Thursday, April 22, 2010

Thinking, Thoughtful, and Thankful Thursday!

Mom was all besides herself when she saw me do THIS
Paws khrossed
And my khute little head resting on them - Mom says BIGIFY fur full AHHHHHHHHHH affekht!
I was thinking how thoughtful it was fur the nice Amy lady to send this
Fur our donation from Ben's Ampuversary Blog Khomment Challenge!

Akhtually, Amy is the reason Mom furst started to drive transports - there was a transport cirkhulated on SiberNet ListServ fur some Husky/Shepherd pups - that was June 7 and 8, 2008

From there, Mom's reskhue affiliations branched out to inkhlude Sam and The Last Resort Reskhue - and by a strange twist of reading the lokhal paper on line one morning, NBRAN and The Brittanies!

Akhtually, her furst Brittany transport taught her the khwikhkest route from here to Hagerstown is not always the shortest route! She was already doing a Hagerstown to Harrisburg run when she saw a need for a Harrisburg to Hagerstown driver for Rusty The Brittany - the timing fur the legs pawmitted Mom to meet Rusty in Harrisburg then chauffeur him to Hagerstown - and hang out at McD's fur a bit until her next passengers arrived !

Now fur another reason to be T T T fur ThursdaySampson/Jovi was the furst transport I got to ride along with Mom - akhtually I mentioned that earlier this week

He was one Mom had been looking furward to meeting BUT Mother Nature had intervened which khaused that transport to be postponed until another time - which Mom khouldn't do bekhause she was khommitted to Amy's group that next weekend

BUT Fate (and the nice Sherry lady) stepped in and got Sampson up here on that Thursday!

Woo might wonder why is Khyra and her mom are babbling about Sampson AGAIN! WELL, take a look at this link that Sam sent us Tuesday evening

The Story of Sampson: The I-40 dog who touched the hearts of many


It made Mom sooooo leaky to read the story - and she even KNEW the story! Please take a moment to read about the special people that made all of it happen fur him - it truly shows that RESKHUES ROKHK and that it takes the khooperation of LOTS of kharing hooman hearts!

Mom is smiling thinking of the little fella sitting in her front seat as we headed East on I78 that Thursday evening - how easily he navigated from the front seat to the bakhk to made sure Puddin' and I were doing okay - even though it meant khlimbing ovFUR the center khonsole

Thanks to all that make it happen!

Thanks to all of woo that help Ben help us to help others!

Hugz&Khysses,

Khyra and Her Mom



73 comments:

Sam said...

It makes me all warm and fuzzy inside to think that you helped in giving Sampson a great life where he can impact so many other people!

PS - Thank you again for reminding us about the show tonight on PBS. I was choked up the whole time, waiting for a commercial break so that I could get my emotions in check - then I realized it was PBS and there ARE no commercials! It was a great show, very informative, and I love how they talked about the positive training methods that they use on the service dogs!

houndstooth said...

You look so lovely outside today!

What a great story Sampson has!

Bunny

Scooter said...

You sure are looking Thankful there Khyra!! That is a good sampson story and that he has a good life!!

wags
jazzi

Life With Dogs said...

I'm always a little more thankful each time I visit, but you gave us an extra dose today. I see more and more evidence of people stepping up these days, let's hope it stays that way....

Cory said...

You make us purrr....

the many Bs said...

hey Khyra, we love that photo of you with your paws crossed. are you saying your prayers?

woofs

Yas said...

(sniffs)What a wonderful story.
Mommy's all leaky...
Thanks for sharing your Thursday with us!! Have a happy one!!

Cheers,
Maxx

Jan said...

Our human would not have remembered the PBS show if you hadn't reminded her and we hadn't stood in front of the TV. Thankh you.

Misty the alpha Poodle

dArtagnan Rumblepurr/Diego Hamlet Moonfur said...

What a brilliant story, well done Sampson!

Teddy Bear said...

We love the photos of you sleeping with your paws crossed.:) Such a great story about Sampson.:)

Love,
Teddy Bear

SeaThreePeeO said...

We're loving the paw action Khyra!

Noah the Airedale said...

Oh wow, D read the story about Sampson to us. What a very lucky boy. Thank goodness it had a happy ending!

Noah & the girls x

Anonymous said...

AAWWWWW....i know why you're laying like that. your thinking and thanking that Samson got the life he deserves! Awwwwwweee!

ocmist said...

We LOVED the crossed paws and you are always so Lady-like and dainty! We, too, are so happy for Sampson and that his story can touch so many others. It is wonderful that you all had a part in it, too! The CCC

Maxmom said...

Hey there Khyra
Rescue folk are true angels - including your mom! That was a really touching story!
...and that pose of yours, Khyra...is pawsome!
Lotsalicks
MAXDOG IN SOUTH AFRICA

D.K. Wall said...

Your picture was excellent. Hopefully you got a special treat for it.

We love the story of Sampson. So many people coming together to make such good things happen.

