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In Memory of Ellie Mae

December 9, 2022

Ellie Mae was my rescue Blue Tick Coonie who was lost too soon, who loved fiercely and whom I miss dearly.

In Memory of Lucky

December 9, 2022

Lucky was lucky enough to live 18 wonderful years with his best friend and companion Maryellen. He was one sweet boy who will be missed but remembered by everyone who knew him.

In Memory of Clyde the Dog

December 9, 2022

Dear Sweet Clyde We miss you every day and want you to know you will always be loved by Susan and David. You were a wonderful friend and companion – always ready to play and snuggle. You are in our hearts forever and ever, We will be with you some day. With love, -Susan and…

Susie Q

In loving memory of Susie Q.

July 25, 2022

In loving memory of our beautiful beagle Susie Q.  She was only with us for a short time, but she captured our hearts and we loved her so much.  She loved to run, to sniff, to bark, to chase squirrels, and to snuggle and cuddle with me which is why I called her bug-she was…

In Memory of All our sweet pups who are no longer with us

February 11, 2022

Inga, Olga, Carmen, Andy, Pippi, Sophie, Ruth Ann, Emmy Lou, Elsa, Willie, Hester Sue, Benny, and Spot

Gracelynn, our sweet little tripod.

February 11, 2022

Gracelynn came to us as a stray from Missouri. Such a love, but with a “wonky” leg. We worked with the vet on a number of different treatment plans, but we couldn’t get that leg to work right. Eventually, we were able to determine that it was causing her pain. She just didn’t want to…

Zea and her 5 surprise puppies

February 11, 2022

Zea showed up as a foster with a little mange on her head and a little surprise in store for us. For a dog her age (perhaps about 7-9 months old, she still had retained baby teeth), her belly should be very flat, but it wasn’t. Sure enough, a visit to the vet confirmed that…

The survival of little Simon

February 11, 2022

Simon is a very special boy. His mom and his aunt both had litters of puppies at the same time. Twenty puppies in all! The puppies were living in wretched conditions outside with no shelter and no supervision. Our rescue partner in south eastern Missouri told us that one of the moms would come to…

Sully & Talia survive the parvo virus.

February 11, 2022

Sully’s skin and coat were in terrible shape, completely matted and open wounds covering large portions of his body from the mats pulling at his skin and mange. He had a tail fracture that likely happened as a baby and never had a chance to properly heal. This big fluff ball was in need of…

Maybe eyes are over-rated

February 11, 2022

Fern and Greta May. What a pair. Fern came into rescue from a breeder and immediately we rushed her to the vet. Her eyes were infected and swollen and she was in excruciating pain. The call came quickly from the vet. Her glaucoma was severe in both eyes. The globes were ready to rupture. Our…