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McKensie Diamond
 
Apr 11, 2006 at 22:27
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Winston's Adventure Anniversary
I am not sure this is an adventure,.. it is sort of.. its also a rescue story. Mom didn't know where it would be best to post but I think of it as an adventure so here it is:
A little background first: Mom came to NJ in 2000, she had come to go back to school. It was at school that she met my "other" mommy they became friends. Mom traveled back and forth to California in 2000 and 2001 and in 2002 with my older sister Sam.
In 2003 my "other" mommy suggested getting a show dog to co-own.. I was just a pup then. My mom didn't know anyone in Westies in NJ then, but suggested looking for a breeder through the National club and the NNJ club. When I was found, she and my "other" mom agreed to co-own me..
Here I am as a pup:
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 22:32
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Things were good for a little while. Mom took me to classes and I even got to see my real brother in obedience classes. I was smart even as a pup, mom always says so...
Here I am graduating from Obedience at just 14 weeks:
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 22:55
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When I was 5 months it was getting closer and closer to the time I would be entering the show ring.. My "other" mom decided to take me to get groomed. IT TURNED OUT TO BE A NIGHTMARE...! I was attacked by a large doggie... mom called it a doberman on steroids. I still think it was a Rottie. I had bites in my neck and on both of my hind legs.. and on my belly. My other mommy decided to try and hide it and so did the groomer, they gave me a bath to wash all that blood off. As you can imagine it wasn't pleasant. That night when I got back to mom's house, my other mom put me on the ground to walk in the door. Mom came to pick me up to give me kisses and I growled at her. I didn't want to be mean, but I had had enough and didn't want her to touch me. Mom of course wasn't going to let me get away with that behaviour, but then again she didn't know yet why I had done that. When she turned me over in her arms, she saw that I had been attacked. My "other" mom said that she didn't know anything about the wounds! THE LIAR!
Anyway, mom made sure I was taken care of, the soap that was used to give me a bath, in combination with the bacteria from the bites gave me a nasty infection. I had to go the V-E-T.. UGh.
Worse than the wounds I had from the bite was the fear of humans and other dogs. Mom spent a long time helping me to get over that fear. (for the most part) I love the water, but hate shampoo! Even though it doesn't burn me.. I love people now.. I love other dogs, as long as they aren't big and look like a dobbie or rottie. Mom did get me in the ring too...
But I am jumping ahead. The adventure is just starting.
In April of 2004 my "other" mommy did something criminal. She stole me from my mommy and ran away. I suffered with that other mommy... one of her family members told my real mommy where I was and how I was being treated. I had to live outdoors a lot. I was on a vegetarian diet sort of, I was given a plate of vegetables every night. Sometimes it was a plate of string beans, sometimes califlour, sometimes carrots. I was stuck in a run with a bunch of hounds that were used for hunting because my other mom had a dog in the house that used to beat me up. Eventually all I woud do was sit in the corner and stare, I was afraid to move, even in the kennel run. My "other" mom hit me too.
When my mom found out where I was, it was July, she made sure that she was going to come get me. The family member helped her and got me signed over to my real mom permanently.
I was in a sad state, even though it had only been 3 months.
This is me the day I got back to NJ:
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Lynda and the Minkies
 