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

You really know how to tug at your mom's heartstrings, Khyra. Lovely pics of you there today.

It is always wonderful to read good news about rescued pups, and it must be extra special to your Mom knowing that she played a role in getting Sampson to his furever home.

Woos - Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

The Taylor CatSSSSS said...

Khyra, you and your Mommy are beautiful.....inside and out!!!

Mack said...

We biggified....and we awwwwwed!

So very ladylike.

the magic sleigh said...

Wooooos Khyra and Mom! Such a wonderful gift woo have given, your time in order help these special pups.
Love the paws crossed, were woo wishing and hoping fur something special? Woo deserve it!

~husky kisses~
-Kira The BeaWootiful

Angel Ginger Jasper said...

Mum just read the story and leaked as well.. Oh thank goodness that lady was passing that night and saved his life.Thank goodness for all the other helpers that kept it going and thank goodness he now as a happy life. You and your mum are wonderful in what ou do and that is no mistake.. With love GJ and his mum Carol xxx

PS no wonder your mum went Ahhhh at the pictures so did we...

Brutus, Ellie, Pippa and Otto said...

Great pics! Thanks for sharing the story of Sampson.

Also, thanks for telling us about the PBS show - it was very good show and so informative.

Pugs & Kisses,

Yoda & Brutus

Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek Ramblings said...

We love hearing about your rescue efforts - makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside too!

XOXO
Lilly, Piper, Carrleigh and Ruairi

Pat Wahler said...

That's a wonderful story. Thanks to so many volunteers (like you!), a real difference is being made for animals!

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

We think yoo do a wonderful job helping dogs like Sampson ~ thank yoo.

We biggified the photo and whoo looked very cute indeed!

Gus said...

AWWWWHHHHHH!

We love the crossed paw effect. Must come from having so many opportunities to practice the past six months or so. A Good Result from difficult circumstances.

And thanks for sharing the clip, even though it made us leak

gussie

Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryu said...

We are happy that Sampson is so well-loved in his forever home!

Woofs,
Tommy

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

Since I am no longer on "the front lines and in the trenches" in rescue, my heart is still there, and I am thankful that there are people AND pups like you who are there and carry the torch!!

Jack & Moo said...

Sampson's story got mom bawling too. God Bless everyone who helped save that sweet boy. Mom got chills when Lisa found him on the road, as she knows how hard it is to even see a black dog on a rainy night. (We lost our black rotti-x girl Rosie to a truck that hit her on a rainy night.)
And MFT, woo've got cross-paw cuteness down to a fine art!

jack a-roo & moo too

Cyndi and Stumpy said...

have I told you before? You and your mom are my heroes!

Frankie Furter and Ernie said...

I love your T T T's.

Sally said...

Thank you for sharing this story with us.
nice woooh
Sally

brooke said...

great pictures of you in the grass Khyra!

Anonymous said...

Gosh, that is a Most Amazing story about Sampson and it made my mom leaky. I am so very much happy that so many peoples cared enough to help him find his Most Perfect Home That Ever Was!

Wiggles & Wags,
Mayzie

Busy Buttons said...

What a cute pic of you, Khyra! We'll be sure to check out Sam's story in a bit.

Noll's Nip said...

I love happy endings! God bless all the Amys of the world!

Golden Samantha said...

Incredible story - ties right in with Ben's tale and what wonderful endings for both - causing leaks here again... truly amazing.

Story on PBS last night still running around, live in my head - what a great, great program. And Khyra - love pix of you with paws crossed, head resting - priceless! With gratitude over here for the work YOU do!
Big Hugs xo
Sammie

Esther Garvi said...

We love your thankful Thursday! You're such a beautiful soul!

Anonymous said...

Thanks to all and you, Khyra's mommy. You know how grateful we all are. It was nice to get some information on the early days. We are thankful for all of you.
Twinkie

BeadedTail said...

We also said Awwwww seeing you laying on your crossed paws Khyra!

The story of Samson made our mommy leaky too. What a wonderful story and we're so thankful your mom helps so many dogs every weekend. She's an Angel here on earth!

bbes tribe said...

Sampson what a great dog. He is so very lucky to have had such wonderful people take a part in helping get him to a loving forever family. goosebumps & leaking eyes. It just shows there are a lot of wonderful caring people out there.
Ernie,Sasha,& Chica's Mom

JacksDad said...

You always have the best stories!!! Thank you for sharing another one!

♥I am Holly♥ said...

What a wonderful story. Mom's eyes really leaked all over her face reading about Sampson. Thank your mom for us for doing transport for the dogs. What a wonderful feeling it gives us! Lots of love, Debbie and Holly

YD, sometimes with ♥June and ♥Angel Samantha said...

Love your pawsition under the tree. :)

We watched the show on PBS last night. Mom had tears a few times.

We are just glad that Sampson was found and now he can enjoy life just like a dog should be.

Hugs,
Sam & June

Unknown said...

