In Memory of Cadi

The most recent rescue bunch of puppies came to us in such sad shape. A little black Lab mix, A little blue Heeler mix, and 4 sweet fuzzy little girls. Both boys were sick with colds and worms, but they were older and had better immune systems. The little girls however weren't so lucky. They hadn't been bathed and their fur that was suppose to be fluffy and soft was matted and sticky. They didn't want to eat... they were vomiting and had terrible diarrhea. We got them cleaned up and Sunday morning they all went to their new foster homes to be taken care of and brought back to good health. This of course is much more difficult than it sounds... especially when you're dealing with such fragile petite babies as these were. Unfortunately we lost little Cadi last night. She just wasn't strong enough to overcome her illness and today is crossing onto Rainbows Bridge.

I can at least say that her last days here on this earth were good despite her being sick. She knew that people were caring for her and not just leaving her to lay in her own filth. She went to her final resting place fluffy and soft and is at peace.

I'm sorry little Cadi. I'm sorry that humans are so full of themselves sometimes that they just can't see they lack compassion. I'm sorry that out of all the thousands of people that live here we couldn't get just one person to volunteer some time and help us get you out of that shelter. I'm sorry that I said I would only drive two hours and not four to get you, because if I had just known how bad your life was.... I'd have driven all day. I hope you forgive me. I told our boy Blaze to look for you this morning. He'll keep you warm and be your new best friend. Rest in Peace Little Girl..... this is for you.

Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die... author unknown