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Sadie May was a gentle soul. She came into our lives September 9, 2017. Maria and I were blessed to be able to serve her and learn from her the subtle ways to read a dog. Love has no limits and Sadie proved that as she stole our hearts away. Sadie was a talker. A low rumble growl of a
She was a beautiful girl that will always be in our hearts. ~ Adopted, Loved & Dearly Missed by Matt & Maria |
You were a remarkably good boy. It felt like
you were just waiting to find us to really blossom.Casper At the exact moment we laid him in the ground, there was a double rainbow in the sky and the sun came out, so we know he found the Rainbow Bridge. ~ Loved & Dearly Missed by Linda & Kelly |
6 years ago, almost to the day, we adopted our sweet Jake from you. What a blessing he was. We called him our 'love hog' as we could do virtually nothing here at home without him closely at our feet! He was truly a gift! While our hearts are broken with his passing, we take comfort in recalling the wonderful 6 years we were able to be in his life and have him as a part of our family. We will never forget our wonderful boy, Jake. ~ Loved & Dearly Missed by the Lewis Family |
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Riley (aka Bam Bam) was the sweetest, gentlest
and happiest boy. He loved everything and everyone. Riley enjoyed
his toys, playing in the snow and with his little brother (a
great mentor). He smiled all the time and was always making
sure someone was nearby. ~ Loved & Greatly Missed by Lauri, David & Justin |
Roxxy was a sweet girl who was greatly loved and paid that back a thousandfold. She will be dearly missed, including by her "sister" Kara, who she bonded with from the first time she walked in our house. ~ Loved & Dearly Missed by Donna P. & Family |
You're a special guy and you put up a gallant fight but sadly the cancer won. Loved by everyone... You will be dearly missed and never forgotten. ~ Loved & Missed by Carol & the Friends of Almost Heaven |
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 Biscuit ~ May 6, 2019 With broken hearts we had to escort our sweet Biscuit to the Rainbow Bridge. He was the epitome of a southern gentleman. Biscuit knew no enemies, just friends he hadn't met that he welcomed to give him a pet. Impeccable house manners and the kindest disposition were beautifully wrapped up in a red Golden coat. He was known to insist on attention, even if it meant he had to be a stumbling block. Never any malice in him, he welcomed many visiting people and dogs with equal hospitality. Sadly, we knew next to nothing about his former life and he never told us his age. His life in our family began with a long road trip from AHGRR to our house when we adopted him. To AHGRR, Carol, Thank You! We are grateful you allowed us to embrace this gem. We truly did our best to give him the best possible life, making up for what he may have missed out on before you rescued him. ~ Adopted, Loved & Greatly Missed by Edeltraud and Family |
 Chase ~ April 28, 2019 Rest peacefully sweet Chasey. He was almost 15 1/2 yrs old, but in the last few weeks declined significantly...we spent all day in sunny Central Park letting him rest and sniff the breezy day...and gave him his fave snacks...
