Toby crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Aug 22, 2024. We will be forever thankful to GSRA of NC for bringing Toby into our lives. Thank you to his foster mom Jen for introducing us back in 2011. Toby came home to us Feb 12, 2012. Toby loved his walks and cuddles on the couch. He had many friends (human, feline, and canine). The 12 years we had Toby in our lives were wonderful. He is missed everyday. Rest in peace sweet boy. Kelly and Rob

Bentley (GSRA alum 2018) was found in a Bojangles parking lot, in bad shape. After being fostered, he came to us on December 30, 2018. Bentley was a happy boy, always had a ball nearby to chew on...and occasionally let you throw for him to get. He loved to lay on the AC vent looking out the window, with a ball nearby. He crossed on August 16, 2024.

Utterly patient, unmistakably empathetic, super gentle and friendly, eager to please, and a bundle of joy to have around are some of the words that describe the Lupa we knew. She unselfishly gave us nine wonderful years (2015-2024) of happiness by sharing her joy with us and everyone around her, including total strangers she had never met. Her magical power of drawing people onto her was endless; that might be why hardly anyone passes by her, even from the other side of the road, without praising her beauty or wanting to pet her. We think it is not just her appearance, but also her trusting open heart. Lupa was everyone's friend.

Lupa was "expressive" in many ways. We wish we had a Google Translate for doggie talk to have known what she was saying exactly through her different barks, howls, yelps, even though we understood her underlying feelings. Her body expressions were unmistakable when she was happy and excited to go out of the house, to go for a walk, to meet her four legged friends and their two-legged parents, and to welcome people into her house.

Through the many precious and fond memories that she left us with, Lupa will live in our hearts forever.

I am forever appreciative to GSRA for the opportunity to love Kimber. Although I was familiar with GSDs I had never worked with a Belgian Mallinois before, and, boy was I in for a treat! Kimber was every bit of energy that Mallinois' are known for. She loved to stay on the go! She immediately took to her off-leash training and won the heart of her instructor as well. She was an amazing blessing in my life and I treasure my memories of her. She truly was the sweetest dog, she loved people and especially adored little children. I enjoyed sharing my life with her and she always looked out for me. I thank the Lord that He gave me a sweet angel as a companion for many years. She was my best friend and brought me so much joy. I miss her snuggles and antics of messing with the cat. Thank you, Kimber, you touched so many hearts with your warm personality and abundant love. You are forever free to swim and run.

14 years we had with Smokey, the best family dog we could've asked for. We got Smokey when he was only 6 months old, he had a broken leg and had been abused by his previous owners. He was anxious, timid, and scared of our dad. We spent countless hours loving Smokey and showing him that he had nothing to worry about, he was in his furever home. Although he wasn't a big fan of fetch, Smokey loved to run around in the yard and bark at the all the chickens and deer. The couch was his favorite place to lounge on when we weren't home. The toilet bowl was the only thing he would drink from. He loved getting his head scratched, always came up to you and rubbed his head on your lap waiting for a good ole head rub. Marshmallows were his absolute favorite, every time he heard the rustle of the bag his ears popped up and he was right there waiting for his treat. Storms scared him, our mom was his favorite person, and the way he greeted you at the door when you got home was the best. You could always count on Smokey to cheer you up when you were sad. Smokey lived such a wonderful life, outliving his life span by 2 years and being loved endlessly by our whole family. There is a paw sized whole in our hearts now that Smokey is gone, we will miss him forever and cherish all the memories we have with him. 14 years was still not enough. Many will say that we saved Smokey, but really Smokey saved us. Smokey Donut, you were the bestest buddy, we love you more than you'll ever know!