Monday, January 26, 2009

"Tears for a tail-wagging free spirit"

Such was the headline of a front page story today in the Kansas City Star. It tells the "tail" of what we will call a homeless pup, rather than a stray, who was dubbed with the name "Reba" by a wonderful and loving lady. According to the story, Reba was a dog "who in life was never petted, never touched. Yet one who touched many with her death." Here is Reba.

Her story is heart-wrenching but at the same time heart-warming. If woo would like to read about this "glint of red fur in the brush," please click here.

Such a sad story. We cannot even begin to imagine what life must have been like for Reba. Here at our home, we always have food, shelter, and lots of fun. Stories like Reba's really make us understand how fortunate and loved we are. As Thunder will show woo below, we always feel someone's loving touch.

Thanks, Mom, that feels sooooooo good.

Woos, the OP Pack
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20 comments:

  1. Teddy WestlifeJanuary 26, 2009 at 4:08 AM

    We are all very lucky to have our people in our lives, aren't we?

    Huffle Mawson, Honorary Husky and Explorer Cat

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  2. NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!January 26, 2009 at 4:48 AM

    A leaky start to our day BUT tank woo fur sharing it.

    Here's to Reba finding a special place akhross The Rainbow Bridge.

    And here's to the humans that tried to love her whilst she was here.

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

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  3. NESSA the hovawartJanuary 26, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    Today this is a second sad story...I can't imagine how I would live without mytwo...I'm going to lick my mummy now...
    Kisses and hugs,
    nessa

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  4. the magic sleighJanuary 26, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    I need my Mommy, how sad..... no food, no pets, but I wouldn't miss the grooming!
    Kira, The Florida Siberian

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  5. Mason DixieJanuary 26, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    What a great story, and such a wonderful woman to do such great things for German Shepherds. Thank you for sharing, I am going to go cuddle now with my mom.

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  6. The MusketeersJanuary 26, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    Our human sure got those magical hands when they touch us ! BOL !
    That is such a sad story ! But thanks for sharing it with us (:

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  7. Arran, Arthur and MumJanuary 26, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    What a sad story, poor Reba. At least she had someone who tried to look after her. I is so glad I has a warm place to sleep and soft hands to stroke me.
    ~lickies, Ludo

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  8. Steve, Kat, & WilburJanuary 26, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Oh yes, my mom says all the time that I don't know how good I have it since I demand food and such. I really do know, but I just like to keep her on her toes.

    Steve

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  9. Princess Eva and BriceJanuary 26, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Such a sad story and it's sad that Reba didn't feel that she could trust the human woman.

    Going to go snuggle my Momma now.

    Princess Eva

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  10. LacyJanuary 26, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    w00f's OP Pack, stories like that make us esp happy us has a furever home, wiff hoomans that love us, no matter, the pping at not the right places, the shedding on the couch and the supervising of all the cooking..they still love us...

    b safe,
    ~rocky~

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  11. LacyJanuary 26, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    ps, u need to git Khyra on the voting fur ur piksur...heehee git her to shake up the sibe votes..

    b safe,
    ~rocky~

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  12. Katie and GizmoJanuary 26, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    Yes indeed, we are truly very lucky pups.

    Hi Thunder, you like your ears scratched too huh?

    Our Australia Day is very much like your July 4th.

    Lickz
    Gizmo

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  13. Kodak the EskieJanuary 26, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    That is a very sad and touching story. I am glad that you are all getting lots of pets and loves.

    Hugs, Kodak

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  14. Gus, Louie and CallieJanuary 26, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    We all should be very happy with the lovely lives we have. Poor Reba. I think we are going to give Mom a few extra kisses today..

    Big Sloppy Kisses
    Gus, Louie and Callie

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  15. Joe StainsJanuary 26, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    We really are lucky dogs, we only wish all dogs could be as lucky.

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  16. The Army of FourJanuary 26, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    We can't let Mom read that story. She's teary-eyed just reading your post. And now she keeps hugging us. With any luck, we'll get extra cookies.
    Tail wags,
    Storms

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  17. LorenzaJanuary 26, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    Thanks for sharing Reba's story.
    It is so sad.
    I am thankful for all the love I have in my life.
    Take care
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  18. Scruffy, Lacie and Stanley's PlaceJanuary 26, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    Oh my...poor Reba...we know she will find someone at the Rainbow Bridge whom she can trust....

    We three sorta take pats and hugs for granted...but not after reading that story...

    Thanks for sharing it!!!

    Terrier barkies..

    Scruffy, Lacie and Babystan

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  19. StellaJanuary 26, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    Thanks for sharing the story, OP Pack! You know, I was a runaway until the CatcherMan got me and took me to the shelter. I was there for 3 months until my Mom found me and gave me a good home. It was scary because I am still scared of storms, and the dark. We who get rescued are the lucky ones.

    Kisses,
    Stella

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  20. The Daily EchoJanuary 27, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    What a sad story. I think I'm going to find Mom and let her pet me.
    ECHO

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