We were holding him til the end and will hold him in our hearts forever. ~ Deeply Loved & Missed by Michele and Family |
 Mason ~ April 2019 Mason, you brought happiness into our lives. Never in my life have I felt a closer connection or bond with a dog as I had with you, I wasn't prepared for how difficult saying goodbye to you was going to be. You had a deep impact on our lives and I felt we were destined to come together, Almost Heaven made that happen, and I will always be forever grateful for that. ~ Deeply Loved & Missed by Eric and David |
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 Pearl ~ April 2019 Pearl was a good girl and loving companion who delighted in car rides, hikes in the forest and belly rubs. We had a great time together and we were soul mates, it seems. I am so grateful that we found each other. She will be forever in my heart. ~ Adopted & Deeply Loved by Levy |
 Susan ~ December 7, 2018 My sweet, black eyed Susan...who beat cancer for almost 3 years...finally lost the battle. Never was there ever a nicer bloodhound or furry friend. ~ Deeply Loved & Missed by Carol |
 Mr. Shadow ~ November 24, 2018 At 17 years old he still played with his stuffed toys and romped around. He was adorable and sweet always. Thanks to Almost Heaven for saving this gentle sweet soul all those years ago when everyone else thought a 9 1/2 year boy of his size was not worth it. He was with us 6 1/2 years and filled with so much love. He brought so much joy to our lives. I still can't speak of him with out tearing up. ~ Adopted, Loved & Greatly Missed by Sherry & Family |
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 Blue ~ November 26, 2018 Each and every day he was loved and he loved us back. He was a very unique boy and can never be replaced. Anyone who ever met him loved him, even our cat. Blue will ALWAYS be remembered! Although we only had a short time wtih him ~ during those 4 1/2 years, he brought joy, happiness and love into our lives. ~ Deeply Loved and Missed by the Palffy Family Thank you, Almost Heaven, for giving us such a good pet and helping all those pets who need a home. |
 Jello ~ November 24, 2018 You were with us such a short time. We were so hoping you would be able to find a loving new family of your own and enjoy a wonderful retirement. ~ Loved & Missed by Carol |
 Sienna ~ November 13, 2018 At 15 years, 6 months years old my sweet little biddy of a girl passed on. She had a wonderful 4 years with me and her fur siblings, and I am grateful for the opportunity to give her a joy-filled life, good home, love, and companionship. She was strong and loved being around other dogs and I am convinced of he having a huge crush on Keller (the deaf dog I adopted from Almost Heaven 10 years ago. He is now 12 and still going strong). She will be greatly missed. ~ Loved & Missed by her Dad, Jay |
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Although too broken physically in your puppyhood for most adopters to accomodate your special needs, you found a home here ~ with us ~ and you were and will always be loved until the breath leaves my own body and we meet again at the bridge. Run free little girl ~ I miss you so much. ~ Loved & Missed by Carol Free |
Cody, my handsome boy, you were always the sweetest most loyal and well behaved boy. You loved to travel, roaming freely in the wooded area with a stream, and running along the shoreline during beach trips. My heart broke when you passed away in your sleep at age 14. You were special and have been a great loss. ~ Loved Very Much & Greatly Missed by Stephanie Dearing |
I'm will miss my cuddlebug lap dog. My heart's broken. ~ Adopted & Loved by Susan Vastyan |
greeting
but ever so higher with a bark for a walk. If Tigger sounded
the alarm of Intruders she brought out her deep business bark
~ Then as the illnesses consumed her ~ First the Splenic sarcoma
in August of 2019 followed by Cushing's ~ By then her voice
was reduced to a raspy whisper, like Laryngitis. Still she loved
her walks, although slower and shorter. She began to limp in
November and could barely walk by 
Christmas.
Then we learned the ugly truth of Osteosarcoma. Thepain became
to much to walk and she peacefullycrossed the rainbow bridge
on January 5, 2020. 
loved his people and his kitty, and will be sorely missed by
all of us. 
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Dudley Randolph On Thursday 4/12/18 another infamous alumni of Golden Retriever Rescue, Dudley (14 years old), crossed over the ole rainbow bridge to be united once again with his siblings, Maggie and Baylee. He undoubtedly became the head of our Household from basically Day 1, which was 10 years ago at age 4. He was a tough guy who was gentle at the same time. Dudley was a sentinel who protected us against such neferious creatures as the garbage man, the UPS man, and the mailman. Such a great snuggle he was...especially on inclement weather days. We are very grateful for the many lessons he taught us along the way like taking an afternoon nap is a good idea. He was one to never turn down McDonald's chicken nuggets, a T&L hotdog with everything, good ole pepperoni roll, a good cheeseburger, or a Wendy's baked potato with chili. Dudley was truly the best companion ever and he always gave so very much and asked very little in return. We'll miss Mr. Dudley more than imaginable, but we shall always cherish the wonderful memories that we have of our boy what a magnificent companion our Lord did create. We're sure He was glad to welcome him home. He was truly one hellacious warrior who fought the good fight. We can but say in retrospect as a fitting memorial tribute to a truly cherished member of the Randolph family "thank you for showing us the True power of unconditional love."
