Ricky

[KentuckyJim]

Dear Friend,
I wanted to write and tell you how I think you're a fine person for taking such good care of Ricky. Many folks wouldn't have gone to the trouble but when you have a faithful friend, you don't turn away just because they're unable to take care of themselves or need extra care. I'm in both those positions right now and I know what it is to have to depend on someone to help me, even as a man at the age of sixty. But enough about me...
We had a wonderful dog named M'Lady from 1989 until the year 2001. She was such a sweet girl, a Dalmatian, with one blue eye and one deep brown eye. It made her a bit "balanced when you looked at her but I didn't care. Her heart was pure gold and she loved her family. She gradually went blind in her last two years of life and she would be going along and suddenly cringe, as if she was afraid she'd run into something, although I never saw her do so. I need to stop talking about her...It's bringing the tears again.
May the Lord bless and keep you, my friend, for what you did for Ricky. May He hold you close to His Heart...
My love to all,
Jim Grayson
Lexington, Kentucky
USA

[lizbud]

Rickie had such a sweet face. In all of his pictures he looked so
at home in his surroundings. I am so glad to read about him & thank you
for sharing his story with us.He seemed like one of the Quiet Heros who
manage to push on no matter what happens to them along life's journey.

Rickie makes a wonderful DOG OF THE DAY.

[bkinne]

What a sweet, sweet story! For those of us who love animals, we know the pain of losing such a beloved pet! Rickie will be there waiting for you one day and he will always be in your heart. God bless you for taking such good care of such a sweet family member when it became HIS turn! After all, that's what love is all about. Thank you for sharing your story and congratulations to Rickie for being the Dog of the Day!