EMMIE IN ILLINOIS 23 MARCH 2016 (THINGS AREN'T ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM . . .)
On 18 March, this owner-surrender form comes to CRUSA INTAKES: After my divorce, I moved to a new home and children are in college. I'm gone 10-12 hours at a stretch with my work and I just feel guilty she is there alone. Emmie needs companionship and attention. I can't do that for her any more. On 25 March, Shell Lewis writes:  It's "National Puppy Day", but instead of posting a puppy pic, I'm posting this pic of 15-year-old Emmie, Cairn Rescue USA's newest intake.
After 15 years of devoted companionship. Emmie's owner now has a younger and more active "designer dog". Emmie once accompanied her owner to her shop every day. Now the new dog gets to spend the day at her mom's store and Emmie is left alone 10-12 hours a day. At a time of life when she should feel more secure and loved than ever, Emmie has been cast aside. All of our dogs start out as adorable pups. Emmie is a reminder that dog ownership is a long-term commitment to be honored for the lifetime of our canine companions. And to end on a happy note . . . there is a foster home awaiting Emmie in Illinois, with the possibility of adoption! On 29 March, Shell writes: A woman whom I know expressed an interest in fostering Emmie. The family has a 15-year-old Yorkie named Reecie and thought Emmie would be a great foster and possibly a good adoptee. But for now, they're getting to know her and vice-versa. Evan holds Reecie; Noal holds Emmie Anne & Jim Hamrick of Illinois, two-time CRUSA adopters, drove Emmie up to Chicago this past Sunday and the family (Jessica S & her husband and two boys, Evan & Nolan) met Jim & Anne and got Emmie. Easter Sunday, 27 March

EMMIE AT THE VET . . . HERE