Tara

 

Las Vegas Labrador Rescue would like to remember a very sweet girl, Tara, who was taken from her family too soon. Tara made such a huge impact on so many peoples' lives, including mine. When you met this girl, the love and gratitude just oozed out of her eyes and anybody who has met her will NEVER forget her sweet face or gentle demeanor. Trina has written the story of her rescuing Tara and how she made everyone feel. RIP, sweet Tara. We'll never forget.

On March 5, 2005, my husband and I were at his old house on Tara Road, fixing it up to get it ready to sell. A scared black dog was running up and down the road barking. I was worried because she sounded like she was in distress. I also noticed that three boys were throwing rocks at her. One of the neighbors was working in his yard, so I went over and asked who her owners were. He said she had been probably been dumped because she had been running around the neighborhood for about two weeks. He also said that no one was taking care of her. Another neighbor came over and said that Animal Control had been called and they were going to pick her up sometime that week. I lured her over to me with some dog biscuits. She was very nervous, but I could tell she was tired and hungry. She was in such distress, that I couldn't just leave her there. I loaded her into my car and drove her home.

I was planning on finding a new home for her because we weren’t looking for another dog. After only a few days with us, I had fallen in love with her. I took her to the vet to make sure she was healthy and, while we were there, I microchipped her. My husband came home that night and said he thought he had found a home for her. I told him “too bad, she’s already mine.”

 The more time I spent with her, the more smitten I became. She was a very stubborn and independent dog when I rescued her. I don’t know how long she had been living on her own, but she was convinced she didn’t need anybody. I had to earn her trust and love. With time, care, and unconditional love, she blossomed into the most loyal and dedicated animal I have ever known.

 Sadly, she had health problems from the very beginning. But no matter how much pain she was in, she had a passion for life and was always up for anything. Her favorite activity was riding in the car, and we spent many hours just driving.

Only a year after we rescued her, cancer stole her away from me. She was my best friend, my constant companion, and my soul mate. She gave me her heart and soul, and she taught me how to love unconditionally.

I will miss her all the days of my life, and I will love her until the end of time.

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