Logan
Logan was my best friend. He left this world behind in April of 2014. Its taken me many attempts to write this memorial because of the emotions that swell up. Loss, sadness, wishing he was still here. I know however that those are my emotions. Logan only lived emotions like bravery, loyalty, and love. He was my brother, my companion, my strength. I still miss him everyday.....his cold nose and the way he would gently nudge my hand with it to produce a pat on the head even if I wasn't paying full attention.....how gentle he was when I brought my newborn son home from the hospital.....how much he loved to talk to the squirrels when they would show up outside of the window...how he loved to run in an open field..how many lives he made brighter. I am sad for your passing but.... Logan I know...I am certain....you are guarding the Rainbow Bridge...watching over the younger dogs until they learn their way and making sure everyone is smiling. Go rest now in the sun and think back of me often as I do you. We will meet again one day Lo.

Diesel
Furever in our hearts! Loved by Karen & Gary Pine for 8 short years. He held a special place in our hearts, as we also own his mama, Harley. Diesel was the pup we kept out of her second litter. We watched her give birth to him...nurtured him. Back in February, he was diagnosed w/hip dysplasia & osteoarthritis. From then on, we were back & forth to the vet for one thing or another. Last week we lost him to what wound up being cancer. He had a tumor growing in his stomach & pushing on all his organs. Upon further examination, it was discovered that his lungs were covered w/lesions. He is now running like a dear in a field of tennis balls. 05/08/2007 - 06/l7/2015. RIP Diesel!!!

Shelby
Shelby joined our family right after Thanksgiving 2014 as a foster but it didn't take too long to know she needed to stay. She was nearly nine but still discovered the fun (for us at least) of dressing up in Christmas collars, having Daddy bake her a beef bone and going to the Dairy Queen on her 9th birthday for an ice cream cone. We knew we probably wouldn't have her very long but didn't count on her developing a brain tumor after a few months. Shelby was only with us for four months but she packed a lot into them. We miss you Shelby Girl but I know you'll be with the rest of the pack at the Bridge.

Delko
Delko came into our live in December 2006 when I drove to South Carolina to pick him up. The shelter volunteer and I met halfway which happened to be the South of the Border park. He came up to me , let me put a collar and leash on then jumped into my back seat as if to say "I'm ready-let's go". When my husband came home that night I basically became "chopped liver" and he became Daddy's big buddy. We had 8 wonderful years with Delko and thought we'd have more but on 11/04/2014 he failed overnight and a trip to the vet that morning revealed an abdominal Hemangiosarcoma that had ruptured. There was nothing to do but help him take his last journey. I miss him terribly but I know he's with the rest of our pack waiting for us and I know I'll see them all again.

Fancy
We adopted “Fancy” August 16, 2009. How fortunate we have been to have “Fancy” in our lives. We don’t know what her life was before she came to us, other than abusive; however, with love, understanding and patience she blossomed. Loved our mountain place and the creek that flows on the property. Silly dog would put her entire head under the water and find rocks, carry found rocks to a certain spot to build her own damn. Never mind that we and the grandchildren were building a damn – “Fancy” was determined to build her own. How very proud she was of her rock pile!! Speaking of younger grandchildren and children in general she was gentle and patient with them. With the grandchildren in the house we explained to them her chosen safe and secure spots and that when she was in those places the children must respect her and leave her alone – they did and all was right with the world. “Fancy” even decided that “Buttons” our Havenese wasn’t so bad, as well as, she became VERY TOLERANT with our two cats. She would even curl up with one of them. We had “Fancy” put to rest January 12, 2015 as her back legs had developed a nerve disorder that got progressively worse. Unable to climb stairs or stand, We would carry her up and down the stairs to go out or to sleep with us at night. The Vet who had been caring for her helped in this very difficult decision. Her yelps of joy upon our coming through the front door we can sill hear!! She was a companion, a faithful friend and will be missed. Your loving Forever Family