HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY!!

Momma Libby delivered 11 precious babies in a shelter one year ago today. Unfortunately, Libby was extremely scared and was unable to nurse them all. 8 of her babies crossed to Rainbow Bridge long before their time (4 at the shelter and 4 within days of coming to rescue).


Six days after the birth, we picked up Libby (named for being Liberated from the Independence Shelter) and her  remaining babies.  While we fought SO hard to save every baby we could, 4 more babies passed away, leaving just 3 - 2 little girls and a tiny boy.


Here are a few pictures to remember their precious journey to amazing homes:

 2 weeks

 Star & Gemma - 4 weeks

 Nike - 4 weeks

 Nike, Star, Gemma - 6 weeks

 Nike - 9 months

Gemma - 10 months

Unfortunately, we do not have a current picture of Star, but have heard she is doing GREAT in her new home. Most recent update from Gemma is she is the love of her family's life and looks quite cozy on the couch.  Nike update just last week was that he was on vacation with his family and is "the best dog". 

What about Momma Libby??  She is SPOILED at her home north of Lawrence by a family that has become an integral part of our rescue - Abby Coffin is on our board of directors. THANK YOU, COFFIN FAMILY for adopting and spoiling our dear Libby-lou!

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY STAR, NIKE, & GEMMA!!

Dog, My Friend ~Author Unknown

When God had made the Earth and sky,

The flowers and the trees,
He then made all the animals
And all the birds and bees.

And when his work was finished,
Not one was quite the same.
He said, 'I'll walk this earth of mine,
And give each one a name'.

And so he travelled land and sea,
And everywhere he went,
A little creature followed Him
Until his strength was spent.

And when all were named upon the Earth,
And in the sky and sea,
The little creature said, 'Dear Lord,
There's not one left for me!'

The Father smiled and softly said:
'I've left you till the end.
I've turned my own name back to front,
And called you DOG, my friend.'

Author Unknown

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