Our Friend Rosie is Missing! Please Help!

Rosie escaped the morning of 11-5-09 from her pet sitter's fenced backyard. She actually managed to unlatch the gate and presumably is headed for home. Her owner is one of my best friends and was scheduled to go out of town today hence the need for a pet sitter.

Rosie is an adult, female, German Shepherd with a very black colored face. AC saw her at North Star and Northwest Blvd. at 10:00 AM this morning but couldn't catch her. If you find her or think you've seen her please call 614-297-8380 or 614-787-1405. She is normally a friendly dog but was very scared when she was last sighted and took off running. Please let us know if you see her.

Rosie was wearing a pink gingham collar, she has all her tags on.

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We are worried sick for Rosie's safety.

Thank you for any help!

Please see FindRosie.com for more info!

One Year At The Bridge

My Dear Fritzie,

I miss you so much sweet boy. Like the Vince Gill song says, "I know your life on Earth was troubled, but only you could know the truth." Go rest high, on that mountain, sweet boy. Run free at the bridge. I love you.

To My Angel Fritzie:

You came into the shelter alone and afraid
I tried to console you, so by your side I stayed.

You were nervous and fearful the day we met,
The look in your eyes, I can never forget.

"He's dangerous and vicious" the others would say
I'd say "No! You're wrong, he isn't that way!"

You allowed me to walk you, and friends we became
They called you wild, but I gave you a name.

They wanted you gone, so no threat you would be
I smuggled you out and brought you home with me.

I loved you with all my heart and I know you loved me too.
I just wish there would have been more that I could do.

Sometimes I feel like I failed you,
but I tried everything I knew.

There were things in your past we couldn't understand,
but I wouldn't let you die by a strange or violent hand.

I hope you felt the love that I had for you,
I hope you know how hard it was for me to do.

The decision I made was a difficult one,
but I knew you were at peace once it was done.

Be free of fear now, Fritzie my dear
You're still in my heart, so you'll always be near.

I'll always love you, Sweet Fritzers.

At Rainbow Bridge

My sweet Fritzie...I cannot help but think I failed you. No matter how much I loved you, I could not help you break free of that which gripped your mind, causing fear and aggression. I know you did not mean to hurt me, but you were unable to control your aggression. I can only hope that you know how much you are loved and that despite the attacks, you will be deeply missed.

I knew you were high risk when I brought you home, but I had hoped I could help you. It breaks my heart to know I couldn't. I hope you are running free at Rainbow Bridge - free of fear and longing. I know Mighty and Bubba will welcome you with open paws and will love you as much as I do. I will always love you!

Woe is me...

Woe is me! Woe is me! Mom dropped me off at the vet one day, I spent the night, went to sleep in the middle of the day, woke up groggy, sore, and missing something I held dear! I then had to spend the night again, and to make things worse, they put this satellite dish around my neck! I think I can woof to the martian doggies...

I hate this thing - I run into trees, fences, doors, furniture...they think this is better than living on my own out in the woods foraging for scraps in dumpsters? I'm not sure...I'll get back to you on that one.

Ugh...pain...discomfort...and dad laughs at me. I'm gonna go take a nap!