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This page was inspired
by the spirit of our rescued, sanctuary dog, Omar. He came to live with us in joint partnership with Young at Heart
Pet Rescue located in Palatine, Il.. Omar was 8+ years old, blind, deaf and ultimately was found to have cancer. In December
2007, he died in the arms of all of us who had loved him. He was a special companion that had the power to lead and inspire
those that lived with him. He taught the normal canine lessons of devotion, forgiveness and unconditional love but, he also
taught lessons of the spirit as well. He was living proof that there is a need for us to step forward and rescue the
lost, abandoned and abused. He taught us that as long as there is a will to fight, that we humans have no right to give
up on our canine companions. No matter what life had dealt Omar, he woke up each day with fire in his eyes and a sense
of spirit in his sole.
The funds that come into Omar's Spirit Memorial Fund are in memory of rescues that
have come our way that could not be saved or those, like Omar who embraced the spirit of the fight. These resources are set
aside from the normal budget of our rescue group to be used for those that are in need. They will allow the lame to walk,
let the sick be healed, and the blind to see again. These funds will supplement our normal rescue resources so that more can
be reached and special ones will always find a place within. They will also be used in the memory of Omar and others that
have come our way and have made us better by doing so.
You may mail your donations to:
Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue
5250 Grand Avenue
Suite 14 - PMB 176
Gurnee, Illinois 60031
Memo: Omar's Spirit Memorial Fund
*All donations will be acknowledged
by a letter of receipt. Our House of Hope is a 501[c]3 Non-Profit Organization registered in the State of Illinois.
"BETSY"
IN LOVING
MEMORY - 4 / 23 / 08
LET ME GO
by Elaine O'donnell
There was a day, not
long ago,
when GOD looked 'round and said,"who'll go
to earth to teach forgiving love to those
who
mistreat, hurt and beat?" And so
she said, "let me go!" I'd be good
at showing them what they
should
and shouldn't do if they would
like to spend eternity with you.
A heartbeat later GOD came
here,
saw her pain and drew her near.
He said "come home my dear,
no longer will they cause you fear,"
but, one more place needs your grace,
before you reach your resting place.
Go to them who will ease your pain
and bring you back to me again.
"Then let me go," she replied
and in anguish cried.
I do need rest,
I trust that you know best.
and she found the love
that GOD was speaking of
right here in
my heart
like GOD knew from the start.
When she knew it was time
to return to the divine,
her big
brown eyes looked at mine
and said: It's okay, I'll be fine.
You have more work here, I know
and I
will always watch over you.
So, let me go.
Let me go.
For Betsy with Love,
Your foster Moms, Elaine and
Bonnie
"Cooper and his Mom, Susan"
"COOPER"
Cooper will always be our hero.Cooper's unconditional
love for his Mom, Susan, was the flame that lit her soul and fanned her spirit. Cooper left us after a brave and
valiant battle with lymphoma. He may no longer be with us in body but, he will always be with us in spirit. Our memories of
Cooper will bring smiles and laughter for years to come. Thank you Cooper for sharing your independence, your love, your aloofness,
humor and your puppy exuberance and joy, your patience and your ultimate bravery with all of us. Cooper, you are and will
forever be, our "HERO".
_____________ Aunt Deb M.
Michael and "Newman" "NEWMAN" Newman
was a beloved Golden Retreiver with a heart of gold. Unfortunately, his heart gave out at only 8 months of age. He was the
gift of life for Michael , his owner. Newman was given to him by his brothers Brian and James and their parents. Both Brian
and James were already the proud owners of Newman's half brothers from previous litters. Although Newman lived only a short
life, it was one of true happiness that only a puppy surrounded by a loving family of both Goldens and humans can provide.
Newman will always be remembered and missed. Love, Uncle John and Aunt Jo Ann.
"BELLA" Bella came to us a lost and damaged soul. Her spirit is
what caught our attention as her eyes bore the weight of many demons. Bella will forever be remembered in the
people that she brought together while she was here with us. People that may of never had crossed paths otherwise. People
who all came together for a common cause. People who have all realized now that the term RESCUE, sometimes means, just letting
go. On Christmas Eve 2008, Bella went to heaven leaving behind those who cared for her most deeply, to dig in a little
deeper and to continue in pursuit of our mission. Bella's spirit will live on with all of us at Our House of Hope and
we are all so grateful to Pam and Marcia for giving her likely the best 4 months of her life.
"LEWIS" When bad things happen to good people, it takes awhile
to digest. Hence the delay in this writing. I'm still not sure why and will likely never know either. Lewis came into this
rescue with a multitude of health related issues that were ultimately addressed one by one. The most amazing forever family
stepped up for this aged soul and gave him the best days of his life. A family that had never asked for anything and were
grateful for everything. A family that took such joy from the smallest of things and a family that made every - bit of a world's
difference in the life of Lewis. On behalf of all of us here at Our House of Hope, our best to his entire family and to those
who loved him so unconditionally. It is our wish that someday you find your way through the pain to love another, again.
"ALLIE" If ever there were a dog more deserving of the Omar
Spirit Recognition, it is surely Allie. She was a dog with 9 lives. After awhile, you learned to never count her out. I dont
know what else a dog could of handled and gotten away with like Allie did. She was her feisty little self until the end. And
in the end, she reminded us all that we should get up in the morning and slap a smile on our face because gosh darnit, its
going to be a beautiful day and giving up is ceratinly not an option nor should it be for anyone.
"BAILEY" Bailey was truly mans best friend. She will be missed by
all. She passed away 7/28/09. All of our best to the Von Allmen Family from Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue.
"NATALIE"
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