tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post7416189084279728245..comments2024-02-27T02:28:57.912-05:00Comments on An Enchanted Cottage: Our little pound puppy (a.k.a. troll dog)!!Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959146424077963520noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-57199675272339484952014-03-30T17:16:32.260-04:002014-03-30T17:16:32.260-04:00Your stories of your furballs are wonderful! Anima...Your stories of your furballs are wonderful! Animals really are the most wonderful friends. Giz is so cute and I bet she was just a bundle of joy. thanks for sharing!~Kc Waddellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00709391347762297764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-64626058607418806612011-04-15T18:28:59.353-04:002011-04-15T18:28:59.353-04:00Hi Donna
I commented in 2009 when I met you.
I...Hi Donna<br />I commented in 2009 when I met you. <br />I'm such a fan of rescuing as you know. <br />I just had to come back and see Gizmo one more time.<br />xoxoxoxoC'est moi Claudettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10705579364981296041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-13425986082808561632009-04-02T20:47:00.000-04:002009-04-02T20:47:00.000-04:00Such a touching story! I love to hear about pups ...Such a touching story! I love to hear about pups finding the homes they deserved. I can see why you miss her so much, she truly was special.<BR/>~MichelleMichelle, All Home and Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389260169050041993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-77621632743677397282009-04-01T01:34:00.000-04:002009-04-01T01:34:00.000-04:00You know 8 years is a good lifetime for any dog so...You know 8 years is a good lifetime for any dog so she had 2 lives! What a great guy who would not leave her! I'm afraid I only have the strength to work with no kill facilities. I would have a million dogs and be thrown out of my little house if I went to a pound. I am greatful every day for my sweet Casey. I got her as a puppy (7-8 weeks), I was young and thought a puppy was a good idea. I always hoped all her brothers and sister were also adopted. I went through the area where the owner surrender dogs were and it just killed me. The dogs were so behaved and seemed sad. I have not gone back, I know I'm weak. But I have NEVER considered buying a "purebred" from a breeder or shop. I just can't. Thanks for sharing your story and for your side bar.<BR/><BR/>Hugs, LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163770592325495410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-1463178276584355862009-03-29T20:11:00.000-04:002009-03-29T20:11:00.000-04:00Donna, I just came to your blog from somewhere els...Donna, I just came to your blog from somewhere else. I'm so glad you all ended up with Gizmo. It was meant to be! Eight years of happiness and love!<BR/><BR/>I just posted the other day about my cat and my visit to the animal shelter. My cat has disappeared in the last week. We are hoping for his safe return.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-5427845655551488782009-03-26T20:43:00.000-04:002009-03-26T20:43:00.000-04:00What a sweet story, the man and the dog who never ...What a sweet story, the man and the dog who never gave up. Animals sure know who they can trust.<BR/><BR/>Both of my cats are rescues- one I got from a shelter and one I physically rescued. They are the best pets and I wouldn't trade them for the world.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-66229828214169535992009-03-24T23:11:00.000-04:002009-03-24T23:11:00.000-04:00What a precious girl she was! That smile of hers ...What a precious girl she was! That smile of hers just makes you smile for sure! I think she had quite a few guardian angels intervening on her behalf...including you! We just adopted another furbaby..wasn't planned..but what a wonderful boy we have now! Hubby says I am at my limit now with 3..but we shall see...hahahahaha! I say there is room for one more! I would really love to adopt a dog..so we shall see...Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436870034358846845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-10026012385897298442009-03-24T13:58:00.000-04:002009-03-24T13:58:00.000-04:00What a wonderful story! I can't hardly believe tha...What a wonderful story! I can't hardly believe that they didn't want to adopt that sweet dog out because of its age! So glad that they were finally persuaded since he had 8 more good years left!<BR/><BR/>You gave Giz a wonderful home and you can tell that he was very well loved!<BR/><BR/>KadyLife on the Edgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900293336540009564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-84793196690071611802009-03-24T10:22:00.000-04:002009-03-24T10:22:00.000-04:00I do love this post Donna. How I love to hear a h...I do love this post Donna. How I love to hear a happy ending rescue story. One little moment can change an animals life forever, making all the difference between life and death.