Sunday, November 3, 2019

Sadie's Story

Thank-you all for your blogging-welcome to Sadie! What a nice, nice dog she is!! Sadie has fit right in and is getting along really well with our dogs and the cats too!  Being the 900th dog for Lab Rescue has meant that Sadie's story of rescue has been shared by them, so I am sharing that and a couple of their photos with you.
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Story as told by Lab Rescue:  Sadie's story before coming to Lab Rescue is a sad one. She originally belonged to an older woman who could no longer care for her, so she gave her to her daughter. Eventually, the daughter decided she could also not care for Sadie and gave her away to a couple. Sadie repeatedly escaped from the couple’s yard, and they eventually stopped going after her.

When she escaped, Sadie would wander down to the police station nearby as the police officers would share their chicken biscuits with her. Eventually, the officers told her owners to sign her over since they weren’t caring for her. The officers brought Sadie to the local shelter in North Carolina. Sadie was in very rough shape with a cantaloupe-sized tumor on her side and a small one in her mouth.
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The shelter asked if Lab Rescue could help, and we immediately said, “yes!”  Sadie’s transporter described Sadie as a “dreamboat of a dog” as she never stops smiling and wagging her tail. The Rescue quickly arranged for Sadie to get the veterinary care she needed, and she is now recovering from her surgery. We don’t have the final reports back on her biopsy, but no matter what, she will be safe and loved from now on!"

This is quite the sad story, isn't it?  The sharing of Sadie's story has also meant that there are hopeful adopters that want to meet her. I got an e-mail late Friday night from a coordinator that had someone that wanted to come Saturday morning.  For several reasons, I wouldn't let them come this weekend. One reason that may seem and probably is totally selfish, is that I really want this time to get to know Sadie, and let her settle in just a bit before she moves on to the next chapter of her life.
I did agree to let someone come on Thursday. Which means she may be leaving us. I'll be totally honest and admit that I am regretting that. But in my heart, I know that I am just the gateway to  help and keep dogs like Sadie safe and to get them to where they are supposed to be. But you know me, and you know it's not always easy for me to let them go.

18 comments:

  1. I can't blame you for wanting to keep her for a while - she looks like a real sweetheart! Fingers crossed for good news from the biopsies...

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  2. You are making room for the next one.

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  3. That sure is a sad story for Miss Sadie. We hope she finds a wonderful forever home.

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  4. Poor girl. I am sure she will find a loving home soon. Enjoy her while she is in your care.

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  5. Wow. I've never seen a tumor like that. I think you are a good luck home. You seem to find new homes pretty quickly.

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  6. We're glad Sadie is with you at least for now. She looks like a wise and gentle old soul!

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  7. I would SO want to keep Sadie too.She is a darling and will thrive on your love and care.

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  8. So wonderful that Sadie's life has turned around.

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  9. Thank you again for all the love and care that you show to these wonderful dogs

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  10. Sadie is a beauty, and I can imagine that it will be very difficult to let her go. Just hope she finds a forever home with someone as caring and compassionate as you are, Kim.
    Over the years, one of our Labs had several enormous growths, similar to the one Sadie had. Each time we feared the worst, but thankfully each time it was just fatty tissue. Hope that will be the result for Sadie, too.

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  11. Dogs are so resilient. After all she has been through, she is a happy, loving dog. How wonderful that there are people out there who want to adopt and love her. I do hope that her biopsy comes back OK.

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  12. Kim, It can never be said enough, but you are one in a million, always putting the dog in your care first and foremost so that the proper home is found.
    You are my hereo.

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  13. Oh, what a story. I completely understand, and know that I could not be as strong as you and let dogs go. You are wonderful. We just hope Sadie finds a home that is right for her. ♥
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  14. Tears from me. I am so glad that Sadie is with you. If you know her at least a bit, you can help her get to a good home *for her*. Please give her an extra treat from this Lab lover.

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  15. Such a caring soul. You and the Sadie. :)

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  16. Dear Sadie,

    Your life is looking up from here! Hurray!

    Licks and wags to you!
    Cobi

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  17. Hello, I pray for Sadie and her recovery and adoption. You are the best Mom for all the dogs. Hugs! Enjoy your day, have a great weekend!

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