Sierra was rescued from an overcrowded shelter in North Central Los Angeles, where she was destined for euthanasia.  She was flown to British Columbia and has found a wonderful forever home in Powell River.

An update from Sierra's family:

November 2006

“Here are a couple of pictures of Sierra.  I hope you enjoy them as much as we enjoy her.  

I just wanted to let you know how much your work is appreciated, and that I’m glad that these animals have such loving homes to come to.  

Thank you for rescuing Sierra, she was meant to come into our lives, and I’m so glad she has.  She’s got such a beautiful disposition, and is very affectionate and I’m glad she came to a home that had some to spare.

I have decided that we will leave the 11^th of November as her birthday.  We will remember where she came from on that day, and celebrate that she had and has a future, from that point on.

Please feel free to stay in touch, as we will probably continue to take pictures and I’m sure you will enjoy them as much as we enjoy Sierra.  Thank you again, in so many ways.”

January 2007

“Sierra is a people doggy, she adores company.  She’s just so adorable; you can’t help but love her.  Sierra has a love for children, and my grandsons seem to spend a lot of time on their bottoms when she’s around.

Our 4-year-old cat is the boss around here.  She has accepted Sierra, but the dog had better not get in her face, or she’ll swat and hiss a little at her.  However, that is slowly receding into the past.  It’s such a joy to watch all the animals here.  We also have a 7-year-old budgie and she’s even part of the fun.  They all are aware of each other and there’s never a day goes by that we aren’t laughing at something they’ve done. 

Sierra also loves stuffed animals, so we trek off to the Economy Store to purchase about 3 at a time for her.  She then proceeds to rip them up.  She will run up and down the hall retrieving them, and it’s hilarious to watch. 

At Christmas, she got to open presents.  She used her teeth and paws, opened it herself, found a scarf inside, and very gently moved it around with her teeth, nudged it a bit, and found a goody inside.  It was sooooooo cute, we were all awwwwwwing!

Well, that’s it for now, thank you for your beautiful letter.  I really enjoy hearing from you.  I’m happy we can share Sierra together, as if it wasn’t for your loving kindness, she would never have found her way to us.  She was meant to be ours, and we love everything about her.  Thank you for your gift.”