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Gingy, my little rhet dog. I miss you so much.. Its been so long already but the hurt just doesn’t go away. I’m so sorry it has taken me to say something, but nothing seems to say how much I miss you. Coming home to see you kept me going for so long. I don’t know what to do without you. From the time you were a baby pup until you were an old dog you were the most special thing in my life. There isn’t enough I can say to let everyone else know how special you are.
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Sadly, on December 11, 2009 we lost our precious blue eyed Dachshund Elizabeth. We adopted her at 9 months of age and gave her the best home we could, filled with toys, rawhides, food and most importantly love.
Elizabeth had many medical issues in her 13 years. Some minor, some major. And she handled everything like a trooper. Even these last 2 years of getting 2 insulin shots a day.
The pain of losing her is immense and the tears over the last week are many. But it was a privilege to have her in our lives and having the chance to love her, and be loved by her, is worth every tear shed.
RIP Elizabeth Ann 8/20/96 - 12/11/09
We love you!
Mom, Dad, Heidi, SweetPea & Peanut. |
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Our beautiful little dachshund boy Chopper passed away in March. We had a memorial marker made for him and it is displayed in our garden. This provides our family with solace and is a constant reminder of our love for him. When Chopper was 3½ we bred him with a friend?s dachshund and we kept one of his pups, Cinnamon. Although Cinnamon has been lonely since the death of her beloved companion she provides us with comfort and a part of him lives on through his daughter. We miss Chopper very much and look forward to the day we will be reunited at the Rainbow Bridge .
Mom, Dad, Stefanie, and Cinnamon love you Chopper and you will be in our hearts forever.. |
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My first foster, Mac, passed away April 29, 2009. Mac love to play with
balls and was a precious little guy. His forever mom discovered soon
after he was adopted that he had cataracts but that never stopped him
from loving those "round things". He's gone over the bridge to play
eternally. God speed little Mac. Love, Ann
And from his forever mom, Carrie and her family in Orlando who adopted Mac on June 19, 2005
“I am sorry to say Mac passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, the 29th of April. We were blessed to have him part of our family, he is dearly missed. He was a very happy dog playing with his balls and squeaky toys! Thanks to DARE for introducing us!”. |
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Pookie 11/1995-12/2008. |
Pookie, our German Shepard/Chow mix, was adopted from
the Humane
Society in Albany,
Ga. in December, 1995. She was a smart, loyal and loving
addition to my family. Pookie could adjust to any set of
circumstances we were going through at the time. Whether Mom was
going to school, working or just playing in the yard with Pook.
About 3 years ago Mom adopted Frodo from Dare to Rescue. Cheri in
Tampa found
just the right Dachshund for the family. Pookie and Frodo were
inseparable. They will always be best friends forever.
On December 23, 2008 at about 10:00 am Mom and (daughter) Laurie
stayed with Pookie while she went through the transition to the
Heavenly Meadows. We thanked Pookie for all the wonderful years we
had together with her. Our hearts were broken, but Pookie was over
13 years and in constant pain from arthritis and aging.
Frodo was despondent for more than 3 days. On the 4th day Mom took
Frodo to the puppy playground and Frodo has been more like his old
self. Mom and Frodo look forward to the day when we will be together
again as a family reunited with our girl, Pookie. |
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We lost our precious Charlie (female) on October 7,
2008. Charlie was a rescue dog, though not from DARE. We
enjoyed her companionship for about five years. Charlie was the best
doxie you could ask for; always willing to please and cuddle. When
we first got her, she was very skittish and would hide under
whatever obstacle she could find. This lead us to believe that
she was abused. She found her forever home with us and
provided much needed solace when Duke, our doxie of 15 years died.
Charlie spent every night she could in my daughter's bed. When my
daughter spent the night away, Charlie would go insane and lick
everything in sight. She made herself sick and I spent many a night
up with Charlie, getting her through the night until my daughter
returned home the next day. They were inseparable and there will
never be another doxie that could ever possibly replace her. Her
absence around the house was so unbearable it wasn't but days before
I opened our house to Toby, our new Dare Rescue
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About 7 years ago, we adopted Scrappy
from DARE. He was about 4-5 years old, no one was sure. Well, he
went to Rainbow Bridge Thanksgiving week, and let me tell you, I can't stop crying.
His foster mother, whom we met in Port St Lucy, to pick up Scrappy,
said he was probably the sweetest of all the doxies she cared for.
She was right.
Scrappy, you had your share of problems, you coped well with going
blind and healed from back surgery. You would still run with our
other doxie, Stretch, even though you couldn't see!
