In Memory of Ginger

Today (7/24/07) our long term foster, Ginger aka Gin Gin crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. Ginger came into Lil’ Paws in November 2006. She was found by a good samaritan on the east side of Austin. Ginger had obviously had several litters of puppies in her days out on the streets. She also was extremely malnourished and had a horrible skin condition which caused her to itch and to have tough black skin. Ginger’s mouth was full of leaves, twigs, and cigarette butts (obviously what she had to eat).
After coming into her new foster home that late night, Ginger was very scared and shy. Her foster mom took her to the vet to be spayed and given vaccinations. She was tested for heartworms (was surprisingly negative), had a dental, and her skin was treated. At first, Ginger kept her distance from everyone, but after about a week, she started to become attached to her foster Dad, Perry. She would follow him everywhere and look at him adoringly! In the coming months, she began to bond with the other members of her foster family. Ginger's foster parents worked with her continuously for the 8 months that she lived with them, helping her learn about trust and how to be part of a family. They loved her dearly, regardless of the behaviors she showed.
Now Ginger will no longer have to suffer or remember the bad life she had before coming to Lil’ Paws. Her foster parents will never forget the little ‘paw waves” she would do for them when she wanted something. We love and miss you, Gin Gin.