“The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough.” ~ Rabindranath Tagore
For anyone who has every passed up a dog of eight or nine, or even ten years of age out of concern that their days or years are numbered, I’d like you to meet Hunter…age 16!
He’s one of a boatload of dogs who recently arrived – and despite the snowy face and slower gait, he’s got a lot of life and love to give.
For anyone who thought that dogs needed to see to deliver love and companionship, I’d like you to meet Bilos.
Born without developed eyes, he’s never known any life but a sightless one, and it doesn’t stop his rush to greet you with big sloppy kisses.
And for anyone who has ever passed up a dog for an imperfection that seemed like too great an investment…please meet Weezer.
He has esophageal paralysis – which simply means that he will need to eat his food as slurry for the rest of his life. He’ll be going home too…to people who understand that the effort bestowed will be returned tenfold in joy.
Sometimes, guarding your heart from hurt, or holding out for everything, simply leaves you with nothing.
Every garden has some weeds.
Every living creature has imperfections.
All of these little flaws only make the best parts shine brighter.
“Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.” ~ Confucius
And P.S…two other “Going Homes” you missed…Nala and Lizzie.
Life is good.
Gardens For Goldens 
Oh what a moving and wonderful post! Such compassion and beauty!
So sweet these elderly creatures. I’m happy they have found a second chance in a loving home. You are a true angel!
I’d love to take the credit, but it’s the awesome people I’m surrounded by.
What a lovely post. Simply lovely — the words, the pictures, the angels, both human and canine. Thanks for posting this wonderful thought. I highly recommend the golden oldies. Their love is oh so special.
Then you would love to visit our senior yard. 🙂
Agree 100% on all of the above! When Callie was 6 weeks old, she developed an ingrown eyelash on her lower eyelid. The breeder tried to talk us into a different puppy — “No, we want Callie.” — Then a second puppy. Again, we said “No, we’ll have our hands full training just Callie.” So we settled for getting our deposit back, which paid for her little “nip and tuck” surgery at our vet’s office (and antibiotics and pain meds for a few days). Eleven years later you would never know to look at her. And the love we get in return is priceless. And then there’s Ducky. She has been a challenge from day one, but the love she gives us in return for not giving up is immeasurable.
Very lucky pups!
I totally love what you do.Thank you.
Thank YOU, Mike. 🙂
Your Rescue is a Heaven on Earth for everyone involved. Especially the dogs. Thank you for what all of you tirelessly do.
The best heaven is, of course, home. But we try to provide the best way station we can as they travel on their journeys there. Thank you, Carol.
There is always plenty of love to go around and not one of us is perfect. Great post. 🙂
Wonderful Post. Thx for sharing as so many people are locked into the “it must be a puppy” mentality. Our Ray had none of the challenges mentioned but, at 4 yrs old and with a highly questionable past, we wouldn’t change him for the world. Love them ……… and they will love you. It’s really not that complicated! 🙂
Well said!
What sweet faces! My brother just adopted a nine year old dog with a ton of spunk. It seems like a new lease on life can energize a dog.
Absolutely! Yeah for him…and his lucky dog. 🙂
Oh, oh, Hunter, Bilos and Weezer, what inspirations they are, and just as inspiring are your tender accounts of each of them!