"Rusty" August 29 1999
Mixed Breed Male Dog
Our darling Rusty passed away
very suddenly in his sleep
on August 29th.
He was in perfect health-an autopsy could
not find anything wrong.
We adopted Rusty from a Rescue group
in August 1998
he was a week short of his 1-year anniversary
with us when he died.
Rusty was an outstanding playmate to our 2 other dogs
Jamie and Ranger.
He was sent to obedience school and passed with
flying colors.
He had a wonderful sense of direction-he could
find his way back to the car
when we went to the park.
He could also find his way home from
anywhere in our neighborhood.
Rusty was from an abusive home-
he spent his first year tied to a tree.
When he came to us he exhibited some fear behaviors
but quickly dropped them as he learned
about the new household he was living in.
Once he learned that he was part of the group
and that he could come into the house
he became a happy well-adjusted dog.
Rusty was always a little reserved.
He was shy around strangers
but if he liked you he would lick whatever
part of your body was avail to show you how he felt.
We were surprised and saddened by Rusty's death.
We still miss him and remember him every day.
We hope he's happy now in doggie heaven
where he deserves to be.
When he was alive
we told him every day that we loved him.
Hopefully he understood.
Cathy and Mike
| Rusty |
| Cathy & MIke |