ROCKY (f/k/a BRINKLEY) CROSSES THE RAINBOW BRIDGE 26 DECEMBER 2012

Diana Seidel writes: Our hearts are broken. Rocky was put down about 10 a.m. today. We had no other option. The Cushings disease he had in addition to the yeast infection finally took over beyond what could be done to help him. He never lost weight, stayed on his hypoallergenic food, loved walks, barked at squirrels, cuddled, and sat between us today waiting for the vet, giving us kisses after kisses. His skin was black; he had lost his undercoat. He was a splendid dog; we had him such a short time, and would have loved many more years with him. We took the meds we still had that we couldn't use anymore back to the vet today for folks who couldn't afford what they needed: ketaconazole, Prednisone, Cyclosporin, Cephalexin, The latter was for bacteria on his skin, but it made him sick. He had no more yeast infection. He absolutely couldn't tolerate the Cyclosporin. The prednisone got him through the holiday weekend feeling pretty well, but we knew it was very temporary. We did what he needed, to stay close to us all the time -- to feel secure -- he was in the bathroom with me for showers, etc. I never took a step without him right behind or beside me. RAINBOW BRIDGE Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they each miss someone very special, someone who was left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into those trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together . . . Author Unknown

Medical & transport costs for these and other CRUSA rescues add up. You can help by donating online through PayPal - click either the CAIRN or the button below . . . . . . OR send a check or money order MADE OUT TO CAIRN RESCUE USA CRUSA/BRINKLEY IN KY c/o ANDREA DENNINGER 7835 43 AVE KENOSHA WI 53142-4201 NOTATE THAT YOUR DONATION IS FOR BRINKLEY IN KENTUCKY Please include your name, mailing address & e-mail address to receive a receipt for tax purposes.
BRINKLEY'S HEALING ANGELS ARE . . .
LORI & MIKE NAJDZIN
JANET ALTADONNA BEIGE WISHART & SIDNEY JAMES JACK & RUBY JACK, 12 years old on Valentine's Day 2012 RUBY
MARILYN & JEFF ROYLE GYPSY & FROSTY FROSTY & GYPSY participated in CRUSA's 2011 DOGS CELEBRATE HOWLOWEEN Photo Contest Fundraiser, which can be seen HERE	FROSTY
HEATHER SHEA CHARLIE CHARLIE was a member of CRUSA's THE MISSOURI DOZEN + 3 Rescue Mission, April 2011, seen HERE SUE HENDERSON & BOB CANNON SOPHIE, ARCHIE & TINK SUE COULSON BOB & ROSEMARY SHIRE KELLY, XENA & MAISIE NY-NJ Cairn Meetup Group Play Date 17 March 2012 Seated, l to r: Tony Hall with CRUSA Fergus [f/k/a Joel, of CRUSA's OCTOBER'S TRICKS Rescue Mission, October 2008, seen HERE;] Julia Bayer with CRUSA Taylor [of CRUSA's PUDGE & TAYLOR IN MARYLAND Rescue Mission, March 2011, seen HERE] & recently-adopted CRUSA Phoebe [of CRUSA's PHOEBE IN MARYLAND Rescue Mission, February 2012, seen HERE] Bob Shire with Kelly [who can be seen HERE]; Mike Chiaffitella with CRUSA Logan [f/k/a Aaden, of CRUSA's OCTOBER'S TRICKS Rescue Mission, October 2008, seen HERE] (Fergus' brother) (l) & Kelsey (r); Mary Carmen with Rusty (l) & Smokey II (r); Richard with CP Emerson. Standing, l to r: Scott Barabash with the Shires' CRUSA Xena [who can be seen HERE]; Rosemary Shire with CRUSA Maisie [f/k/a Annabella, of CRUSA's OCTOBER'S TREATS 2 Rescue Mission, October 2008, seen HERE and who can be seen HERE]; Amy & Mike with Puck; Sharon with Maddie; Perla Chiaffitella with Dugan; Kara Snizek Barabash with CRUSA Frankie; Elizabeth Scholz with CP Smokey; Karen (co-owner of Lily); Angela D'Valda Sirico with CRUSA Frasier [of CRUSA's OCTOBER'S TREATS 2 Rescue Mission, October 2008, seen HERE] (Maisie's brother); Alan with Lily; Steve Sirico with CRUSA Bert. Arriving post-photo were Jennifer & Laura, who were delayed in Manhattan traffic, with Cooper. We had a total of 20 Cairns - a group record! BARBARA MILLER Volunteer & Cairn Taxi driver ELAINE ALGER ROCHELLE & DAVID BOYKIN
BRINKLEY'S BILLS SO FAR TOTAL $152 CHECK HERE TO SEE HOW MUCH WE'VE DONATED TO RESTORE BRINKLEY TO HEALTH If you have donated to BRINKLEY IN KENTUCKY and are not listed, would like your dog(s)' names and/or pictures or Rescue affiliation(s) added, PLEASE contact me HERE ANY MONIES NOT USED FOR BRINKLEY WILL BE USED FOR OTHER CRUSA CAIRNS IN NEED.
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