Ebbie is an owner surrendered purebred Havanese who arrived in rescue with tremendous baggage. She had 21 rotten teeth and a horrendous mouth infection, resulting in a poor appetite and weight loss. She had a urinary infection, and a walnut sized benign mammary tumor. She was fostered by Stacy DeJoseph, who loving sheparded her through the multiple surgeries and recovery, and became more in awe of her spirit with each passing day. As Ebbie was 9 years old, and had gone through so much, Stacy searched for the ideal home best suited for Ebbie's needs. She was thrilled to have found just that, and their recent note to her follows:

Hi Stacy, Ebbie is fitting in beautifully and Dale said today that it seems like she's been here forever. Hard to believe she has just been here a couple of weeks. Ebbie is now "talking" to us, and her tail is mostly curled. She is lively as a little puppy. Hard to believe she is middle aged. She even lets the cat chase her tail. She begs as well as Twist does. She has us wrapped around her little paw. We love her so much! Ebbie has changed our lives for the better, just by being sweet Ebbie. She is very special and I can see why it was so important to you to find her the perfect home. I hope we can live up to being perfect for her because she is certainly perfect for us. You were so right about her wonderful personality and we see more of it every day as she adjusts to being in her new home. Thank you so much for bringing us together. You truly are saving the world one Havanese at a time. I gave Ebbie lots of hugs and kisses from you. She returns them. Ebbie gives kisses now. She is so much further along in getting accustomed to us than I thought she would be after such a short time. I know this is because of the love you gave her while she was with you. Again, we thank you for saving her and sending her to us. Lee
It's testimonials like these that are what rescue is all about, and make it all worthwhile.

Over the years, we've seen rescue dogs arrive with a variety of needs. Some arrive in good physical condition, while others are severely underweight. These present their own unique challenges in rebuilding their health, without overtaxing their system. Our sincere appreciation to Carolyn Angus who contacted Dee Eckert, of Proper Nutrition, Inc. They manufacture Seacure®, a dietary supplement made from hydolyzed whitefish, and Omega-3 fatty acids. The Seacure® formula was originally devised for use on undernourished children in third world countries, with tremendous success. The Seacure® website has an article that appeared in The Whole Dog Journal, detailing the history and benefits of Seacure® . Dee has graciously agreed to provide Seacure®, at no cost, for any rescue dogs who arrive in a debilitated condition. Thanks so much to Dee and to Seacure® for coming to our rescue!