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submitted by Barbara, Ron and Amy Karr North Chelmsford, MA |
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submitted by Barbara, Ron and Amy Karr North Chelmsford, MA |
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On April 1, 1996, when a raging blizzard left the Boston area with over a foot of snow, NEOESR inherited one more homeless sheepdog. Myra seemed to have been on her own for a while because her coat, infused with feces, was matted to such a pelt that no one even knew she had a tail. Her head was tilted as a result of some injury or trauma and her hind quarters were so weak that occasionally her back legs would give out. She was a sweet, timid dog with good manners, but she hated to be brushed and would show a mouthful of teeth if you touched her paws. NEOESR put her picture on the web with the caption, "This dog needs a special home". I had been watching that web site for many months after losing our faithful 13-year-old sheepdog, Fred, to the rainbow bridge. I knew immediately that we had that special home. We were experienced sheepdog owners, having raised two from pups. Our kids were off at college, and we really needed a sheepdog back in our lives. I contacted Grannie Annie and she made the match. In spite of her infirmities, Myra had a youthful spirit. She loved to run and play, even though her body didn't always keep up with her. Evidently, in her previous life she must have learned some kind of game of "Tag" because we learned that if we asked her to play "The Game", she would dart around enticing us to chase her. As the months passed, the tilt of her head returned to normal, and she even learned that being brushed could feel good. With the help of modern medicine, she increased strength and mobility. She loved to go on walks and was a faithful companion. In November 1998, Myra passed into peace at the Rainbow Bridge. Many thanks to D.B. Logue for
bringing Myra to Rescue, and Grannie Annie and NEOESR for giving her a
chance. She was a special needs dog who met the special needs of our family,
and that is what rescue is all about.
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