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So many people cared, our brave little one

You’re free now pretty girl, we love and miss you.

Our beloved Christie has journeyed North of the Rainbow Bridge to join our other fur-angels.

Christie came into rescue as a senior and recently found her forever home with Paulette in Allentown, PA. Christie was so happy and it was truly a Happy Tail.

Thank you Paulette for giving Christie an incredible gift her final days. She left us knowing she belonged and was loved.

Christie, dance among the stars sweet girl. Wear your silver harness proudly, you have earned it.

God Speed Sweet Girl

Know that you were loved by Many

Visit the Blind Dog Rescue Alliance site to read Carly’s In Memory

A special thank you to Karen, Eric and our friends at Blind Dog Rescue Alliance for everything that they do.

It is with great sadness we come to hear this. From a life of neglect…to an army of helpers. He passed on knowing that he was loved.

While we will never know the entire story of Brandi’s life, we do know that she was found living in horrible conditions. Having lost her sister, she clung to life while she kept watch over her sister’s body. She must have been so scared and confused.

On August 18, 2006, an angel was smiling on Brandi because that was the day she was brought to Kathy as she joined the MaPaw family. Kathy was told it could be only weeks or months that Brandi would be with her. This frail senior had already proven that she was a fighter, but she needed someone to love her the way she so greatly deserved. Kathy was determined to give her all of the love and attention she had missed out on for the past 16 years.

Almost every day Brandi went to work with Kathy where she had a special bed and got lots of attention from all of the office visitors. At lunchtime, Kathy stopped what she was doing to take Brandi for her favorite ~ a cheeseburger from Wendy’s.

Without even knowing it, Brandi became the perfect example of why we at MaPaw do what we do. Not only that ~ she proved that a lot of TLC from someone who genuinely cares can go a long, long way. Against all odds, she saw her 18th birthday.

It is with a very heavy heart, that we at MaPaw say goodbye to a dear member of our family. Our hearts are breaking and we are filled with grief as we mourn Brandi’s passing.

Godspeed, darling Brandi. You are free of the pain that held you back. You can once again lie by your sister’s side. Many are waiting to greet you North of the Rainbow Bridge. You are deeply missed and will forever be in our hearts.

Brandi brought out the best in everyone ~ so many people loved her and wanted to help her. We were so lucky to be the ones to share our life with her. Thank you to everyone that cared for this special girl.

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

Run and play, free of pain, sweet Brandi.
We miss you and you will always be in our hearts.

Our gentle giant.

He’s joined his Natasha now and is happy again.

Aspen, a handsome BIG boy, quietly began his final journey to the Bridge. He died at home, curled up in his sleep.

Actually “quiet” was never Aspen’s style. He came in about ten years ago ~ a larger than life husky youngster. It took a special home and a special adopter and Aspen turned into an exceptional dog.

God Speed Aspen.

On behalf of Jim R.

Tim fostered Amy for almost a year and a half. She was a stray from Perkiomenville SPCA. We pulled her in February of 2007. She came in as Amelia, but Tim decided it wasn’t a pretty enough name for a pretty girl. Much to Amy M.’s chagrin, she had a namesake…

Amy was very tired and uncomfortable and getting weaker and more anemic as the days went on. It was time to release her and let her join our other fur-angels.

She is happy and whole again. Tim and I sent her with love, encouragement and kisses. She was so ready to go, it was a very easy, peaceful transition. She is in pain no more.

You have earned your harness and your wings, Amy. Fly and dance among the stars. Many candles will be lit to guide you and many other fur babies are joyously waiting for you. Play and romp with the others until we meet again. Watch over Tim.

Her name was Abby …. and she was loved. She was a dog that no one wanted, until she found her way home to her forever family. A true Siberian, Abby was a challenge: head strong, talented escape artist, incredibly intelligent and a complete love. The world was hers- she attended doggy daycare and a special fence was installed in her backyard – there was nothing this girl lacked. Despite incredible measures to keep this girl safe and sound, all precautions failed. Our sweet Darling is now North of the Rainbow Bridge. We miss Abby greatly and grieve that this sweet happy dog was taken in such a seemingly senseless manner.

Wear your silver harness proudly sweet girl.

Sharon, Kerry, Luke and Ashley

Age: Approximately 13 Years
Sex: Male
Size: Average

*July 16th, 2013 – Over the last year, Aero (Bobo) has continued to slow down. Geriatric bloodwork, confirmed he was in good health, he was just getting tired. Recently he was unable to get up and when assisted, he often fell. His mind was sharp and he wanted to be loved, but finally we knew it was time to give Bobo release from his stiffness, pain and confusion. This afternoon, after a special ice cream party and circled with those who loved him the most, Bo gently and peacefully began his final journey. God Speed dear friend ~ until we meet again.*

UPDATE APRIL 2012
It is hard to believe Aero (Bobo) has been part of the MaPaw Family for three years! He now knows he is loved and safe with us and has actually become the class clown. He demands attention (which we are happy to give!) and wears a silly grin. He still eats separately, but he now realizes dinner will be ready for him every night. At the age of 13 he is slowing down a bit and being treated for arthritis. He loves to sleep in the MaPaw office on his blanket in front of the heater ~ happy to belong and able to “assist”. After so many years of abuse, Bobo is enjoying his senior years ~ and we are enjoying having him with us.

UPDATE JANUARY 2011
Aero has now been part of the MaPaw family just shy of two wonderful years and helped us welcome in 2011. Our old guy has flourished with good food and lots of love. He did give us quite a scare in October when he suddenly stumbled, walked in circles and seemed unaware of his surroundings. Despite the stroke-like symptoms, we determined Aero had suffered Canine Vestibular Syndrome which resolved itself only leaving a permanent tilt to Aero’s head. We tell him it gives him a youthful look. He proudly wears his bandana “Oldie but Goodie” and he remains happy and loved for what we hope will be a long time.
Aero never knew what it was like to be a pet. He never had a chance. We were contacted by a busy city shelter to alert us to a cruelty case involving a Siberian who was dangerously thin, filthy and matted.

Our hearts went out to Aero when we met him ~ his muscle mass had deteriorated, his confidence had faltered and yet he looked up at us with a glimmer of hope… and the tail wagged ever so softly. We knew we had to try and put the pieces together again for this broken and abused Siberian.

Aero didn’t even know his name. We suspect no one ever called him by his name, probably never called him at all. He came into the rescue physically sick from starvation and neglect and at first refused to even eat or drink. We feared he had given up. This poor senior Siberian had been harmed in so many ways and yet he began to trust once again. He was given small frequent meals and his tummy began to adjust and the long road to recovery began ~ both physically and emotionally.

Aero, also known affectionately as Bobo, has recovered physically though we fear his past abuse and neglect has taken it’s toll. He does, however, remain food aggressive (no doubt!) and will not be adopted for this reason. He is fed separately and has no other apparent issues other than some stiffness and perhaps a bit of senility.

Aero is happy, finally. And we are happy to have him. He will be a loved member of MaPaw for what we hope is a very long time.