Giving Thanks

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Today we lost our best friend, our baby, our companion, the love of our life, Bart. He blessed us with his strength and fierce loyalty for 14.5 years. He was a dog like no other, the confidence, intensity, and courage he attacked life with left many in awe over him. But the sweetness, compassion, and kindness he shared with us changed who we are as people. He made us stronger, more loving, more confident, and more free. He taught us so much about how to live life with grace,... gratitude, and with conviction. He died the same way he lived life, on his terms... He wasn't ill, had a normal day - and at some point during the night, without making a single sound, he left us. We grieve and our hearts are aching from the loss of this beautiful soul, teacher, companion in our lives. But we know his spirit will live with us and give us the strength to be the voice for animals and people - to have the confidence to accomplish amazing things for others... RIP BART...

THE SINGERS ARE COMING

Primitive dogs with their guardian Deneen during their adventure. They are not owned by the JABCECC

Primitive dogs with their guardian Deneen during their adventure. They are not owned by the JABCECC

NGSDs are considered semi-domesticated and hold keys to understanding domestication and insight into our own social bonding disorders. Archie is a 10 yr old male Singer who comes from some pretty special DNA.  Archie's family was no longer able to care for him and had decided to euthanize him if he could not find a home.  We could not let this happen and with the help of some ladies I know refer to as angels, Archie made his way all the way from Virginia to us.  Along the way, Luxx kept him company.  She is also a Singer, but a 3 yr old female.  Archie was sweet on her and we knew we needed them to be together, so we asked to adopt her into our family as well.  Luxx is part of the conservation efforts to maintain the integrity of the Singers' DNA, so she will likely be selected to have glorious singer puppies.  The center is focused on supporting the conservation efforts of the NGSDCS and those that adopt these wonderful animals.