But finally you developed some sort of intestinal bleeding that
proved to be your downfall. The vet tried everything-but we made the
hard decision to let you go to Heaven. Everyone including Stretch
was there when you gave me a big lick on the nose, as if to say, I am
ready, I love you, and thank you so much for a great life. Then it
was over. Thank you Scrappy for all the good years. |
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Mimi, forever foster who touched our hearts. Sadly the condition on Mimi's teeth continued to deteriorate, and because her jaw could only be opened a quarter of an inch, we could not remove her rotten teeth or do anything to prevent the infection, even antibiotics were not enough. The infection had spread and was causing absesses and her quality of life was gone, so we let her go the the Rainbow Bridge today (11/7) in the arms of her foster mom, who loved and adored her. Run free until your Foster Mom comes to take you over the Bridge. |
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Taffy, forever foster who touched our hearts. Run free until your Foster Mom comes to take you over the Bridge. |
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Bentley was the perfect addition to the family. He was exactly what we were all looking for. He was 8 years old and had a cute snaggle tooth. In his life before DARE his teeth weren't cared for at all. He had also been debarked so his bark sounded funny. His fur wasn't in the best condition and he had a few ticks. He was also heartworm positive. To us, Bentley was the most beautiful and perfect dog ever. When he first came home with me he was very scared and wouldn't even lift his tail but my other two Doxies welcomed him with open arms. He returned the favor the first night he saw his human grandpa, by climbing up the backyard fence and jumping right into his arms! We'd never seen a Doxie climb a fence before, but Bentley was no ordinary dog. My daughter and her friends adored him, he was their "favorite" they said. Bentley loved sleeping on the couch and did a cute dance when it was time to eat. He had the most sweet spirit, and followed me everywhere. Two weeks after I got him, I found him in his crate, gone to The Rainbow Bridge. Gone way too soon. Bentley, words cannot describe how much you touched all of us in your own special way. We are so thankful we got to be with you during your last two weeks on earth. We love and miss you and we'll see you again. Run free Bentley, heartworm free! |
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My best friend Baxter. 19 years old. Having you was the best thing that has happened to me in a long time. You were my gentle, understanding friend whom I loved and you showed me you loved me too. I'd wake up in the morning and see you looking up waiting for me quietly. You'd run to me when I'd open my arms wide and I didn't have to say a word. You'd also get other's off my lap so you could fall asleep there when I'd be watching TV. You never complained. I miss you terribly and am looking forward to holding you again with the knowledge that I'll never have to say goodbye ever again. Sweet puppy dreams my best friend. Greet Frisky, Andy and Chester for me. Let them know I still miss them.
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Andy. You left me too soon but you were such a trooper. I remember you became my protector and in spite of your handicap, would bark ferociously at anyone that came near me.The day you wagged your tail I did backflips.You always stayed by me whenever I was outside in the yard. To tell you the truth, adopting a "down dog", scared me but I have no regrets. I know your back legs are sound now and you're running like a puppy. I still think about you and that last kiss you gave me.You never did that before so you must've known that we were saying goodbye. Wait for me my boy. I will come get you at the rainbow bridge and we'll be a family again. Lots of love. Dad. |
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My grumpy Chester. The first day we met you tried to bite me. I guess we were both scared. I got your weight down and you got a spring in your step. I remember how you'd roll over on your back so I could scratch your tummy. I'm glad I have pictures of that to look back on. I still remember the exact location where you pottied, ( you learned that fast ). I know that you're not suffering anymore. Never the less I miss you and wish you could've stayed with me a little longer. I look up at the stars at night and think that one of them is you and another is Andy and now Baxter. I framed our Christmas picture and keep it out all year. Wait for me. I'll see you again and there'll be no more tearful goodbyes. I love you, Dad |
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Little Man-you brought so much joy to our lives. Thank you for being with us for the short time you had. Run free at the Bridge with a healthy heart. You will be in our hearts forever. |
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Seymoure-you fought hard but just couldn't overcome the difficulties. We were blessed to have you as a DARE foster. |
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Skyler, though I only had you for a little while, you came so far getting healthy and your hair back. You are a special boy who enjoyed the backyard and exploring. You fought hard throughout the night. You're not in anymore pain.
I miss you.
