Clancy
I was fortunate to have been Clancy's mom for his last short nine months. He came to us untrusting, scared, and having had nothing good from humans his whole life. He had no fur from demodectic mange, and had to undergo harsh chemical baths for months, and took daily multiple medications to help his ulcers and hypothyroidism. He was an incredibly resilient little spirit. Clancy slowly began to trust, and even loved his new family after a few months. He blossomed from biting aggression to in-your-face kisses and a permanent tail-wag. Clancy got to enjoy a big, soft pillow and blankies galore, burrowing in his burrow bag sent by his Aunt Teresa. He got love and cuddles and kisses every single day. He was spoiled and pampered, like he deserved to be. He could go for hours in his cuddle pouch, leaning with his front leg out like he was out for a cruise in a car. Unfortunately, he suffered chronic renal disease as a sequela of heavy heartworm load. He suffered an acute failure on top of his chronic condition and we had to let go of this darling boy so soon. But I had the honor of giving him love and warmth for his few short months, and for that, I'm ever grateful. Clancy now romps unhindered by disease and pain with all our precious little friends over the Rainbow Bridge. We will love you forever, Clancy, and never forget you. --Shelly Brown

Steffi
Steffi - Independent, funny and tough. She loved to sit in the sun holding her face toward its warmth. But most of all she LOVED her morning banana. There was no peace in the house until she was served her banana. Steffi courageously managed her loss of sight and lived her life on her own terms. She was not by nature a lap dog but graciously accepted the hugs and kisses her family could not withhold from such a special dachshund. Toward the end of her life, she chased many a rabbit through her dreams. Hopefully there are some rabbits at the bridge. "Go get 'em Stef. Love you."

Sweet Pea
Sweat Pea lived her name. She was one of the sweetest dogs ever born. She was such a trooper as well. Although insulin dependent and blind from her diabetes, she loved and lived her life at full throttle. Unfortunately, Sweet Pea's heart could no longer bear the load and when faced with a diagnosis of a poor quality of life going forward, Sweet Pea was set free to run healthy and whole over the Rainbow Bridge. She was well loved and will be missed by all who knew her.

Mandy
CTDR lost one of its beloved senior fosters today. Mandy was loved and cared for right through to the end from complications of ill health and having lived a long life. She will be missed but hopefully is young and whole again and with her friends over the Rainbow Bridge.

Mitzi
Laura Fatter is sad to advise that little MITZI Fatter, adopted by her in October 2009, died at home with her husband, Dempsey Doodle Dachshund Fatter (also a CTDR rescue), and her forever Mom at her side on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 6:30am as a result of a grand mal seizure. Mitzi was a wonderful, sweet & gentle fairy with a strong spirit who brought joy to our home every day we were blessed to share with her. Even with major health issues (advanced Cushings, seizures, partial blindness, horrible teeth), The Mitz never let them get them down. She was always 1 step behind her Mom, and her sweet presence is missed. Her husband, Dempsey, is making the transition amazingly well, possibly because he now gets all of his Forever Mom's attention. He was a loving & devoted husband to Mitzi.