In Memory of our beloved friends...

"...Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were
beside you... I loved you so - 'twas Heaven here with you." ---Isla Paschal Richardson

"Winston AKA Webbie"

3/31/08

 

Dear Fellow Golden Lovers,

 

Thanks for all of the words of kindness and support.  Winston (aka Webster or Webbie) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge this afternoon at about 4:30.  I was with him on the floor, with his head in my lap, holding his paw, when he received his injection...he just slipped quietly away to a place where he can run and play with vigor and where they will never run out of dog biscuits. As some of you may remember Webbie was completely deaf, and maybe because of that he never made a sound the entire time that he was with us...never a bark, a whine, a yelp. But, like all of his Golden relatives, he wanted to be near you and he did his best to please you.  Even though he was only with us for a short time, we treasured him and many tears have been shed to mark his passing.  

 

 

Lou & Kathy B.

3/31/08

"Frost"

3/17/08

Sadly, Frost went to the Rainbow Bridge today.  The heartworms had taken their toll on this sweet boy and he just couldn't overcome all the damage they and his previous owners had done to him.

 

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Thank you to all of you for the wonderful beginning you gave Frosty/Marley. He was such a sweetheart and certainly deserved worlds better than he'd gotten for the first couple years of his life. He did experience a couple weeks there where his energy and spirits were high, he was discovering new favorite things like walks and car rides (he even got one Sunday, I'm so glad). His favorite "thing" of all was my boyfriend, Rodney, whom Marley was obsessed with! He certainly tried very, very hard to be a lap dog. He adjusted to his crate and even slept out many nights and was an angel. In the end, he went downhill quickly and the heartworm was too severe to survive. He charmed everyone we met with his affection, regal posture, prancing and lovey-ness, and had a handful of doggie pals we would meet on our walks. He came far in a short time, and I'm so glad he got to know the good stuff and good people. In the end, I told him how sorry I was that people had been so rotten to him and that I was glad he'd gotten to meet really good ones in the form of Penny (the lady who found him), Cil, Pam, Danny and Rodney and me. I told him how much he was loved. I think Mai Tai greeted him in Heaven. Thank you all again for your unending generosity, courage and caring. I'm going to try to post a couple pics to remember him by.

Lisa, Frost's Foster-to-Adopt Mommy

3/17/08

 

"Mai Tai"

Cil's Party Girl

2/13/08

"Duke"

Duke came to me as Hastings in September of 2002.  He was very well behaved and always eager to play and walk.  We had many good times together.  Even after he lost his sight 2 years ago, he was ready to walk every time.  I bought him a beeping ball to fetch and he would eagerly go after it "looking" for it with his ears.  He was a wonderful, loving companion who is greatly missed.  He joins my other 2 Goldens, Max and Stormy, and my border collie, Tippy, at the bridge

 

Hank Klein

1/19/08

 

 

"Bailey" Kessler

Waiting at the Bridge for Mom, Amy, December, 2006

"Austin"

"Amber"

8/29/99 - 12/7/07

On December 7, 2007 we lost our beautiful Golden Girl, Amber.  It was to a very sudden, unexplainable and apparent heart attack.  She was our very first Golden Retriever and we got the mother lode.  She was pure gold with a happy smile and a sunshine disposition.  The vet said in a human, a heart transplant would have been the only thing that would have saver her; and we know it would have been impossible to find a big enough heart to hold all the love she gave to us.  Because of Amber we became involved in Golden Beginnings, thought GBGRR we found Reese.  We have to believe that was the big plan-Amber led us to Reese so we wouldn't be alone when she had to leave.  She will stay in our hearts forever.  We love you Amber.

 

Toni, Jim, Reese & Pix

12/10/07

 

 

 

"Major"

My family adopted a Golden Retriever from GBGRR almost six years ago. He has been the light of our life. Unfortunately, on Friday, November 2nd we had to put Major to sleep. We spent six wonderful years with him, we loved him, and he loved us. He made friends and became my best friend. After so many years of bumps and blunders and golden times, Major was diagnosed with diabetes. We had to a choice to make and we chose to try to live with the disease. And we did, for eight months. Sure it was difficult, but it was beyond worth it. His life was glorious, full of fun times, trips to the river, out to the farm. He was a regular, fun loving Golden. Suddenly, he became very ill. He refused to eat and lost all of his desire to live. We took him to the vet to find out that his lover was failing and he didn't have much longer to live. So we made the choice to put him to sleep rather than make him suffer so we could hold on for a little while longer. By the time we made it to the vet he couldn't even stand to getout of the car. He was euthanized right there in the car. He wasn't afraid and he seemed to realize that we would be ok without him. As the vet administered the drug, we talked to him, and petted him, and told him how much we loved him. He simply laid his head down and closed his eyes and it was over. All of the suffering and pain was done. We took him to his favorite place, the river, and buried him on my uncle's property. Major will never be forgotten in our family and we thank you so much for finding him for us. Just six years ago he was a stray called Pilgrim and now he is a part of my family, never to be forgotten.

