Cashmere, the Puppy Mill Bichon
I picked little Cashmere, up, on June 26,1999.
He was another victim, of the
Puppy Mills.
He is only 3 years old, and his
Birthday
is November 28, 1995. He has
been so abused,
that his little bones stick out,
and his
little spirit seems broken.
Monday,June 28...Poor baby...he had never
even SEEN grass, and was probably
raised
on concrete. All he would do,
was cower.
He was terrified of everything.
He wouldn't
walk, wouldn't go outside to
potty. He was
boarded at my vet's, here in
Tulsa, Oklahoma,
while awaiting his new mom, Diane,
to come,
all the way from Endicot, New
York, to adopt
him. He will be neutered, have
his vaccinations,
and have his teath cleaned.
Tuesday,June 29...He was a little "whiter",
after a bath. I brought him a
few toys and
some treats. He wouldn't eat.
I bought him
some grilled chicken, from Sonic,
and he
still wouldn't eat. he was just
to scared.
At least, now, he has his own collar, and
toys. He won't leave his towel,
yet.
Friday,July 2......Today, was "Miracle
Day!!" I saw his little
spirit coming
through! He is coming around!!
He even POTTIED
on the leash today!! SEEEEEE???????
THERE!! There it is!! A first spark of JOY!!!!
He is going to be just fine.
I just LOVE
the moment, when I see this first
ray of
hope, for these poor mill dogs.
It's like
they have been in concentration
camp...
Is that a SMILE????!!! I believe it IS!!
I sat outside, on the step, of
the vet office,
with him, today. We watched the
world go
by.
The day is HERE!! On July 8, 1999, I received
a phone call from my vet's office!
They said,"Robin..the
people are here, for Cashmere.."
OFF I rushed!! What a delightful
lady!! Here
are some pics, of Cashmere with
his NEW MOMA!!
When I arrived, at my vet's office, I found
Diane, and her new baby, bonding
on the lawn.
I dunno...you think she LIKES him???LOL!
Diane, Cashmere, and "HERO MAN"..(her
good friend Gene). Gene drove
Diane, over
1400 miles, to adopt little Cashmere,
despite
TWO car breakdowns...:(
Gene is definetly a "keeper"!
Close-up of the "SMILE"!!!
HERO MAN, Gene, again! He was going to turn
right around, and head back to
New York.
He has to be back at work on
Monday. What
a GUY!!!!
I can't tell you, what this rescue doggie,
has done, for the hearts of SO
many. I pray
for a LONG and HAPPY love, for
Diane, and
blessed little CASHMERE!!! Love,Robin
Cashmere's Poem
Written by Karen Franklin
TO MY NEW MOM
I am a very lucky pup, to have
found a Mom
like you,
I was so scared, when I was saved,
my spirit
broken to...
An angel save my life that day,
and Robin
was her name,
She showed me love, which I never
new, and
then she found me you...
You waited such a long, long
time, to share
your love with me,
There were several pups ahead
of me, but
it wasn't meant to be...
Because I was the one, that needed
you, more
than all the rest,
Now I'll give you all, the love
I have, because
you are the best...
You counted down the days I know,
till you
came to take me home,
My angel who took care of me,
said I would
never again be alone...
She told me of another angel,
who would make
me her special boy,
Together we would be so happy,
with our hearts
so full of joy...
That angel would be you, dear
Mom, you came
so far for me,
You knew you loved me, sight
unseen, it was
just meant to be... The spark
of life is
back with me, my spirit is shining
through,
We'll be together all the time,
and everything
we do...
Will be so very special to me,
and I'll love
you very much,
Your love for me, will show on
your face,
and in your gentle touch...
We'll have many happy years together,
and
share our lives we two,
I will be your loving, happy
pup, and give
all my love to you....
THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME...
CASHMERE .....
UPDATE: Cashmere and Diane, are bonded as
closely, as any owner and animal,
I have
ever seen. Just look, at this
beautiful boy
NOW!!!
Update: May 11, 2000
Cashmere today.
UPDATE!
Diane wrote this one the one year anniversary
of adoptiong Cashmere!
"On July 9,1999 I arrived at the McKinny
Hilton at 5:30 pm. After planning this trip,
Gene drove me from NY to OK. First his truck
broke down, problems with the clutch. Came
home, his brother offered his car, took a
nap and started out again. In MO we had another
breakdown, the alternator went in the middle
of the night. All our travel plans really
got screwed up. But I wasn't worried at all
because I knew that this little dog waiting
for me was something that was going to happen.
But I did get alittle worried that we wouldn't
make it in time before the vet closed for
the day. But we did make it, thanks to Gene.
I went in and introduced myself and they
went to get my bichon. I lost my heart the
minute I saw him. He was so small and shaking.
I took a hold of him like his life depended
on it but he still shook. McKinnys is a very
busy place so we went outside after I asked
them to call Robin and tell her we were there.
I wasn't going to travel all that way without
meeting this person who I became friends
with over the internet. From there you know
the story. We visited at her house for a
while then left again for the trip back.
The first month was one of the most stressful
times I have ever had. This little dog wouldn't
eat or drink unless I put it right in front
of him. He didn't walk around, he just stayed
in his corner. I was talking to Robin several
times a day. But the day came when he did
come out of his corner and wagged his tail
at Monster CAt. I have come to realize that
to have a puppymill dog is like having your
first baby. So unsure of it all but with
the next it comes easier. Today Cashmere
is a happy, healthy boy. He still is afraid
of the outside. He is afraid of thunder.
He has come along way with people. He doesn't
shake meeting new people but he doesn't go
up and say hello either. I know everyone
thinks their bichon is special. To me Cashmere
is even more than that. Even tho he isn't
overly affectionate or playful I know he
loves me and to see him get some enjoyment
out of some simple thing just tears at my
heart. He is the most beautiful dog I have
ever seen. He is so much apart of me and
my life that when I look at him I dont' see
a dog anymore. He is that special. So:
To my beautiful baby boy, whose life I am
blessed in sharing Happy One Year Anniversary.
I love you. And to Robin who I can't thank
enough for always being there when I need
her and mostly for giving me my precious
Cashmere.
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