Hi to All at Destiny for Dogs,
I hope you all doing well, as we are here. We are coming up on our 3rd year with Bandit. He is doing fine and loves North Carolina, especially when he can sit in his favorite place. This was just taken before his hair cut. He is still quite a character, and loving. Thanks again for helping make this happen.
Beverly Lombard
I can’t tell you how happy we are with BOGIE! We have designated March 8th as his name day since we don’t know his real birthday.
He is just the most well behaved, sweet soul who wants as much human contact as possible. He is so good natured and so grateful for his new home that he breaks my heart every day. I love him so much. We haven’t done too much exercising yet because I want to wait until his stitches are out. As soon as we got home to Palm Coast he took a big drink of water. He is eating and drinking normally. We are practicing walking on a lead, heal and a little sit and stay. He is such a good boy that he doesn’t really need his cone because if he starts messing with the stitches, a simple ‘no’ command works. All he wants to do is please. Not one accident in the house. He is just perfect in every way.
I have what I think is the first of many funny Bogie stories. The first time I left him alone was the night of my birthday. We went to dinner and stayed out for about 3 hours. When we came home, all seemed peaceful enough and I gave him lots of praise for no accidents. Then I went into my shoe closet….I keep tissue paper in all my shoes to keep them clean and in shape. He had delicately removed the tissue paper from two shoes, didn’t chew the shoes but shredded the tissue paper. The funny thing was that he made a neat little pile of paper in the middle of the room. It was so easy to clean up it was like it almost didn’t happen. It was right then and there that I knew we were destined for each other. I am a very neat person (everyone teases me about it) and I finally found a kindred spirit! Even while making a ‘mess’ Bogie’s was a neat one!
Clyde and he are getting along fine. I am attaching pictures of Bogie with us as well as with Clyde. I can assure you that he has the most wonderful forever home he could possibly want and I have the most wonderful new family member I could possibly want as well. I don’t know how we found each other, but this is for sure a match made in heaven!
Legend is a 10 year old Beagle boy who was dumped at a high-kill shelter by his owner. This darling, loving and sweet as pie guy had a slim to none chance of finding a new loving forever home to spend the rest of his life. It was thought that Legend would never leave the shelter alive. Then a wonderful, loving and caring lady asked if someone could pull Legend as she just had to try and save him.
To make a very long story short, it took a village to finally get Legend to where he needed to be health-wise and into his loving forever home. Thanks to so many loving and caring rescuers, Legend will now live out the rest of his life, receiving TLC and the best vet care with our very own and amazing, Cornelia and Rene’.
Destiny for Dogs didn’t think twice about paying for all of Legend’s medical bills for his care to get him healthy enough to go to his forever home. Destiny for Dogs believes that everyone should have a chance at life no matter how short that life will be. We want all dogs to know love before they cross over the rainbow bridge.
A special “Thank You” to the rescue that pulled Legend from the shelter, provided medical care and paid for his boarding. The terrific gal who originally picked up Legend from the first vet, transported him to “in-house” boarding and then to his loving forever home in Vero.
We all love “Happily Ever After’s” and this is truly one story that will go down in “The Rescue World’s History Book.”
Sun-Sentinel February 28, 2016
Destiny for Dogs volunteer Nina Blakeman helps animals in need. (Submitted photo / FPG)
By Jennifer Shapiro-Sacks Special correspondent
Name: Nina Blakeman
Residence: West Palm Beach
Birthplace: Central Florida
Family: Married, cat named Sonny
Career: Office manager/receptionist
Organization: Destiny for Dogs is a nonprofit dedicated to assisting seniors in keeping their dogs in their homes. Destiny for Dogs helps by providing food, necessary supplies and veterinary care; short-term foster care in the event of medical and emergency situations; final planning to ensure the pet is cared for in the event the owner is no longer able; they are also active in the rescue and placement of dogs in need.
How long have you been volunteering there?
Three years.
Why do you volunteer?
I want to help save the lives of animals and support people like JoAnn who do the same.
Why did you choose this organization?
JoAnn, who started the organization, helped me save a life of a hard to place dog and she stayed committed with me until placement came, months later.
Describe your volunteer role.
I walk dogs in Rescue Destination that are awaiting a foster home or permanent placement. I attend adoption events when needed and yard sales to raise money to vet animals. I also do feral cat rescue, trapping, sterilizing and finding homes. I assist Destiny for Dogs with providing donated dog and cat food to those families in need and educate them on the importance of spaying and neutering their pets.
What are your goals when you volunteer?
I want to help save the lives of animals and support other rescuers like JoAnn who do the same. The animals deserve all the help they can get.
What does your organization need?
We always need good foster homes, money for vetting and JoAnn could tell you what specific kind of food and other supplies she uses for our dogs.
Are any special events coming up?
Third annual Rainforest Parrot Party on Feb. 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rainforest Clinic for Birds and Exotics in Loxahatchee and the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office eighth annual Run for the Animals on April 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach. Destiny for Dogs will have donation jars and dogs for adoption at both events. Also, there will be a quarter auction on May 25 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center at 6 p.m.
Is there a specific memorable moment that stands out to you during your time volunteering?
Every time we get a malnourished, abused, neglected, discarded, precious animal that blossoms with proper food and medical care and most of all time, attention, love, patience and compassion.
Is there anything else you’d like to add?
Please spay and neuter. Also, I am grateful to be a small part of the huge effort and sacrifices that JoAnn makes every day to save precious animal lives.
