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SALLLYYYYY that Is AWESOME! Ok. Deep breaths, as it sounds like they are picky. ..BUT... you are the only person in the world i can imagine being more deserving and appropriate for this baby. I'm sure you can get a BOOK of references, starting with me. AND.. like I said, I live an hour from joliet..and if need be, I'd help with transport if that were an issue. If they need a person to meet that can vouch for you, I'd do that in a heartbeat. Whatever it takes! Ok. So now we need to compile a massive book of recommendations for you! Let us know what you need!
Xoxo! I've had a rough few weeks, and I just told karma the one thing that could turn my smile upside down was if this worked out for you! You know my love of the big guys. ...and long as i can come visit! 
keep us posted!
LORI and Chuck and bets and Bob 
Ohhhh Sally. I so hope this works out for you. NO ONE could be a better mastiff tri-pawd mama than you. You know your stuff and have such a loving, positive nature. I love the pure joy you take in Merry Myrtle's shenanigans. This is so exciting... 
Kerren and Mona
Thank you KERREN AND MONA!!!! I mean...where else could a dog go and get a puppy latte every Tuesday?? Thank you for your encouragement!!!!!
LORI AND CHUCK AND BETSY!! First of all my dear friend, sincerely hope your week is getting better!
WHEN I bring Gunther home, you are certainly welcome to slend the night and snuggle with hi.! Betsy too!!
Thank you for posting this and your generosity about helping!! And you know what.......and this is HUGE rewuest....HUGE....but maybe....I cant believe I'm even askingnyou this.....maybe once someone helps me fill out the ap with a real computer....cant believe Im getting ready to ask you this...but maybenycould hand deliver it and meet face to face with someone...maybe even get to see Gunther!!!
Just throwing it out there as a way to get an edge...
Now, what can we do tohelp you my friend? You know welove you and we want you to be happy....and by goD, if me adopting Gunther does it...then we'll make it happend!!!!!!!! I think he looks like a MILTON!!!!!!
Love you!!!!!!!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
I absolutely will 
I'll even print it on gold paper and bedazzle it if need be lol let me know if they prefer me to drop it off. I completely will. (A lot of the time the rescue is out of a personal residence, but if there is an address I'll happily deliver it myself let me know!
Okay my friend!! Thank you!!! Gold bedazzled paper....that oughta get their attention!!!!!!
Gonna go back and nd look at his mug again on your link!!!
Mucho lovo!!!!!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
YAY!!!!!!! That's definitely a good start!! I'm so happy that they're at least willing to consider your application!
Let us know what you need, we're all here and willing to help!
Cassie and Domino
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”
Domino had his left front leg amputate on May 13th 2014 after being hit by a car. He's now living a happy healthy life on three legs :)
When you do your application, make sure to contact your vet's office and alert them they may be getting a reference check on you. Some good words from them would be an awesome start. Also, write a nice cover letter with your application. Go into detail about your experience, the cancer, the amputation, the daily monitoring. Let them know you are a tough cookie and can handle whatever comes your way. The personal touch goes a long way in having someone see things your way.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
Oh Sally,
I'm just getting caught up on all the excitement going on for you!!! I will keep my fingers crossed (and Lucian's toes too..
) that this rescue gives you the consideration you so deserve! You would be an AWESOME mom for Gunther and he would know nothing but love with you, Merry Myrtle, and the rest of your pack. I know it's pushing things for Christmas but maybe this will be Gunther's New Year's present!!
Hugs!!!
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
Thanks again SHANNA, TROUBLE AND EMMIL,..... SAHANA,LELAND AND LUCIAN, ..... CASSIE,DOMINO AND FINN,....LORI CHUCK, BETSY SND BOB!!!!
Thanks for zapping the Universe with all these positive thoughts!
Great advice Shanna....I'll definitey get with my vet and get something written up and definitely do the cover letter also. Ill take every pro-active step possible!
And ueah Lori...it does appear to be a "home-based rescue" and not an actual shelter location.
Love to all!!!!!!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Kudos to Lori for helping you out with this process and finalizing your application. No offense Sally, your typing skills are second to none - sometimes I wonder if you dictate and Myrtle types
Just joking with you. You are a great support and so encouraging to everyone here. If any of us can do anything for you just let us know.
Love to you and Merry Myrtle,
Kerren and Mona
Awesome news Sally. If you need ANYTHING from me you know you have got it. If I need to I can print the application for you and overnight it to you if need be. Let me know. I am hoping this works out for you & us LOL. Ha ha ha.
I know now that they will consider you. I will give a great reference just as all of us will
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Just catching up with this thread, and you can be sure that we will be there to send a reference letter if you need more. Hoping for a happy new year for all of you.
Kathi and Murphy
pS. Great visual of Sally dictating and Myrtle typing!
Murphy is a five year old Lab/Chessie cross. He was hit by a car on 10/29/12 and became a Tripawd on 11/24/12. On 2/5/13, he had a total hip replacement on his remaining back leg. He has absolutely no idea that he has only three legs!
UPDATE: Murphy lived his life to the fullest, right up until an aggressive bone lesion took him across the Rainbow Bridge on April 9, 2015 and he gained his membership in the April Angels. Run free, my love. You deserve it!
Hi Sally and Merry Myrtle
I am just catching up on this topic and am so very excited for you!
When I logged in Little Miss Happy Hannah's banner was up - that is definitely a sign that this is meant to be.
Not sure what I can do to help - but I will gladly right a letter of reference or go all Canadian on them for you
Many hugs
Linda and Tucker
Sally, can you get your vet to write up a letter for you to submit with your application and cover letter? That might put you at the front of the line. It does some of the work for them, and it would go ahead and answer a lot of their questions. They could mention how hard you worked for Hannah, the condition of Hannah and Myrtle and anyone else you bring in, and how they are experienced with treating the common issues of a tripawd (diet, weight, exercise).
Good luck!
Shari
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
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