"Gerry"
On June 25th, I had to say good-bye to my beloved English springer. It was a very hard decision but one that had to be made. Gerry was left at my home by a family member. Initially I was angry but over the years, Gerry and I became best buds. He was a typical springer, slightly neurotic, but a real love bug! I made the decision to let Gerry cross the rainbow bridge and end any suffering. Gerry went blind almost overnight and could no longer walk well due to a brain tumor. I will miss his bear like gait and his larger than life personality. I will think of you everyday and miss you always.
"Archie"
I will never forget you.......
--Mom Gail
MEMORIAL PAGE
I pulled Rusty from a high kill shelter in February 08. He was listed as a bite case and not adoptable. After two trips to the shelter, I decided to give him a chance. It took a couple of months for us to learn and understand each other. Rusty finally was adopted over the summer but unfortunately came back after a couple of months. He was back to his old tricks and bit both of his new owners. Back to my place in September....I thought for sure I was stuck with him this time. I guess the moral of this story is be careful what you wish for. Rusty became ill on a Wednesday and by Friday we had to let him go. There was just too much wrong to fix on this old boy. We said our good-byes on December 5th.
Although he was one of the more difficult fosters, he was very loved. His favorite toy was my old yogurt containers - he would wait so patiently for me to get the last spoonful before giving it to him. He also waited patiently every morning for me to get out of the shower so he could clean my feet. It didn't matter how many times I explained to him that I did wash them....he insisted on making sure.
I am glad I pulled him and gave him that change - he deserved it and I'll never forget him or our short time together. Thank you Rusty for being a true friend. Rest in peace little boy and I'll see you at the bridge.
--Foster Mom Gail
This is our sweet, little Duncan who blessed our life for a short time from 11/23/08-12/9/08. He came from a high kill shelter, thin and in need of so much love. Duncan was about to go to his wonderful forever home after being neutered, but unfortunately God had other plans for our little Duncan...or "Dunky" as we would call him. Duncan's heart stopped after receiving anesthesia and unfortunately the doctors were not able to get his heart started again. The news broke my heart into a million pieces and of course the family waiting to give him his forever home had their hearts broken as well. I was so blessed to be his foster Mommy....God knew I needed him too and what a gift it was to be able to nurture him back to health and to give him so much love from our whole family. My kids loved him so much....especially my 5 y.o. daughter, Peyton, who helped me so much with taking care of Duncan. It actually brought Peyton & I closer together and helped us to get past some serious behavior problems we were having with Peyton. Our relationship is so much stronger now.....how can I ever thank you sweet Duncan? Peyton carries around your collar with your name tag every day...you will forever be part of our family....in our hearts you will always be. Duncan was such a doll...just a little light in our lives and loved everyone. He had so much joy in his heart and loved playing with my dogs too. He did not have a mean bone in his little body and my best word to describe him is "joyful." I will so much miss our "snuggle time" at night on the couch and your loving little kisses you gave to all of us Duncan. He was my first foster doggie and we were his family since he never got to go to his forever home. He will forever be part of our family. We love you "Dunky" and we miss you so much!
Love, your Foster Mom ,Katy
Lil Man. A.K.A. Jasper - You are a beautiful soul. Rest in Peace.
Snoopy - ? to June 20, 2009.
Snoopy was pulled from Philadelphia Animal Control in June 2007. He wasn't expected to live long but I got 2 happy years with him. I'll miss his shuffling little feet and his lost little cry when he was stuck in a corner and couldn't figure out how to turn around!
Rest in peace Snoopy boy - I'll see you at the bridge.
Foster Mom, Gail
Kiki - June 2009 to Sep. 2, 2009
Kiki was from a litter of six that we pulled from a shelter down south. We knew the risks of pulling from down south but so wanted to give these pups a chance. Poor little Kiki's immune system was just too weak to fight the dreaded Parvo. Kiki, I'm so sorry I couldn't save you....you were a beautiful soul who was just too good for this world. You will never be forgotten.......
Love always,
Foster Mom Gail
Gemini - Rest in Peace - you will be missed.
