NEWS & EVENTS

From Eileen Roemer about her dog Bailey (page 3 in To the Rescue):

It is with tons of sadness that I tell you that Bailey is gone.  Who would have thought that this dog, rescued from animal control and meant for a grieving family, full of ticks, fleas, in bad health, starving with rotting teeth, would turn out to the be the hero he became.  He helped bring closure to families of 9/11 Pentagon victims.  He followed me wherever I chose to take him:  endless training and searches for human remains (usually based on some lying informant's information); to Mississippi from Virginia; from Mississippi to Maryland;  to Florida from Maryland.

Bailey was the last one in, after my other two goldens, Riley and Annie, and he's now the last one out.  He was 14 years old and he was a typically stoic and loyal Golden Retriever dog.  I truly believe he hung around to make sure that I was okay and that I would have the chance to live "happily ever after".

For the last several weekends, Bailey has been swimming in the pool.

This morning, he just couldn't stand up.  I loved him dearly and will miss him always.  I am comforted by the fact that they are all together now.  It was a great run!

Bailey Roemer, aka "Waterloo's Last General"
6/30/1996 - 7/24/2010
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Click below for a memorial tribute for Fred,
To the Rescue's cover dog, his story on page 87: warlkids.blogspot.com

Fred was Diane Shust's beloved dog.  For ten years they visited students in Washington, DC schools, bringing delight and humane education to many children.
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Posthumous award for Deb Zapusek's Laddy
(To the Rescue, page 39) from the Companion Animal Association of Arizona

Today I was honored to accept The John Suardoni Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award in memory of Laddy from Companion Animal Association of Arizona a Social Pet Therapy Organization. I thank God for blessing me with this exceptional dog and his mission and I am committed to continuing my support to these programs in his name. 

Thank-you CAAA. I am truly humbled. And this one's for you my precious Caregiver and Soulmate.

Love and prayers,
Debbie