If Red Lake Rosie's Rescue had only rescued one dog- Leroy- it would have been all worthwhile. This dog suffered so much and it is heartwarming to see him with a smile on his face continuously- That is why he is smiling--he so appreciates all the love you have given him, and he has a reason now to smile - no longer having to carry that 8 pound tumor on his leg. THANK YOU ACT V and adopted family!!
UPDATE FROM LEROY'S PERSON:
Leroy passed away today. He had a rectal blockage that turned out to be a tumor in his colon. It started in April and treatment seemed to be working until this past weekend when he stopped eating and was bleeding. The vet and I decided the best decision was to give him peace.
I lost the best dog I have ever known. Please remember him. I know Leroy got the best last years of his life, but it doesn't seem fair and he will be missed more then anything I could ever miss in my life. Sorry for the bad news and thank you for letting me love this little guy.
Chris
NOTE FROM DENISE:
My tears are flowing freely as I write this final tribute to Leroy. In the summer of 2010 Red Lake Rosie's Rescue took him in with a huge tumor hanging from his hip. He had been living on a chain in great discomfort. After one surgery up north and another when he moved to ACT V in the metro, he found a loving home with Chris and they became best friends. I wish they could have had many more years together, but I know they made the most of the time they had.
I encourage you to read the previous posts about Leroy listed below and consider a donation to the RLRR emergency medical fund in memory of Leroy:
http://redlakerosie.blogspot.com/2010/07/leroys-bowling-ball-leads-to-matching.htmlhttp://redlakerosie.blogspot.com/2010/08/leroys-beautiful-new-butt.html
http://redlakerosie.blogspot.com/2010/12/leroys-smile.html
http://redlakerosie.blogspot.com/2011/10/leroys-life.html
Leroy had the best smile in all of his pics. You gave him a safe, loving home and in turn he loved you and was so very grateful. I am so sorry for your loss. Bless you for making his life so happy as is clear from his bright smile. Your life is blessed for having known and loved such a great dog. He will live in your heart and thoughts forever.
ReplyDeleteThanks, just want everyone to know that Leroy was the most appreciative ever. He had so much fun opening Christmas presents. If I was vacuuming, he moved his stuffed toys out of the way, like he was saving them. Never saw anything like that before and can't forget it. Leroy had so many friends on the block. He was very social and had so many dog and people friends. Miss him so much.
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