Hi,
I am Liberty and
this is my story. Found as a stray my life remains a mystery to those
who offered their love and kindness, but my part in the lives of those
at Angels of the Snow will live on forever. You could say my
role in rescue
is behind the scenes, but it is the greater part I play now that has become
the driving force when the humans forget to keep a reserve of energy...something
we Siberians have tried to teach them, but you know humans.
My rescue was one
of jubilation and surprise, my days were numbered and the countdown had
begun when I was "sprung" from my shelter cell. Unless you have been
incarcerated in a shelter kennel, you cannot understand the joy I felt
when I was taken home by a wonderful friend to wait for my ride to freedom
and happiness...being the wonderful gentleman that I am...my expression
of gratitude was offered with kisses to those who assisted with
my release.
My manners were impeccable, my desire to please and obey outstanding.
I waited patiently at the fence until the Siber Express arrived and even
I was surprised when introduced to the humans from Angels
of the Snow...such
tears of joy, and hugs and kisses for all! Soon I was loaded into
the Jeep with two younger Siberians and we began our journey to what was
believed to be a loving and secure future. I understand there were humans
as far away as Texas working to find me a home where I could spend the
rest of my days resting at the feet of someone who would love me as much
as I would love them, but this was not to be. The entire trip I never
hesitated to thank my rescuers with my beautiful baritone woo's, and accepted
their love and cookies with the best form of appreciation I knew how to
give, gentle kisses and loving nudges of gratitude.
After traveling
for hours, we stopped to wait for another rescue who would take me to Maine
until my permanent home was found, we had to wait a long time so I got
to know everyone a little better than I had the opportunity to do when
traveling. It was with misty eyes that the humans from Angels of
the Snow watched as I wooed them a goodbye and thank woo as I continued
my journey with the Maine Rescue human. Unfortunately for me,
Angels of the Snow received an email less than 72 hours later that I had
been euthanized by the humans at the Maine Rescue. When I arrived at Rainbow
Bridge and looked down on my friends, I realized how many of the human
hearts in rescue I had touched, and decided my job at the bridge would
be to help those who had tried to assist me until we could all be reunited
again at the Bridge. Neither my rescue humans or myself understand
the actions of the Maine Rescue, so I patiently wait for all my true friends
who honestly believed all involved in rescue had the best interest of the
rescues at heart.
Needless to say,
since then, Angels of the Snow will not transport for another rescue group
without retaining rights of ownership through a "Love of Liberty" clause,
written into all existing agreements and contracts.
This is to protect
any and all rescues from an experience such as mine. My job is to guide
my rescue humans...and assist my fellow Siberians in need of rescue help.
I am also the official leader of the welcoming committee to
new arrivals at
Rainbow Bridge, and teach them how to watch over their humans from the
Bridge.
With Love,
Liberty
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