Eskie Rescuers United

Tess
Four yrs ago, I was asked to foster a little girl who had not been able to adjust to a loving home. She was one of the "Tennessee six" who came from a documented hoarder situation (the kind where the decaying carcasses of other dogs are lying about). I met Heidi K. Ortmeyer at an exit off the NJ Tpke to pick up Tess (formerly Twister and Basil). The first thing she did upon seeing me, was to roll over on her back, looking at me with pleading eyes, that said "please don't hurt me." It was just heartbreaking. I remember saying, " Oh, honey. No one is going to hurt you." The bond was instantly cemented for me. She had my heart. Someone wanted to adopt her a couple weeks later, and I was thrown into a state of turmoil. As a foster, wasn't I supposed to work to place her? And, the potent adopter was a very nice woman. But, I just couldn't let her go. Ever so tentatively I wrote an email to Heidi (the ERU Director) and Gary ( the regional director ), asking if it might maybe be possible for me to adopt and keep her. You cannot imagine my relief and joy at hearing back that Heidi had hoped I would keep her. So Tess became permanent family, joining my Angel, and being the most tolerant and accepting sister to Gabriel, Kahli, Joseph, and then Sampson, who was her canine soul mate. Sadly, she was not so welcoming toward Oliver, but he was fine so long s he stayed on his side of the gate ~ She had many a quirk, and would become phobic of the strangest things. My favorite example is the period where she would not go out through a particular door, but would come back in that same doorway without a problem. I have no idea why. Eventually she got past it. Most recently, it was the entire backyard that was a no go zone - this from the dog who could scent the deer on the other side of the fencing at the back of the yard, at night, and would charge them, and send them running off. And let's not forget the bear we recently saw walking down my street she wanted to take on ~ Calling her was another thing that would send her into hiding, and noises like clickers????? Horrors. Nor would she dare to come down and sleep in the bedroom with me. But when I would first wake up, if I barely whispered, "where's TessTess?" she would come flying down the hall for her morning hugs and cuddles. And there was little more glorious than arriving home, having her and Sampson meet me at the door, with him scrubbing his face all over me while she snuggled in and rolled over for her much loved tummy rubs. I was gifted with her companionship for 4 yrs. I will miss her for many more than that.......Suzanne Loftus, January 20, 2018

Charlie
My wonderful dog Charlie died today after being bitten twice by a rattlesnake yesterday. I took him to the vet right after it happened and they gave him antivenom, but he died overnight. The rattlesnake was in my yard and 3 of my Eskies were barking at it when I got home. Charlie was the sweetest of all my dogs. He gave hugs and slept curled up next to me. I will miss his huge eskie smile......Lynn Badger, January 11, 2018

Nick
Little Nick was pulled to safety from a kill shelter in the "nick" of time. He enjoyed love and comfort in his foster home for the last year of his life, but he earned his angel wings and flew away from us today. Run free and wild at the bridge, sweet boy.......Beth Voss, January 11, 2018

Freckles
Goodbye sweet boy, you were loved very much. We will miss you.....Kate James, December 11, 2017

Nicholas
Nick of FL was an owner surrender at 14 years of age, when his mommy had to leave her home for assisted living with another family member. Sadly, the welcome mat was not extended to him, too. He was adopted by a man looking for a companion and best friend, and though they only had a year together, it was one of love and great care. Nick died peacefully at home from pneumonia, sleeping outside on the patio, looking out at the yard and trees.....his favorite place. You will be missed, our boy..........David King, November 5, 2017