This page is dedicated to the departed pets that CAPP helped into loving homes. We know they spent their last days as beloved companions and friends.
Who are these characters who come and go from our lives, leaving behind hair on the sofa and more than a few footnotes in our personal histories? Who sends them to us, and who takes them away? Does it matter? They are gifts. We can only embrace, enjoy and let go when we must, even if it always seems way too soon. They truly are forever in our hearts
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Lad was one good looking guy. He came from a CAPP foster home to join our family on Christmas 1996 at age 1 1/2. Lad was rescued by CAPP volunteers from a Herkimer shelter in the summer of 1996. There he was scheduled after 10 weeks to be euthanized. Lad and another dog who had an eye poked out had been removed by authorities from an abusive situation. Lad reminded his CAPP foster mom so much of one of her own dogs who came from the same sheleter that she took Lad in. He suffered from fear aggression and though he was the best dog of all CAPP dogs seeking a home at that time, no one wanted a large skittish dog.
When my husband and Lad met, it was mutual attraction. Lad joined our family. "Dad" and Lad worked together on Lad's behavior and gradually Lad came to trust humans. They were joined at the hip. Lad laid at his feet under his desk for 12 1/2 years as dad researched and wrote. And Lad let dad know when it was time for a walk. Dad also fenced in the yard so Lad could run freely in our 1/3 acre yard. A sister "Kitty" came into his life to keep watch over him. Lad was brave and intelligent. He was loved and gave freely of his love. He was a neighborhood favorite. On July 17, 2009, Lad died at the age of 14. His legs just didn't work anymore and he could no longer take long afternoon walks in the sun.
We miss him so much. Thank you to all CAPP volunteers who give the gift of a faithful and loyal companion to enrich lives of those of us who are lucky enough to find the pet of our dreams and a friend to carry in our hearts forever.
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Here is my Odie - he was a sweetie who I adopted from CAPP in 1995--I had him for 14 years. Odie was my buddy. Odie was a fast, energetic & exciting dog who truly loved me and I truly loved him. He was always a good listener when I needed an ear. He understood what my mood was and his loyalty was out of this world. We went through obedience training for years and he ultimately became my 'demo dog' in classes. He was a very fast & exciting agility dog who could jump higher than most. He was so much fun, I know I will never be able to replace that special place in my heart he filled for the years I was so blessed to have with him. Thank you CAPP for saving him from his fate of being 'just another dog' and dying in some shelter. You did a great feat in rescuing him and I will always be thankful to you for that. You do a great service for those who need rescue. You're wonderful.
Sherry Pederquist |
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Wriggles McGiggles, CGC, TDI
Wriggs came into our home in 1996 as a foster dog. Her beagle/basset personality quickly won us over, and we adopted her soon after.
Wriggs was with us for seven years during which time she not only brought joy into our lives, but brought smiles to the faces of the senior citizens she visited as a therapy dog.
Wriggs loved people, bellyrubs, apples and treats! Her favorite two times of the year were summer, when she could see all the kids at the ice cream truck and sit under an apple tree with her “Grampy,” and Halloween, when she donned a costume to meet the kids at the door. The trick-treaters loved her as Eeyore! |
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Niles (CAPP name Nigel)
~1997-February, 2006
Niles was a neglected German Shepherd mix with food and flea allergies that caused him to lose most of the hair on his hindquarters before he was surrendered at the shelter. He was pulled out by CAPP, started on good food and cured of his fleas, and his hair started growing again.
Niles was temporarily placed in a foster home as a companion to another CAPP dog, but his sweet nature and loyalty soon won everyone's heart and he was adopted in the spring of 2004.
In February 2006, Niles was shot by someone in his own back yard. Despite emergency surgery, he did not survive. Police are not hopeful of finding the person responsible for his death.
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Shiloh (aka Violet)
When Shiloh came to us as a foster dog, our goal was to find this sweet girl the perfect home. It wasn’t long before we realized that she had already found her own home—with us!
At first she was very timid and unsure how to respond to pets and affection, but it wasn’t long before our Shi-girl came out of her shell and revealed what a lovey-dovey she was. She would meet us at the door excitedly whenever we came home, doing her own patented tap dance! A true hound, she enjoyed chasing the invading squirrels out of her yard, but was just as happy to curl up with her people or her favorite teddy bear. Shiloh was an absolute snuggle bunny.
Due to illness, Shiloh’s time with us was much too short, but in the nine wonderful months that she was with us, she touched our hearts forever.
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