Entrant's Name
Marie

Pet's Story or Bio
Hi, my name is Busey. I’m not her dog, or I should say I’m her part-time dog, because I’m her favorite houseguest whenever my family leaves town. I’m supporting her mission by being her model for the 2025 calendar.

Marie is the founder of Forte Animal Rescue, and she has had one tragedy after another over the past few years. Her mother, Pat was almost 93 years old and lived with her. After their last dog, Spike passed away at 18 years old, Pat’s life was maliciously cut short by a doctor who intentionally harmed her by putting her on 4 unauthorized drugs and then kicked her out to a rehab where she was abused and died.

The day her mother was admitted to hospital, I was already scheduled to stay with her, so the first night that she was to be alone, I was there. We cuddled all night, and I think I helped her with my infectious smiles.

The night of the day her mother died, I was again already scheduled to stay with her. It would have been so awful if she had to be alone in the house where she knew her mother would never return. We cuddled all night, then I got her outside because she had to take me out on walks several times a day, every day, while I was with her.

She said there must’ve been some higher power that made sure that I’d be there with her on those most difficult days.

She always schedules everything around my stay, so that I don’t have to be alone. We play, go to places, and just have great time together. Whenever my family goes away, I know I get to stay with auntie Marie, so it’s like a vacation for me, too!

Now you see that I’m trying to return the favor by supporting Forte Animal Rescue, so please vote for me!

City and State
Lakewood Ranch, FL