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Ryder is a happy boy who went to his new home in November, and his adopter said that he is her “soul mate.” Ryder is very loving and eager to please, and he loves to be outside, meeting new people, and other dogs.
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BDRA can keep you warm this winter with our Happy Valley soup fundraiser, Jan 9-24. It's back by popular demand! We will receive 50% from each order. With 13 varieties of soups to choose from, there’s a flavor for everyone. Happy Valley soup mixes make great gifts or an easy, quick meal for yourself. Click here to start shopping!
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You can support BDRA's efforts in many ways, from donating to volunteering to spreading the word. Every bit helps us save more dogs!
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Ike was adopted in 2014. His adopters wrote this in his honor:
"This is the email that Kate and I never wanted to write. Unfortunately, Ike's final day with us was yesterday. His health had taken a rapid turn for the worst the past couple of weeks and the vet suspected a brain tumor. It was heart wrenching to watch as this dog that had been so full of life started to have serious problems. We made the decision in conjunction with his vet to euthanize him at home. He was surrounded by love and we were even able to do a mini service for him during the process.
"Ike’s story starts with him being found wandering the streets of Tennessee – a blind, one-eyed pug with a limp. Advertised as a senior, blind, 8-year-old pug with some serious health issues, Kate and I couldn’t say no. Sign us up! We figured we could love on that pug for whatever years he may have left. The joke ended up being on us. This was almost nine years ago. We ended up loving that pug back into his youth. We joked that we had somehow ended up with Benjamin Button. He was blind but lived like a dog that could see, bulldozing his way through obstacles, throwing himself off porches and jumping onto unseen couches. He hated the leash, preferring to run at full speed by himself and losing some teeth in the process. He ate food with abandon, begging at dinner with a slap to your leg if he thought you forgot about him. “No” was not in his vocabulary. I once left him, a blind dog, in the car for five minutes only to discover that he had managed to climb into the back to find, open, and eat a bag of trail mix while I was gone. There was a lot of personality in that little body. He lived large. As the years went on, we began to think we had accidentally adopted a cat that had nine lives. Any time we thought the end was near, Ike would be like SIKE. His limp disappeared, his kidney issues magically healed, his energy returned…he was a fighter that loved life, peanut butter, marking his territory, and the great outdoors.
"But at some point, you get to that ninth life; the fight subsides and the quiet comes. Today Ike crossed that rainbow bridge, and we celebrate his life, and we grieve the hole he has left. We were blessed for the nine magical years he gave us. He was the greatest of gifts and I will be forever thankful.
"Thank you so much for choosing us back in 2014. We were blessed with almost nine years with him. He was such a gift."
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Capricorn
December 22- January 19
Capricorn pets are all about patience and perseverance. This earth sign knows that in order to reach their goals, it takes time. They don’t mind spending an afternoon making biscuits or navigating a food puzzle because they know it’ll be worth it in the end.
In 2023, Capricorn pets can expect a lot of energy and strong emotions to start the year. There may be some life changes – possibly an additional furry family member?
Aquarius
January 20 – February 19
Aquarius pets are innovative, always trying to solve problems in new ways. Is there a toy they just can’t reach? They’ll do some interesting stretching to twist under the couch and get it! This air sign also likes to make a positive impact on others. That explains why they’re always licking your face!
In 2023, Aquarius pets should remember to have self-control, as not everyone wants their face licked. They will also have supportive and calming people (or pets!) in their life that they can relax with all year round.
See more horoscopes here!
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