My dog Zero unfortunately had to be allowed to cross the rainbow bridge about a year and a half ago. My husband and I were heartbroken but knew it was for the best. Our dog Ruby became very depressed and didn't want to play, she ate only what she had to. My husband was set against us getting another dog. Last Christmas (2019), we had friends over. Our friends' daughter was a foster for a local rescue organization. She brought her foster dog Moxie, a mix of pit bull and black lab, to do some socializing. Moxie was about a year and a half old at the time. Her prior "owners" let her run around and she ended up getting pregnant. The owners moved and left Moxie behind. Moxie ended up living under a vacant trailer and had her babies. Fortunately, Urgent Animal Rescue was notified. They had difficulty catching Moxie but were able to rescue her babies. They kept going back and were finally able to catch Moxie. All of Moxie's babies were adopted out, but no one was interested in Moxie. When Moxie came to our home on Christmas day she was introduced to Ruby who instantly took a liking to her. What could my husband say? We adopted her and she is now Roxie! Rox-Mox for short! She had a little difficulty adjusting to my husband but I think that had to do with her prior owner. Roxie now knows she is home for good! She thinks she is a lap dog that weighs over 70 pounds. She sleeps in the bed with us and has her own spot on the couch. For my birthday this year, my brother in law sent a dog cot so she would be able to stay cool when we are outside! I am so grateful for her coming into our lives.

Lisa E Wimberly
LYONS, TX