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Teddy, in the brief time you were with us, you were a total dear - gentle and easy going. We were saddened to say goodbye and wish we were able to spend more time with you. ~ Loved & Missed by Carol Free |
Harley came into our lives late Dec 2008. We had recently lost our Golden, Ben, and needed another in our lives. Thanks to Carol & Skip Free, we were able to adopt Harley at the age of 8 months. He immediately started obedience classes and my husband, Tom, was in charge of that training. Tom took him through the CGC and TDI tests. Harley was an awesome dog. He loved visiting elementary schools and provided "therapy" for students as well as teachers. I took over training for obedience titles and he was able to earn a BN, CD, and rally titles. It was discovered a few weeks ago that Harley had cancer and up until the lst few days of his life, he was his usual busy energetic self. We will continue to love and miss this sweet soul forever. Thanks, Carol, for allowing us to adopt him. ~ Adopted, Loved & Missed by the Anderson Family |
Our Bear adopted my wife and was velcroed to her. He was pretty much never much more than 5 feet away from her. The whole time we had him he never barked at anything (except the squirrels he chased in his sleep). RIP Bear see you at the Rainbow bridge. ~ Adopted, Loved & Missed by the Martire Family |
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You were VERY loved by everyone here and you will always reside in our hearts. You will be dearly missed by your human and canine friends alike. ~ Loved & Greatly Missed by Carol |
Dempsey was not the original dog my parents and
I went to meet at Almost Heaven but we couldn't have been luckier
when we left with him. Named after Tom Dempsey for his stubbed
back foot, our Dempsey knew no bounds in enjoying life, Run free, Dempsey Doodle Dennis. We love you
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Hank was loved by everyone here and was a huge part of our family. He will live on in our hearts. ~ Loved & Dearly Missed by Carol |
from playing with his "lamby" toy, doing zig-zag runs, and rolling
down hills to anticipating his kibble and green bean dinner, nosing
for pets, and seeing the sunrise on the beach. Goofy, gentle,
comical, and loving, he wanted nothing more than to hang out with
his favorite people, particularly my dad Charlie and my nephew
Callan, his two besties. He was without out a doubt the happiest
dog I have ever met and we miss him tremendously.
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IN MEMORY OF JACKSON A Life well Lived ~ well Loved ~ well Deserved.
Until we meet again Jackson you will be comforted
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We lost our Gabe today. He's joined his buddy Henley across the rainbow bridge. We'll miss him dearly. ~ Adopted, Loved & Missed by the Coulson Family |
He was part of our family for the past 8 years (not long enough)! Bear was our protector, our companion, and in later years, our foot warmer. ~ Always in our hearts and always loved by the Ellisons |
You evolved into such a wonderful girl...running around the yard and playing almost all day every day. I hope you know how loved you were. ~ Loved & Deeply Missed by Carol |
She was one of the most gentle sweet souls on earth and she was very loved..... ~ Loved & Dearly Missed by Carol |
Zeus may have been turned into the rescue 2 times due to issues but that was just because he was waiting for his soul human...ME. There will never be another dog to fill my heart as completely as Zeus. I will love other dogs but Zeus will always be my soul dog. Until we meet again baby. ~ Loved & Deeply Missed by Juanita |
She was a beautiful Golden...the most beautiful and loving dog I've ever known. She loved life, treats, walks, and being with us and other dogs. I miss her very much. She's so in my heart. ~ Loved & Deeply Missed by Karen and Mike |
Though never formally adopted, Sniffy had a home
here and he will always reside in my heart and memories. ~ Loved & Deeply Missed by Carol |
You were VERY loved by everyone here and you will always reside in our hearts. A sweeter soul has never existed - you will be missed by your human and canine friends alike. ~ Loved & Greatly Missed by Carol |
Although never adopted, he was not homeless and he will live forever in my heart. I miss that old, silly boy so much. ~ Loved & Dearly Missed by Carol |
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We lost our beautiful boy Henley Chance last night. He left this earth on his own terms and when we got home, we found him outside where he laid in the grass on a crisp clear day and crossed the bridge to heaven. He loved being outside. Henley was 14 years old and he became our fur kid when he was 2. A wild boy who once chewed into the drywall and tore a door apart. He calmed down and as he grew became one of our most loyal loving dogs. We will miss him so much; but the stories and memories we have will definitely keep us smiling and laughing. We love you Hen. ~ Love, Joan and Family |
