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Catch The Spirit

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Hi…I’m Spirit….actually my formal name is Esprit du Reve de la Reverie….It means Spirit of River’s Dream.  You might wonder how I got that name.  Well, let me tell you.

I came to my mom in a dream but, she said I was too early because River (my half-uncle) was only 9 and had many more good years left in him.  Then, the unthinkable happened…River was diagnosed with cancer that unbeknownst to anyone had spread throughout his body and he left us within days.

I was born December 7, 2017 in Mountain Ranch, CA.  My mom actually almost adopted a Belgian Turvuren but something stopped her just before she was heading out to see the puppy and somehow she found Carol, my breeder.  In talking together, they discovered that my dad, Quest, was actually River’s half-brother….how weird is that.  Carol actually matched the puppies to the prospective owners and the rest is history.

I have a white blaze, just like River…and Mudd before him…and Magic, who started my mom on her love of Belgian Sheepdogs.

My mom, Terry, and my dad, Hal, visited me when I was only 5 weeks old but, they didn’t know if I would be the one to come home with them yet.

Carol let them know that I would be the one right before they came back to Mountain Ranch to pick me up.  It was February.  I was 10 weeks old and a little frightened of leaving the only home I knew.

We thought we would spend the night in Fresno but decided to drive all the way back to Huntington Beach.  I met my very large “uncle” Jack that night.  Jack, a German Shepherd blend (and a rescue) had also been diagnosed with cancer but he underwent chemo and his was in remission.  What we didn’t know was that a different form of cancer had snuck in and like River, he went to the Rainbow Bridge the week after I arrived.  My mom thinks he waited until I came into her life before he felt like he could leave.  (She has had dogs all of her life.)Here I am at the beach shortly after I arrived in HB.

Mom says I live up to my name every day.  I am very smart, headstrong and full of spirit.

For fun, I like to play with all of my dog friend’s, especially Sophie, a golden retriever, and Marley, a pit mix, and I love going to my special park and playing “chase & retrieve the ball” with my dad.

My other favorite thing to do is agility.  I am in Agility 2 and could graduate to 3 easily (I have been doing the closed weave poles for months) but, sometimes I forget to pay attention to my mom and the commands and make up my own course.  Mom…I promise I will listen!!!!

So…there you have it…my life until now.

Even though I am still a puppy….I am taking on the task of carrying on for my uncles, Jack & River, and making sure I keep promoting nonprofits who make a difference.

Feel free to contact me if you have something you would like me to post on our website.

Love & licks,

Spirit

 

 

Holiday Time is a Time for Caring & Sharing

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Hi, it’s me, River, again!  Sorry it has been so long since I last blogged but, I recently had dental surgery.  That is very scary for a dog.  I had a little tiny tooth pulled which was bothering me.  My mom says she wishes I had dental insurance but, I don’t.

The holidays are just around the corner….Thanksgiving, yum, yum…I love turkey, stuffing and gravy.  I know I will get a little of each….and then there is Hanukkah (which begins on 2008-12-24_merry-christmas1-hanukkahDecember 6th this year) and of course, Christmas, on the 25th.

 

 

And speaking of the holidays…did you know that you can buy your cards at Cards for Causes and give back to your favorite charity at the same time?  That’s right, go to www.cardsforcauses.com and you can select a charity who will receive 20% of your purchase plus you can even have a charity benefit line under your name!  Can you believe that?  It’s true.  You can even select my mom’s favorite, Soroptimist International of Huntington Beach.  It’s listed under the Public Benefit drop down.

So, at this time of too much food and good cheer, remember to share with others, just like Jack & I share our toys…..well, sometimes he takes mine when he thinks I’m not “sharing” enough!

Happy Thanksgiving!
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Love & Licks,

Riverriver celebrates the 4th

 

One Dog Can Make A Difference

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river at the walkWhen I started this journey to Walk To Make A Difference this year, I set my fundraising goal at $5,000, wondering if I really had a chance to raise that much.  After all, I am just one dog, and last year (my first year) when I walked, I only raised $350.

Well, batten down the hatches and hold on to your seats because, it looks like I will exceed my goal this year!!!!!  I won’t know until the final results are in but….the odds are in my favor!

There is still time to help 4paws4aasue.org make this a banner year for Soroptimist International of Huntington Beach.  Go to www.soroptimisthuntingtonbeach.org and click on the donate button or send your donations to Soroptimist International of Huntington Beach, PO Box 1306, Huntington Beach, CA 92647.

100% of your donation will go to help us support our programs and other nonprofits who are all working to improve the lives of women and girls, both locally and internationally.
Just an FYI on the latter, SI Huntington Beach sponsors a little girl in Haiti so that she can go to school.  Her name is Stephane Servius, and without the help of SIHB, she would not be able to get an education because, in Haiti, education is not free.

Walkers and well-wishers will gather at the Huntington Beach Pier at 8am on Saturday, June 20, 2015 as paws hit the pavement to raise money and awareness for Soroptimist International of Huntington Beach.  4paws4acause.org has teamed up SI Huntington Beach to raise money to support local and international programs that help improve the lives of women and girls.

Soroptimist International is a global volunteer movement working together to transform the lives of women and girls primarily through access to education.  SI Huntington Beach has been fulfilling this mission since 1963.  Soroptimist International of Huntington Beach is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.  For more information, go to www.soroptimisthuntingtonbeach.org.

Love & Licks,

River (aka The Mighty River Rose)

My First Post – A Fun Fundraiser with Soroptimist International of Huntington Beach!

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Soroptimist International – Huntington Beach’s Girls Night Out Bunco Party Fun Fundraiser!
bunco1     Where: The Girl Cave, 16897 Beach Blvd, Huntington        Beach, CA 92647
     When: Thursday, May 21, 2015
     Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM
     Cost: Only $20.00
     Why: To support Soroptimist Huntington Beach’s activities and charitable organizations we contribute

Seating limited to 40!  Come out! Laugh and have fun while you are supporting Soroptimist International-Huntington Beach to improve the lives of women and girls both locally and around the world!  You do not know how to play bunco to play bunco!  If I could throw dice, I could play bunco…and I’m a dog!  Refreshments will be served.  Prizes will be awarded.  Bring your friends and prepare to have a great time!  For more information, contact Soroptimist International – Huntington Beach at info@soroptimistinternationalhuntingtonbeach.org or call The Girl Cave at 714-206-0156.

Love & licks,
River