Jackson
Green Grass Zap Jackson STDs, PT, CGC
2/17/98? - 10/30/07
On August 11, 1999 I drove 4 hours across Washington state to adopt a dog that I had never even seen a picture of. For months I had been working with Second Time Around Aussie Rescue (STAAR)to find the right dog. After numerous emails and phone calls, STAAR rep Vic Quirk decided that I would be a great match for one of her foster dogs.
Zap had been tied outside for the first year of his life and wasn't well socialized. In the spring of 1999 he was turned into a Spokane, WA shelter by his owner because he was barking, digging, and was trying to escape. (Can you blame the poor guy??) Vic found Zap in the shelter very dirty and unkept. Vic took him home to foster, and she, her husband, Lee, and their dogs helped Zap to become accustomed to life as a family dog. As time passed, Zap blossomed into a wonderful companion and Vic fell very hard for him.
When I drove to Spokane to adopt Zap, (who I would rename Jackson), it was very hard for Vic to give him up, but every day I thank God that she did. He has been a true blessing and has filled my life with joy. We learned how to work stock together as a team.
Jackson was my first Aussie and my first herding dog. He was literally my life changing dog. I would not be where I am today if it weren't for Jack. He taught me so many things and gave me so many gifts. I feel so grateful to have spent so many great years with such a wonderful dog. As hard as it was to come to grips with his aging, I knew that the one last gift that I could give him was relief from his pain. Now that he is gone, I do not feel like something is missing. I feel like things are whole, and that my big ol' bubba is finally at peace and is watching over me.
Zap had been tied outside for the first year of his life and wasn't well socialized. In the spring of 1999 he was turned into a Spokane, WA shelter by his owner because he was barking, digging, and was trying to escape. (Can you blame the poor guy??) Vic found Zap in the shelter very dirty and unkept. Vic took him home to foster, and she, her husband, Lee, and their dogs helped Zap to become accustomed to life as a family dog. As time passed, Zap blossomed into a wonderful companion and Vic fell very hard for him.
When I drove to Spokane to adopt Zap, (who I would rename Jackson), it was very hard for Vic to give him up, but every day I thank God that she did. He has been a true blessing and has filled my life with joy. We learned how to work stock together as a team.
Jackson was my first Aussie and my first herding dog. He was literally my life changing dog. I would not be where I am today if it weren't for Jack. He taught me so many things and gave me so many gifts. I feel so grateful to have spent so many great years with such a wonderful dog. As hard as it was to come to grips with his aging, I knew that the one last gift that I could give him was relief from his pain. Now that he is gone, I do not feel like something is missing. I feel like things are whole, and that my big ol' bubba is finally at peace and is watching over me.
Reese
Green Grass Ready To Run CGC
10/11/01 - 6/26/07
A few days before Christmas in 2001, I got Reese from Jenny Guingrich in Portland, IN. I had been wishing for a small, red female for the longest time and Jenny had two red merle females left. Reese was the smallest pup from her litter and I knew from the second that Ifirst saw her that she was the pup for me.
Even though I got Reese for myself, she was definitely Mark's dog. We began dating shortly after I got Reese, so she thougt she belonged to him. Reese didn't care for working stock too much, as she preferred to sniff around the arena and eat poop instead of chase things! Her favorite activities included riding in equipment with Mark (trucks, tractors, combines, you name it!) and keeping the otherdogs in line at all times.
While Reese had her faults, she could be a very sweet dog to those she knew and trusted. She always had rotten breath <G>, but the top of her head always smelled like fresh cut straw. Pure heaven. I just can't believe she's gone. We'll miss you sweetie!
Even though I got Reese for myself, she was definitely Mark's dog. We began dating shortly after I got Reese, so she thougt she belonged to him. Reese didn't care for working stock too much, as she preferred to sniff around the arena and eat poop instead of chase things! Her favorite activities included riding in equipment with Mark (trucks, tractors, combines, you name it!) and keeping the otherdogs in line at all times.
While Reese had her faults, she could be a very sweet dog to those she knew and trusted. She always had rotten breath <G>, but the top of her head always smelled like fresh cut straw. Pure heaven. I just can't believe she's gone. We'll miss you sweetie!