Sunny spent his time with us being a great dog -- always ready to go for a long walk, eager to see his friends (the human ones especially -- in his mind, most dogs were kind of second-best) and he was determined to supervise all kitchen activities, with the hope that the cheese drawer might open and he might get a little snack. We're going to miss him for a long time. ~ Adopted, Loved & Missed by Linda, Don and Sara |
George died today - he went under anesthesia for surgery and we didn't wake him up. We knew he had a necrotic oral tumor but we didn't know his lungs, brain, and virtually every internal organ in his poor body was also full of cancer. The veterinarians called us with the horrific news - Had we allowed him to wake up - he wouldn't have been with us long and his death could have been horrific. There was NO chance for recovery. NONE. George was found shortly after the terrible tornadoes hit his home town in Georgia. Some very kind souls found George, dried him off, and kept him safe until he could come to us for more medical treatment. We're sorry George. We really tried. We wanted you to live, to run and play and catch the ball thrown just for your pleasure. We wanted you to know what it felt like to be loved - cherished, warm, dry, with a full food bowl. Run free, George - pain free and young again. Run free - -- ~ With great sorrow Carol, Julie, and all that tried to help George |
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My dear, sweet Willow. You will be missed more than one heart should have to bear. ~ Loved, cherished, and deeply missed by Carol |
He was just a big, goofy dog and very loveable. He loved his rawhide bones and going for car rides. He was a very oral dog and always had to have something in his mouth - whether it be carrying around bones or going into my dirty clothes hamper to grab what he could! I'll miss you, my furry friend! ~ Jay |
He was such a good boy and so polite. Even though we had a short time with him, we loved him very much. Smiley loved to go for walks and would get so excited when he would see his leash! He loved to lay in the bed and put his head on the pillow, and his favorite thing was beggin strips. That would really get his tail wagging! He was just such a happy boy and it was so hard to see him sick. I'm glad we could be there for him at the end ~ to love him, hug him, and kiss him. There will never be another dog like Smiley! He will be missed forever. ~ Adopted, Loved & Deeply Missed by the McCoy Family |
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Annie was a gentle soul and will always hold a place in our hearts. ~ Adopted, Loved & Deeply Missed by the McCall Family |
We only had a short time with Mimee to enjoy her. Our nickname for her was "Sweetie" because of her great demeanor. Except, of course when she would do a little tap dance while she was waiting to be fed! She will be missed... ~ Adopted, Loved & Deeply Missed by Peter & Family |
Max, we were so lucky to have your great friendship, unconditional love and devoted companionship. We have so many great memories! You were loved by every member of our family and will always have a special place in the hearts of many people, especially ours. I can't believe a dog could bring such joy and happiness to a family. We deeply grieve your passing, but are glad you are no longer in pain, and we take comfort in knowing we were able to give you a great and comfortable life with our family. ~ Adopted, Loved & Deeply Missed by the Yula Family |
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IN MEMORY OF MAJOR Major came to us in 2006 at the age of about 2.5 yrs; he was skinny, undersized and rather timid, he had been chained up outside for most of his short life, apparently in all weathers, and his coat was consequently very thick. Despite all Carol's TLC, Major still had issues-he was afraid of steps, the television, the vacuum cleaner, and-like many canines-the sound of thunder. Despite all this, he quickly became a treasured member of our household and gradually overcame his fears. Over the next couple of years, with good feeding, he grew to the size of a normal healthy golden and his coat was a thing of beauty. People were constantly remarking on "this beautiful dog." Major was friendly with everyone and welcomed all who came to our house. Perhaps not the best watchdog, but you can't expect perfection, and his happy nature was far more precious than any protection instincts. We have been blessed with more than ten years of great experiences with this dog. He travelled with us on all our many long camping trips, crossing the entire United States several times, always ready for a walk and a new adventure. He became Leo's shadow and followed him everywhere. If you wanted to find Leo, you just had to look for the dog! When Leo was out, Major would lie at the top of the stairs, waiting patiently for his best friend to come home. In his later years, he slowed down considerably
but still gamely went for his daily walk in the park and slept
most of the rest of the day. When he developed vestibular disease
he seemed to do quite well for a while with treatment, but suddenly
started to "go downhill" very quickly. In mid-August 2016 it was
discovered he also had cancer. It was with great reluctance and
much sadness that we decided it was time to say goodbye. Major
has taken a piece of our hearts, but has left behind so many wonderful
memories that we will always treasure.
