Beaubie
May 8, 1991--November 15, 2003

Once upon a time, the founding members of Trinity of Hope Dog Rescue had a dream - to be able to assist those undergoing difficult times to keep their dogs. THDR is humbled to be able to make this dream become a reality by helping Beaubie. Beaubie is a 12 yr. old Golden Retriever whose mom is undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Originally, Beau's mom and dad contacted the angel of senior dog rescue, Jude Fine, Senior Canine Rescue Society, to surrender Beau to rescue, recognizing that at this very difficult time in their lives, they would not have time to spend with Beau.

THDR is honoured to be the Eastern Canadian contact for SCRS. As such, we were prepared to find a foster home for Beau and care for him. Originally, his family was going to surrender him to SCRS/THDR. Instead, Beau is being held *in trust,* with the hope that before too long, he will be able to go home again.

Heartfelt THANK YOU to Tash, Todd, Rhea, and Mollo for opening your hearts and home by inviting Beau to come stay with you. Thank you also to Dick and Jan, for trusting us to care for Beau as you would. Kudos to all the fine folks who are part of the the Ontario branch of the Canine Underground Railway for stepping up to the platform--you are the best.

Joseph Campbell once wrote that people cross our pathes for a reason. We may not know the reason at the time, but there is a reason. He also wrote that there are those people who are heros. Each of the fine folks who offered to help Beau are heros in our eyes (Todd, Tash, Carol, Heather, Sandy, Yvonne, Bob, Barb, Alan, Sage, Rebecca, and Jude). We are deeply touched and humbled by the depth of your caring.

Beaubie returned home to his mom and dad where he spent a fun-filled summer and fall taking trips to the cottage and welcoming his new brother, Fritzy, to the family. His presence was a great comfort to Jan. Not long ago, we received the news that Jan was doing very well and that the onocologist was very optimistic. We rejoiced with them over this great news, in the same way that today we share their grief.

If this story has touched your heart, please make a donation to your local breast cancer society or paws for charity. And, if it isn't too much to ask, please keep Beau's mom in your thoughts and prayers--no one knows enough to be a pessimist.