Able

With heavy hearts we share that Able, who has been a SEGSP foster dog since 2022, has left us for the Rainbow Bridge. Abel, aka Able Baker, was 12 years old and found as a stray along with a Lab/GSP female in NC. He had heartworms and sadly, by the time he was found they were extensive and did damage to his heart. After some fainting spells, he was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure and was put on medication that was helping. Tragically, he was recently diagnosed with mast cell cancer that spread quickly. His foster mom Lynn said, “Our hearts are broken, but the Vet again assured us of Able’s terminal state and that we were doing the best for him. That gave us a bit more peace. Emotions are a bit raw. I was able to love on his sweet face … it was very peaceful and very quick. He is now safely in our back yard. Thank you for allowing us to join you in God’s work for the “least of these”— for an unexpected year with Able. He enjoyed countless walks and surveying his “domain” from the front porch. He was a great protector and let us know whenever a bear was in the area. I always felt more safe when we walked. I shall miss his company and comforting presence.” Thank you to Lynn and Tom for loving Able and being with him at the end of his journey. He is starting a new journey, and we know it is cancer-free. Thank you also to Evelyn who took care of Able through his heartworm treatment in early 2023. ​