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Thank you for bringing these incredible dogs into our lives. You blossomed into a goofy, happy Big Dog. We will miss you Rhett. Thank you for being a part of our lives. Memories of Rhett & Ruffie: ~ Loved and Missed by the Doell Family |
Everyone who met Bailey commented on what a special dog he was. We thought so, too. Four months after we adopted him from AHGRR, Bailey was diagnosed with an auto-immune disease that almost killed him. With a lot of trips to the vet and a whole lot of love, he pulled through. Life was never easy for Bailey, though. It seemed like there was always one ailment or another that we had to keep after, but he didn't let any of that get him down. He was such a kind, calm soul. His favorite thing was to go to the dog parks. Until we meet again, here's to Bailey running around pain and ailment free in that big dog park in the sky. ~ Loved and Missed by the Cherry Family |
Decker was adopted 13 years ago from Almost
Heaven and was the BEST dog and GREAT companion. He will be greatly
missed. We will meet again at Rainbow Bridge. |
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It's a very sad day as he was with Almost Heaven
a very long time and was truly part of the family. I will look
for you at the bridge. You were truly loved and will be deeply
missed. |
We are missing a big chunk of our Yheart. You
were truly loved and will be deeply missed. |
Who taught me the meaning of |
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I will look for you at the bridge. You were
very loved and are sorely missed.. |
My little cookie muncher ~ my Bess. You were
very loved and will be dearly missed. I'm heart broken. |
Sweet Zoey, you were Loved and Will be Dearly
Missed. |
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Goodbye to my angel Biscuit whom I adopted in 2003 from Almost Heaven. He had a friend - pure bred german shepherd named Schatzi, whom I swear kept him going till the end. Loved and
Missed. |
He was a special gift to our family from you.
A very gentle soul who loved nothing more than playing fetch.
We will miss him. |
From the day Rosie arrived, it was obvious she was always meant to be here. Her brother, Moses, was a bit of a snob when choosing his canine companions,
but he and Rosie were inseparable from day one. Rose fell head over heels in love with her daddy. I have never seen a dog look at another human being with the amount of love
shown in her eyes when she was close to him. He was always first in her heart. She left a big hole in all of our hearts when she left. |
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You beat the odds so many times, little man.
You just didn't have one more left in you. Your "corner" is very
empty without you. Until we meet again ~ I hope you know how loved
you were. |
We were blessed with two specials dogs from
Almost Heaven, the graceful Shelby (red) and the ultimate gentleman
Brady. They brought us immense joy. |
My dear dear Ripper ~ losing you is one of
the hardest things I've had to endure this year. There was nothing
but sweetness in you ~ and though we tried to give you more time,
your body was just worn out and couldn't fight any more. Wait
for me, old man. Run free - |
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You were loved every single day you were with
me - just a gentle, sweet soul that sadly saw the horrors of lab
experimentation - (the results of which finally killed you), and
yet you could still open your heart to be loved - and give love.
