Remembering Sierra
July 10th, 2009 | 
Author: I would like to thank everyone who has sent me a note. You don’t know how much it means to me. Sierra would be very happy knowing so many people had been watching over her and rooting for her.
I want to say thanks to the special people at VCA Lewelling Animal Hospital who were always there. Dr. Beck has been the best Veterinarian an animal owner could wish for. Cathy and Shirley who worked in the office were always kind and supportive. Lisa, Sierra’s groomer, was the only one who could get her to behave for a bath.
I also want to thank Kathy Barton, her 4th grade class, and the wonderful folks at the Handicapped Pets Foundation. Kathy inspired those kids to collect enough money so Sierra and others could have wheelchairs. The Handicapped Pets Foundation made it happen. Sierra loved her wheelchair. Though she was only in it 15-20 minutes a day, she looked forward to going out front to smell the grass and check if any cats had invaded her territory.
Here is a link to Kathy Barton’s class and their project. Perhaps this will inspire another group to take on a similar project.
Sierra was an ambassador for all the not so perfect pets in this world. She showed that a 3 legged dog with cancer and arthritis could have a meaningful life. If you would like to honor her perseverance and the joy she brought to each day, please consider making a donation to the Handicapped Pets Foundation. You could honor Sierra’s memory in no better way than to make it possible for another disabled dog or cat to get a wheelchair. Here is their website: Handicapped Pets Foundation
Thanks again for everyone’s kindness.
Posted in Dog Wheelchairs
Sierra is an inspiration. If you donate her chair to a dog, I hope you will be able to post pictures of the receiver. Rest in peace Sierra.
Dear Mel,
On behalf of the Handicapped Pets Foundation, we want to express our deepest sympathy for your loss of Sierra who was a truly unique and wonderful companion. We are so glad that she was able to enjoy her final days with the mobility assistance of the Walkin’ Wheels dog wheelchair, and we thank you for assisting us in our efforts to help other pets in need of wheelchairs.
We will promptly acknowledge all donations received in memory of Sierra to both the donor and to you.
Please take comfort in knowing that Sierra lived a very special life in your care. We are thinking of you.
Sincerely,
Lisa-Marie Mulkern
I am so sorry about Sierra!!! She was so beautiful, and I am so fortunate that Sierra was able to touch my students as well as myself. I look at the pictures of her with my tears streaming and know SHE is what I want my students to learn…………….unconditional love, heroism, dedication, loyalty, bravery, and much more. I will tell them when school starts ……if we can help again in any way let us know.