Our condolences to the Teitz Family
Jhettsu was a 10-11 year old Mixed breed, neutered male. He came to us through the animal control division of Misty Creek. His owner would not pay the fines to get him back after he was found running at large and enjoying everyone’s garbage. We were told they didn’t want him back – a prime example of poor pet ownership responsibility.
He was then adopted in October, 2009 by the loving Teitz Family. Understanding Jhettsu only had a few years left, they took him home. Recently, they contacted us to let us know he had passed on to the Rainbow Bridge.
“I’m sadly writing to let you know that we had Jets put down. He really deteriorated this past winter.
We enjoyed our last days with him, and you will not be surprised to know that his appetite held strong to the end. Even at the vet’s office on his last day he gobbled down as many dog cookies as we could give him. I gave him a last meal of chicken sausage and turkey lunch meat.
Thank you ladies for being a part of his life. He was so fortunate to be rescued by Misty Creek, and then fostered by Erika until we got him. I think his last years on earth were probably some of his happiest, and I’m glad we got to be a part of that.”
Founded in 1998 as a no-kill shelter, Misty Creek Dog Rescue is one of many volunteer-run shelters in Western Canada shouldering the burden of the thousands of animals who are abandoned, abused or surrendered every year.
Misty Creek Dog Rescue takes in dogs from pounds, reserves, other shelters and voluntary owner surrenders providing them with medical care, vaccinations, and behavioural training with the aim of finding them forever homes. Because of the strict no-kill mandate, dogs may stay at the shelter for years until they are successfully placed with a suitable family.
Working closely with foster home volunteers, they have saved over 2300 dogs.
