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[tatsxxx11]

I was SO afraid to read the update. Oh, Leslie, Amy, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!! You are both angels, hero, saviours!!! Words cannont express our thanks for saving Bogie and Cady! This is the BEST news and the happiest day! Leslie, we can't thank you enough for not giving up these guys and for being their guardian angel! Amy, you were the answer to our last, deperate prayers!! You are both HEROES!!! Oh, what a happy day!!!

[ramanth]

OMG!!! What wonderful news!!

Thank you Leslie! Thank you Amy!

You are indeed miracle workers.

I pray Cady and Bogie go to homes where they are loved.

[Cincy'sMom]

I am going to ride along with Leslie and her mom to drop these two off toight. There is a chance of 2-4" of snow, although it is scheduled to be a little later in the eveing. Please keep us in your thoughts tonight!!!

[mugsy]

Good luck and let us know how it went and that all got home safely. They have downgraded us on the snow, so maybe you won't get any.

[delidog]

Good Luck, Leslie and Amy!!!!!
Drive Carefully!!!!!!

Let us know how everything goes....

later

[Sudilar]

The snow started over here. Please drive carefully. Have a safe transport. I'll be thinking about you angels of mercy!!! Wow! You are my heroes!

[Cincy'sMom]

No snow here yet...the dogs were safely dropped off a little over an hour ago, and Leslie dropped me off here at little bit ago. She and her mom are now back on their way to Michigan. Sheis the hero in this, so I let her give the rest of the details!

[delidog]

Glad That all seems to have gone well...

sounds like michigan is not too far....

Glad that all are safe....and hopefully now those two furkids will be happier...put on their best cute Behavior

and find a Forever home!!!!

[AdoreMyDogs]

All-in-all it was a wonderful but emotional Valentine's Day. At work I thoughtfully typed out a very detailed and very charming bio on each dog and included their vet records (after I cut out the "owner" info and the address of the vet). The bios, I think, were wonderful and gave a LOT of charm to Bogie and Cady. When I went to pick up Cady and Bogie at the boarding kennel, they were out in the yard and at first when they saw me they barked once or twice, then they recoginized me and started wiggeling those butts and dancing with excitement! I can't believe they actually recognized me! I was at the fence petting them and telling them that I loved them, and they had a big trip ahead of them. It made me happy, but also made me sad. Here I was preparing on deserting them, just like their former mom did. They obviously were showing signs of loving me, and I was just preparing to be the next person to break their hearts.

Anyway, after paying the boarding fee (hopefully the former mom will pay me back) I loaded them in, and buckeled them in so they stayed out of the driver and passenger seats. Even though I have a minivan, it was still a tight squeeze because I also had Graham and Kersey with me! I then went to my mom's house and picked her up and she brought little Ritzie the shih tzu. So we had mom and I, Graham, Kersey, Cady, Bogie, and Ritz. It was a full car! We then hit the road and in an hour and 1/2 we were at Amy's house, where we just visited for a few minutes before heading back on the road and headed south for close to an hour before we got to the shelter.

It was more emotional then I thought it would be. I unbuckled Cady and Bogie and took them into the "after hours drop-off" area, where they had a room full of cages, which all had very clean water dishes filled with clean water, newspaper lined cages, and a pad lock. There was also a cabinet with both cat and dog food. It was spotless. Absolutely spotless. It was also, surprisingly welcoming, at least I thought so. There were two animals in the drop-off...a little poodle/bichon that was marked down as "agressive", and an absolutely gorgeous ginger kitty who was in the "kitty loaf" pose. The poodle/bichon was incredibly darling but I think just freaked out beyond belief, as he did growl at Amy when she bent down to visit him. None of us could believe that such an adorable little bundle of white fluff could be agressive, but he did indeed growl at Amy. Poor little guy or girl. I bet it was a wonderful dog who was just becide himself with fear, causing him to show agression.