Ahh, Khyra, you look so peacefully and ladylike - dare I say "dainty?" sleeping with your paws crossed under your chin. I got to play with an 8-month old Sib boy at the dog run today. If I'd been on the leash, I'd have barked at him, but in the run I only growled a little at him when he went for my tennis ball!

Your pal,

Petey

Sierra Rose said...

What an absolutely wonderful story on Sampson! Just want to give him lots of huggies!
And, Khyra and Merdie...got your snow cones all ready, come over quick before our warming temps melt 'em, and I slurp them up!! :)

Hugs and snaggle-tooth kisses,
Sierra Rose

Anonymous said...

ur posts and khomments,as u call them, always makes us wag a little harder.they make mummy smile too. :) :)

mummy had fallen in love wth Huskies after watchin Eight below.and she still goes all leaky after havin watched it for maybe 7 times!u remind her of Max,she says

keep up d Pawsome work u n ur mummy are doing
glad u r our friend

gin n bud

doyle and mollie said...

oh khyra you so look all prim and proper loves and licks!!

Jacqueline said...

Khyra, you are so adorable with your face resting on your crossed paws!!...Happy day...xo...Calle, Halle, Sukki

Anonymous said...

You are SO ladylike!!!

Ina in Alaska said...

Thank you for that most beautiful story about Sampson and many thanks and good wishes to the kind lady who cared enough to stop and help this little soul. Thanks to everyone who helps rescue and foster and adopt these wonderful animals and thanks Miss Khyra for getting these stories to us!!! Many many hugs to you and your very kind Mom!!! xoxo

Remington said...

Great pics -- thanks for sharing!

KB said...

Wow, Khyra, and you played a part in that story. What a lucky dog - first for having Lisa stop for him and then for having so many guardian angels care for him. Thanks for making my day!

Ruby's Raiser said...

Khyra, I am sure you are getting tons of kisses for that pawesome pose!!! And many thanks, as always, to your Mom and to all those who help bring forever homes that much closer to the pups who so desperately need them.

Scout and Freyja said...

Not only is your photo a true awwwww moment, momma had leaky eyeballs when she read the story of Jovi. How wonderful that this great dog had guardian angels willing to nurse him back to health.

Glennis said...

The crossed paws with nose on them are very sweet.

Molly the Airedale said...

Hey, Khyra!
Our dad slept in PA last night near the NJ border and he was home by 6:30 this morning to walk with us! Is that cool or what! We couldn't stop thinking of you and your mom!

Love ya lots
Maggie and Mitch

Katie said...

What a nice story about Sampson (hey I used to have a feline brother with that name!) My sister Libby and I were both rescued from the streets and left at the local shelter, so we know how happy it makes us when we find new forever homes!

Wags...
Katie

Jans Funny Farm said...

We think your mom rocks!

Ms. ~K said...

As we've said before, your mom is an angel!!!
Hugs,
Kit and Pups

Anonymous said...

Love the crossed paws nap! What a great moment!

Love,
Sage (&Erin)

Miss Lizzy said...

We bigified! And said, "AAAWWWWW!" What a pose, Khyra! Looks like you are having lovely spring weather. We are off to check out the Sampson story.

Deborah said...

You are PAWESOME!!!!
xxoo
Deborah

Elyse K said...

I bigified too and said AWWWW! Khyra, you are fluffy and very beautiful!

What a great story about Samson, too!

Thank woo for sharing the pictures and story,
Your admiring fan,
Elyse

Miss Lizzy said...

Re: Sampson --
Like you said: Rescue Rocks! I like to think the good people who help animals outnumber the bad people who hurt and neglect them -- at least maybe it balances out somehow....

Steve, Kat, & Wilbur said...

You're quite the lady with your crossed paws. Mom says I could learn something.

Kat

Lorenza said...

You look adorable with your paws crossed, Khyra!
Sampson's story is pawesome.
Take care
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza

White Dog Blog said...

You and mom touch so many lives in ways that change them forever! We are proud to help however we can and are thankful that mom shares the stories (like Sampson's) with all of us!

Tweedles -- that's me said...

Khyra
You are so beautiful lying there with your paws crossed.
And that Sampson story was incredible. Moms eyes are still raining tears.
We are so thankful to you and your mom and all the others who help to make theses stories have happy endings
love
tweedles

Amrita said...

He buddies you all look fantastic everyday.

A blogfriend sent Sheeba a packet of pup chow from TX, she loved it.

The Luke said...

Awwwwww... my heart is skippin beat wif the khute pitchers! You are so very sweet!

I love the stories you tell about the doggies in need, and Sampson/Jovi... well, I had to fetch the tissues for the Mom!

Fank you so much for the Finkin, Foughtful and Fankful Fursday!

wif love from the Luke

Pee.Ess. RESKHUES DO ROKHK... and so do RESKHUERS!!! :-)

Amy & the house of cats said...

Hi Khyra, that is some great paw action you have going on there! And yeah, our mom got a bit leaky too at the story!

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