Our Fosters
Emmy Lue's Story
Lily, a little Tri-colored English Toy Spaniel, was found on the streets of Philadelphia by the Humane Society and was scheduled to be euthanized, because she seemed to be in pretty bad shape with a broken jaw which made her little tongue hand out, horrible teeth that had probably never been cleaned, a hernia, dirty, a senior, she apparently had been in heat and "no" one came to claim her! Probably because "her" so called people just dumped her. This little sweetie was quite a mess!
Thank you God, for sending an "angel" to the Rescue. Once she found out, she went into action to get Lily placed with one of the Cavalier Rescues. Time was of the essence!
It was Lucky Star Cavalier Rescue that stepped up to save Lily. She was transported to a veterinarian in South Jersey to be vetted. Her "angel" started networking to find Lily a home. Her new mom lived in Indiana and had just lost an English Toy Spaniel so it was just meant to be that Lily would help heal her broken heart, but how would Lily get to Indiana from NJ? As soon as it was definitely determined that this would be her new home, her new mom, changed her name to "Emmy Lou."
I belong to a group called the Cavalier Brigade on FB with about 400 members, all of us owning Cavalier Spaniels and English Toy Spaniels with a few other breeds and cats mixed in and any one of us would do anything, anytime to rescue these sweet dogs. We have an annual Cavapalooza, in different parts of the country and this past October it was in Manchester, VT at a beautiful Bed & Breakfast Inn. Emmy's new mom was going to be there and so was I. I had never fostered for Lucky Star Cavalier Rescue, although I had an application on file. I was asked by the state coordinator if I would be willing to foster Emmy for just about 2 weeks and then bring her to the Cavapalooza where Emmy would be officially adopted. I had some reservations about fostering Emmy. No"¦I was scared, because I had heard what bad shape she was in and I had just been through the loss of my foster, Watson in June and I was not ready to lose another one.
I knew Emmy needed me to make this happen for her and so, I agreed to foster her. My husband and I along with Noah and Jonah went to pick Emmy up at the home of her "angel." She spent most of the time during our visit in her open crate, but would sit with you if you took her into your lap. She seemed very sweet. We set her up with her own traveling crate in the car and set off for our two-hour drive home. She slept all the way, except for a stop or two to potty. She did a lot of investigating going from room to room when we arrived home. We set up her crate in our bedroom with some cozy blankets, where she slept all night. In the morning, she was very reserved, and probably wondering who are these people! She had been through a lot with many different people between the shelter, the veterinarian's office, back to her "angel's' house and then here with us, not to mention the people who dumped her and spending who knows how many nights all alone on the streets! That would be a lot for anyone, let alone this little 15 lb. Spaniel.
Today, we would have a bath and wash off all the last few weeks of her ordeal.
I wasn't sure how feeding Emmy would go because of the broken jaw, the many teeth she lost during her dental and her little tongue hanging out, but, Emmy knew how to do it and I just had to find the right dish so she could get her food in as easy as possible. She would get it everywhere, on the floor, and all over her face! LOL, but it wasn't a big deal, we just washed her off after each meal. She came with a canned food diet which I didn't want to change since she would be with me for a short time and her new mom could make that decision, but I couldn't help adding some butternut squash and homemade applesauce, along with some of Noah and Jonah's home cooked meals very ground up, just to make it a little more special for her. Treats were a little more challenging because she had a hard time chewing, so I would soak some little biscuits for her and we found a favorite was the rabbit treats which she could manage if I cut them in small pieces, because they were already somewhat soft.
As Emmy finished her medications and visited our vet to remove her stitches from her hernia repair, I could tell that she was feeling a whole lot better. She became more perky. She started to get used to her new routine, and liked it. She never ever had any accidents in the house which is something to be very grateful for.
She had already shown interest in being close to us and Noah and Jonah. Jonah is always the first one to make friends with our foster dogs, and would let her snuggle with him. In those almost 3 short weeks, she would take turns being with Noah too. Our TV time at night would be my husband on the couch with Jonah wedged between him and the couch, Noah between his legs and Emmy Lou on top of his chest! She was a "snuggler" and as sweet as could be. We all fell in love with our little one. My husband would comment so often what a sweet heart she was.
Emmy really loved people. Everywhere we went with her, the vet, a store, my parent's home, or visitors to our home, she cozied up to all of them, and would greet them with her wiggly butt. She was truly a "therapy dog!" The exact therapy ‘I" needed after losing my foster, Watson. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to foster anymore, something that is very important to me, because of the grief I was feeling over his passing. I needed Emmy Lou, just as much as she needed me, to help her heal and get to her new home. The Lord works in mysterious ways, His wonders to perform.
Emmy Lou is one of His incredible wonders, for sure.
October 29th was the day we packed our cars and dogs and headed to Vermont to our Annual Cavapalooza! About 80 members, all with at least 2 dogs! It would be time for Emmy Lou to meet her new mom and one of her furry siblings. She stayed with us in our room and visited with her mom to help make the transition for her as easy as possible. She had become quite attached to my husband and myself, as well as, us with her. I knew it would be hard to let her go, but as I said before, fostering is a promise I made to Pearl. It is very dear to my heart to honor her in this way of giving back and helping other pups to get to their forever families. Plus, I think I would need a farm and marry a Veterinarian if I am going to keep every dog I foster, because I love them all!
I knew how much Emmy Lou would be loved and treasured in her new home and that helped when it was time to let her go. I only regret not being able to say goodbye that last day when we were leaving. Emmy had gone to spend the night with her new mom and because Emmy was so attached to me and looking for me, it was felt that it would be best for her if she didn't see me the morning of our departure. I knew it was the right thing for Emmy, but the tears were flowing on our ride home, for this little girl who really did steal my heart.
