In Memory of Jackson
We are all a bit stunned tonight as we say goodbye to Jackson tonight. This sweet man–who had been through so much the past couple of months–left us for the Rainbow Bridge this morning … and took a little piece of us with him.
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In Memory of Octavia
It’s never easy to say goodbye to the dogs we’ve loved … even after we’ve said goodbye once before. Octavia may have moved almost 350 miles away from us last year, but we she always remained–and will remain–a part of our rescue family.
Year in Review 2014: August
It was literally the “dog days of summer” with several of our rescues finding new homes … and Pippa finding her truly-forever one at the Rainbow Bridge.
Year in Review 2014: June
June was a Terrier of a month the featured our annual fundraiser, an awesome adoption and the ongoing circle of life.
Year in Review 2014: March
March both came in and went out like a lamb this year … and we were thankful after a “ruff” winter … well, for the South, at least. We welcomed spring with a photo contest and an awesome chance to appear on TV … and we said goodbye to our special rock star, Jerry Lee.
In Memory of Blizzard
Our hearts are heavy, but our spirits are light. Let’s celebrate in Blizzard’s memory Saturday night.
Paw Prints: Memorial Donations
We know several of you have donated to our rescue in honor of your babies at the Rainbow Bridge over the years. We are thankful for everything you have given in their memory and would love to honor them on our website in a new section we are working on. If you are one of […]
In Memory of Nipper
Nipper Herzig
We want to thank Gene and Debbie Herzig for their wonderful donation to help us keep doing what we do. They made it in memory of their beloved JRT, Nipper, shown here in this adorable photo.
Mom says, “Our lives were truly blessed when a tiny little Jack Russell became part of our family in 1997. Nipper, who was named after the RCA dog, was the sweetest, smartest baby we’ve ever had. She made us laugh and touched our hearts each and every day. We were constantly amazed by her agility, stamina, and intelligence. Nipper could talk to people on the phone, open Christmas presents, loved to search for critters, and had an impressive vocabulary. She was our baby and the center of our universe. There will never be another Nipper, but we want to thank God for the close to sixteen years that we had her.”
Thank you, Nipper, for making such a difference in your family’s life and, now, in the lives of homeless Jack Russells. RIP, sweetheart.
A Tribute to BB
Healing has been hard the past few weeks. First, we lost Abigail unexpected on Christmas Eve, then Chloe on Jan. 4. These were both heartbreaking and hard to recover from, but today we had to say good-bye to the king: BB.
BB wasn’t just a rescue; he was the rescue. He was in such bad shape when he arrived many years ago, riddled with heartworms, that he quickly became a house dog. He belonged to Jimmy and Donna and he wasn’t going anywhere.
An amicable, little soul, he would always greet the new arrivals with a smile that said, “Don’t worry, little one, you’re safe here.” He did the same for all of the volunteers, giving us more than a good laugh throughout the years as he “patrolled” the grounds and made sure every dog was in their place.
Like any senior, he had his troubles. His hearing was gone and his vision was following it. His damaged heart struggled sometimes, but if there was food or fun to be had, he was up and at ’em like a newborn Jack. Unfortunately, that spring in his step began to fade recently, and he had troubles going up and down the special ramp our volunteers built for him. He was ready and he let us know. This morning, we kissed him on the forehead and made the decision not to let him suffer. He had been so good to us and, as hard as it was to let go, we knew he deserved peace and joy.
This is a huge loss for all of us. Donna has lost one of her own personal babies, and we have lost that little bright spot who always greeted us. He will be missed beyond words, but we know that Jimmy and Abigail are happy to see him again.
Here are some photos of a wonderful, little man who changed the lives of many.