fondly.
Link was the sort of fellow who loved unabashedly as soon as he came to know you. He was sweet and gentle, even to the point of sharing affection (and toys) with his miniscule foster-siblings.
Link was also a pioneer of sorts. He was the first dog adopted by one of three sisters, the other two who also went to adopt dogs shortly afterward that very summer. Seeing the joy of a girl and her dog, the same was sought in other households. In fact, Link and Orrin came from the same rescue - K9 Stray Rescue League.
The entire family grieves for the loss of Link but we also appreciate the immense joy he brought into his Mommy's life and ours. We will miss him and think of him often, fondly.
Dazzler
Dazzler left us on October2, 2010. One of the Grayson babies, we had nursed her through several issues and it had seemed that she was fully recovered.
On the afternoon of the above date she became lethargic. She then began shivering and we rushed her to our vet. While in the waiting room she began crying and moving her head in an odd manner. The vet took her to the back for treatment. As the afternoon progressed, Dazzler's symptoms increased rapidly and seemingly without reason. The vet told us finally that they did not know what else to do. We could let her pass naturally as her neurological issues increased or we could help her pass. We let her go the kind way with tears and love following her.
Dazzler was a very special girl. Although she was full of kitten mischief, she was also the one you could rely on to be content snuggling for hours. She would even curl up on Orrin, in the middle of his back, for a nap. We will miss her. We sorrow not only for our loss, but for the loss of everyone who helped her get to Greta's Haven.
Be at peace, Dazzler, until we meet again.
UPDATE: We had a necropsy performed because we could not understand this loss. It turned out to be meningeoncephilitis, a secondary bacterial infection from her viral respiratory infection. The vet said there was nothing that could have been done. But we still sorrow.
Photo by Beth G.
On the afternoon of the above date she became lethargic. She then began shivering and we rushed her to our vet. While in the waiting room she began crying and moving her head in an odd manner. The vet took her to the back for treatment. As the afternoon progressed, Dazzler's symptoms increased rapidly and seemingly without reason. The vet told us finally that they did not know what else to do. We could let her pass naturally as her neurological issues increased or we could help her pass. We let her go the kind way with tears and love following her.
Dazzler was a very special girl. Although she was full of kitten mischief, she was also the one you could rely on to be content snuggling for hours. She would even curl up on Orrin, in the middle of his back, for a nap. We will miss her. We sorrow not only for our loss, but for the loss of everyone who helped her get to Greta's Haven.
Be at peace, Dazzler, until we meet again.
UPDATE: We had a necropsy performed because we could not understand this loss. It turned out to be meningeoncephilitis, a secondary bacterial infection from her viral respiratory infection. The vet said there was nothing that could have been done. But we still sorrow.
Photo by Beth G.
About the kittens
The five kittens listed below came from Grayson Humane Society in Kentucky. Grayson Humane Society is an open admission shelter staffed entirely by volunteers. Although they are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, donations have declined due to the current poor economy and, more than ever before, the expenses are being covered out of the pockets of the volunteers. If you can find it in your heart (and your budget) to make a donation to them, please visit www.graysonhumane.org
The kittens came to us very well cared for but with some of those ailments wich often affect baby animals. The kittens must be cleared by the vet as being healthy enough for spay before we can have the surgery completed. For this reason, the kittens may not be able to leave the rescue for a few weeks; however, we welcome you to put in an application for adoption at the present time.
The kittens came to us very well cared for but with some of those ailments wich often affect baby animals. The kittens must be cleared by the vet as being healthy enough for spay before we can have the surgery completed. For this reason, the kittens may not be able to leave the rescue for a few weeks; however, we welcome you to put in an application for adoption at the present time.
