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wrote on January 21, 2025
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10:47 pm
Eli and I first met more than 20 years ago, and she became both a friend as well as a mentor. We both had a great love of critters; so I would like to share the story of the start of El's life with her beloved Zo.
My partner, at the time, worked in a remote Manitoba fly-in community and happened upon this little fuzzy puppy all alone on the porch of an abandoned house. The pup wasn't in great condition, including chemical burns on her legs from lying in gas, but she was full of love (and worms). She was scooped up immediately and, a couple of weeks later, we began the process of finding her a furever home.
It didn't take long before Eli reached out asking questions about the wee pup...and the questions quickly went from curiosity to the logistics of adopting her. The little pup was flown to Winnipeg to begin her new life; and so began the adventures of Eli and Zo for the next 15+ years. Regardless of where Eli's travels took her, she would always send updates on Zo's adventures.
The last Zo update came in Aug 2021 when Eli connected to let me know that Zo had passed over the Rainbow Bridge. I still have the message that Eli sent, which ended with "Thank you cannot convey the appreciation I have for you shepherding her into my life. She had a big, full, beautiful life and it all started with you bringing her to me. Much love Eli".
I never would have thought that Eli and Zo would be reunited so soon, but I find solace in believing that their adventures will now continue together. Rest in peace and power. Much love.
My partner, at the time, worked in a remote Manitoba fly-in community and happened upon this little fuzzy puppy all alone on the porch of an abandoned house. The pup wasn't in great condition, including chemical burns on her legs from lying in gas, but she was full of love (and worms). She was scooped up immediately and, a couple of weeks later, we began the process of finding her a furever home.
It didn't take long before Eli reached out asking questions about the wee pup...and the questions quickly went from curiosity to the logistics of adopting her. The little pup was flown to Winnipeg to begin her new life; and so began the adventures of Eli and Zo for the next 15+ years. Regardless of where Eli's travels took her, she would always send updates on Zo's adventures.
The last Zo update came in Aug 2021 when Eli connected to let me know that Zo had passed over the Rainbow Bridge. I still have the message that Eli sent, which ended with "Thank you cannot convey the appreciation I have for you shepherding her into my life. She had a big, full, beautiful life and it all started with you bringing her to me. Much love Eli".
I never would have thought that Eli and Zo would be reunited so soon, but I find solace in believing that their adventures will now continue together. Rest in peace and power. Much love.