 

If anyone owns a golden and is facing diabetes, please have them contact us. We would be more than happy to give much needed advice. We learned so much through this experience and we only see fit to pass that information on to another family that needs it.

Thank you so much Golden Beginnings. Your program really made our loves a Golden experience.

 

Sincerely ,

Kaleigh Coleman

& The Coleman Family

11/4/07

 

 

"Frasier"

We just wanted to let everyone know that we lost our buddy Frasier to cancer on October 1, 2007. The good news is that he didn't seem to be in much pain, just got a little weaker over time. We found out just 1 month before that he had cancer and then found out that it was not only in his throat and lymph nodes, but also in his lungs and who knows where else. Hobie, Shyner and Phantom are all adjusting ok.  We miss having Fraiser around the house, but are happy that we had the time with him that we did.

Kim and Jason Ellis
10/16/07

"Sadie Sue Mitchell"

May 1995 - October 3, 2007

Our beloved Sadie Sue went on to the Rainbow Bridge on October 3, 2007. Sadie was one of 12 puppies born to a Golden mother and a Black Lab father and came to live with us when she was six weeks old. Sadie looked like a yellow lab, and had a 'Golden' heart.
 
We are saddened by her leaving and grateful that her spirit is free once more. She joined her Golden brother 'Apache' May 1994-November 2004 (adopted from Dallas GRR) and big sister 'Susie' May 1993-November 2005 (rescued from a shelter in East Texas).
 
Sadie leaves her three younger siblings. Luke (aka Trooper adopted from GBGRR January 2005); Jake (aka Laredo adopted from GBGRR in June 2006) and Daisy Mae (abandoned at UP Railroad yard, adopted November 2006), and her human family, Wilma,

Mark and Gail Mitchell of Nacogdoches, Texas.

We love and miss you Sadie Sue. You have earned your angel wings.
 

"Boomer" and his buddy, Gypsy

Our beloved Boomer, who had been fighting lymphosarcoma, has gone to join Tandy (our first golden) at the Rainbow Bridge.

 

Boomer came to us in April 2006, as one of a group rescued from a puppy mill in Oklahoma. He must have been terribly abused since he was terrified of people. However, Sophie and Annie (our GBGRR Goldens) soon taught him not only to trust and love us, but also that life could be fun. Boomer made up for all of the toys he never had in the 2 ½ years at the puppy mill – he constantly carried as many toys as he could stuff in his mouth.

 

We will miss Boomer’s gentle spirit, loving eyes, and beautiful, prancing walk. We are thankful to GBGRR for rescuing him so that he finally had his home and family who adored him. Boomer has truly blessed our family.

 

Attached is one our favorite photos of Boomer with Gypsy, our foster who was adopted last month. Boomer and Gypsy, who both had been abused in their earlier lives, were kindred spirits, who bonded immediately. Boomer was an immense help in teaching Gypsy and leading her to her forever home and her Golden Beginning.

 

Mike and Nadine P.

9/16/07

"Shadow"

8/24/07

"Moses"

Our sweet, goofy Moses reached the Rainbow Bridge this afternoon. We feel blessed to have had him in our home, even if it was for such a short time. It’s also such a shame that such a great dog was deprived of being in a loving environment except for the last phase of his life. He will be missed by all in our house, including our dog-hating kitty that has been looking for him for the last couple of days since he went into the hospital.

 

Margaret, Bruce, Jasper, Indy and Millie

Moses Foster Family

8/16/07

"Sampson" and his little sister, Ellie

Our beloved Golden Retriever, Sampson passed away unexpectedly last Friday, August 10^th.  My husband adopted Sampson from Golden Beginnings in December of 2002.  Sampson who was around three years old at that time was the perfect companion for his much older Golden Retriever, Remington.  Sampson and Remington had a lot of fun together playing chase and wrestling.  When Remington passed away at age 15 just 3 years ago, Sampson was a bit lost.  Luckily he didn’t have to wait too long for a new little sister.  When my husband and I were married I brought with me a one year old West Highland Terrier named Ellie.  At first we didn’t know how they would play together, but instantly all worries were lost.  Sampson was so careful and protective of her, just like a big brother.  They had so much fun wrestling and playing together as well as snuggling.  They were the perfect odd couple that we enjoyed watching with amazement.

