WATCHING A BELOVED DOG "AGE"

Pinky is 12 plus... its my practice to stop counting after 12 years old. Its too hard to think of the loss or aging of my dogs, so I stop counting at 12.
I lived in a house with Tippy and her puppies for 4 years. When I moved to a smaller apartment, I could only keep two of my five dogs. I was heart broken. I gave Coochie to my nephew, Yoni, because Coochie was as laid back of Yoni. I gave Precious to my Aunt Bronka because she had lost a dog. Blue Beany went to a friend nearby, Each of the dogs loved their new homes... and they changed with their new owners.
Coochie got even more laid back and sits on a lap 24/7. Bronka likes to hold Precious across her chest. As the tiniest one of the dogs, sitting across a comfortable chest is a great pillow. Blue beany became a JAP! This was difficult for me. I thought of my five dogs as a rock n roll band with an attitide. Seeing one of them all girlied up was a bit too much for me.
I kept Pinky. She was the most nervous of my dogs. I worried about her and thought she would have a hard time without alot of attention. In truth, it is Pinky who has watched over me for all these years.
In the last year, last few months I see her age. It is difficult to see a beloved dog slow down. I am seeing her change more radically than ever before and I keep holding her close.
I find myself saying "dont' go .. I am not ready...

evie litwok/ tippy/ the tippy story

TIPPY'S ORANGE RIBBON

This orange ribbon with the word "Tippy" has been trademarked. The purpose of the non profit, currently being formed, is to raise money to build an organization whose sole purpose will be to recover and rescue animals during catastrophic situations. Your donation will be used to save the lives of animals by creating a strategy to network with "animal lovers" throughout the United States.

evie litwok/ tippy /the tippy story

TIPPY SAYS "OUTLAW PUPPY MILLS"

I am one of the lucky ones.. my dogs have all been healthy. I am saddened when I find, foster and help rescue animals. The world has come to realize the significant number of dog/ animal lovers in this counrty.
Many, like me, grew up being heavily involved in other movements. Some thrity years ago, millions of us marched on Washington for issues we cared about. I spent years working with the women's movement.
There are talented people who have organizing skills from current and prior experiences. If you are interested and know a good person who loves animals and wants to work on a focused issue, please let me know. I am willing to organize an effort on one issue- puppy mills, in New York and New Jersey, in order to put laws on the books.
With all the scandals and mistakes of both parties, it is the right time to get someone's attention. Hopefully we can elect an independent and open minded candidate who is humane and willing to back our legislation.

evie litwok/ tippy/ the tippy story

LETS MAKE NEW JERSEY A NO PUPPY MILL STATE