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Mission Statement Our mission is to take unwanted, neglected, abused, stray, homeless beagles, and beagles used in laboratory research and provide them with emotional, medical, behavioral and physical support so that they can be adopted into loving permanent homes. Our program is funded by private donations. Your support is appreciated! |
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From a life of abuse and neglect in Kentucky, to a forever home of love and compassion in New York, Oliver now has a family all his own. Mara, Jimmy & Evan B. of Delanson, NY fell for this boy when they read his story on our web site. Congratulations to Oliver in finding his new family! Read More |
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Spartacus, aka "Sparky" found his new home with Dan E. & Randy B. with beagle sister "Shadow" in Everett, WA. Sparky won the hearts of his new family with his story...and his wonderful personality. Congratulations to Dan, Randy & Sparky!! Read More |
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“Just a dog”
By Richard Biby
Permission granted to reprint the text portion of the article Just a Dog
NAVHDA Feb 2006 issue (www.NAVHDA.org)
People have said to me from time to time things like “lighten up, it’s just a dog” or “that’s a lot of money for just a dog”. They say to me they don’t understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for “just a dog”. Some of my proudest moments have come about with “just a dog”. Many hours have passed and the only company I had was “just a dog” but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by “just a dog”, and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of “just a dog” gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
For those of you who do not understand the whys and wherefores of “just a dog”, then you will probably understand phases like “just a friend”, “just a sunrise”, or “just a promise”. “Just a dog” brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. “Just a dog” brings out in me the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of “just a dog” I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it’s not “just a dog” but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. “Just a dog” brings out what’s good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
By Richard Biby
Permission granted to reprint the text portion of the article Just a Dog
NAVHDA Feb 2006 issue (www.NAVHDA.org)
People have said to me from time to time things like “lighten up, it’s just a dog” or “that’s a lot of money for just a dog”. They say to me they don’t understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for “just a dog”. Some of my proudest moments have come about with “just a dog”. Many hours have passed and the only company I had was “just a dog” but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by “just a dog”, and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of “just a dog” gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
For those of you who do not understand the whys and wherefores of “just a dog”, then you will probably understand phases like “just a friend”, “just a sunrise”, or “just a promise”. “Just a dog” brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. “Just a dog” brings out in me the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of “just a dog” I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it’s not “just a dog” but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. “Just a dog” brings out what’s good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
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Contact Us P.O. Box 68630., Portland, OR 97268 Voice: 503.299.4084 Fax: 1.866.202.4223
To report problems with this site, please contact the webmaster.