This is a beautiful little story we came accross:
ARCHAEOLOGY
In some future year, a different proprieter of the land , out walking on a fine spring day,may pass that way--- along the abandoned fencerow where the blackberry canes are white with bloom and the wild rose makes mounds of pink at the fields edge. That brushy line, in which no posts or wire remain, divides two meadows of native grass that fall away toward the dark of woods on either side.
The walker will discover, tucked in close against a thicket, a curious mound of flat fieldstones, too neatly placed and fitted to be accidental. Curiosity will bring him back another day carrying a shovel.
He will lift the stones aside and excavate beneath them, possibly imagining a treasure. But what he will unearth will be only the folded skeleton of a dog, and four large plastic buttons of the kind found on a canvas hunting coat. Also, if he looks carefully, the wing bones---finer that matchsticks--- of a small bird.
If that man is a hunter, he will understand immediately what he's found. He will know that the creatures those artifacts represent are gone from there, away to some field of always autumn. I like to think he will replace the earth and stones, and leave the place as it was--- a little cache of things that tell no story except when all together-- safe again from rushing time.
This essay first appeared as the preface to The Rufus Chronicle: Another Autumn, by C. W. Gusewelle. Used by permission.
THE ADVANTAGES OF ADOPTING A DOG OR CAT
By: Stanley Popovich
There are many advantages to adopting a dog or cat. Adopting a pet can be a great way to reduce our every day stresses and anxieties. In addition, there are many other reasons why adopting a dog or cat can be important in your life.
For instance, pets can help us to relax and help us to focus on the good things in our lives. This can be very helpful when we are overwhelmed by the stresses and anxieties of our lives. Playing with our pets can help reduce our fears and anxieties in any situation.
Pets can get our minds off of our problems. A person could do an activity with their pet or other animals that will give them a fresh perspective on things. Spending time with animals will get your mind off of the problem and give you the energy to do other things. Most importantly, playing with animals will give you the self-confidence that you can cope and that you can get through a stressful day.
Spending time with a pet can reduce loneliness and can be a great source of companionship. A pet can help us to feel better. Also many people talk to their pets and this can help us to get their problems out in the open. Animals can be of good company to all of us and can prevent the fear of being alone during our troubles.
Taking care of dog or cat can be a great way to increase our happiness and self-confidence. There are many animals out there who could benefit from your time and talents. Doing something that will help your pet or other animals can give you a source of pride and accomplishment.
Pets are 100 percent faithful and will be by your side through the good and bad times. Everybody deals with anxieties, stresses and other life problems, and it is during those times when you need someone by your side to talk too. People in our lives come and go, but your pet will never leave you regardless how bad your problems may be.
There are also many different breeds of dogs and cats we can choose from which can accommodate our life styles. If you want a certain type of pet that will suite your life style, all you have to do is talk to a pet expert or a veterinarian. These people will work with you to determine what type of dog to get that will fit in with your household.
By adopting a pet, you will be saving a life; a life of an animal that could very well become your best friend. A pet will love you unconditionally during his or her lifetime. Don’t let a few obstacles prevent you from gaining a faithful companion in your life. Adopting a pet can be beneficial to your health and be one of the best things that you can do in your life.
BIOGRAPHY:
Stan Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods" - an easy to read book that presents a general overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears
News
We are having several dogs arrive in our care with Heartworms. If anyone doesn't know, heartworms are very dangerous and deadly to dogs. It is expensive and difficult to treat. It is much easier to use preventatives to ward off heartworm infections. Our organization will not adopt to anyone who does not use heartworm preventative. Please get your dogs on preventative today if they are not already.
Brittanies are very high energy hunting dogs, bred to run and they love to do it. Because of this trait, our organization has had several adopted dogs killed by vehicles. As an organization, we are close to a requirement for some sort of fencing or containment. Please consider a fence to help keep your potential adopted dog safe!
We are chronically short of funds, as many rescues are. We rely mostly on donations and adoption fees for funding. If you would like to donate a small amount for the care of our dogs, please click hereDONATE HERE.
We are in great need of foster homes in Minnesota as there are many dogs in the midwest that could use our help. If you are at all interested in fostering a Brittany, please give us a call or fill out an application link lower on this page. We could really use your help with either fostering or donations.
Who We Are
Hi. We are members of the National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network (NBRAN) in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. We are a private, non-government group that rescues Brittanies in the Upper Midwest. or anywhere necessary . We pull dogs from shelters and help with owner placements.We foster them till a forever home is found for them. Here is a link to our parent organization. WWW.NBRAN.ORGThe dogs are fostered in Minnesota Wisconsin and Iowa. If you would like to know more about us or read our blog about our experiences, click here. .ABOUT US
We also are in need of volunteers for temporary foster care, transport runs, administrative tasks, and helping with outreach events. There is a Brittany Canine Railroad that transports dogs around the country to they're forever homes. We desperately need help as were are getting overwhelmed with homeless Brittanies. Without more volunteers, we may not be able to save all the Brittanies that need our help. If you are interested in volunteering, please click here.ONLINE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Adopting a friend
If you are interested in a specific dog, you may call Cathy Burgmeier at- 414 768 9016 or send us an e-mail. If you would like to meet a dog, just let us know; or you can click on this link to fill out an adoption application.ONLINE ADOPTION APPLICATION The adoption fee is 350$. A home visit and vet check are pretty much required for new adopters to insure the safety of the dog.
To see more dogs, go to the National website NBRAN.ORG and check out other dogs from around the country. There is a Canine Transport system of volunteers to move dogs around the country.
If you would like to donate money for the care of some of our sick dogs, please click here.Donate here
