Reader reaction to my story about Beau, a special-needs rescue dog from Metropolis, Ill., has been positive. Several readers have called to request Beau's address so that their dog can send him a Christmas card. How sweet! A few others have called to thank us for running an uplifting story about a dog.
Willodean Berkley of Reidland said had she known about Beau's story, she would have suggested that her pooch, Lilly Bell, a 2 1/2-year-old Pomeranian, relinquish her spot on the cover and let Beau have his day in the sun.
I'm sure that all the pets in the calendar have their own story.
Beau appears to be doing well with physical therapy in St. Louis. Christina Lewis sent along other photos of a happy pooch during water therapy. He's now able to walk on the underwater treadmill for 10 minutes, and his prognosis looks good, she said.
"I am a little sad that Beau will not be coming home this weekend, but when I pick him up on Tuesday, he will be home a full five days before we return," Lewis said. "With any luck, he will be able to walk on his own next week."
Anyone who would like to send Beau a card, mail to Eric and Christina Lewis, 7243 Riepe Ridge Road, Metropolis, IL 62960.
Several readers have asked about donations. Lewis said any donations may be mailed to the rehab clinic.
The address is:
Veterinary Specialty Solutions
"Beau" Taylor-Lewis
1021 Howard George Drive
Manchester, MO 63021.
Beau's e-mail is beau0507@yahoo.com.
Proceeds from the sale of the Precious Pet calendar benefit the McCracken County Humane Society and the Paducah Sun's Newspapers in Education program. In a tough economic year like this one, forking out $5 for a calendar can go a long way to making a difference in the life of a cat or a dog at the shelter. Anyone who has a pet knows that the cost of food has risen dramatically in the past year. Consider that the shelter must supply food for kittens and puppies and adult cats and dogs.
The calendar is available at the Sun's office.
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