Eskie Rescuers United

Petunia
Petunia's beloved mommy died and she, along with her beautiful brother and sister, came into Eskie Rescuers in early March, 2017. She had a heart murmur which was being treated. A few weeks after she arrived she had an idiopathic seizure episode, and afterwards her breathing was very labored and she started to cough non stop. A vet visit and exams confirmed our fears, than she was in congestive heart failure and was beginning to suffer. We said good bye to this very sweet senior today. We had so hoped she would spend several more years with us before leaving us. RIP Tunia, we love you..........March 30, 2017

Wisp
Had to send Wisp to the Rainbow Bridge today. The estimate when they realized the cancer was back and in her lungs was 2-4 months. Three weeks later it was 1-2 months. She still seemed fine until this past weekend but then started a rapid decline. Last night she got all she wanted of her preferred treats, including salmon treats like I used when she first came to us to try to convince her that some people weren’t bad. This morning she got all the shrimp and steak she wanted; she preferred the steak. After that she rested while I stayed with her and waited for the vet to come to the house. The picture with this entry is one that was hard to get. Wisp loved to sit on the deck in the sun but she never really trusted people and so she wouldn’t stay out there if people were around. She usually did her sunning when we weren’t home. We’d get home and see her heading from the deck to the bedroom to go back under the bed. Sometimes though, when we were home and if it was quiet, she’d go out there to lay in the sun.......Jean Jeffrey, March 10, 2017

Wynston
Sharing this with a very heavy heart, I had to let our remarkable Wyn go last night, Friday, February 24. This boy has left a such a tremendous void, sure wish I was only dreaming. Wyn had spinal issues and his mobility went through changes as he was with us. When he first came, he could walk on all four, Wyn's cute quirky walk, but all four. His mobility lessened through time and we all lovingly adapted. Oh, he was so independent, strong, smart and amazing!! I remember the time of me first trying to assist him and his beautiful spirit of "I got this" and the very first time with dignity of accepting my assistance. Wyn was Always included in everything. We tried different beds that would work for Wyn, finally found!! An important lesson learned ~ A bed is more than where you lay your head at night. His adorable, quirky little doll self, not only affected my life and heart, but also his brudders and sissy. His feathered brudder was enamored by him. When Wyn first joined our family, he would watch and watch his funny looking "dog" (bird) brudder. Not quite sure why he looked different, but acted liked one of them. They became fast friends and feathered one took over quick guardianship of Wyn❤ His other brudders Always looked out for him and would let me know if he needed something they thought I might have missed❤❤ His sissy, (who is 19 and blind), always made sure she was close by him at night, for sleeping❤ This is just a very short reflection in gratitude for our Wyn. Huge Thank you to ERU and Dyan for bringing Wyn into ERU family and our family And Mary Mahoney and Tom for driving and breaking him outta jail for me. Love without judgement........Candy Kane, February 24, 2017

Sophia
Sophia came to Eskie Rescuers when her beloved owner was no longer able to care for her. Sophia was our tripod pup - she lost her leg in 2009 when she chased after a car. But it never let her slow her down, and she could run and play with the best of them! She had an adoption pending, but Sophia had an ultrasound and was diagnosed with advanced bladder cancer. Sophia spent her remaining days at the R'Eskie Ranch were she was loved and cherished..........January 15, 2017

Sydney
The vet diagnosed Sydney with liver and kidney disease back in August. She said we couldn't give any pills for the neuropathy or back leg stiffness, because her kidneys couldn't handle it. About the only option was to admit her to a hospital for dialysis. But that wouldn't help with the legs or the confusion. The vet said when the back legs go stiff, she was in a lot of pain. We decided to put her out of her misery. It was a sad weekend at the Dionis house over the weekend. She was a great dog and I hope we gave her a good last year.......Chad Dionis, January 5, 2017