Anyway, we loaded Cady and Bogie up in their clean, paper lined cages and I said my final goodbyes. I didn't know that it would be so hard. Especially with Bogie. I told them to put on their charm, and be patient. The perfect person would come and fall in love with them and give them the retirement that they deserved. It was hard seeing their faces looking at me. They were so upset. They knew where they were. The both came from a shelter, and Cady spent many months in a shelter before she was adopted by her former mom years ago. I am surprised that it hurt as bad as it did. My mom and I both cried. I almost wish Cady and Bogie didn't recognize me when they were in the yard at the kennel, I think it would have made my farewell easier. I just kept thinking to myself, "if it was this hard to leave them at a shelter, just imagine how hard it would be to put them to sleep". I can't imagine how horrible that would have been, so even though it was hard to leave them there, it was easier then putting them to death.

Amy could see what sweet dogs they were. She was in the backseat with them and she was loving on them and petting them and talking to them on our trip to the shelter. Hopefully there will be lots more people who can see what kind, gentle dogs they are and they will get adopted into the perfect homes.

Thank you all so much for all the support and wonderful ideas, everyone. Amy, thank you so much for researching the shelters for me, and finding out about the after-hours drop off, and for going with me to the shelter.

I am now going to give the shelter a call and make sure everything is OK with them this morning. The pad locks didn't lock, so I am a little uneasy. I will feel better once I hear that everything went according to planned.

Bless you all.

[Pam]

Oh my Leslie this is just so sad and I can tell how hard it was for you. It didn't take long for them to learn how good it felt to be loved which was evident by the way they recognized you and responded to you. I would have been in tears too. I am wondering if there is someone there who will be in contact with you when the happy day comes that they find forever homes. I know that would make you feel so much better as it would for all of us who have followed this story. I'm glad you had your mom and Amy along for support.

Your car sounds like it was filled to the brim with pupsters. I would have loved to see a picture of that - all those furry faces, sort of like a Pupmobile! Speaking of that, I guess Kersey is doing better with her car sickness. I don't think you would have attempted to bring her along on such a long journey if she was still having trouble with it. {{{hugs}}} to you Leslie. You are a hero in my eyes!

[Sudilar]

Oh Leslie, Amy and Mom, I am crying just reading about your adventure. I would be crying my eyes out, too, as I left them. I can't put in words how happy I am that they did not have to die. Because of you, Leslie, and Amy, these dogs are ALIVE!!! Do you realize what a BIG and wonderful thing you all have done??? I am in awe! Now, I hope they find the perfect forever home and live happily ever after.
Woohoo! Thank you, Heroes!

[mugsy]

Leslie,

It sounds like it was a pretty traumatic day for you. You worked so hard to save these poor poochies, I'm so glad that you were able to save their lives. I hope that stupid woman never gets another pet. You are definitely their guardian angel. Let us know what happens when you talk to the shelter. Thank you for saving these babies.

[tatsxxx11]

Leslie, there aren't words adequate to express our thanks. As Sue says, because of you, THEY'RE ALIVE!!!!!!! And I for one, am not surprised in the least that you were so heartbroken, saying your goodbyes. You are such a loving person and you gave your heart and soul to Cady and Bogie. I cried along with you reading about your tearful farewell. Just remember, they are safe, warm, together and hopefully, very soon, they both will find a truly devoted person/family to love them FOREVER! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You should be SO proud of yourself. We all are, that's for sure! You're our hero! And Amy too!!!

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by AdoreMyDogs




Thank you all so much for all the support and wonderful ideas, everyone. Amy, thank you so much for researching the shelters for me, and finding out about the after-hours drop off, and for going with me to the shelter.

Your welcome Leslie Thank you for letting me tag along and meet these two wonderful dogs. They really are sweeties I didn't get to interact with Bogie too much cause she was all curled up sleepin, but Cady was on my lap giving me kisses all the way there!!! What a sweetheart. And I am sure they will have ahard time beliving she is 9!!! Here's hoping they find good homes quickly!!!

[ramanth]

What an adventure! Take pride in knowing you gave them a second chance.

Bless you both!