Ninety-eight-year-old Rosemary Bauer had a wish, to pat a dog. Second Wind Dreams could make it come true, and they asked Furkids to partner with them on the project. That's how, in April of 2014, Furkids volunteer Linda, and her Furkids rescue, Willow, found themselves visiting Rosemary at her assisted living center.

It was such a happy occasion that Linda has continued to visit Rosemary weekly, with rescue pooches Willow and Annie in tow. Sometimes they spend quiet time, sometimes the pups help Rosemary win at Bingo. (Perhaps that's why so many dogs sport that moniker?)

This week, Rosemary will celebrate a landmark birthday...on Sept. 17th, she'll turn 100! Her family has asked Furkids friends and their dogs to send cards if they'd like to join in the celebration; we're betting cards from cats are welcome, too.

Here's the mailing address: 
Mrs. Rosemary Bauer
A.G. Rhoades Health & Rehab at Wesley Woods
1819 Clifton Rd. NE, #403
Atlanta, GA 30329

One hundred years - what a milestone! Furkids is so proud to be a part of this story, and grateful to Linda and Second Wind Dreams for making it possible. Let's fill that mailbox with greetings from dogs, cats, and people, too. 

Happy Birthday, Rosemary, here's to many more wet-nose visits!

Written by: Nancy Pihera