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August 27, 2015 By Marci Leave a Comment

Dog-gone amazing!

wpid-img_20150826_165739.jpg“Dogs have a way of finding people who need them, and filling a hole we didn’t even know we  had.”   Thorn Jones

Rusty was just a ball of soft fur when we got him from a friend whose dog had just had a litter of pups. We weren’t really looking for another pet, after all, we had Jed, our old Golden Retreiver.

We were in the middle of building a home, had recently moved, and were busy with our six kids. But, he was irrisistable. Rusty, a faithful little puppy who grew into a great bear chasin’ gentleman of a dog who loved riding in the truck with John and was always trying to herd the kids when they played football on the lawn.

When we moved from our Alta home, Rusty ended up moving into my parent’s home in the country. It was the perfect retirement. He slept inside on a big pillow, enjoyed daily treats and loved riding in the gator around the property. The last few years Rusty’s muzle started graying and he didn’t run as much as he used to, but he was always glad to see us and still loved having his muzzle strokedwpid-imag2517.jpg.

Last February we found out that Rusty had some health issues. Time was running out for our little guy and all we could do was love him until the end. We took Rusty to the vet clinic and were escorted into a room. It seemed almost surreal.

It is hard to not question whether we were making  the right decision, the vet reassured us that it was time. We all stood around until his breathing slowed. quietly letting our tears fall as final good-byes were whispered under the dimmed lights.

HAPPY NATIONAL DOG DAY to all those tail waggin’ canines who have made a difference in our lives and homes.

 

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welcome It is hard to talk about me, without talking about us!    The Seither Family.  John and I have been married for over twenty five years. From the day we said “I do”, it has been quite an adventure.  One of the biggest things people notice about our family is the size. Yes, there are six kids, proof that  God has a sense of humor. I tell people that ask if we are done with six. “No” I promptly reply. “We were done at four! But the last two were too cute to send back.” Read More

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