DAYZEE & VJ RANCH
In February of 2008, I decided to adopt another dog. I wanted a rescue dog, one that was housebroken or almost there and one who was out of the puppy chew stage.
While searching on line, I came across my sweet, little Dayzee:
She is a little over 2 in this picture and just the sweetest dog. I wanted a small dog. (she's my first small dog and will not be my last!)
I got her from VJRanch. Val rescues dogs who are about to be euthanized and tries to place them in forever homes. I asked her how she can do that, rescue them and give them away, and she sent me this that she wrote:
| I DID IT FOR YOU |
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As I watch you drive away, I remind myself….. |
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I did it for you. |
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As I swallow hard and wipe away my tears, I remind myself… |
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I did it for you. |
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I know at this moment you are scared and confused, |
| But please understand that… |
| I did it for you. |
| As I fill your spot tomorrow and begin to love another, I want you to know that.. |
| I did it for you. |
| Please know that every time I stroked your face, looked into your eyes, and said 'I love you', it was true, it was genuine and… |
| I did it for you. |
| Yes, I must love and let go,and... |
| I did it for you. |
| People often ask, 'how can you do it? I try to explain... |
| I did it for you. |
| So, as I kiss you goodbye and watch you depart my life,I must remind myself... |
| I did it for you. |
| Saying goodbye is never easy, just please know... |
| I did it for you. |
| Today we part ways, and tomorrow I will save another from euthanasia! |
| So as hard as this is for me, please always remember.. |
| I did it for you. |
| You are off to start a new life, a real second chance! |
| I believe that we will meet again someday! |
| Until then, I will remember that… |
| I did it for you. |
| So, my friend, although this is difficult for me to let you go, |
| I must always remember that… |
| I did it for you. |
| I will not forget you. I will always remember you and our time together, |
| I will smile and I will know... |
| I DID IT FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| By Valerie Cook, |
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Dog rescue and foster mom in Arizona |
And so I ask you - if you live in Arizona and are considering a dog, please, please DO NOT get it from a pet store. All that does is promote puppy mills. Please rescue a dog. Take a look to see who Val has.