I love you little Miss Emmy Lou. I always will. I thank you, sweetie, for saving me too!
Thank you God, for sending an "angel" to the Rescue. Once she found out, she went into action to get Lily placed with one of the Cavalier Rescues. Time was of the essence!
It was Lucky Star Cavalier Rescue that stepped up to save Lily. She was transported to a veterinarian in South Jersey to be vetted. Her "angel" started networking to find Lily a home. Her new mom lived in Indiana and had just lost an English Toy Spaniel so it was just meant to be that Lily would help heal her broken heart, but how would Lily get to Indiana from NJ? As soon as it was definitely determined that this would be her new home, her new mom, changed her name to "Emmy Lou."
I belong to a group called the Cavalier Brigade on FB with about 400 members, all of us owning Cavalier Spaniels and English Toy Spaniels with a few other breeds and cats mixed in and any one of us would do anything, anytime to rescue these sweet dogs. We have an annual Cavapalooza, in different parts of the country and this past October it was in Manchester, VT at a beautiful Bed & Breakfast Inn. Emmy's new mom was going to be there and so was I. I had never fostered for Lucky Star Cavalier Rescue, although I had an application on file. I was asked by the state coordinator if I would be willing to foster Emmy for just about 2 weeks and then bring her to the Cavapalooza where Emmy would be officially adopted. I had some reservations about fostering Emmy. No"¦I was scared, because I had heard what bad shape she was in and I had just been through the loss of my foster, Watson in June and I was not ready to lose another one.
I knew Emmy needed me to make this happen for her and so, I agreed to foster her. My husband and I along with Noah and Jonah went to pick Emmy up at the home of her "angel." She spent most of the time during our visit in her open crate, but would sit with you if you took her into your lap. She seemed very sweet. We set her up with her own traveling crate in the car and set off for our two-hour drive home. She slept all the way, except for a stop or two to potty. She did a lot of investigating going from room to room when we arrived home. We set up her crate in our bedroom with some cozy blankets, where she slept all night. In the morning, she was very reserved, and probably wondering who are these people! She had been through a lot with many different people between the shelter, the veterinarian's office, back to her "angel's' house and then here with us, not to mention the people who dumped her and spending who knows how many nights all alone on the streets! That would be a lot for anyone, let alone this little 15 lb. Spaniel.
Today, we would have a bath and wash off all the last few weeks of her ordeal.
I wasn't sure how feeding Emmy would go because of the broken jaw, the many teeth she lost during her dental and her little tongue hanging out, but, Emmy knew how to do it and I just had to find the right dish so she could get her food in as easy as possible. She would get it everywhere, on the floor, and all over her face! LOL, but it wasn't a big deal, we just washed her off after each meal. She came with a canned food diet which I didn't want to change since she would be with me for a short time and her new mom could make that decision, but I couldn't help adding some butternut squash and homemade applesauce, along with some of Noah and Jonah's home cooked meals very ground up, just to make it a little more special for her. Treats were a little more challenging because she had a hard time chewing, so I would soak some little biscuits for her and we found a favorite was the rabbit treats which she could manage if I cut them in small pieces, because they were already somewhat soft.
As Emmy finished her medications and visited our vet to remove her stitches from her hernia repair, I could tell that she was feeling a whole lot better. She became more perky. She started to get used to her new routine, and liked it. She never ever had any accidents in the house which is something to be very grateful for.
She had already shown interest in being close to us and Noah and Jonah. Jonah is always the first one to make friends with our foster dogs, and would let her snuggle with him. In those almost 3 short weeks, she would take turns being with Noah too. Our TV time at night would be my husband on the couch with Jonah wedged between him and the couch, Noah between his legs and Emmy Lou on top of his chest! She was a "snuggler" and as sweet as could be. We all fell in love with our little one. My husband would comment so often what a sweet heart she was.
Emmy really loved people. Everywhere we went with her, the vet, a store, my parent's home, or visitors to our home, she cozied up to all of them, and would greet them with her wiggly butt. She was truly a "therapy dog!" The exact therapy ‘I" needed after losing my foster, Watson. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to foster anymore, something that is very important to me, because of the grief I was feeling over his passing. I needed Emmy Lou, just as much as she needed me, to help her heal and get to her new home. The Lord works in mysterious ways, His wonders to perform.
Emmy Lou is one of His incredible wonders, for sure.
October 29th was the day we packed our cars and dogs and headed to Vermont to our Annual Cavapalooza! About 80 members, all with at least 2 dogs! It would be time for Emmy Lou to meet her new mom and one of her furry siblings. She stayed with us in our room and visited with her mom to help make the transition for her as easy as possible. She had become quite attached to my husband and myself, as well as, us with her. I knew it would be hard to let her go, but as I said before, fostering is a promise I made to Pearl. It is very dear to my heart to honor her in this way of giving back and helping other pups to get to their forever families. Plus, I think I would need a farm and marry a Veterinarian if I am going to keep every dog I foster, because I love them all!
I knew how much Emmy Lou would be loved and treasured in her new home and that helped when it was time to let her go. I only regret not being able to say goodbye that last day when we were leaving. Emmy had gone to spend the night with her new mom and because Emmy was so attached to me and looking for me, it was felt that it would be best for her if she didn't see me the morning of our departure. I knew it was the right thing for Emmy, but the tears were flowing on our ride home, for this little girl who really did steal my heart.
I love you little Miss Emmy Lou. I always will. I thank you, sweetie, for saving me too!