Eskie Rescuers United

Ghost
Today I had no choice but to let my little rescue Ghost cross the bridge. He was with me only a short time, but he was a great boy and loved Jeep rides and camping with me. I'll see you again Ghosty Boy! Love you baby!!!......Blake Mize, October 15, 2020

Ghostie aka Goblin
Halloween 2006.... a white furry creature somewhat resembling an American Eskimo dog was found alone, mistreated, sick and dumped in a shelter. Could this weary, sad fellow be helped? The answer was a resounding...YES!! ERU pulled him from the shelter and sent him to a temporary foster home to be stabalized. He was so sick, so sad and so very scared. He was moved to a permanent foster home to start undergoing various treatments... in stepped lots and lots of GOOD HEARTED people. People that had never met Goblin aka Ghostie. People that wanted to HELP this poor little dog. Money for his care started coming in. Inquiries on his health were being asked. Yeah Ghostie! He started to decide that maybe life was going to be okay after all. He gained weight, had teeth pulled, started heartworm treatments. A wonderful woman stepped up and asked to adopt the little guy! Hurrah! Ghostie had a family! A dog couldn't ask for anything more... the lady that was adopting him loved him with all her heart! She just couldn't wait to see her Ghostie. She sent him blankets and toys and treats. He was so happy....but he still didn't feel good. He was fighting for his life....his health started going downhill...until finally the heartworms won. However after such a rough start in life Ghostie had found love! He died knowing many, many people loved and cared about him. He will not be forgotten... he was a rare gem that touched so many lives. Ghostie is now over the bridge, healthy and happy running in the fields with friends that have gone before him. Ghostie WE love you!

Giggles
It is with a very bittersweet sentiment that I announce the passing of foster senior Eskimo, Giggles (formerly Peppy). Giggles came to ERU in October 2017 from a shelter in southern California; he had been microchipped (2002) and had gone through the shelter system four separate times (the first time being when he was still a baby), this last time he went unclaimed by owner. He was an adorable 17# mini who arrived with considerable alopecia, arthritis, thyroid and cognitive dysfunction, but also with nothing short of a bright & mighty Eskimo spirit. We were grateful for the opportunity to provide for Giggles (Gigs) a forever foster home; he was cherished and adored from the moment he arrived. And, in true Eskie fashion, within a short amount of time he exposed to us the most charming of personalities and quickly wiggled his way deeply into our hearts. Naturally, he had the big dogs wrapped around his paws, and shortly became their ringleader. We celebrated Giggles every day, hoping that if he felt just a fraction of the joy and love from us that we received from him, that we could hope he was happy here. We tried to do all we could to help make up for lost time with him; he spent time with cool grass under his paws and cool breezes in fresh air flowing through his skin (and fur as it returned), warm baths, gentle grooming, massages, healthy food and treats, fluffy beds to rest and sleep on, and countless cuddles from us. His veterinarians and staff also adored him, looking forward to each visit. Gigs turned 16 years-old in our home (this milestone birthday for any dog with us seems befitting of being gifted a car). His personality was larger than life, so big that we adoringly deemed him an “honorary Weimaraner.” And just as magically as he entered our lives, Giggles was recently called to heaven and took his final ride. If the depth of the grief of losing a loved one can be measured by the love we shared together, then Giggles' passing definitely left a seismic wake of emptiness in our hearts and home. It has been an honor and an absolute pleasure to serve Eskie Rescuers United as a foster family; as much sadness as there is at the end of each journey, it is the experience as a whole which brings our lives so much happiness, and the deservedness of the animals we serve is the reason we find fulfillment in what we do. We will certainly continue to honor each one by signing up again and again, for there is no remedy for love but to love more. Giggles, we love you and treasure you; your life has meant so much to us and your spirit will continue to inspire us to assist others in your name and in the names of all who came before you. Rest in peace, darling boy. With love.......The Pink Family, September 6, 2018

Gracie
Our beloved Gracie who we adopted from ERU 8 years ago, passed away into eternity this morning. She fought a long battle with cancer. At first seemed like she was winning the fight, but over the last few months she steadily declined. We will miss her so much. She loved people and other dogs. When she was healthy she love going for her walks, and loved to look out the window. Run with the angels my beloved. Mommy and Daddy will see you again in heaven.......Ronda Brockway, March 20, 2018