Apr 15, 2006 at 16:07
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I loved your graduation photo then scrolled down to this picture which just broke my heart as I read the tale behind the picture.
What an old bitch she turned out to be. I can't believe she stole him like that and broke his joyful little spirit...I'd have swung for the cow. Thank goodness you got him back and were able to turn him around.
Thankyou for sharing his story, Loren.
XXX.
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 22:56
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I was scared even of looking at the camera.
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 22:57
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My spirit was totally defeated and physically I was sick and very thin...
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 23:02
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I was 15 pounds under weight the V-E-T said... I was so thin and my chest sunken in that you could put your fist up into my rib cage...
Mom started to feed me healthy food and although I had trouble keeping a lot of things down at the beginning, mom was very patient and I started to eat a little more each time and keep it down. It was nice to be fed every two hours like a pup.
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 23:05
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And gently and slowly mom began to groom away my sadness... I was thin for a long time, but mom and the V-E-T had faith that they would eventually make a BIG boy out of me
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 23:07
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By Santa claws time... I had become bigger ! I even seemed to grow into my ears a little..
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 23:10
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Mom also helped me remember that not everyone is like that "other" mom and we worked on those things that made me happy.. and brought back those fun times I had in my classes as a pup.
I even became a Therapy dog!
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 23:12
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My uncle Shane helped too...
Here we are practicing some of the stances I learned in show dog class...
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 23:17
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By Valentines Day I was in good shape, and could almost forget what happened...
I made it back into the show ring, which I absolutely love! Everone should always pay attention to Westies like that... We should be admired always!
I even got a girlfriend! Talk about a confidence boost!
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 23:20
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Just in time for my first anniversary.. my first daughter was born... in fact I had three little ones.. two girls and a boy!
These are my girls:
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 23:26
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My daughters and I even got our Rally Titles.. They got theirs at just 6 months.. Mom says they are smart like me! Molly is a lot like mom thinks I would have been had I not been attacked and kidnapped !
She is sweet and friendly and not afraid of anything!
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 23:28
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I finally am a BIG MAN...
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 23:28
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With a Happy Life...
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 23:30
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Beautiful and Smart children...
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 23:32
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a place to run play and be free
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 23:34
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A great look out spot for squirrels...
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 23:35
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OK... maybe that's getting a little carried away... Mom forgive me...
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 23:37
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I've finally found my voice...
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 23:39
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I have great friends to sit around with and just stare into the wind if we want to...
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 23:44
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As this Anniversary comes this year I can finally say that I am ready to look to the future and live the life that I was intended to live...
And before I end my story I want to say.. to all you little furry friends... Love your Mommy and your Daddys.. give them kisses and extra hugs.. and on this one day.. be extra specially good... because its the least we can do to thanks those who treat us so well all year long... let it be a reminder that not all of our furry mates are so fortunate.
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McKensie Diamond
Apr 11, 2006 at 23:50
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Now what are you waiting for? Get out and celebrate life !
The End
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Eve
Apr 12, 2006 at 00:00
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Thank you for not giving up.
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The Oregon Girlies..
 
Apr 12, 2006 at 00:21
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That's quite a story, Thank you for telling us. We need to be reminded that not all are as fortunate as we are. We think you are a very handsome boy Winston.
xxxxDSB&S
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Jewels & Samuel MacTavish!
Apr 12, 2006 at 03:40
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That is quite an adventure and a lovely story Winston.
Have a Happy Life!
Jewels & Sam
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LAMBCHOP
Apr 12, 2006 at 05:02
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WTG Winston...you are quite a guy...and so is your Mom!!
Great recovery Dude!! You are an inspiration!!
Lambchop
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Kelly O
Apr 12, 2006 at 07:51
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What a tearjerker - thanks for sharing! He looks so happy now.
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McTavish, SGirls & Becky
Apr 12, 2006 at 07:56
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I love any story with a happy ending. I am so sorry he had to go though all that. He is a handsome, well-loved boy now. That is all that is important. Those are wonderful pictures.
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bob
May 08, 2006 at 15:23
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Brilliant, thanks for sharing, loved every photo shown.
HUGS BOB XX
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john / irene Maxwell
Apr 12, 2006 at 09:51
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Wow Winston thats a story We are so pleased it has a happy ending and we wish you many happy years ahead
john / irene Maxwell
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bob
Apr 21, 2006 at 16:46
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Thanks for sharing, really enjoyed the story and the photos are great, thats what i love about this club, plenty of terrier photos.
HUGS JANET XX
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Rebecca and MacDougal
 
