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Hello dog lovers! I am a relatively new to Portland, having moved from NW Montana where I served as volunteer President of the Board of Directors for the Humane Society of NW Montana. Prior to that I graduated from The University of Utah College of Nursing with a Masters in Gerontology and wrote my thesis on Pets and Bereavement. While living in Salt Lake City we rescued a dog from the shelter. Alex was an amazing dog and when he passed, he inspired a new business idea called Prayersonthewind.com I have rescued and rehomed many animals over the years and currently reside with 2 dogs, 1 cat and 1 husband, all of us rescued each other.

Introduce Your Pets

Gracie is a GermanWireHair Pointer
Bruiser is an unknown

Do you have a special skill, idea, or talent to share with us?

To share my passion for all things 4 legged and to find others who understand the Human Animal Bond. I also lost a dog, "Alex" whose death catapulted a new business. The loss of Alex's inspired my husband and I design a prayer flag for humans to fly when their pet passes.

How did you find us?

My new friend Kate Davis told me.

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At 12:33pm on January 28, 2009, Deena said…: OOPS. That is one my pet peeves. I have had 2 Wire Fox Terriers and people often throw the haired in there too. WHFT...

At 8:36pm on January 26, 2009, Deena said…: I just love GWHPs. One passed my door the other day and it was all I could do to keep working!! Do you strip Bruiser?

At 4:16pm on January 16, 2009, Vanessa Schulz said…: Hello Vicki,

Thank you for your offer to donate to our upcoming auction to benefit the "Lost Dogs" documentary. Prayer flags would be FABULOUS! What a powerful omen to this important project. I'm delighted at the prospect of us meeting soon.

Please email me at vanessa@21paradigm.com to discuss details of the exchange.

For the dogs,
Vanessa
541-868-7646

At 12:57pm on January 16, 2009, Connie Bowen said…: Hi, Vicki: Yes, the animals that share our lives are truly *amazing*! I'm so grateful that my son could grow up with animals in the house. Last year we got two tiny rescue kitties. It's really made a difference in his teenage life to be able to cuddle up with them. I'd love to paint a portrait for you anytime- just let me know the details and we can work together on what you are envisioning. ~ Connie P.S. I'm going to give your information to a friend of mine, Chris Davis, who wrote "For Every Dog An Angel." Maybe you could work something out together to create gift baskets for those who are grieving the loss of their companion.

At 2:31pm on January 15, 2009, Andrea Schneider said…: Hi Vicki, Gracie & Bruiser,

Welcome to pdxdog.com and Portland. I'm sure you will find lots of new friends online with us. Have a great time.

Andrea & Ellie

At 1:21pm on January 15, 2009, Connie Bowen said…: Hi, Vicki: Thank you *so much! I *love* your prayers on the wind flags. What a terrific idea. And I agree with what you said on your site - there can never be too many prayers on the wind. I hope you make a lot of connections here to further your business. Please keep in touch! ~ Connie