But I'm not ready to let her go.....

[Aspen and Misty]

I got "the letter" today. In LESS then one month Breeze will be gone and go for her formal training at Paws With a Cause. I just got my letter and I havn't stopped crying. I'm so happy and so sad at the same time.

We've been through SO much. Her eating 20 pounds of food and me pacing at home hopeing she wouldn't die. The first dog I EVER took through obedience school. Eating out, going to school, going shopping, going to my grandparents. They will always be fond memeries I will have of her. I am going to miss her so much. I knew going into this program this is what was going to happen but all along I think I have been denying it. I dunno, she has to go, she will do good, I know she will.

Such a pretty girl


Swiming














Make me proud Breeze....

Your Foster Mommie,
Ash

[BCBlondie]

I loooove that pic and the last pic. You're such a good photographer.

I can imagine how hard it must be for you to lose Breeze.. but at least you know she's going to a good home.. I'm so proud of all the work you've put into training her and caring for her.
*hugs to you and Breeze*

[Iilo]

I know exactly how you feel. I raised a black lab for Leader Dogs for the Blind and it's very hard to let them go.
When she graduates and you get the letter and a picture (I don't know exactly what PWAC does..) of the new team it's the best feeling you'll ever get.

Here's my girl, Abby, on the car ride to LDB headquarters in Troy, MI. Worst 11 hours of my life but what she's done has more than made up for it.

[Dogz]

Oh, Ash. It must be so hard for you to go through this.

You did such a good thing with Breezie-girl, and I am sure she will be wonderful.

After she leaves, will you ever be able to visit her?

*hugs*

Good luck, Breeze.

[Amber]

wow, I'm getting teary eyed for you. I know it's going to be hard to let her go, but think how she is going to help a disabled person. How she's going to make their lives easier. You've done good for her, and she's going to make you proud. Maybe the family/person who gets her, will be able to send you pictures, and have visits? I think that would be nice.

[LorraineO]

BEEEEutiful puppers that Breeze is,,, and congrats on being such a great mommy to her,,, You did her proud and I am sorry you feel so badly.... Try to keep positive,,, and know you did a good thing....
HUGS

[tatsxxx11]

I know how difficult this will be for you Ash. But try and hold onto the thought that by letting go, you're helping to make the life of someone in need so much richer She's off on her exciting journey into therapy/assistance work, all thanks to you!!! You should be very proud of yourself and of your beloved Breeze. And through the tears, remember you did the most selfless thing imaginable. What a beautiful pictures. Breeze is such a sweet, sweet girl, all thanks to you I saw a documentary on TV a while ago about a family that raised a therapy dog, just as you have. She ( the daughter) was able to attend the graduation and was so proud to know the pup she raised would soon be making another person very happy. Maybe you to will be able to attend the graduation too and perhaps, keep in touch with her new family. I hope so {{{HUGS}}

Iilo, Abby is such a beauty

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

Make your mommy proud, Breeze.

I would never be able to have a dog like Breeze because I wouldn't have the strength to let her go. You are very brave, Ash. Congratulations to you and Breeze for training such a great dog.

[RubyMutt]

I can't imagine how hard that must be - for both you AND Breeze You've done a wonderful thing, Ashley. There's not a doubt in my mind that Breeze will become a wonderful service dog Do you think you may be able to visit her when she gets to her forever home? It would be so wonderful to see her putting everything she's learned to work!

I'm sorry for all the sadness you must be feeling, but I really admire you for what you've done

(((HUGS)))

[Aspen and Misty]

Thanx everyone! I feel so much better now. We went swimming tonight because it was something I had always want to do with her! It was FUN!!!!!

I'm not sure about the whole program thing. I am pretty sure the person can have my name and number and IF they want to contact me they can, I hope and pray they will!

Ash

[sabies]

I hope the person does contact you. What a difficult but beautiful thing you are doing. Great pictures!

[Aspen and Misty]

Thanx Jenn! Breeze takes the most wonderful photo's!

Ash

[K9soul]

I have endless admiration for you and others who help to raise these dogs that make such a difference in people's lives. I honestly do not know if I would be strong enough emotionally to do that. But where would so many people be without people like you? Bless your heart. Breeze, make your Mommy proud sweetheart. I know you will!

[anna_66]

My how time how flown. I can't believe it's already time to let her fly. She's going to be the best darn dog they've ever seen (and of course the most gorgeous...those pictures are truly awesome and so is the siggy!)

I'm sitting here wanting to cry for you, you are much stronger than I am, I don't think I could do it. But thanks to you someone will have a wonderful dog.

We will miss you Breeze. You will most definately make all of us proud!!!!!

[chocolatepuppy]

Breeze is such a beautiful pup! I really admire people like you that raise service dogs, you should be so proud of yourself and of Breeze. My thoughts will be with you at this bittersweet time.