MrSnappy Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 In April I posted a happy follow up to Lewis, a dog who spent 7 months in foster care with us before finding his perfect home. Lou's Happy Beginning Today I bring you another 7 month update, and this time a sad one. Lewis who is mentioned on the special adoption pages of the TDBCR, is Mr. Cinderella. He came to us as a terrified, abandoned dog. After seven months in foster care he was adopted into a loving home in Tatla Lake, and became an exceptionally talented cattle herding dog. It was as if he was born to be a ranch dog. His new Mum phoned on Monday. She had been crying for two days. On Friday, in the middle of the night, two intoxicated persons drove onto the ranch. It is suspected that they had arrived to steal gasoline. Lewis raised the alarm, barking and chasing after the thieves. He was protecting his people, his cattle and his ranch. His barking roused the sleeping family; they charged outside in time to see Lewis being purposefully and intentionally run over and killed. Their story, once they were cornered, was that they thought Lewis "was a garbage bag". He did not suffer. His injuries were massive and horrific. Louie died protecting what he loved. He was loyal to the end. RIP Lewis. RDM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OurBoys Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 That's horrible, RDM. I hope his adopted family finds a legel way to make sure those people pay for what they did. What difference does it make if he was a "garbage" dog or not???? Only a sick individual could deliberately do something like that. At least the last 7 short months of his life were happy ones but most important, he knew that he was loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. Festerling Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 I am literally speechless...what a terrible story. I am so sorry and hope they can take some solace in his loyalty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 What a tragic story. I am so sorry, RDM. At least Lou found meaning and fulfillment, not to mention a family who loved him, in his short life, and he died protecting a family worthy of his brave loyalty. RIP Lewis, I know you will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tualizzy Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 OMG how terrible. I remember Lewis from your site. I don't know what to say, this is just so sad. RIP Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aljones Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Oh, my heart dropped when I saw a post with Lewis' name on it in the Memoriam section. How tragic that his life was ended so senselessly and so shortly after he found his real place. RIP, Lewis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Oop Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Oh NO!!!! How horrible! I'm so very sorry about poor Lewis! (Ok, now I can't even see to type because I am bawling and my son is too.) What a gallant lad, Lewis was. Please give his mom my regards and regret for his passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Oh gosh, poor Lewis, poor family to have to bear such a heartbreak. I really do believe that most people are good, but once again the horrible ones claim a victim and create sorrow. Their story, once they were cornered, was that they thought Lewis "was a garbage bag". Does this mean that they were arrested? I hope they are made to pay for their crime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiegirl Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Though I am sad for the loss of this wonderful dog, I am WAY more angry. I am so angry, I would like to be there to make sure that these lowly excuses of humans, get prosecuted. I can't even imagine if I had been there. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanni and kingsley Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 that is terrible and i'm so sorry to hear about the horrific death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WoobiesMom Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 That is just awful. I know it won't make any difference to their sorrow, but they should have his value computed by his work on the farm, etc. and the offenders made to pay restitution for his murder. I hope the judge orders their community service to be served (hopefully after a period of incarceration!) working with dogs. Run free Louie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 OMG. He was one of my favorites from your site, and I was so happy when he found a new home. People f***ing suck. *crying* Rest in peace, brave Lewis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Those low-life lousy rotten bas***ds!!!! I hope they get the book thrown at them, thrown in jail and left there to ROT! May Lewis' spirit forever watch over his family. There has to be a VERY special place at the Bridge for dogs who give their lives protecting their loved ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2napp Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 OMG!!! Poor baby! That is so unfair, he was just beginning to enjoy life. I hope those guys get put away for a long time. I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach BCs Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 How sad and horrible! There is a special place in hell for people who do this. I have to believe that. Lewis, may you rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheRuffMuttGang Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Jesus. I can hardly even reply I am so sad and angry. RIP Lewis. You had a purpose in life. You stayed faithful and true until the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisingRiver Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I remember seeing Lewis on the pages of the PNW BC rescue pages... RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy in AZ Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I can't even begin to...words fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryP Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 OMG. I can't even fathom being the family and having to witness such evil. I can't even grasp that. I want to go home now and hug my puppies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 The only good thing is that Lewis didn't suffer. I feel so sorry for his family having to witness this. RIP Lewis, Good Dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat's Dogs Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 I remember seeing him too. You're a Good boy Lewis. Good boy. Rest in peace buddy..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pax Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 He had a real, full, happy life there in the end. I'm so sorry it was stolen from him and his family. So so sorry it had to be so ugly for a good boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon RN Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Oh no!!! I am so so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borderbob Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 i can only hang my head in shame cause this was done by the same species as me.it just doesnt make sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowbridgecanw8t Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 I am so so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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