Falina Awaits Me Over The Rainbow...

Falina, I believe, was a backyard breed chihuahua. I happened to ask at a pet store (where I bought cat food) if they ever got Chihuahuas in the store. I was told they had new puppies arriving the next morning. I went to see them, took one look at that adorable little pup and next thing I knew I was plunking $500 on the counter to get her out of that cage. She's been spoiled to death, but come on...she thinks she's worth it!

(UPDATE:  Precious little Falina passed away on October 15, 2007.  She was the heart of my heart and as vital as one of my five senses.  The emptiness often causes me to gasp for breath, she was so vital to me. My arms will feel empty until we meet again Beyond The Rainbow...)

Riley is a very sad story. We worked closely with a rescue called Old Dog Haven in Washington State. We got a call on 7/17/07 about a Rottie at the Humane Society. She had been there a month and that is about the limit of time they give dogs before killing them. So we rushed down there to see this girl and she was a pathetic excuse for a dog (especially a Rottie), she would not look us in the eyes. Once we got her away from all the other dogs there, she was more herself. She is a very sweet dog. Her stomach was hurting her though so we took her to the vet and they had to keep her overnight. Hopefully she will be coming home tomorrow to a new life with our family. While waiting at the vet's office, she decided to adopt us. She started with the Rottie lean and then put her head in our laps for some ear scraching. She started showing us just how thankful she was for getting her out of the horrible conditions she was in at the pound. I have never seen a dog take to anyone as fast as Riley did to us. I cannot wait to bring her home as a great addition to our kids that we already have. (UPDATE:  Riley came home to a wonderful life with Mommy while Daddy was away on business for two months.  She was faithful, loving, goofy and loyal, but she didn't get to stay long, and headed over the Rainbow Bridge on October 1st, 2007.  I loved that girl to the utmost, and she is sorely missed.) 

Grandpaw was just what his name says he was.  Big, kinda smelly, shuffling, arthritic and loving.  He was a very special and wise soul who, in our home, finally found an indoor bed, a quiet home, a doggie family to be surrounded and revered by, and people to see to his every whim.  We were so lucky, privileged and honored to have him bless our lives.