Melvin is one of the greatest loves I have ever known.
He was a ten-year-old (adopted when he was three) rescue dog who was allergic to earth. This blog started off to chronicle his rescue and subsequent life (the good, the great and the sometimes ugly) of my special needs dog. His first life was not so wonderful but his forever life was full of joy and a lot of unconditional love. He brought me infinite happiness and made me a better person.
Oh so sadly, Melvin passed away in April of 2015, after a very brief battle with cancer. While we will always feel heartbreak to have lost him, this blog continues on in his memory and it brings with it all the love and joy he brought to us.
Photo credit: Kate Juliet Photography
Cover photo credit: Kate Juliet Photography !
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Contact us at OhMelvinYoJake@gmail.com
Dear Tracy (and Melvin) – Would you be willing to send me an email so I can send you a note? Hope to hear from you soon,
Christine Kellogg (DVM)
dockellogg@gmail.com
Hi Tracy — It has been a long time 🙂 I just found this through your linkedin post. I just love Melvin!! You are so lucky to have saved such a great dog. I also have a rescue, Bob, he is a black lab and the love of my life. I work with So. Cal. Lab. Ret. Rescue here and I just love helping all of the dogs get their new forever homes.
I would love to hear from you 🙂
Lori Farrow (Thompson) formally with Diagnostic Research/Added Value
I’ve happily nominated you for the Missy Award here – http://dailyspro.wordpress.com/2013/04/11/the-missy-award/!
Well deserved! When I heard the criteria, I immediately thought of you and your wonderful blog. Keep up the pawesome work with Melvin and Jake! I love hearing about them.
Dailyspro
Congratulations on your Missy Award from my friend dailyspro! I have had so much fun “meeting” (bloggy style) Melvin and Jake and cannot wait to follow all of their fun!
Yay, thanks for following along! Can’t wait to read more about Miss Harper Lee!!!
I have nominated you for the WordPress Family Award. You can read all about it here: http://thek9harperlee.wordpress.com/2013/04/30/we-are-fam-i-ly-get-up-everybody-and-dance/. Melvin and Jake are so lucky to have found you. You show your readers the kind of life that every single rescue dog deserves. Thank you!
Hi! I nominated you for an award! Check it out my blog post for the details: http://tailsofafostermom.wordpress.com/2013/08/01/oooh-yeaahh/
You are a star! Passing on the Shine on award to your blog.
Details here – http://weliveinaflat.com/blog/shine-on-award/
Please do not feel obliged/obligated to respond or pass on the award if you do not want to. This is done in the spirit of fun and sharing your great blogs only. 🙂
Have a great day!