Beverly and Tootsie

Tootsie was a rescue dog……but she has rescued me.  She is my life and my love.  I have lots of pillows both on the couch and on the bed.  Tootsie loves pillows. She sleeps on her back on a stack of pillows.

Terri and Max

Max and I met and fell in love in the lobby of Emerson Gardens, one of the residents was dog sitting for her son’s dog Max.  I had not lived at Emerson very long and I was wanting a dog for companionship.  I told the resident that if her son ever wanted to give Max away I would love to have him.  A couple of weeks passed, one evening there was a knock at my door – there stood Max, dog bowl, food and leash. His owner could not keep Max at this time, I told him I would keep the dog 3 months, in case he might want him back. Max is still with me living a stress free life with someone who would never throw him to the curb.  What more could he want – 1 owner and a least 7 other residents pet Max daily.  Spoiled…..who’s spoiled?

The AVMA and the Auxiliary created National Pet Week in 1981 to foster responsible pet ownership, recognize the human-animal bond, and increase public awareness of veterinary medicine.

The Auxiliary held its annual poster and writing contests in early 2011 to generate promotional materials for National Pet Week 2012. The winner of each contest received $300.

Stephanie Jensen, a stay-at-home mother from Grantsville, Utah, submitted the painting that won the poster contest. Her seven children and many pets provided inspiration for the painting.

Emma Jewell of Lincoln, Neb., was a fifth-grader when she submitted the poem that won the writing contest.

The Happy Home Recipe

A healthy pet is a happy pet;
That means that they don’t
rip up curtains,
Or “go” in the house,
Or decide to raid the fridge.

A healthy pet is a happy pet;
And when they’re happy,
They usually behave.
That makes their owners happy, too.

A healthy pet is a happy pet;
So their owners don’t mind
If (once and a while)
They decide to chase a squirrel on the evening walk.

A healthy pet is a happy pet;
Paradise is a nap in the sun,
A favorite squeaky toy,
Not an “all you can eat of your owner’s chocolate stash” buffet!

The recipe:
Happy, healthy pets +
Nice owners =
A happy home.

http://www.avma.org/

http://www.petweek.org/about-npw.html

Emerson Gardens was built by Our Savior’s Lutheran Church as part of their Senior Ministry Program. Our Savior’s is just south of Emerson Gardens and houses their Senior Center. Many residents of Emerson Gardens participate in the center’s activities. It is the perfect location for those that enjoy city amenities and a quiet neighborhood atmosphere.

The property features a second-floor library and an assortment of small community rooms feature a fireplace, TV and piano. An elevator also provides accessibility for residents who require access. Apartments are approximately 517 square feet with a full bedroom, kitchen, living/dining room, and bathroom.

Emerson Gardens is owned by Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and managed by Senior Housing Options, Inc. a nonprofit organization celebrating over 30 years of service to Colorado. We currently own and/or operate thirteen residences throughout Colorado and serve over 500 residents residing in our communities.



Local resident Deanna delights the neighborhood with her magic. She keeps the garden area in bloom and beauty and makes the landscape one to watch. Residents enjoy watching the colors change throughout the Spring and into Fall. She is a treasure to her neighbors.

Spring cleaning helps with the sale every June hosted at Our Saviors Church. All proceeds go towards the hospitality fund for the year. Residents purchase flowers, gifts, decorations for parties and enjoy regular social events including the annual holiday party. Residents Terry, Alex, and Deanna all worked hard to make this past yard sale a success!

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church is the sponsor for Emerson Gardens. The church offers a meal site and a senior center for our residents. They also give gift certificates to residents at the holidays. Holiday parties include special gifts from the staff of Van Gilder Insurance Agency. A big thank you to all of our sponsors.