October 11, 2000
Della Street Wins the Lottery
October 11, 2000
Hi you guys,
Yesterday, I got a call from
a gentleman
here in Tulsa. Chimney Hills
Veterinary Hospital,
had given him my name and number,
as Bichon
rescue. He and his wife, had
to put their
yorkie down, due to old age,
last month.
They still have a mini schanuzer,
who needs
some canine companionship. They
filled out
an online application, and passed
with flying
colors.
Today, he and his wife, met me
up at the
McKinney Hilton. (Dr. McKinney's
office.)
They wanted to come to see this
baby.Della
Street. A three year old Puppy
Mill Rescue
Bichon.
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When I got there, they were just pulling
up. He got out of the car, with
a leash in
hand. I knew it had to be them...they
kept
their appointment to see this
baby.:)
They had their mini schnauzer
with them.
"Elvis" is a beautiful
nine year
old baby, who is being treated
for Cushings
disease. He was happy, and looked
very healthy.
He is doing very well on treatment.
He is
very loved, and it shows.
I was worried. Here was this
beautiful couple..and
this beautiful schnauzer. I was
about to
introduce them to...a Mill reject.
A Puppy
Mill Cull. She would have no
social graces.
She would have no tail wags,
and puppy kisses
for them. Her feet are deformed.
She has
no coat. Her teeth are sort of
black..She
may just hit the deck..and shake.
It could
happen. It HAS Happened. I tried
to sort
of.."warn" them..about
what to
expect. They did not run.
The staff brought her out..Della
Street.
Again..I tried to explain..why
her feet are
deformed..and why she crouches
on the floor..and
I explain, with time...she will
come around..especially
with the help of Elvis, himself.
They still haven't left. The
lady, Michelle,
asks if she can hold her. Della
Street..is
soaking this up. She makes puppy
sounds..when
you hold her close.(Della Street..not
the
lady..:)
Almost 45 minutes goes by. Then..the
man..Jon..asks
if he can hold her. They still
have not run.
I explain about the mills..about
the pet
shop connection. These people
know all of
this, already. You see, I was
preaching to
the choir..They have done their
homework..and
they are still here. I show them
Della Street's
teeth, and explain that she is
scheduled
to be spayed tomorro morning.
They will clean
her teeth then.
It was then..that it happened.
Jon..looked
at Della Street and slowly and
clearly said..."Her
name is Mary Grace. (Chill bumps
arose on
my arms, and tears begin to well
up in my
eyes. I did not speak)..We will
call her
Gracie.".
Gracie won the lottery today.
She now has
a stay at home Mom, and her new
Dad is a
radiologist. I told him all about
Widget!
Mr.Widget's Page and about Lily, Widget's sister, who was
rescued from being a "breeder"
dog. Widget's Sister, Miss Lily! and how their Mom, is also a Radiologist..and
a volunteer for us.
Then..they made a donation that
will pay
Gracie's entire bill. They will
pick her
up on Friday.
Yes, Gracie..there is a Santa
Claus..and
an Elvis too. I know. I met him
today. Love,Robin
Robin Pressnall
Small Paws® Rescue
Gracie and her Dad, on the second day of
her new life.
UPDATE!11/12/00
Gracie and Elvis
Robin,
Just a note to let you know that
Gracie is
getting along great--a 180 degree
turnaround
from 4 weeks ago. She and Elvis
are buds
(see attached picture) and she
rarely lets
him out of her sight. In fact,
I can hear
them barking downstairs right
now (they're
quite a duet!). She is nearly
completely
housetrained--no accidents in
nearly a week.
She is very protective of Michelle
and makes
her presence known when I come
home from
work. I wish we'd had the video
camera ready
when it snowed the other day.
She was racing
and bouncing around in it, occasionally
rooting
her snout and grabbing a big
mouthful of
snow. She has one of the cutest
personalities
of any dog we have ever known.
Anyway, just wanted to thank
you again. Gracie
continues to be a great blessing
in our life.
Jon
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