BELLA
Here is a
reminder of what our hard work is all about. TWO years ago I placed
Bella. She was found at a local shelter here in Santa Monica California
and Suzanne, Carolyn and I went to find her. I took her home and to the
vet and placed her locally with a nice family. We have no heartworm in
Southern California and I had argued frequently with Jan that testing for
heartworm here was a waste of money. But she insisted so I always did.
SOmehow in my haste at the vet, Bella's heartworm test was never done.
After we placed her the new owner called to say they had her tested and
she was positive! They returned her to rescue since they did not want to
deal with her treatment. SO I took care of my first heartworm positive
dog.
Marie had to walk me and my vet through the process since he had not
taken care of many of these dogs.
So we had bella for three cycles of heartworm medication and when she was
well placed her up for adoption. A wonderful family in Gabberville
California saw her on the site and wanted to adopt her. We agreed to meet
in Lake Tahoe, about 300-400 miles from their home and about 10 hours
from our home. We were camping and they came and joined us for a camping
overnight and stayed two days to meet bella.
Well here is a note from them two years later. Can you tell how excited I
am?
Caryn Pola
English Springer Rescue America, Inc.
President & Fundraising Chairperson
Subject: re: Bella
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 08:45:03 -0700
Caryn,
I don't know if you remember us but we adopted Bella September of 2001.
We finally got the software to email pictures and I wanted to send you a
picture of her so that you would know that she was doing great. (The
picture is Bella with Jasmine)
She has been every bit the girl that I wanted, she is great with the kids
and is very patient with our baby boy (born last March) and CourtneyAnne
and Jasmine. She is healthy and happy and very loved.
Thanks so much,
Scott and Angie Weaver
Garberville, California