<BR/><BR/>Glad you look back on Gizzy Girl with such fond memories. She surely was grateful for the life she had. These wonderful 4 footed family members of ours sure do leave an impression on our life, don't they?<BR/><BR/>My heart is with you on this week of the anniversary of Gizzy's passing.<BR/><BR/>SharonA New England Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-73649243349154442042009-03-24T00:14:00.000-04:002009-03-24T00:14:00.000-04:00GREAT POST!!! Anyone who rescues animals is a won...GREAT POST!!! Anyone who rescues animals is a wonderful person in my book! In my opinion, breeders and pet stores should not be allowed to exist because of all the animals in shelters that desperately need homes. Thank you so much for sharing Gizmo's story.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07543809871566365355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-2377554164199685552009-03-23T21:27:00.000-04:002009-03-23T21:27:00.000-04:00Okay, I'm crying. That was just the sweetest tribu...Okay, I'm crying. That was just the sweetest tribute to Giz. What a lucky dog and what a lucky family to have found each other. 20years ago, I, along with a friend, founded our local Humane Society. I fostered a number of pets in my home before we got a building, and I got so attached to them! laurieBargain Decorating with Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13582640485560903639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-32930835308505363302009-03-23T20:54:00.000-04:002009-03-23T20:54:00.000-04:00I just read this post to my husband and we got all...I just read this post to my husband and we got all teary eyed. What an honor to have been so loved by a wonderful girl like Gizmo. Nothing got her down. She kept on keeping on. She will live forever in your hearts and memories. Thank you for sharing her with us. It was an honor to meet her.<BR/><BR/>DeannaDeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04290423239878428526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-15017136438519060132009-03-23T18:28:00.000-04:002009-03-23T18:28:00.000-04:00No matter how many stories I read of Dog owners lo...No matter how many stories I read of Dog owners losing their fur babies, it always makes me sad. I just gave Alfie a huge hug after reading this Donna. Thanks for sharing.<BR/>Lisa & AlfieLisa & Alfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537412035331762952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-32269143810279362422009-03-23T18:08:00.000-04:002009-03-23T18:08:00.000-04:00You gave Gizmo such a good life! Something that a ...You gave Gizmo such a good life! Something that a lot of dogs never receive. Over the past 3 years we lost our dogs. Our husky was 16, and our two yorkies passed last year at 12 and 18. Three weeks ago I started looking at dogs on adoption sites and found one that just called my name. Someone just dropped him off at a park, but fortunately the person who found him is with a pet adoption organization. This dog will follow me everywhere and will even play fetch with you...his age? He is 9-10 years old. Everyone said why adopt one that is old, get a puppy! Well, we all need to be loved and just because we get old doesn't mean we don't need it anymore!!! So, for however long he is with us at least he can have a happy life!!*Ulrike*https://www.blogger.com/profile/15640965012612927392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-6364052216638533692009-03-23T18:07:00.000-04:002009-03-23T18:07:00.000-04:00Gracias por contarnos esa historia tan bonita que ...Gracias por contarnos esa historia tan bonita que es la vida de Gizmo.<BR/>Yo también adoro a los perros, y no sabría vivir sin ellos. <BR/>Tengo cuatro: Luna, Kiko, Kika y Willma.<BR/><BR/>Besos!willmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14221395197540331175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-29726373250394144202009-03-23T11:54:00.000-04:002009-03-23T11:54:00.000-04:00Dear Donna,Your story brings tears to my eyes...th...Dear Donna,<BR/>Your story brings tears to my eyes...that rescue was meant to be. Giz came to you for 8 more years of loving. I feel sick when I think of all the dogs that aren't so lucky and how they all just want a home. Every being just wants to love and be loved.<BR/>Bless you. I don't know if you noticed, but I followed your lead a while ago, and have links to pet adoption and welfare sites on my blog.<BR/>You are such a wonderful animal lover, Donna.<BR/><BR/>xo<BR/>ClaudiaClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691249261693845371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-23994796043158954222009-03-23T11:52:00.000-04:002009-03-23T11:52:00.000-04:00Donna....I´m sitting here with tears in my eyes......Donna....I´m sitting here with tears in my eyes....what a wonderful and loving story...a real Cinderella story for Gizmo´s part! I can "feel" your love for this fury little sweetheart, as well her love for you!<BR/>When I see her pictures, with her twinkling stareyes...I want to "crawl" into the picture and just hug her! <BR/><BR/>16 years, 8 with you...truly a blessed little dog!