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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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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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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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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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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,
Peter & Sady |
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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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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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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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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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Marcie our forever foster. Run free at the bridge until your foster family arrives. |
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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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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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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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Memorial-for a $5.00 donation you can have a memorial with a photo here for your special pet who is waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge. |
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Memorial-any pet can have a memorial |
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Memorial-even cats are welcome! |
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Memorial-don't forget birds, reptiles, ferrets, fish and other special pets. |
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Memorial-horses, donkey's, ponies, even wild animals that were in your care are welcome too. |
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