We are up and running!

This sign is meant for Stephanie -

She tried to set up Crossroads Dog Rescue blog with Network Blogs

as a .org instead of a .com

YAY! We should be pulling to Facebook now, though!

Thankfully her brain kicked in!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

'Tis the days before Christmas,
And all through the house,
The puppies are squeaking an old rubber mouse.
The wreath which had merrily hung on the door,
Is scattered in pieces all over the floor.

The stockings that hung in a neat little row,
Now boast a hole in each of their toes.
The tree was subjected to bright-eye whims,
And now, although splendid, it's missing some limbs.

I catch them and hold them, “Be good I insist!"
They lick me, then run off to see what they've missed.
And now as I watch them, the thought comes to me,
That theirs is the spirit that Christmas should be.

Should children and puppies yet show us the way,
And teach us the joy that should come with this day?
Could they bring the message that's written above,
And tell us that most of all, Christmas is love!

I Want To Rescue a Dog

Vesper - when he was rescued by Rescue Ink

By Marti Houge

One Starfish Rehoming Connections

Columbus, Wisconsin

I want to save a rescue dog

that no one else would pick.

But please...  I couldn't handle one

that was too old...or sick.

I want a dog with fluffy hair

that's silky to the touch;

A dog I wouldn't have to groom 

(the work would be too much!).

My allergies are bad

and so the dog must never shed 

or jump up on my velvet couch     

or sleep with me in bed.

The size is not important

but the dog can't be too tall.

And while I'm not being choosy   

I'd prefer he not be small.

Cute and cuddly, sweet and smart 

and one who doesn't chew.

Of course he must be housebroken

(my carpeting is new).

A dog who's quiet in his crate

(I work twelve hours a day);

A dog who isn't hyper, 

and yet one who likes to play.

Of course all vetting must be done

(it's easier for me).

And I don't want to *pay* a lot 

for an "adoption fee".

Ah, yes...it truly warms my heart

to save a dog in need.

I'll pick a dog that no one wants: 

a noble choice indeed!

A dog that no one else could love:

a homeless dog that's needy....

I only wish those rescues weren't so fussy--  

and so greedy!

Vesper, recently, after much needed vet care and a LOT of LOVE!!

Thank you, RESCUE INK!!