I will be looking for you at the Bridge, Rex - and until then,
will carry your memory tucked safely within my heart. |
You and your foster Mom, Amy, put up a gallant
fight but the cancer won. It was incredibly hard to say goodbye
to such a special boy. You will be deeply missed and never forgotten. |
To our sweet Ruffie... Despite all you went
through before coming to us, you still taught us how to love unconditionally,
to forgive others and how to live with pure joy in your heart. |
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It was a pleasure knowing you and you seemed
to enjoy your time with us also. You will be missed dear boy! |
Sadie (Beans) came into our lives and we fell
head over heels in love with that crooked smile and that beautiful
wrinkled nose. She was a funny girl, always searching for attention
where ever she could find it, and also the biggest snuggle bug
and loved to curl up to have those beautiful ears rubbed. She
would never leave a day complete without one of us laughing at
her for something funny she did that day. She was pure happiness
and it was contagious. Her little sister Lucy and Sadie were best
friends and in the short time that we had her they truly became
sisters... Unfortunately after a strong fight we lost our girl
on April 11th to cancer. Our hearts are completely broken and
we will never be the same without our Beans. She was always so
happy, even on her last day she laid around multiple tennis balls
with a smile and a tail that will always wag. She was a strong
fighter and as hard as it was to say goodbye we know in our hearts
she is at peace and pain free. Rest in Peace my sweet girl you
will always be missed..... |
Our beautiful boy, Chewie! He was a kind and
gentle soul, and brought such joy to our family. We are heartbroken
without you. Loved and Deeply Missed. |
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Haylee was such a sweet and gentle girl with
the only goal in life to make others happy. She was able to share
her kind and gentle spirit as a volunteer with pets on wheels
for about a year. This little lady knew no strangers. At home
she ruled and always reminded her 2 brothers who was in charge.
Even though her illness came on fast her love will last in my
heart for ever! |
An angel in a furry coat - everyone's friend
- just a damned good dog. Wait for me Baby - I'll be looking for
you at the Bridge! |
We will miss her as will her brother and sisters.
She was a very special angel to all of us. |
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Saying Goodby to you, dearest Thor, is probably
one the hardest thing I have ever done. I can't believe you're
gone. You are deeply Loved and Missed. |
It broke my heart in a lot of places having
to say goodbye to you, beautiful boy. May you enjoy romping free
of pain at Rainbow Bridge. You are deeply Loved and Missed. |
After seeing his picture on PetFinder; it was
love at first sight. He was much loved by our Family, in our neighborhood
but especially by the children at Stoddert Elementary School where
his fans would rush out each morning and afternoon to pet him.
It was a blessing to have J.B. in our lives. He will be dearly
missed. |
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I still think of you every day. Adopted and
Loved |
We bonded on our way home (from the rescue)
over a ham & cheese sandwich and that was it. I was in love. Her
gentle spirit touched everyone who ever met her. Our lives, and
the lives of many of our friends, were blessed by the addition
of this beautiful girl to our family. We will honor her memory
by rescuing another giant breed baby and giving him or her a safe
and loving home. Rescued dogs bring the gifts of unparalleled
gratitude, joy and affection into the lives of their forever families.
We can never give back nearly as much as we gain from our relationships
with these precious souls. |
Raised, Adopted, Loved, and is Now Very Truly
Missed |
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One of our longest sanctuary residents, 9 years.
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Poppy was the best little dog I've known ~
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Adopted and Loved for 10 wonderful years. |
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Sweetest Girl - You will be dearly missed.
We're so sorry we didn't have time to give you the life you deserved.
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Our poor sweet little hound girl with the strange
voice. Your health issues were such an uphill battle - we just
never could seem to "fix" everything for you. In spite of it all
- you seemed happy to the very end - - and you were VERY loved.
I miss you "O" girl! |
I hope now you can find the happiness and peace
that you so needed. You will be missed! |
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Old girl - you were something else - a character.
I only wish we could have given you that second chance you so
deserved. |
Adopted and Loved |
Bea ~ I can't believe you're gone. I had grown
so attached and was so looking forward to sending you off to your
forever home. So many people offered you a great home ~ I will
thank them for you. |
