In Loving Memory ~ Zena
Zena first came to Pet Refuge in 1997 by the name of Anna. I didn't know her then -- not until she was adopted and returned to us with the new name of Zena in 2002. From 2002 until 2004 she went through a couple more adoptions and returns to us. I can laughingly say this now, because in knowing our precious Zena, I realize that we just didn't find her the right owner. We should have just let her pick where she wanted to be, because it was with us at Pet Refuge. Zena was a free-spirited, Husky gal, who did what she wanted - when she wanted. It was always a fun time when the cleaners had to attempt to get her to take her thyroid and glucosamine medicine. She knew exactly where they hid the pills! She resided in her own apartment at the shelter which had a couch, TV, radio and kuranda bed. Her favorite foods consisted of weekly cube cheese treats from Mary B., pizza bites from the Sunday cat adoption crew, McDonald's cheeseburger, french fries with ketchup and apple dippers, with the caramel dip of course. Although you could usually find her napping through the soaps in the afternoon, she loved being outdoors, especially in the cooler weather. She had no problem in letting the cleaners know when she wasn't quite ready to come back inside yet when she gave them a good "you'll have to catch me first" game. She loved to hang with the cleaners when they took their coffee break outside. She was a people dog. She enjoyed going for visits at a local Retirement Home. They always welcomed her with yummy treats. She was a talker and when you passed by her apartment, you had better say hi to her!
She was our official, office dog.
Last year, we noticed our gal slowing down just a little bit. She took longer more frequent naps and she didn't seem to talk to us as much any more. The arthritis had taken its toll on her body and she slowly began to lose ability in her back end. Her beautiful blue eyes looked tired.
On January 15th, she passed over the rainbow bridge and a little piece of each volunteers' heart she will be taking with her. We all hold special memories of her life with us.
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Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. |
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All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... Author unknown... |
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