Such a sad day -- it seems to drive home the point of living each day to the fullest and drive the need to do something for someone.
My parents who are in their late 70's (father will be 80 next month!) have always had pets. For many years they had skipperke (sp?) dogs as well as a cat or two.
Early this year their elderly skipperke had to be put down. They were crazy about a seven year old Cavalier my brother had for his daughter (daughter not as crazy about her!) So my brother gave them the dog. They loved her.
Then last month the cat had to be put down due to a sarcoma.
Last week they awoke to find the new dog dead from a heart attack. They are heartbroken.
They would like another dog. It would be great if it would be a rescue. It should be older -- they don't need the energy level or training issues of a puppy. They like a lap dog but like to take their dogs on daily walks in the state park across the street. It does not need to be a pure bred -- mixed is great! Low maintenance/allergy. (It sounds like I'm writing a personal ad!)
They live in the country by Rockford, Illinois so Iowa and East would be easiest --Upper Midwest I guess. I have forwarded to them the website I saw here for rescue dogs, but some many of you are involved in rescue I thought it worth a try to ask!
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