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tribute to our beloved Zena …
It’s not an accident that
our beloved Zena held on till she entered our program. She fought for Justice!
Unfortunately I knew when I
looked in her eyes that she wouldn’t be with us long. And I’m sorry. I just
thought we’d have a little more time. I had hoped that I was wrong. What I
want you to know is that she still had her spirit.
I witnessed her eating a
great meal at Naomi’s. I saw her bound onto the soft pillows, and leap right
onto Naomi’s couch like she owned it! (As only a senior can). She loved to be
touched. She was so happy to be in home filled with warmth and love. She was at
peace knowing that Justice would be cared for.
She lay on top of him in my
truck – to reassure him how much she loved him.
What this dog needed is
exactly what we gave her. Her work on earth was done here and now is the time
for her to play in the meadows.
My
memories of Zena are pleasant and are held close and dear to my heart. I will
miss you my sweet warrior princess. Sleep well. When my time is done on this
earth, I look forward to having you greet me at the bridge.
Zena smile Zena
Author Jody who helped transport Zena to her foster home earlier this week.
Tribute from Zena's Foster Mom
Zena was only here for a brief time but I know that her time here was necessary. It was necessary so that she would know that Justice was well taken care of and it was necessary so that she could spend her last few days surrounded by love and happiness. From the moment that she got here and I met Jody in the front yard, Zena's big beautiful eyes met mine and she knew she was safe. For the next few days she taught me a few valuable lessons. I now know that seniors can be left loose during the day and that the house and they will be fine, although I am sure I will still have some anxiety about it. I know that although they may look old and frail, they can still keep up with youngins, and I know that when Zena passed to the bridge that she was surrounded by love and that she was happy. On Tuesday I had decided not to go into to work, I wasn't sure how the new dogs were going to do; I now know that this was not the only reason. I was able to spend the entire day with all 4 dogs and really get to know Justice and Zena. Zena followed me from room to room no matter how much I begged her just to stay still; I was worried about her old bones. When I was turning in for the night on Tuesday night she came up to the side of the bed, licked my face a couple of times and crawled under the bed and slept there peacefully all night long. The following morning she came out when the alarm clock went off and gave lots of wake up kisses. She amazed me how loyal to Justice she was. If I took her outside she would sit at the top of the stairs until I went in and got him, then she would follow him down the stairs. She would follow him all around the yard, stopping to go to the bathroom when he did. They were like an old married couple and did everything together. When she laid down to sleep so did he, and they were usually touching. Even as we sat at the vets waiting for Zena to pass I knew that everything was going to be ok. Justice laid down next to her and licked her for a while, and her little non-existent nubby was still going. Although Zena was not here for very long she will always be in my heart. Her big beautiful trusting eyes will always remind me that I volunteer and foster these beautiful boxers for only one reason, to show them unconditional love when they need it most. GOD SPEED ZENA. We will never forget you. all out love Justice, Naomi, Steve, Lily and Jax