When I write a Dog Rescuer story, it is usually about my husband, who seems to have a way of finding, saving, rescuing, whatever you want to call it, lost or abandoned dogs, cats, and even calves. This time, though, it is my story. Penny and I headed off for our run about 6:00, a […]
The Dog Rescuer: Called into Action in San Dimas
I have written more than a few times about my husband the Dog Rescuer. There was the time we rescued two pitbulls in the middle of the summer, and miraculously drove almost directly to their home. Or the time two dogs wandered up to us as we picked up a U-Haul the day before Thanksgiving […]
Today’s Ride: Things I Didn’t Photograph (and Something I Fortunately Did)
When you regularly ride the same route, there comes a point when you put away the camera. How many photos of the mountains, the palm trees, myself (which always turn out bad, anyway) can one take? So I unfortunately did not have my camera at hand when I saw these things: A white poodle riding […]
Final Chapter–An Incredible Ending
>This is the kind of story that reminds you that there is a higher power. A story that shows that when you unselfishly pray for a happy outcome, there is really someone listening. And I don’t have any pictures, because it happened so quickly. The dogs (Brando and Peanut, as Alan named them), spent the […]
We Call Him the Dog Rescuer
Well, we’ve done it again. Out on a ride today, about nine miles from home, it is already hot, probably about 90 degrees by 9:00 am. This time it was me who saw the dog. Hiding in the bushes on the center divider. I called to Alan and we both turned around to check. Actually, […]
Lily or Here We Go Again!
> As I posted on Twitter and Facebook last night, we have another new member of our family. Her name is Lily. Another little dog in another bad situation. Is it happening more often? Or are Alan and I somehow fated to find these dogs in need? I’m not sure, but here is Lily’s story: […]