Sampson was such a large presence in our home.  He was always ready for an ear scratch or belly rub, but most of all he just wanted to be as close to us as possible-even if that meant trying to sit his 85 pound self in your lap. His happy go lucky spirit and funny little antics when he was ready to eat or go out will always be remembered.  He was one of the sweetest dogs we have ever been lucky enough to have known and it goes with out saying that we will miss him greatly.

We love you Sampson.

Dad, Mom & Ellie

8/15/07

"Cowboy"

5/29/07

"Murray"

Hi, my name is Carla and we adopted Murray, a Golden senior in March of 2004.  The moment my husband and I seen him we fell in love with him.  He had the most beautiful red coat I had ever seen.  Murray was more than anyone could have asked for in a companion.  He loved everything and everyone.  His heart was made of gold.  

Murray was terrified of thunder…the sound of thunder would literally make him go crazy if he was left alone.   Thanks to our wonderful vet, on days when the weather was bad I would call and they would always tell me they have Murray’s spot ready.  So I would drop him off in the morning on my way to work and he would go hang out with the vet staff during the day until I got off work.  The entire staff loved Murray…I knew he was in good hands when he was with them.  Each time I would pick him up he had a new bandana on…and boy did he look handsome.  He was defiantly an eye catcher. 

 Murray was such a joy in my life.  When I would walk through the door he would run to his toy box and drag out all the squeaky toys he had and would carry them throughout the house squeaking them…he was like an oversized puppy. 

Murray loved life…he was so happy all the time and it showed with the huge smile he would have on his face.   

On May 4, 2007 Murray lost his very short battle with cancer.  We didn’t want to take Murray back to the vet and our vet wanted the best for Murray too so he came out to the house to put Murray to rest.  Murray was at home in his comfortable surrounding where he had no stress.  Right after he had passed I placed his head down and there was that smile.  He was at peace.  My heart still breaks for him everyday.  It’s hard to go home and not have him there.  He made a bad day a good day.  We only had Murray for a short time but he blessed us in so many ways and is greatly missed.  I could go on and on about what I miss but what I miss the most is the noise of his small fan in the bedroom next to his pillow, the smacking at dinner time and his smile.  

Thank you GBGRR for the special gift of Murray.  I can’t even express how grateful we are to have had the chance to have Murray in our lives.  Also, I wanted to let everyone know the importance of adopting a senior dog.  So many senior dogs are overlooked because of their age and they are the ones that depend on us the most.  Having a senior dog was the best, even though the time was short it was all worth it.  Murray loved us and he knew we loved him…I couldn’t have asked for anything better.  Murray is my angel.  

Carla & Chad R.

"Parker"

Hi, my name is Karen and we adopted our precious Golden, Parker (when Sheri Anderson headed your organization) about seven years ago.  He passed away yesterday and we are devastated.  We will never have an animal bless our lives in a way he did. He deserves the best heaven has to offer. I never felt worthy of having such a wonderful pet in my  life. Here is how we felt about him and I included a photo.  Thanks

 

 

To: Parker...May 10, 2007

 

You came to us with selfless, unconditional love...not knowing what your future held. You were a gentle giant with a  golden coat, regal stature and soulful eyes.

 

You never asked for anything other than a good tummy rub, a good meal, and the chance to chase a cat or a deer (which you would never harm.) You tolerated little hands with exceptional grace.

 

Thank you for sharing your life with us and allowing our children to experience such loyal companionship.

 

I already miss your sounds in the middle of the night and your tail bouncing off the floor whenever anyone entered the room.  Even at your last moment, you strained to wag your tail to let us know you knew we were there.

 

There will never be another you, Parker. You are in our hearts forever.

 

Love, Mom, Dad, Layng, Quency and Grace

"Ginger"

To All at Golden Beginning Members,

 

My husband Ron and I signed up to be foster parents in May 2004. Our first foster was a beautiful elderly lady named Twilight. I picked her up from Cindy in Magnolia. We went through heartworm treatment and some other unusual instances with Twilight. She loved to put her nose where bees would find it. We ended up being foster failures and adopted Twilight in September of 04. At that time we had five four legged kids in our home and felt that is all we could handle until we moved to our property. We renamed Twilight and she has been our Ginger since. Ron and Ginger were inseparable except when he went to work. She was his shadow, she loved our walks and in most cases she would decide which way to go. She actually would choose if she wanted us to go left or right or straight depending on where we were in our subdivision. She was everyone's friend.

