Happy Paws

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		CAPPUCCINO,
		Cappuccino's new name is Java!  She was adopted by Kappy Hodges & Family of Kansas City.  She will be joined by two beagle siblings, Cookie & Freckles.  Her journey began in here in Portland when Kappy decided she just had to have this adorable tri-colored girl.  She discovered that her airline didn't take pets, so she booked a new flight out of Portland on a different airline....and her son Baker even got miss another day of school in the process!  Java is learning to deal with cold weather and lots of snow.  Congratulations to Java and her new family!  Read More
		LATTE
		Little Latte wiggled her way into the hearts and home of Jay & Heather W. of Newberg, OR.  She is a beagle/spaniel mix born to Mocha, her beagle mother while in the care of CBR.  With Latte, it was love at first sight and she is now the center of their universe (at least SHE thinks she is!).  Congratulations to Jay, Heather & Latte!  Read More
		MAXWELL,
		Maxwell's new name is "Romeo" and now lives in SE Portland.  He was greeted by his new family, The Martines, with a beautiful sign created by Jasmine that says, "Welcome Home Romeo".  Congratulations to Romeo and the Martines family!  Read More
		TULLY aka
		Tully, renamed "Emma" by her new family, was adopted just in time to bring in the new year.  The Clark family welcomed her with open arms and early reports are that she is doing fabulous there!  She plays with the resident cat and housebreaking is going perfectly.  Congratulations to Emma and the Clarks of SE Portland!  Read More
		Gracie
		Congrats to Gracie on finding her forever-family!  She now lives with Mindy H. & Doug L., and beagle sibling Gabby, in Eugene, OR!  Adoption day: 12/13/08.  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.