Since December I have lost two dogs, and it is breaking my heart.
The first one was the hardest, because he had been my pet for 10 years.
He had back problems and had to take steroids.
Apparently, the steroids caused him to develop diabetes.
By the time we knew about the diabetes, he was too sick to be saved.
His illness and death happened so suddenly that I kept wondering if there was something else I could have done.
My friends tell me that he was too sick, and I did everything I could.
Still, that does not stop the pain of the loss of my friend, a great dog that was just like family.
I do have great memories of him, because he was such a good, sweat dog.
He grew up with my children, and I will never forget him.
He was my miniature pinscher, and he will be missed forever.
I signed up with a rescue organization that rescues miniature pinschers, and I volunteered to provide foster homes for the rescue dogs until we can find them a home.
The first dog I fostered was a beautiful chocolate miniature pinscher, and he was the sweetest dog I've ever had.
I said I would adopt him if no one wanted him within a month.
Wouldn't you know it!Right near the end of the month someone wanted to adopt him, and she fell in love.
I know he'll have a good home, but I sure do miss him.
The other dog was also rescued.
She was found wandering in the desert, and a woman brought her to me for me to foster until we found her a home.
She was so afraid and would not come anywhere near me.
I sat on the floor for an hour and talked softly to her, but she still hid under the table and would not let me get hear her.
This poor little frightened dog bolted out the door, and neither my neighbors or I could catch her.
She disappeared two days ago, and I'm afraid she's gone for good.
I feel just sick about losing this dog, because she's so scared and needs a lot of help.
I'm so worried that she's been hurt, and I doubt that I'll ever see her again.
Even though I only had her for a couple of hours, I was so looking forward to helping her gain my trust and become happier.
Since this little female ran away, I have been wracked with guilt about letting her get past me and escape through the door.
I pray that someone found her and will take good care of her.
I registered her with 911 Pets, but I doubt that I will every see her again.
I so hope she is okay, and I will pray that she found a good home and is being taken care of.
I miss all three dogs, and I hope I get another foster dog soon so I can make up for the loss of the other dogs.
I love dogs very much, and I want to help them however I can.
If anyone has a miniature pinscher that needs a home, contact IMPS at Ldagda@aol.
com or contact me at my email or other contact information shown below.
We will take your dog and find them a good home.