Until We Meet Again You Will Always Be In Our Hearts ♥
See you later our little angel girl. Know that you were loved dearly by mommy and daddy. You had 17 wonderful years of life and gave so much happiness to so many and placed smiles on their faces. Only 3-1/2 pounds, however you were the alpha dog in the “Goodrich Household.” You were never afraid of anything, not even Guida (Blue & Gold Macaw) who chased you around the house. You always stood up for yourself unlike your big brothers and sisters who ran away from Guida. Your quirky little walk, that sweet little face and those beautiful eyes.
A piece of our hearts went with you last Sunday (1-31-16) night when we let you go. Dr. Bennett was very gentle and kind. I asked you to look into my eyes, to trust me and I told you that you would soon no longer be in pain and know you were loved. I know you felt surrounded by love. I held you and kissed you and told you it would be OK to go. Dr. Bennett made sure you were comfortable until you were at peace.
After you left us I held you until it was time to say “Good Bye” to your earth body. We will scatter your ashes with your other sisters and brothers.
You are once again happy, healthy and whole. You will remain in our hearts until we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge. We love and miss you.
Daddy, Mommy, Morgan, Monk, Guida, Sophie, Ginger and Abby.
This is our little kitten who was found in a Mitsubishi engine in which the fire department had to get her out. We gave her the nickname of “Mitzi”. Mitzi has found her loving forever home and look how beautiful she is.
Wishing Mitzi and hew new Daddy a happy life! ♥
Roy was a dear senior Shih Tzu rescued from Animal Care and Control when he was sick with kennel cough. Roy was placed with a foster family until he was well and then his foster family fell madly in love with him and kept him until he recently passed away. He was truly loved and will be missed. Rest in peace little guy, run free at Rainbow Bridge where you are now, happy, healthy and whole. Until you meet again, always in your mom and dad’s hearts.
Obituary for Charles Peter DarcyCharlie Darcy, 75 of West Palm Beach, formerly from Beacon and Fishkill New York died suddenly on December 18, 2015 at Wellington Regional Hospital.
Born In NYC on July 21, 1940, he was the son of the late John and Helen Darcy. Charlie attended Beacon High School and worked for IBM for thirty years. Charlie was one of the original members of the Beacon Ambulance Corp. He was an active member of Mays Hook and Ladder until he moved to Fishkill. Once in Fishkill, he joined Protection Engine Fire Company. Shortly after, he became one of the founding members of the Rombout Fire Department where he spent the rest of his volunteer firematic career. At Rombout, Charlie worked his way through the ranks being voted Chief twice and lastly Commissioner.
After his retirement from IBM, Charlie and his wife Marianne moved to West Palm Beach. Here he volunteered for the local hospital and eventually started working part-time for the Palm Beach County Sheriff in the Special Events Unit. Charlie spent his life doing what he loved most, helping people and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife Marianne (Gorges) Darcy of 54 years. They were married on May 20, 1961. He is also survived by their children, Brian and his Children Erin, Ariana and Jillian; Michael and his wife Chris and their son Ryan; his daughter Judi DeFrance and her husband Jeff and their children Michael and Heather and his daughter Lisa Carozza and her children Gabriella and Vincent; his sister Joan Powers and his brother John. He was predeceased by his sister Kathleen Esposito and his Son In Law John Carozza.
Services will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 on Tuesday December 22 at Palms West Funeral Home 110 Business Parkway Royal Palm Beach, Florida 33411. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to be made in Charlies name to Standup2Cancer.org or Destiny for Dogs, 326 Macy Street West Palm Beach, FL 33405 or to any charity of your choice.
Destiny for Dogs would like to thank The Palm Beach County Partnership for Aging for their donation of $500.00 to assist with our continued assistance to Senior Citizens who are in need of help for their beloved animals with food, medical expenses, transportation, medicine, etc. all provide by Destiny for Dogs.
The Palm Beach County Partnership for Aging is a not-for-profit local organization which focuses its energies on enhancing the life of older persons, their families and their communities through advocacy, information sharing and education. Members include professionals in the aging network from both the private and public sector, individuals interested in aging issues, geriatric care managers, elder law attorneys, acute and long term health care professionals, university personnel and many others.
Identifying PFA members in photo from Left to Right:
Pam Wiener – Vice President of PFA and Chair of PFA’s Community Grants Committee
John Dalton – President of PFA
Destiny for Dogs – Kevin & Lynne Fiasconaro, Kenny Goodrich
Dianne Verner -member of PFA’s Community Grants Committee
Donna Root – member of PFA’s Community Grants Committee
Carole Hirsch – member of PFA’s Community Grants Committee
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Our Dear Rosie, a sweet 15 year old blind and deaf Shih Tzu girl saved from the Animal Care and Control’s euthanasia room. We all did everything to provide Rosie quality of life, however three months later, there was nothing more to do. Rest in peace angel girl, run free at Rainbow Bridge where you are now, happy, healthy and whole.
Until we meet again, always in our hearts. You mattered to us and we loved you.
Bailey, a loving senior Maltipoo was truly loved by his family. However, his mom became sick and could no longer care for him so Bailey was surrendered to Destiny for Dogs.
Bailey’s Foster Mom, Holly took great care of him and decided to become a “Foster Failure.” Sadly, Bailey stopped eating for a few days and couldn’t walk. He went peacefully at home with his mom holding him, thanks to Dr. Abbott. Rest in peace angel boy, run free at Rainbow Bridge where you are now, happy, healthy and whole.
Until we meet again, always in our hearts.
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