Happy Paws

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		Porsche
		Porsche was sitting in a shelter..very unhappy and stressed.  Those days are long gone as she moved in with Nik M. & Lowell S. of Happy Valley, OR!  Their family is now complete with Cricket the lab, Bailey (beagle), Bhel (beagle-CBR Alum) and now Porsche!  Congratulations to Porsche on her new home.               Read More
		Isabella (Izzy)
		Congratulations to Janice A. of Molalla, OR and Izzy!  It was love at first sight when they met and adoption followed shortly thereafter.  Izzy will spend her days watching the cows and horses and lounging on the sofa with her new mom!        Read More
		Max
		After a journey that started in Georgia, Max is finally home!  On January 16, 2010, he took up residence with Pat S. of Wilsonville, OR.  He enjoys a wonderful back yard, lots of walks, treats, new toys, and even his own furniture!  A big congratulations to Pat and Max!  Read More
		Aspen
		Who knew that when Aspen's foster family needed a pet sitter....that it would become her forever home?!    Read More
		Wilamena
		Wilamena's foster mom gave her a fancier name, "Lexi"....now she is hers forever.      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.