Nora 13-068-C |
Nora was a gorgeous young, short haired grey female cat that came to NASAP after her hold time expired at a pound in NW Alberta. Nora had a lovely temperatment and was so cuddly and loving. She loved to play. Unfortunately, Nora went into cardiac arrest at the end of her routine spay procedure. She could not be revived and passed away on November 13, 2013. The cause was completely unknown as she appeared completely healthy and active prior to surgery. We are so sorry that we could not help this girl find the loving forever home she deserved.
Age : 10 months |
Duncan 00-875-D |
About 10 years ago we adopted a dog named Duncan from NASAP. He was an awesome dog. He loved everyone and everyone loved him. We live on an acreage near Calgary which was definitely Duncan’s domain. He really was a big marshmallow but every dog he met looked to him as the top dog. We were so fortunate to have had him in our lives. We had to have him put to sleep yesterday. He lived a good long life but his body was failing him. Here is a picture of him doing what he loved best, playing in the snow.
Breed : unknown |
Shiro 01-001-C |
Seven years ago I adopted a white kitty named Shiro from you guys. We had an absolutely amazing 7 years, and he was the sweetest cat I could have had in my life. Today at the age of 14, we had to say goodbye to him. He went into kidney failure very suddenly, and we did everything we could for him but he was suffering too much so we did what was best for him and ended his pain. Thank you for allowing me to have Shiro in my life. He was a spoiled little boy, and loved by everyone in my family and then some. Here is a recent photo of him. Can you please add him to your Loving Memory page on the website.
Age : 14 Yrs |
Berkeley 99-000-D |
What can we say about this handsome sandy boy? Berekely was born on February 7, 1999. Berkeley lived with a loving family until being surrendered to NASAP as circumstances were such that keeping Berkeley was no longer an option. Why such a prince in special care? Berkeley had an accident while visiting friends at the lake. His leash got tangled around his back legs and cut off circulation causing him to slip a disk in his back. Berkeley had surgery at Calgary Orthopedic Veterinary Clinic where he stayed for a month. With lots of love from family and friends he was able to walk again after 6 months. Berkeley did not know he was handicapped. His hind legs flip-flopped sideways while he ran. He could not climb stairs nor could he jump on furniture. Having a spinal cord injury did not stop this little man from becoming the prince of our hearts. Berkeley joined our home on March 11, 2006. His personality was great. He had a whole vocabulary of grunts that meant different things – food, play with me, take me out, etc. Berekely and his adopted family went for many walks together over the years and Berkeley helped his “mom” heal from a spinal cord injury. Together, we were all inseparable. Berkeley quickly became known in the neighbourhood and often on walks, someone would say “Hi Berk”. Rarely did the neighbours know our names, but everyone knew The Berk. Berkeley was a bit of a diva, he could be demanding and obnoxious. When he wanted to play, it was now. When he wanted a treat, it was now. Don’t consider finishing what you were doing, it was all about The B. We worked closely with Dr. Bennett at Terwillager Veterinary Clinic to continue a rehabilitation program for Berkeley. Berkeley learned to “ski” down the stairs scaring his mom the first time he did it. He would stretch out and body surf to the basement, come roaring around the corner and announce – here I am! Berkeley brought so much joy into our lives. Sundays were spent going on the “rumpley road” to Terwillager Off Leash Park, followed up by a trip through the McDonalds drive-through for soft serve. Don’t try to go to Dairy Queen, he simply didn’t like it! Berkeley taught us that nothing is impossible – you just adapt. Together, we recovered from our back injuries, I learned how to stop and play and Berekely taught our girls (Belle and Toya) that washing one’s face on the couch was perfectly acceptable behavior. Sadly, on July 23, 2013 Berkeley crossed the Rainbow Bridge due to a ruptured cornea. There was no treatment – only removal of both eyes which would have rendered Berkeley blind. As he aged, his little body slowed down and we made the painful decision to say goodbye. Berkeley is now with his sister Toya, chasing cats over the Rainbow Bridge. I miss him today (one year later) as much as I did the day we said goodbye. I miss that Shih Tzu sass, the Berkeley kisses, the talks we had and the love he gave us.
Age : 14 years |
Latoya (Toya) 03-000-D |
Latoya was born on July 26, 2003. She was surrendered to NASAP by a breeder and joined our home on December 25, 2008. Due to poor medical attention while in care of the breeder, Toya’s teeth were badly diseased and turning black. Dr. Bennett from Terwillager Veterinary Clinic advised removal of all her teeth in order to save this little girl. Toya was a trooper and came through surgery without so much as a squeak and it could not have been pleasant to have 9 teeth removed. As she healed, her little tongue would hang out. In a show of support, over the next few years, her sister Belle would hang her tongue out the opposite side of Toya’s and Berkeley would let his tongue stick out to the front. It was quite adorable that the pack supported Toya this way. Toya was the only dog in the house to eat crunchies and we bought the smallest ones we could find. She could run to her dish, fill her mouth, run back to the window and eat her snacks while watching the people coming and going on the street. In 5 years, we never heard Toya bark once and often wondered if she had her vocal cords removed. Toya would make this squealing sound when playing and she loved to play. Often she would wrestle with her sister or come up and tap us on the leg, then run and see if we chased her. We nicknamed Toya “Little LG” (Little Lickey Galore). Toya was the most pleasant, sweet girl you could ever have known. She loved to go for walks with her brother Berkeley and would sit like a little girl on the couch, back up against the cushion, and lift her paws and tap you to indicate she needed to be scrubbed on her belly. To show her appreciation, she would lick, and lick and lick your arm. When her humans decided they had enough, she would endeavor to lick her brother. Toya was heartbroken when her brother Berkeley crossed the Rainbow Bridge on July 23, 2012. She became increasingly cuddly with her sister Belle and her human family. On April 8, 2013, we took Toya to see Dr. Brooks at Terwillager Veterinary Clinic for what we thought was kennel cough. Our darling Toya was diagnosed with a heart murmur that had not previously been detected during routine visits. X-rays showed she had an enlarged left side to her heart. Dr. Brooks gave us many options for treatment and Toya responded well to medication. Suddenly, in the early morning of Sunday, June 2, 2013, Toya passed peacefully in her daddy’s arms and joined her brother at the Rainbow Bridge. We were heartbroken to say goodbye but grateful to Terwillager Veterinary Clinic for giving us a few extra months with our girl.
Age : 10 years |