Rest in Peace sweet little boy. |
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Andreas our forwever foster. Run free at the bridge until your foster family arrives. You were loved and are missed! |
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Marcie our forever foster. Run free at the bridge until your foster family arrives. |
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Rosie - Feb 2002 - Feb 2007-You were my girlie girl and I still love and miss you so much. I didn't know when I went to work that morning that I'd never see you again. You always took care of me when I had one of my migraines, or when I had a bad day. You kept us laughing trying to climb the pear tree after those blasted squirrels! They always stayed just out of reach - sneaky little buggers! My life just isn't the same without you here. Yes, I still have Booger Bear, Darcy, Lil Girl, and now Lil Man and Emo, but I don't have you and it hurts so much. Wait for me my girlie girl - we'll cross that bridge together! With God, ALL things are possible!! |
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Amazing Grace-forever foster. Run free and healthy little one until your Foster Mom comes to take you over the bridge. |
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Dweezle - Sometimes they come in and go away so fast that we don't even get a photo, but will never forget the image they left on our hearts. Dweezle, a beautiful 7 year old, came to us with extensive heartworm damage, a heart murmer and a severe hernia. He was to sick for surgery for the hernia, and almost to sick to eat and drink. He was obviously a loved pet at some time, so gentle and trusting and just wanting to snuggle in a safe warm spot. His last week was full of quiet naps with his foster dad and sitting on his lap in the early morning coffee routine. Todd and Cheri will greatly miss this little one. |
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Mita - They didn't give you heartworm prevention and you came to DARE too late for us to save you. Run free at the Rainbow Bridge little one. Condolences to Mita's foster family who fought so hard for her. |
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Auggie - January 6th, 2008
And now Burch…you have Auggie to greet as he passes over the RainbowBridge. It’s sometimes harder when your loss is sudden and unexpected.
But we take great comfort in you have Burch’s friendly and familiar
face to greet you. (you were always the shy one and a little
intimidated without Burch’s example to follow). We miss you both so
much. There’s a large hole in our lives that the two of you filled so
richly for many years.
After Burch passed over the Rainbow Bridge, we started bringing
dachshunds into your house. You welcomed each and every one, only
sometimes having to remind them who the “top dog” was. You were always
the honorary Doxie brother to them and they looked up to you….such a
big dog…our gentle giant.
Auggie, we are so blessed that we had the short time we did to say bye
to you; we would have been even more heartbroken had we not. Thank you
for mustering the strength to say, in your own way, goodbye to us as
we held you in our arms as you passed over the Rainbow Bridge.
You are together again, no more pain, playing together as you did the
day I brought you home to Burch 12 years ago.
Love,
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Burch June14th, 1989 – June 17, 2006
Burch entered our life rather serendipitously as a “Publix” puppy, one of only 2 Dalmatian/Labrador mix puppies left from a large litter. We
promised that if one was left when we left the store we would adopt
him. And that’s how Burch came into our lives…the last of a large
litter waiting for a good home. We couldn’t conceive how we could have
been more blessed.
Burch was one of the smartest, most loving and intelligent dogs I’ve
ever known. I’m sure he outlived all his brothers and sisters at the
ripe old age of 17 plus years(boy that’s a lot of water under the
bridge) for the 50+ lb dog that he was. We shared so many wonderful memories and experiences in our lives together, so many wonderful
people who have loved us and who we have loved. And we cried together
a few times too.
“Burchie Boy”…you’ve earned your rest. You were such a loyal
companion. I’m sure you are running around playing, perhaps waiting
for me so we can go jogging together again like we used to do. We miss
you Burch. Giving back to your memory is why we became a foster home
for rescued dachshunds.
Love -
Peter & Sady |
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Jake arrived in our lives after he was found wandering the streets in Tampa . We were fortunate to be his foster family for nearly a year and a half, and we all loved him. He arrived in our home at the estimated age of “at least” 13 and became a deeply valued member of our family. Our wirehair doxie girl, Pepper, was immediately attached to him;, he was “her boyfriend” for the rest of his life. Our “Jakey Boy” died of kidney failure on May 27, 2005 but we will always consider him part of our family. |
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Cody October 13, 1992-November 2, 2006
Who Knew?
Who knew such a small thing could mean so much?
Always could put a smile on our face.
Make all our worries disappear without a trace.
Who knew such a small thing could change our life?
Make everything feel alright, as long as she's by our side.
Who knew such a small thing could be our best friend?
Through thick and thin, no matter what she is with us until the end.
Who knew such a small thing could be such a big part of our life?
Even though she's gone,
She will live on.
Holding a special place in our heart.
And one day the tears will go away,
but our memories of her are here to stay.
We love you and miss you so much!<>
Cody 10-13-92 - 11-2-06 |
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Susie A sweet girl dumped in a kill shelter to die-she spent her last days in loving care with a DARE foster family. |
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