Abigail - A Pregnant Dog was Sponsored today!!!!

Sheri, My mentor and driving force behind my decision to save precious lives and adopt my puppy, sent me a wonderful story today of not just one life, but that of many lives which were saved today through a very generous donation.

MEET Abigail & this is her story: (DON'T forget your Kleenex!)

This past week, someone dropped their very (very) pregnant boxer through the drop box of the Rutherford Shelter where your beagle girl is coming from. She was dumped with her bed. We all were horrified when we saw Christine's photos of her, and I got on it right away.

One girl said she'd like to adopt her, but she lived over 1000 miles and 17h + 45 min away. Impossible for a dog this pregnant. We tried to think of a name for her, to give her some kind of dignity and hope. She had said storm, but it didn't fit. I thought of Gail, or Gale, as in a gale force wind. Then I thought of Abigail.

Abigail Carter is the author of a book called The Alchemy of Loss, and widow of Aaron Carter, one man of many people lost in the horrific twin tower tragedy.

A couple years ago, I had read Abigail's book, and was deeply moved by the words I read. I wrote to her to thank her, and to share how much her book had impacted.

She wrote back a short note of thanks.

Over the past couple years, I have thought a lot about that book, and about Abigail. And now, a couple days ago, here I was thinking of this poor dog, so scared and confused, worried about her puppies and her life. It was decided we'd call her Abigail.

I thought to email Abigail Carter to ask her if this might be okay. I sent a photo of the pregnant dog, and her story. Abby was so moved, and asked if she could help. Her donation made it so that pregnant dog got out of the shelter yesterday, to the vet for evaluation, and into foster care.

Abigail is said to be due in 10 (now 9) days. And she is safe, with her bed, in a nice home with people who care.

Sheri