Future Home of MaPaw SHR

Coming this Fall
12+ acre Farm on Open Preserved Land
Douglass Township, Berks County, PA

We are happy to announce that Douglass Township has accepted our bid on the above property. Now the work begins ~ kennels to be built, sibe-proof fencing to be installed...all before our first guests arrive! We plan to be up and running by early fall.

Very special thoughts and prayers to Doug and Siren, who made this possible.

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Meeka
2001 ~ 2010

"My life seems like it has been so long and so short at the same time. People speak of a will to live. They rarely speak of a will to die. Because people are afraid of death. Death is dark and unknown and frightening. But not for me. It is not the end.".......... "after a dog dies, his soul is released into the world around us. His soul is released to run in the world, run through the fields, enjoy the earth, the wind, the rivers, the rain, the sun, the - When a dog dies, his soul is released to run until he is ready to be reborn." æ- The Art Of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein

God Speed Meeka ~ You are in our hearts until we meet again.

Goodbye Sweet Chi

The day we met Chi, he had been taken to a crowded shelter after 16 years devoted to his family. We vowed to Chi that we would make sure he was comfortable and loved until his time came to cross the Rainbow Bridge. Quite underweight and clearly in pain, we weren't sure how long Chi would be with us but we were determined to cherish every second we had to spend with him.

Chi was taken to his foster home where he was given a badly needed bath, good food, supplements for his joints and general health, and pain medication. Within a short time, Chi was trotting around the yard, trying to keep up with the other pups in his home and following his foster Mom around the house.

We are sad to say that sweet Chi has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He was surrounded by love, gentle pets and kind words as he passed peacefully. We are extremely grateful for the time that we had with him and take comfort knowing that he is now with MaPaw angels that have passed before him, running, playing and pain free.

Dear Chi ~ you are sorely missed and will always be remembered.

Farewell to our Princess

You came back to MaPaw at the age of 14 years. A welcomed addition to your foster home, you quickly settled in.

Princess's body had been slowly giving out, but her mind was still strong. Her foster family did all that they could to make sure she was comfortable and happy. Yesterday, Princess could no longer get up and her foster family could not allow Princess to be in pain.

Surrounded by people who love her, Princess made her final journey.

Dear Princess ~ you are free of pain, running and playing. Know that you are loved and missed by many.