<BR/><BR/>Thank´s for your kind words on my blog...it really warmed my heart!<BR/><BR/>Take care!<BR/>UlrikaÄnglahemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483384835343356399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-80811462725071772272009-03-23T11:18:00.000-04:002009-03-23T11:18:00.000-04:00What a beautiful little girl! You both are so luc...What a beautiful little girl! You both are so lucky to have found each other, it was meant to be. I'm sure she felt very loved while she was with you and your family. You gave her a good home and much happiness.Jean Tuthillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11683722965659309942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-74484137800751509232009-03-23T10:59:00.000-04:002009-03-23T10:59:00.000-04:00Oh your tugging at my heart strings. I'm a big fan...Oh your tugging at my heart strings. I'm a big fan of rescues either dogs or cats. Lately cats seem to be ruling. Rescuing should be in everyone vocabulary.<BR/>Thanks for sharing Donna and Gizmo is waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge. <BR/>Happy Blue Monday<BR/>Love Claudie<BR/>oxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-11993138312129459482009-03-23T10:57:00.000-04:002009-03-23T10:57:00.000-04:00First, thank you for taking a pound puppy. I wish...First, thank you for taking a pound puppy. I wish everyone would consider it.<BR/><BR/>Second, oh my, tears. I just lost both of my beloved's last year as well and it's hard. Not a day goes by that I don't think fondly on them and the memories they brought to my home. I miss them dearly.<BR/><BR/>Your little gizmo looks to be quite the character. I hope that little pound puppy delivered enough memories to swaddle you today when the tears come in remembrance! Enjoy the memories.<BR/><BR/>{{{{GIZMO}}}}Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-66600058101427344742009-03-23T10:08:00.000-04:002009-03-23T10:08:00.000-04:00What a sweet memorial post. She was a beauty, and ...What a sweet memorial post. She was a beauty, and I'm glad she had angels looking out for her. <BR/><BR/>I, too, do volunteer work with animal rescues. My heart breaks so often, and I am constantly frustrated with people who won't consider adopting from a shelter or rescue group. Actually, it makes me quite angry.<BR/><BR/>I'm so surprised that the NYC pound would tell him she was too old to be adopted. If a person was interested, what difference is it to the pound?!<BR/><BR/>I have 3 rescues of my own, and this week I have a temporary foster. She was an owner turn-in as well and is about 8 years old. She wasn't even put on the adoptable list! She's been with us for a week and is the best dog ever...sweet, calm, housebroken, good house manners, etc. It would have been such a waste for her to be euthanized. She was scheduled to be euthed last Wednesday. I got her out just hours before. Today, I'll be taking her to her long-term foster mom. I'm going to be sad to see her go, but I know she'll make someone a great friend!the undomesticated wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481758248542152030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-50341908635467777492009-03-23T09:54:00.000-04:002009-03-23T09:54:00.000-04:00Very touching, of course I'm crying here. I've los...Very touching, of course I'm crying here. I've lost two dogs in the last three years and it is heartbreaking to me to read this. We now have a Shiz-tu and I would adopt more if my husband would let me. There is nothing more loving than a dog. Hugs, RosemarieSugarplum Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156554461495828110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-86888790660976154572009-03-23T09:44:00.000-04:002009-03-23T09:44:00.000-04:00There is nothing like the love of a rescue dog. Ou...There is nothing like the love of a rescue dog. Ours was Lady, a shizu aged five. A broken jaw and hip, only four teeth and her coat a mangled mess. Well she lived until she was eighteen and there was no love like hers. I still miss her.<BR/><BR/>MargaretMargaret's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11736694208684946814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-45520788782789612902009-03-23T09:18:00.000-04:002009-03-23T09:18:00.000-04:00What a sweet story and an even sweeter dog. I love...What a sweet story and an even sweeter dog. I love every photo. What a lucky pup to have found you.<BR/>smiles<BR/>LiBByLibby Buttonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664421924516035293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-41875489693125639812009-03-23T08:41:00.000-04:002009-03-23T08:41:00.000-04:00Hi Donna...thank you for sharing your dog rescue s...Hi Donna...thank you for sharing your dog rescue story. Everyone needs to know that many great dogs are available. Gizzy had a wonderful home with lots of love. And she gave you so much in return. Thanks, KathleenKathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08805905403535867038noreply@blogger.com