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<DIV> Debbie,</DIV>
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<DIV> I have to agree with you that sometimes the
before pictures of some of the rescued houndies, especially the seniors, just
rips your heart apart. I will always remember "Handsome Harry", who was thought
to be blind and deaf but after a good cleaning, he actually could see. He was
the most pitiful senior hound and I loved him immediately. He went to
another foster home to live out his golden years and had six more wonderful
months in a loving, caring environment. His eyes came alive and he played
somewhat with the other houndies in the home. That was my first shocking
experience in rescue and one I will never forget. </DIV>
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<DIV> My Rusty Simon came into rescue weighing 29
pounds, heart worm positive, deaf, ear infections, corneal ulcer in his left
eye, severely neglected, and living in his own little silent world. We
transported him and I fell in love with this sweet little houndie who rode in my
lap the whole time. We went back after him two weeks later after he started his
heart worm treatment and slowly, his true personality came out. He learned signs
and blended well with my pack of one at that time. He has angel eyes and a
devilish grin and became the sneaky one in the pack. He welcomes any foster who
stays with us and is our special little boy. Amazingly, all our houndies
watch out after him like they can sense he is deaf.</DIV>
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<DIV> Our little Miss Twinkle Toes showed a strong will
to live when she dragged herself from the road to a house and found a kindly
person who took her to the shelter who called us to get her. Her will to live
was astounding, especially with a fractured pelvis. </DIV>
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