COLUMBIA, SC......I received a text from Animal Control at Columbia Animal Care Services begging for help with a one-year-old, 15 lb. terrier mix that had been run over.   Animal Control was very specific in letting me know that this sweet pup was not just hit but was run over.   Ringo was brought in by the person that ran over him when he ran out in front of their vehicle.

Treasure had a Lifetime of unconditional Love, which was squeezed into the eleven months we cherished our precious boy.   No one could have loved a dog more than the Noah's Arks Rescue staff. We adored this special boy from the first thing in the morning until he went down to rest at night.   We got his weight to a normal weight of thirteen pounds, all on exceptional food we blended daily.  
 

Treasure seemed to have an internal clock telling us it was time for him to eat. If his food were not placed in front of him at the exact time, he would scream, making you come running, thinking something horrible had happened. He let us know we were late, and he was unhappy.  He trained everyone to set an alarm on their phone so we were never late with his food, which he loved.
 

Treasure was in and out of the hospital for various reasons each week to ensure we had not missed anything.   The Vets and Staff at Port Royal Veterinary Hospital adored him as much as we did and were always glad to see how well he was doing.  

Treasure had a cart we had custom-fitted for him. He would walk around inside and out and hang with the other dogs, which he loved.   Every dog would approach Treasure in his cart and give him kisses. Our special boy became part of the pack. It was as if he had been there all his Life. Treasure got to have an everyday Life filled with love and care. Whatever hardship had happened in his past was a distant memory long forgotten.

About two months ago, we discovered Treasure was struggling to walk. We found a hard lump on his leg and had it biopsied. Treasure has Osteosarcoma, which is a fatal bone cancer. The only cure, if it had not spread, was to amputate his leg. That was not something I was going to do to this special pup.   I decided to keep Treasure comfortable and let him tell me when to say goodbye.

Two days ago, Treasure did not want to eat and could no longer walk. I knew the time had come for us to let him go. The strangest thing happened: Treasure was more alert than ever, and his eyes, which had been cloudy and weeping, were crystal clear.   It was as if he was happy and in no pain at all.   He became very vocal and kept looking up as if he was seeing dogs that he knew that had passed before him.

Jeri and I were with him and were amazed at how chatty and excited he was. We were very sad and suddenly realized we had given Treasure the greatest Gift a human can give an animal they love. We let him tell us when he was ready, and he was. Within seconds, our precious boy was gone and crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. We know he was greeted by Family that had crossed before him. Treasure told us how much he loved us and was happy to be going Home.

I don't think I have ever had a dog as in touch with the Heavens and us as Treasure was when he crossed over. Every time Jeri would say, "I Love You," he would say it back.   It was tough to be sad when we saw how happy Treasure was.   Treasure was a Gift we cherished.

We still have many bills from Treasure's care. If anyone would like to help with those bills, please DONATE.

Tonight, when you look up at the Night Sky, look for a section that is twinkling from one end to another. That will be Treasure's Family celebrating the return of their precious boy.

Thanks for giving Treasure the Gift of Life and unconditional Love. Your support allowed him to find love and the medical care he needed.