She was diagnosed on 12-30-2011, had her leg amputated on 5-16-2012, and died on 9-21-2012.
I'll see her in Heaven...no doubt in my mind.
Posted on 11/06/2012 12:39:45 PM PST by Slings and Arrows
Like any good best friend, dogs sometimes push us to be stronger people. For one boy, canine support opened up his life to a whole new world. According to the Daily Mail U.K., a seven-year-old child with a fear of leaving the house is starting to take trips outside, thanks to his three-legged dog, Haatchi.
Owen Howkins became fearful of social situations at a young age when he was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called Schwartz-Jampel syndrome, which made him look different from other kids his age. His anxiety became so severe that the boy started to loathe leaving his English home.
Those with Schwartz-Jampel syndrome experience constantly tense muscles. Will Howkins, Owen's father, thought that finding his son an understanding companion might help relieve Owen's fears. At a local animal rescue center, Will found the perfect candidate in an Anatolian Shepherd named Haatchi.
Owen's family says the the doting dog helps the boy cope with his frequent hospital visits and understand that physical differences don't change how people feel about you.
"Owen used to be scared of strangers but he now wants to talk to everyone about Haatchi and wants to go out all the time to dog shows," said Colleen Howkins, Owen's step-mom, to the Daily Mail U.K. "The difference we see in him can't be put into words."
Haatchi will soon start bringing his healing company to others. The dog recently completed therapy training, so he can visit solider amputees and terminally ill children in hospitals.
Haatchi's wonderful work has earned him an award from the International Fund for Animal Welfare, a fact Owen is eager to chat about with his new friends.
0bama thinks that a Pit Bull is the perfect dog for a luau.
In this case, it would be a perfectly appropriate name.
De nada. My cats agree.
Thank you, we needed that.
Kind regards,
TL
We help each other, I think.
You and me both.
She was diagnosed on 12-30-2011, had her leg amputated on 5-16-2012, and died on 9-21-2012.
I'll see her in Heaven...no doubt in my mind.
Hard to type through tears.
I like to think we will see them all again.
God bless you.
Great young man,great dog,great story.
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If I dont see mine in heaven it will be because I missed my hopeful destination..Twain said(close) “It is certain that you get to heaven by grace and not merit..for if it were by merit dogs would get in and people wouldnt.”
One of the great moments of ordained minisrty was when a little girl who had just lost her wonderful dog said “ Father will I see my dog in heaven..I knelt down and said”my dearest child I GUARANTEE it !! “ and I meant it..
Go dogs and all people pets !!! (Including cats for Slings {:<D ...)
Here’s just one of the Bible verses I believe teaches us that animals are in Heaven...
From Romans 8:
18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,
21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.
23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
Get a copy of “Animals and Christianity, A Book of Readings” by Andrew Linzey and Tom Regan.
It’s a book of essays by theologians like C.S. Lewis, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Thomas Aquinas, John Wesley and many more...all of whom believed that God would not create an innocent creature, allow it to suffer, and not reward it.
This book should be in every Christian animal lover’s library.
I don’t think you’re going to miss your hopeful destination. You know Christ as your Lord and Savior, right?
I know Ruari has her leg back and she’s running through Heaven like the wind.
Without a doubt...Murphy and Ruari are waiting for us, and one day, we’ll be with them FOREVER!
I’m sorry about the loss of your pal. What a beautiful kitty!
Wonderful story.
I have no polite words to say.........
The pictures are wonderful...big dog and a little boy who need other.
Thanks for posting this and reminding us of what life is really about.
Nor I.
Always a pleasure.
I’ve been owned by a dog too. I love ‘em all.
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