Samantha ("Sammie")
I found Samantha one evening when I was on my way home and stopped to buy gas. She was sitting by the building, watching and waiting. I saw her there, alone and lonely, and called to her. She came to me, a little shyly, then wagging her tail from the first soft pat on her head. So I bought her some dog food, which she wolfed down, and I noticed she had no tags or collar. I asked the station clerk about her, and he told me that she'd been there for about 10 days and was about to call animal control! So naturally, I took her home! She quickly made herself home in my apartment, which was beside a lake. She would run and run and run in the grass. I had just been through a serious illness, and I am convinced that her love made me well. Soon, my neighbor adopted a beagle puppy named Max, and he and Sammie became fast friends. Since I travel a lot for a living, Sam also stayed with my mom and dad, who adored her. They had two dogs of their own. Sammie liked being Numero Uno, but she tolerated Maggie and Kippy well. Later, she and I moved to a house in the country, where we went on long walks and Sammie got to meet other dogs. Most of my extended family just adored her, as did I. For nearly 10 years, Sammie was my four-legged "child." Then about a year ago, she was diagnosed with inoperable cancer. Two weeks later, she departed for the Rainbow Bridge. I miss her so...and feel that her spirit is still close to me. I miss her lovely face, and her wagging tail. I miss her bark and her whine and her funny happy "moaning." I hope to have another dog one day, hopefully soon!

Josie
It is with great sadness that we had to say goodbye to our beautiful Josie this Spring. She was fighting so many health ailments we knew it was best to send her up to the Heaven's. She was a great girl, loved her tennis ball and loved to roll in the fresh cut green grass. Her nick name was our "Green Irish Shepherd". She is missed by her pack members Deacon and Barrett but they keep her tennis balls close to their hearts. We love you Jose - rest in peace our girl.

Shay
Shay came to live with us back in October. He quickly took to his new home and family and wagged his way into our hearts. Despite his 90 lb size, he was very gentle, especially with our 6 year old son. He was a great companion and just wanted to be wherever we were. When we found out that he had terminal cancer, we were devastated. During the next few weeks, we continued to love and care for him and did everything we could to keep him comfortable. Almost four weeks after the diagnosis, we made the hardest decision any pet owner will make, knowing that he was not well. On March 1st, Shay's suffering ended and he left this world. Everyday since, we have missed him.

King
April 4, 2013 9:53 am Our boy King: 2001 - 2013 The intense gaze of perfectly almond shaped amber eyes are set deeply in his noble head. His velvet ears stand completely erect, certain of his surroundings at all times. This dog of keen intelligence, bold spirit and fierce loyalty entered our home and stole our hearts. His girth is intimidating; large boned svelte perfection of his breed that catches every eye and turns every head in his wake. Covered with a thick glossy coat of black, tan and sliver strands he could be the envy of any creature. His full, lush, graceful tail sweeps the room in display of his great joy being in the presence of his humans. He adores them, revels in every loving touch from them, waits patiently daily for them, looks to them for all things of comfort, follows their every step, delights at their feet in the night and never lets them far from his sight. This is our German Shepherd Dog named King. We rescued this outstanding senior boy from a life of loneliness and neglect. Our hearts are heavy as we lost our beloved King today. How we wish he could have come into our lives many years ago that he may have had the love and care he was so deserving of. However, we are grateful to have had a small portion of King’s life. We are confident that we shared the best and most important time with him, if a GSD remembers . . . we think they do. RIP sweet King.

Lady Bug
My Lady Bug passed away Jan 18 2013. She just had her birthday Dec 16th 2012. She is my hero can not say enough about her best fur baby ever. Love and miss you Lady Bug!