Apr 12, 2006 at 10:12
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Winston we are so glad everthing worked out and your mommy got you back. You are a handsome boy and its amazing that you have your spirit back to be able to do the things you do.
Hugs, Rebecca and MacDougal
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Max
Apr 12, 2006 at 10:47
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What a story, Winston, we're happy that everything has turned out so well for you, you deserve it. You've got a great life now, thanks for sharing your story. xxxMarianne and Maxxx
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Mary, Kelsey and Furby
Apr 12, 2006 at 11:10
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Winston, we love you very much and thank you for sharing your story with us.
WE know we are fortunate and now you are too.
Thank goodness a family member of that awful person helped you.
We are so proud of you and how far you have come.
Kelsey does not like german shepherds cause that is what attacked her.
We love you...
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Petey and the Wigglebutts
Apr 12, 2006 at 11:24
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We just wanted to say a big thank you to your Mom for saving you...you are just so handsome and thank you for sharing your story...it's story with a very very magical ending!!!!!!
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D Gang
Apr 12, 2006 at 14:34
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Whose got the kleenex!!! What a story and well THRILLED with the ending. I feel a flogging for the "other mom", but you are happy, healthy and loved. Your pictures are great. BIG HUG!
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E Gang
Apr 12, 2006 at 16:59
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What a terrierific read and we are so pleased you stuck with him and got him away from that awful person,Thank you for all your love and kindness to Winston,Bless him and we see the sparkle in his eyes now he knows he is safe Loved and happy.
Love and kisses xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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The East Coast Westies Three!!
 
Apr 12, 2006 at 19:14
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Loren,
What a beautiful little guy and what an incredible story. Thank God you stepped in and got him! Thank you so much for sharing.
See you in a week and a half!
Linda & Allen
Lily, Sir William & Boomer
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Pam and pups
Apr 12, 2006 at 23:47
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Aw, sorry you had to go through all that but you are safe now and such a handsome fella!
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Bailey
Apr 13, 2006 at 07:56
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You just have to love a westie story with a happy ending.
Bailey
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Bonnie and the Vermonsters
Apr 13, 2006 at 09:39
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Oh my - you did have a tough beginning. I'm so glad your real/good mommy persevered and that you have such a wonderful life now!
Beautiful pictures!
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Chip, Mulli, & Clover
Apr 13, 2006 at 20:11
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My what a sad/happy story. I can't imagine someone treating a dog they supposedly cared for in that manner. I hope she is remembered in the hereafter for all she did to Winston...
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Emma
Apr 13, 2006 at 22:47
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That is some tale Winston. I am so glad your mom got you back and is giving you the life you deserve!
XXX Emma
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Camy
Apr 14, 2006 at 12:30
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What a moving story about Winston. I'm so glad you were able to rescue him from that woman. Thank goodness her family realized how horrible she was. WTG Winston. You are a brave boy. I find it especially impressive that you are now a Therapy Dog after all you've been through.
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Robin
Apr 14, 2006 at 14:24
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What a great story! You are a survivor and it is wonderful to read how you have overcome your awful past. Hugs and kisses and belly skritches to you on your anniversary day!
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Claire. Heidi & Glen
Apr 14, 2006 at 15:28
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Winston,
I had no idea about your story. What a great dog and what a wonderful Mom you have.
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Cathy and Thistle
Apr 15, 2006 at 19:15
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What a story and what a beautiful boy you are, glad your Mommy never gave up on you. You have the life you deserve.
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ED
Apr 15, 2006 at 22:51
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Yea! We LOVE happy endings!
ED and dollface
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Sandi and MacGuyver
Apr 15, 2006 at 23:10
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Oh Winston...Bless your heart. You have been through so much and look at you now...a sweet loving and very smart westie boy. You sure have a wonderful Mommy.
Thank you Loren for sharing Winston's story with us.
Hugs,
Sandi and MacGuyver
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Maureen, Hamish & Maddie
Apr 16, 2006 at 20:04
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From abused dog to therapy dog - what a story! Winston, you could not have found a better home that the one you have now.
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DANI AND LOLA
Apr 16, 2006 at 23:39
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Kisses to you!
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The LWMDs
Apr 23, 2006 at 13:29
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Loren
WOW that was told very well, what a story. I agree with Lynda.....
Carey
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Susan & McDuff
Apr 27, 2006 at 17:59
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Wow Winston, what a story. Thank you for sharing it with us and make us realize how easy some of us have had it with our lives. My Mom said to tell you that she likes your name because my uncle had a westie named Winston and that is why they have me now!
McDuff
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