Last Updated: 14 May 2008

Some of these stories are sad, for sure. But we are comforted knowing that these wonderful dogs died knowing they were wanted and loved. Your support makes this possible. Thank you.

Mario

Sunny

Daisy Mae

Jake

Gertie

Mars

Scrappy

Peaches

Brody

Annie

Ramon

Danica

Harley

Sasha

Antique

Dotty

Aspen

Max

Lindy

Suzie

Jazz

Nito

Bo

Puff

Caesar

Coby

Mertle

Holly

Jerry

Tess

Cargo

Gummi Bear

Betty Boo

Maudie

Fred

Willie

Teddy

Bobby

Bailey

Bailey's end really shows what we are about: her internal problems might never have been diagnosed in a large shelter with limited resources to observe this type of decline. But she died in a calm place, knowing she was safe and loved. Your support made her ending as good as it could have been.

Sandie

Sandie spent her final 5 months in a loving foster home and died quietly on her bed without any symptoms that something was wrong. A peaceful end for her.

Brandy

Beethoven

Riley

Riley succumbed to a number of problems including a ruptured uterus, heart problems, and serious infection -- it was too much for even this brave girl to overcome, despite the efforts of her foster family and vet. She had such a happy final three months in her new home, after a last-minute rescue from a shelter, and will be missed terribly.

Minnie

Mickie

Sauter

Otis

Sugar

Dear little Sugar faded after brightening our home base for four months -- a combination of cancer and back pain finally became too much for her. She was a dear little dog; her place on the bed will be very empty.

Emmy

Candy

Maggie

Amos

Mary

Scamper

Teddy Boy

Ellie

Deemie

Shiva

After a wonderful final six months, Shiva's severe arthritis no longer responded to any of the treatments available, and her GI system shut down. She had such a happy time with her foster family -- a really happy ending for a grand old lady.

Alfred

Alfred died when congestive heart failure just overtook him despite a barrage of drugs.

Betram

After a joyous few months with us, Bertram's body just couldn't go any longer. He was admired by so many, loved his romps in the pasture, was almost able to get that third tennis ball in his mouth, and had a wonderful time at the beach. We loved him a lot and will miss his happy spirit.

Eric

Eric was just too old to fight back from having been starved; his little body couldn't recover. We hope his five weeks with us made up for part of the neglect he suffered, and that he understood that he was loved at the end.

Juliet

Teddie

Charlie

Sunny

Willa

Woofie

Lou

Buddy

Assisi

Jordan

Rusty

Howard

This poor dog's suffering from obesity should be a warning to us all: being overweight can doom your dog.

Ozzie

Millicent

Patrick

Wyatt

Nellie

Obie

Smyrna

Richard

After too short a time with us, Little Richard's kidneys gave out and he became so confused. We hope he had a comfortable last few days with us.

Marcie

Andrew

Mona

Grandpaw

Hope

Fluffy

Uncia

Princess

Ali

Betsy

Jefferson

His foster family cared for and loved him until his body just couldn't deal with the damage epilepsy had caused. He was a dear little dog that everyone adored.

Perry

Mille

Fred

Fred's physical problems were finally too much for him and he was sent on his way with love.

Marna

Petunia

Sadie

Jenny

Taffy

Bridie

Salem

Jimmie

Carlos

Duke

Teddy

Ivan

Roxanne

Kelsey

Reggie

 Deaf and blind Reggie only lasted about a month in his Final Refuge home before heart failure took him to his next incarnation. His foster home made every effort to make his final days comfortable, and they were rewarded by seeing him come out of his shell at the end.

Muffin

Bob

Elizabeth

Lola

Tyche

Cinnamon

Angel

Angel died while in foster care on Christmas day, knowing how much she was loved at the end.

Jessie

Jessie joined her friend Angel when she died in the same foster home in early January, 2006. A tough few weeks for the loving family that gave these two dogs a safe place during their final weeks.

Desi

Much-loved Desi laid down on his fluffy bed shortly after 2006 started and peacefully died. On New Year Day he joined us and a few of his younger friends for a fun walk in the woods and then ADORED having some visiting kids lie with him and pet him for hours. We hope his last months were the best of his life. He helped make them great months for us.

Esther

Esther spent three weeks with us in December 2005 before it became obvious her kidneys had failed her. She loved our couch and we loved her.

Ozzy

Ozzy's condition worsened during his final week with us and we sent him on his way after Christmas.

Bismark

Bismark succumbed to his age-related illness in November 2005 in a loving foster home.

Boomer

Taylor

Grover

Shadoe

Boomer, Taylor, Grover and Shadoe were sent on their way with love in October, 2005. We miss them all very much.