 

We lost Ginger in late February to breast cancer. We and our vet first thought it was a mastitis of her breast and at first treated it this way, but after a week of the strongest antibiotic and so no signs of improvement we tested further and understood it to be cancer. Even though we tried treatment the cancer spread fast through her right breast and down her back leg. Her leg swelled so badly that Ginger had trouble standing or sitting. She got to the point that she would not eat even though we were feeding her cooked hamburger meat, mashed potatoes or anything that we thought she would eat. Our vet finally told us that we could either continue the treatments but felt that Ginger would only suffer or we needed to make the hardest decision and let her fall to sleep. Ron and I felt that the latter was better for our Ginger and so we let her go to sleep peacefully in our arms. Where we live we were able to bring her home and bury her on our land. We have a memorial set up for her. Ron has fenced off the area where we buried her and we had a dog statue with her name made and is sitting at the head of her grave.

 

Thank you Golden Beginnings for allowing us to become foster parents and to also give us the most rewarding feeling of adopting a precious angel.

 

Our lives will never be the same.

 

Ron and Cindy G.

4/17/07

"Isabelle"

Isabelle became very ill last week.  She couldn't keep anything down, food or water.  She was 16 going on 17 and Julie Ann Duty and the other vets at rose/rich felt considering her age and the possibility that it was some type of blockage or cancer, she might not survive an operation.  So, she went to the Bridge on last Wed.

It was very sad for us.  Especially, since we just lost Sadie in July. It's very quiet around here.

Orin & Ronna L

3/13/07

"Finnegan"

Finnegan:

When you came to me you were lost.

When you came to me you were confused.

When you came to me you were covered in fleas

When you came to me you were all matted

When you came to me you had hope. It shone in those bright eyes with the brilliant amber flecks.

 

You wanted only a few things.

To be part of my pack.

To be touched.

To be patted.

To be loved.

To play.

To chase.

To walk.

To run.

 

Oh how you loved to run.

Like the wind. Free and without bounds.

 

But we humans failed you.

Failed with the medicine to keep you healthy.

Failed with the chemicals to cure you.

And in the end failed with the drugs that ended your short one and a half years.

Wherever you are now, running free in that golden field, with your deep red fur shining, when you look down on me, know that you were loved. By me, by the vet, by the techs, by the receptionists.

We all loved you.

The pack misses you.

But we were human.

 

Written by Finnegan's Foster Dad

2/2007

"Chula"

1996 - 2/6/07

Our beautiful and sweet Chula recently crossed over the rainbow bridge where she has promised to wait for us. We adopted her in 2002 at a difficult time in our lives. She was there for us in countless ways and we will never ever forget what she taught us about love, gentleness, patience and tolerance. She absolutely was the best doggie on the planet and we are forever grateful to Golden Beginnings for bringing this special jewel into our lives. WE LOVE YOU, CHULA .... WE ALWAYS WILL. We miss you so much. -The Parrish Family

"Bailey"

1995 - 12/28/06

Hello -

It is with a very heavy heart that I write to tell you that Bailey Kessler went to Rainbow Bridge on December 28, 2006. I am so sorry that I am just now telling you, but my grief was overwhelming and until now I just could not draft this email. My heart did find comfort in knowing that there was a joyous reunion at the Bridge when my sweet Bailey-girl was reunited with Rusty and Bogart, two other GBGRR babies of mine who went before her.

Bailey is a special girl for GBGRR. She was the first or second dog rescued by Sheri Andersen. I like to think that Bailey (fka Becky to GBGRR) inspired the formation of GBGRR when she was found lost and alone. She leaves quite a legacy! :-)

Bailey was my constant companion for more than 7 years helping me through countless curve balls life tossed my way. I truly could not have made it without her friendship and fur therapy. Lymphoma took her from me at the age of 9 1/2, which was way too early. (I was lucky enough to have Rusty for 13 years and Bogart for 14 years so I really should not complain, but mentally I was not ready to lose her at such a young age.) The cancer progressed so very quickly and when I said good-bye to her it was time.

She is greatly missed every single day and getting used to a dogless house for the first time in 23 years is terribly hard to accept. I know my heart will heal and when it does I will adopt another Golden friend.

Many, many thanks for everything you do for Golden rescue. You are angels! I will send a note and picture for the website soon.

