by foster mom who loved you
My dear Courage/Jock:
It was 9 months ago that I very first visited this site when I lost your brother. And then again this summer when I visited at the lose of my beloved Angel of 15 years and I tear at the thought I'm yet again here. Unbelievablely for you. I still remember the day I received the call about these little puppies who's mother had been hit by a car. You couldn't eat on your own and surely wouldn't make it if someone wouldn't step up and take you in and bottle feed you. I was hooked the first moment I saw the three of you. Oh so adorable! Within the next 4 weeks we nursed you all, gradually made it to actual food and prepared you for adoption. Poor little Rescue -just couldn't do it - something was too wrong. We lost him at 7 weeks and it almost broke my heart. You and your sister Faith Ann stood by my side as we burried him and got special loving that night. Then before I could blink you were adopted. Suddenly my little babies were leaving before I could catch my breath. Susan and Darren were the perfect family. I couldn't say no - they had it all to offer you and so off you went to your new home and your new name, "Jock". Well, I couldn't find a home for Faith Ann that was as perfect as yours so, well, she ended up staying.............and has become the light of our lives.
We stayed in touch with Susan and Darren - you were too special to just move on. Before we knew it a close friendship and bond had developed. We were forever related through YOU - for that we are all thankful. We planned play dates for you and Faith Ann, we entered training class together and started socialization classes. You were the typical "foster pup" - we saw you weekly. As much as you loved your new sissy, you never forgot your old one. And the three of your would have such a good time when together. Time passed, you grew, and we were all so impressed. Our love and devotion grew right along with your big ole paws. Tuesday night it was so strange that we both show up for class early. Then class was cancealed and I was stranded utnil my ride returned and your family stayed to keep us company. 30 minutes of play and frolic and undivided attention to you guys. WE laughed at the way you and Faith Ann stood and kissed each other's faces non-stop - It was all so strange, this added special time. How could we possibally know that 24 hours you would be gone. That Ribbi would once again be alone and that Faith Ann in 10 short months would go from having a mother and 4 brothers to being alone. Oh, she has her brothers at our house - but you were the real deal. She will miss you so. I will miss you so. Caitlyn will miss you so. Our hearts break at the idea that in such a freak accident you are gone. I tear up each time I think not one Christmas did you get to pass, not one birthday and my heart hurts. I can't imagine how your mommy and daddy feel. However, I trust that you are once again with your mother and brothers - that you are free to love and fly and that you watch down over me and incourage me to continue in my work of rescue. If I had it all to do over again - I wouldn't change a thing. I wouldn't take back one night of lost sleep to that bottle, or change the family you went to. In your short life you touch so many and made such a difference. You my dear one are the real deal - the example of love and light. I thank you for being a part of my life.
An so my little angels: Faith, Rescue, and Courage made their mark on this world. Now Rescue and Courage make their mark on the next. Visit me often and whisper soft howls in my ear. I'll know your there and so will Faith. We love you. Fly high my dear one and touch the sky - you were an angel on earth and I know you are today.