I am grateful that this dog survived. (No one was home during the fire, another dog and two cats were also rescued.) Thankfully, the family were able to save their son's medals and his American flag.
The title of this post is "Hero". May I just say that Justin Rollins (the young man who gave his life in Afghanistan) and the firefighters are true heroes to me. My prayers go out to the Rollins family in New Hampshire. And I don't wish to sound flippant, but in case the Rollins family reads this, I want you to know that I hope Boston wins the World Series, I am sure that y'all are RED SOX fans!
My heart aches for this poor family. I'm sure glad the dog and cats were saved, but it's awful what they've been through.
ReplyDeleteThat's why the firefighters were so determined to save this dog! I'm glad they were able to return Hero to the family.
DeleteI am glad, too, that the cats and dogs were all rescued, and no person came to harm. A small, but to me, sad piece of news from my end: my sister-in-law texted me yesterday, telling me that one of her two ginger-tabby cat twin brothers had to be put to sleep. The two daft little things had somehow gotten hold of some antifreezer and licked it - highly toxic, of course. The younger of the two brothers had always been physically weaker, and didn't make it. His older brother is on the road to recovery and has started to eat again yesterday.
ReplyDeleteIt did make me sad, remembering the cute little cat I played with only a few months ago when I was staying with the family.
Oh, I am so sorry to hear this news. I very much remember your photo from England, and you called them "teenagers" and I was looking for young boys, not knowing that you meant the cats! I hope the older brother is doing better now. So sorry for your sister-in-law, it must have been so upsetting for her. xx
DeleteIt is heartbreaking how much this family has been through. I am so glad that all the animals were okay. What an amazing photo of Hero.
ReplyDeleteI know, I hope that the family will gets lots of support and love.
DeleteThat photo! Isn't it amazing? I think that this must be a very special dog and one that is a blessing to this family.
I echo what others have said, it really is terrible what this family have been through. My thoughts are with them.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tracey. Echoing sweet thoughts and prayers is always a good thing. xx
DeleteHow sad that this has happened! Their story has so many ups and downs, i hope they get a lot of "ups" from now on.
ReplyDeleteMe and you both! Perhaps the Boston Red Sox could have a "Hero" day and treat the Rollins Family to a nice baseball game next Spring! (We have a Bark In The Park Day here in Atlanta at a Braves game, maybe they have the same in Boston?) Anybody in Boston read my blog, send this suggestion to the Red Sox!
DeleteWhat a beautiful photo! And, yes, I am rooting for Boston.
ReplyDeleteI agree! And after last night's game, the Red Sox WILL be in the World Series!!
DeleteThis is so sad, but I'm certainly glad the animals and people are safe. And the medals and the flag......Some people, some families, make enormous sacrifices. Their son must have been an exceptional man.
ReplyDeleteI know families who have lost all of their belongings in a fire and it is the personal things that they have lost that are so difficult, those things that cannot be replaced.
DeleteAnimals can be heros too. It's sad about the family's loss. xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteI'm very grateful that Hero could be returned to the family.
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It seems it's not just cats who have nine lives! Some people seem to have more than their share of sadness though. x
ReplyDeleteI know, but all the more reason to rejoice that Hero was revived and the family have all their beloved pets back with them. xx
DeleteVery beautiful post. Sad things they have been going through.. I am glad the animal survived!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your very nice comment:-) Greetings from north
Greetings to you! And thanks for your visit! I love your rock climbing. You make me want to visit Norway!
Deletebless that family - and that special dog. they have been through enough!
ReplyDeletethank you for the kind comments on my blog and thank you for entering the giveaway for the bird drawing! :)
Isn't that photo of Hero amazing?
DeleteI love your drawing of birds and I mean it sincerely, not everyone can draw them so perfectly.
Keep watching the birds and writing about them, I love them!
Wow, what a touching picture! It's so sad to read about this family has been through. Ugh, makes my heart hurt.
ReplyDeleteOh Audrey, I knew you would love that photo of the sweet dog in the sunbeam.
DeleteI know, I really hope that the Rollins family will have lots of love surrounding them. xx