Much love and prayers,

Amy Kessler

(Rusty, Bogart and Bailey at Rainbow Bridge)

2/6/07

 

"Wendy"

6/1996 - 1/2007

May Her Spirit Live in our Hearts Forever,

Elizabeth & Gary M.

"Shadow"

We wanted to let you all know that Shadow lost his fight with cancer on Christmas Day. He bravely fought this horrible disease for 6 months. We tried all the treatments available to him, but nothing could put the Lymphoma into remission.

 

In January 2004, Shadow successfully passed his Canine Good Citizen test. He was an Animal Assisted therapy dog with Caring Critters for a little over 2years making days brighter for children at LBJ Hospital and Texas Children's Hospital.

 

Anyone that met him fell in love with him. We will miss him terribly.

 

Jackie S.

1/2/07

"Patches"

Patches found us, through Cindy at All Aboard and GBGRR, in June 2002 at the approximate age of seven years. It is impossible to know how things were for her during those first seven years but when she entered the GBGRR system she had hook worms, heart worms, whip worms, hot spots, hair loss, skin infections and she was hypothyroid. All of these afflictions were treated and when we met her, Patches was the most loving dog ever to cross our paths. She loved to hug, had the fastest and busiest tail in the west and the greatest affinity for tennis balls. Had we been so inclined, I believe we could have enrolled her with the NBA because she could dribble a ball with the best. Over the years we (Patches, that is) found balls at the tennis court, on the street, in the park. We didn't ever have to buy her tennis balls, she seemed to conjure them up, to the point where we must have had four dozen balls. She found tennis balls we didn't even know were lost and chased them, ever so slowly, up to four days ago. Over the years, her back legs had given her a lot of trouble and on Tuesday she decided she had had enough and she crossed the rainbow bridge. She loved us well and we loved her too!

Margaret and Larry O'Brien

12/21/06

"Arnie"

Today is a very difficult time for Stacy and I.  It was time for our precious Arnie to go to the Bridge. He fought a great battle and overcame so many hurdles in his life. Stacy and I feel very privileged to have been a part of his life. He touched us in so many ways that we will never be the same.  Please keep Arnie in your prayers. It is comforting to know he is waiting for us at the Bridge- I know ready to give us his next order.

 

Our gratitude and thanks to everyone at Golden Beginnings for allowing us to be a part of such a special dog's life.

 

Barbara & Stacy Holly

11/23/06

 

 

 

"Ramses"

A Legend in his own Time

2000-Septmeber 26,2006

It is with great sadness and heartache that we must tell our family and friends that our wonderful Ramses died today.  He was suddenly struck by an unexplainable illness that took his life.  He was a wonderful friend and companion, not to mention a fisher-dog with a legendary reputation.  He will be missed immensely and forever seen stalking fish from the bank or floating in Canyon Lake.  Ramses was a true dog, who will be an asset in heaven.

 

Bob, Susan, and Trevor H.

9/29/06

I wanted you all know that my Libby lost her long battle with an enlarged heart. She crossed over on July 7th, 2006. She was a great joy and a large part of my life. One of the reason that I bought a house was because the apartment I was in would not allow dogs of her size.

Scott B.

9/27/06

As most of you know Sugar, our senior citizen foster/adoptee, has been in failing health for several months.  Sugar had a tumor removed about two months ago and the pathology came back that it was malignant. The vet told us that the cancer had most likely spread to one or more internal sites.  For the past several months we have been giving her pain medication and generally trying to make her life as pleasant as possible.  During the past several days she has become lethargic and refused most of her food.  This afternoon her breathing became labored and at 5:15 pm she passed away.  Her paws were held and her head stroked by the humans that had come to cherish her so much.  She will be buried under her favorite live oak tree in the back yard, next to Sandy, who died about six months ago.

 

We look forward to seeing her again at the Rainbow Bridge, with her youth and vigor fully restored.

 

Lou B.

9/4/06

Dear Everyone,

We lost Sadie to internal bleeding on Tuesday 8-8-06.  She had a lovely morning with me supervising the building of 14 chairs.  In the afternoon she slipped into a lethargy and off we went to the vet.  I was always worried that the brain tumor would cause her pain or neurological problems (and she was having those). Internal bleeding had not crossed my mind but I guess this was a kind way to quickly slip away.  I can't tell you how much we will miss our pistol of a dog...she gave me a run for the money  : )  The house is already way too quiet.  No one is sneaking in the kitchen garbage, racing me to the door, doing the dreaded upside down puppy dog in the front yard or stealing my ribs.  My family will still be talking about Thanksgiving when she stole an entire pie, ate it all and left the crust.  She was a great member of our family and will be sorely missed!

