Happy Paws

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		Robin
		Robin, now renamed "Lucy" has a wonderful new home with  Kristin & Suni T. of Arlington, VA !  Congratulations to the happy family.  Read More
		Ben
		From shelter to swimming pool, Ben now lives the live of luxury with Theresa & Mike B. of Portland, OR!  He also has 2 beagle siblings, a Chihuahua and a St. Bernard to call his brothers and sisters!  Congratulations to Ben!   Read More
		Magic
		From a shelter floor to the arms of Michael & Cindy B. of Brandywine, MD, this little dog is pure Magic in every sense of the word!  Mom was a Coonhound; we think dad was a black lab.  A mellow, sweet boy who will bring joy to this family!  His new name is "Stogie".   Read More
		Mudd
		This little adorable guy got a bad start in life.  He was found abandoned in the woods, lifeless, almost gone.  Now he is living the good life with Cheryl L. & Nick S. of Portland, OR.  "Mudd", now renamed "Simon", will never want again.  Congratulations to Simon, Cheryl & Nick!!   Read More
		Bonnie
		Bonnie was destined to be euthanized until we were able to save her.  Now she lives with her wonderful new family in Canada!  Congratulations to Mike, Merl, Bonnie and her new beagle brother, Jasper!  Read More

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“Just a dog”
By Richard Biby
Permission granted to reprint the text portion of the article Just a Dog
NAVHDA Feb 2006 issue (www.NAVHDA.org)

People have said to me from time to time things like “lighten up, it’s just a dog” or “that’s a lot of money for just a dog”.  They say to me they don’t understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for “just a dog”.  Some of my proudest moments have come about with “just a dog”.  Many hours have passed and the only company I had was “just a dog” but I did not once feel slighted.  Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by “just a dog”, and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of “just a dog” gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day. 

For those of you who do not understand the whys and wherefores of “just a dog”, then you will probably understand phases like “just a friend”, “just a sunrise”, or “just a promise”.  “Just a dog” brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.  “Just a dog” brings out in me the compassion and patience that make me a better person.  Because of “just a dog” I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.  So for me and folks like me, it’s not “just a dog” but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.  “Just a dog” brings out what’s good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.