[Dailydrool] Synthia

[k. green]

Synthia was always an inspiration to me when it came to rescuing dogs, of
any breed, no matter how many problems they had. She and I communicated
quite a bit back in 2009/2010 and occasionally in recent years through
facebook. I am grateful that I got to know a little bit of her. She truly
was a helpful, compassionate, intelligent and passionate rescuer, who did
her best by so many dogs that I know she will have much to rejoice about at
the bridge. It's those left behind who suffer, and I am holding Dawn, Sandi
and those who were far closer to Synthia, in my heart today.

In 2008 she posted this poem, which I saved, and I think it is fitting to
re-post today. Synthia was the epitome of what it means to be a rescuer and
she was a great dogmom.

TO MY FOSTER MOM
There I sat, alone and afraid,
You got a call and came right to my aid.
You bundled me up with blankets and love.
And, when I needed it most, you gave me a hug.
I learned that the world was not all that scary and cold.
That sometimes there is someone to have and to hold.
You taught me what love is, you helped me to mend.
You loved me and healed me and became my first friend.
And just when I thought you'd done all you do,
There came along not one new lesson, but two.
First you said, "Sweetheart, you're ready to go.
I've done all I can, and you've learned all I know."
Then you bundled me up with a blanket and kiss.
Along came a new family, they even have kids!
They took me to their home, forever to stay.
At first I thought you sent me away.
Then that second lesson became perfectly clear.
No matter how far, you will always be near.
And so, Foster Mom, you know I've moved on.
I have a new home, with toys and a lawn.
But I'll never forget what I learned that first day.
You never really give your fosters away.
You gave me these thoughts to remember you by.
We may never meet again, and now I know why.
You'll remember I lived with you for a time.
I may not be yours, but you'll always be mine.
- Author Unknown

Love and drool to all,
Kacy with Cowboy and Rupert
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