 

Jody B.

8/10/06
 

Sadly, Ziggy's heartworm infestation was too much for him and he succumbed to them 8/3/06.  His foster Mom and her daughter came home to find he had passed away. They are devastated and absolutely heartbroken.  He was a heavy positive and we were doing a split treatment but the heartworm damage was just too severe.   They have buried him in the yard next to their beloved Emma.  Bless him, he was a sweetheart and deserved better than that. 

 

 

Our hearts are so very heavy today because our beautiful Elldree (alias Honey) passed into Spirit this afternoon after a heroic 15-hour battle against the acute pancreatitis that brought her down suddenly at 8:30 last night (Saturday). She was a most extraordinary being. She loved lights; lights on the ceiling, reflected light and sunlight on the carpet - especially when moving leaves outside made changing light patterns inside. Her gorgeous coat sparkled as if the ends of her hair were coated with 14K gold. In the sunlight, she was a sight to behold. Then there was the time during her first days with us that she would stand staring at the outside of the coat closet in our living room for long periods of time. Search as we might, we could find nothing, either in the closet or out, that struck us as something that might keep her attention fastened so intently for so long. We would call her away, and she would come for pats and loving, feeding, walking but, inevitably, she kept going back to stand in the same place fixated on the closet.  Finally, I opened the door to the closet and said in a loud voice, half in jest:  "OK, will you please come out of there, as you're driving our dog crazy! You are welcome to dwell in the house with us and don't need to hide in our coat closet!"  After a few moments, Elldree relaxed and walked over to plunk down near us and it never bothered her again. Like her namesake, and our Nimue who came before her, she could see into other worlds. We are so grateful that part of her life's journey was spent with us. We love her deeply and miss her terribly. Tristan is sad and looking for his playmate and we put our arms around him and each other and imagine her with us forever in our loving circle.

 

Glenn & Lynn P.

7/16/06

Dear All,

It with great sadness in our hearts to have to let everyone know that our Sadie had a massive heart attack and passed away last night. She was 12 years old. We had just come back from a party and all of the dogs were out at the gate to welcome us home and we found Sadie laying on the ground not breathing.  I tried to call to her and got a foot to move and then one last "whoosh" of breath and then she was gone. 

Sadie was one of the original dogs that helped to found GBGRR.  Although, not a rescue, she was there on the spot to welcome all of the new rescues that we took into our home, in those first early days. 

She's now at peace and will be sorely missed, but we know that she'll be waiting, with all of our other dogs, at the bridge for us to join her.

We loved her so much.  She is going to be truly missed.
 

Orin & Ronna L.

7/5/06
 

We lost our sweet Saydra on Friday, June 23rd.  She became critically ill in her crate and the vet could not save her.  So, we made the difficult decision to put her down. She was only 6 years old.

We adopted Saydra 3 years ago as a companion for our male Golden, Rex.  We loved every minute we had with her.  She blossomed from a shy, skittish girl into a confident princess.  She loved everyone and bestowed doggie hugs on those who were very special to her. 

She was very sad when Rex died about this time last year.  We are comforted knowing that she and Rex are playing together until we join them across the bridge. 

She is greatly missed by her mom, dad, and bubba, Jasper.

My gentle soul has left my side, taking with him an enormous portion of my heart. Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts.

 

Cindy M.

5/19/06

Dear GB, I want to give you an update on Robin, an Oldie Goldie that I adopted from you last summer. I had to put him down today due to illness. My goal was to keep him comfortable and when the bad days outweighed the good days I would do the humane thing. He lived a good long life and it was my honor and privilege to have him in my life for this last year. He truly was the sweetest dog I have ever met. He will be missed.

My sister commissioned a painting of him and gave that to me for Christmas. It captured him perfectly so he will always be with me.

Regards,

Michelle P.

5/17/06

On July 9th we adopted Annie ("Tootsie") and loved her like there was no tomorrow.  Tonight our precious loving girl died of cancer.  I came home to find her unable to walk.  Xx-rays showed cancer of the pancreas and stomach.  She had hemorrhaged into her body cavity and died in our arms with help.  She did well right up to the events of today.  She just seemed tired lately. Our hearts are totally broken and we will grieve her forever.  I would rather have had my beautiful Annie for 10 months than to never have had her at all.

 

Warren and Susan H. 

5/16/06