Eskie Rescuers United

Indy
My best friend Indy. Growing up I was always more of a cat person. I thought dogs were scary and sometimes gross. Then I moved out on my own and wasn't living in the best neighborhood. My boyfriend lived with me but worked over night most nights. One day I stumbled across the eskie rescue page and it gave me the idea to get a dog. So I started researching American Eskimos and it seemed like a great fit. When looking through available dogs I saw Indy. His description said he didn't prefer dogs or strangers but liked cats. Instantly I felt a connection since I was the same. I drove over 2hrs to go meet Indy and when I first met him he was so nervous and nipped at me. But something felt right. He had been with his foster mom for almost 7 months and had been turned down by previous adopters for his behavior. But something about him made me feel safe. So I took a leap of faith and continued with the adoption process. Once the day came to go pick him up I could just tell he was just as nervous as I was. But as soon as we got home and he realized that I was there to protect him and he was there to protect me, he became my best friend. Coming home to him always made me feel so safe and loved. Within the past year his health started to decline. I tried multiple vets and multiple treatments but nothing was working. Coming home I no longer felt safe. I felt sad. Coming home to find my once hyper playful boy just laying on the ground struggling to walk broke my heart. Looking into his eyes I could tell he was scared. He was just like I had been before getting him, unsure and terrified. He was always there to let me know everything would be okay so now it was my turn to return the favor. Putting him down has been one of the hardest things I've ever had to do but I know in my heart that even though it might not be best for me it's what was best for him. I had to be strong and be there for him like he has done for me these past few years. Indy, I miss you so so so so so much. Thank you. Thank you for being my protector, my comfort, and my best friend. You made my life so much better and I'm glad I could give you the life you had always deserved. Love, your mom, Sarah…….April 19, 2023

Itsy Bitsy
It's been a difficult year, not one I ever would have expected. My mother who was 99 1/2 this year passed away in May and this morning I had to have Itsy Bitsy put to sleep. Both were terrible surprises, I didn't see either one coming. Even with my mother's age, she still lived alone and was quite "with it". She and Itsy had quite a connection and it was such fun to see them together. Bitsy was doing great until 2 days ago. She would run and play and carry on like a youngster, then suddenly 2 days ago, became a totally different dog. The vet confirmed congestive heart failure with a bad murmur which could be heard a foot away from her. She went to work with me for a couple of days and charmed everyone even though she wasn't feeling well. I knew this morning when I looked in her eyes that she was ready to let go. My vet and her staff are wonderful, very caring and quite attached to their "patients" so we all had a good cry as we said goodbye. I'm so grateful to have had Bitsy for as long as I did, she was amazing and such fun until the end. I wanted to let you know and thank you for bringing us together. After losing Bitsy (my first and only foster), I realize that it takes a very special person to be able to let go. Thank you for all you've done for such a great breed that was fun to be "owned by"......Christine Beauregard, December 20, 2019