Honoring Kate

While I'm on the subject of dachshund stories that make me cry uncontrollably...

I found this site http://ctdr.org/ because I'm always looking for good rescue sites that sell cute/fun doxie things that benefit the rescue. This particular rescue (Central Texas Dachshund Rescue) has calendars for sale, of which I bought 2 for only $12 each. It's extremely gratifying for me to buy promotional items from charities to help with their cause. In this case, I needed a calendar and a valentine's day gift for my sister (a doxie lover), and was going to buy a doxie one anyways, but then I saw that instead of profits going to a corporation, they could go to the rescue -- WIN WIN! (The calendar is pictured above). I would suggest buying one, but I learned that after I bought two last Friday, they are now sold out! This is wonderful news, because it means so many people supported the cause. :)

After perusing their site after a bit though, I came across this story and (having just written my blog about Chip), I completely lost myself again.

http://ctdr.org/inmemory/kate.html

Perhaps you could donate in her memory too? I did, and in all my years of volunteering, I've never felt so good. While the ending is sad, her story reminds us of the ongoing battle to help rescue these loving little animals, and how even though we may not be able to save every one, with our help, rescue organizations CAN help others, and no dog's death will ever be in vain. God Bless you Kate - You're in my heart and prayers.