Cara !
A call came from Chilliwack Animal Control (CAC) wondering if Big Heart Rescue could help a dog that had been picked up as a stray. As soon as the Manager of CAC saw the desperate condition this dog was in she transferred her to Cottonwood Vets and thus began our relationship with sweet pea Cara.
This young girl, thought to be a German Shepherd, is suffering from the worse case of demodex mange that the vet has ever seen and actually he is surprised that she is still alive. But this girl is a survivor with a heart of gold and we are blessed to have her in our care where we will help her to thrive, to feel the sunshine and to become the healthy, vital dog she is meant to be.
At
this time Cara needs your help! She needs you to send her your healing wishes,
your warmest thoughts and she would love to have a few sponsors to help with her
vet bills.
If you have any questions about Cara or helping to find her way to health, please feel free to e-mail spiritsmission@shaw.ca
A huge thank you to Cara's foster Mom who is dedicating her time to help her find love, experience health, and to always have a full and satisfied tummy.
Update: 7 February
Cara is now at the vet under-going surgery to repair a massive wound in her leg. This surgery is risky for a girl who is as ill as sweet Cara, so the Big Heart Team is asking that you send out all your positive thoughts for a safe and healthy recovery.
Update: 13 February
Cara recovered from her surgery amazingly well and all the staff at Coquitlam Animal Hospital have fallen in love with her!!
This beautiful soul was happy and healthy
enough to meet and greet visitors who came to the fundraiser on the weekend and
everyone remarked at what a kind and loving girl she is.
A huge thanks to Nils who donated two large bags of Skin Sensitivity food and loving heartfelt thank you to Animal Advocates Society for paying all of Cara's surgery bills plus more!!
Update: 4 March
Congratulations to Cricket and her new girl Cara! Big Heart Rescue couldn't be happier with this "foster failure" (a situation where the foster home loves the animal to bits and adopts it!) We wish you both lots of love and sunshine in the future.
Update: June
Cara passed away. A heart full of thanks to all the wonderful people who cared for her, from Kelly at GSR who rescued her, to Dr. Lam & Nils, to all the Big Heart gang who took her under their wings, to all Cara's neighbours who loved the wee girl so very much, & special thanks to Alta & Luan for being amazing siblings to their new sister. They never complained that mom always seemed to give Cara more treats (lots more!), & even an extra meal.
Dear Cara, know that you made our lives so much better for being with us. We loved you from the start, knowing how hard you had to fight to live. Remember how long it took to get you inside that first night, Feb. 3rd? You were so scared, so we just gave more love so you'd know you were safe.
Thanks to Auntie Wave & Jules who let us stay in their loving home twice! We even got to sit in the sun at the beach, our only time to visit the ocean.
You were just starting to grow into your huge paws. Your body was getting longer & taller, & your happy tail was flung in an arch over your body. You loved everyone & everything. I loved the dance before each meal - I thought you were a kangaroo, & I kept telling you that.
Dear Cara, you will always be safe & loved now. Free from mange, from starvation, from cold. We gave you the love to be happy, & you gave us so much love back.
Romp & eat & swim & enjoy, my dear Cara!
Love, Cricket (Mom), Alta, Luan, & teensy foster Sunflower
To My Special Mom...
To my special mom, some
things I'd like to say,
But first of all to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this letter from the Bridge - where I now dwell with God above
Up here there are no tears or sadness, only eternal love.
Please don't be unhappy, just
because I am out of sight,
Remember that I am with you, every morning, noon and night.
The other day I had to leave you, when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and he said, "I welcome you"
Its good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone...
As for your family, they'll be here later on.
When you think of my life on
earth and the neglect in my first months,
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears
But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain
God gave me a list of
important things, that he would like for me to do,
And foremost on his special list, was to watch over and care for you.
And when you lie down and try to sleep, with the day's chores put to flight,
Remember that God is closest to you, in the middle of the night
I wish that I could tell you,
everything that God has planned,
But even if I could tell you, you wouldn't understand
But one thing is for certain, though my earthly life is over,
I'm more happy, healthy and content, than I ever was before
If you can help another, who
is in sorrow and in pain
Then you can say to God at night, "My day was not in vain".
And when you're walking down the street, with me on your mind
I'm walking in your footsteps, only a short trot behind
There are rocky roads ahead
of you and many hills to climb
But a rescuer's heart is big and strong, just take it one day at a time
For it is simply God's nature and I'd like it for you too
That as you give to the world, the world will give to you
And when your time on earth
is up to leave your body and be free,
Remember you are not "going", You are coming up here to me.
