Darshaun
Our precious boy! I remember the first day you came home. Seems like yesterday. You were a energized puppy with big floppy ears eager to chase your tennis ball. We thank you for all you gave to those families who lost their family members. You gave them something back that no one else could give them. You dedicated your life to being the best search and rescue dog you could be. You are loved more than anything in this world. We are going to miss you splashing in the pool, moon walking in the leaves and playing tug of war that you always won. Say hey to your sister, Angel. Daddy, Bunker and me will see you one day when we cross the rainbow bridge together. Dar buddy we love you more than anything!! Love Mommy, Daddy and Bunker

Schultz
You were such a loving, loyal pet. When we welcomed our first baby into the family, you welcomed him with a wet tongue & never ever was aggressive even when he stole your bone, pulled your fur, or your ears. I let you leave us with dignity & love in February & there hasn't been a day yet where I don't wish you were still here at least once a day, usually when I wake up with in the middle of the night & don't have you to keep me company. Or to greet me when I come home. Schultz, I loved you & still do, you brought so much happiness to my life & so much love, I just hope that I showed you the same. I hope you are running free,chasing Spaz around & have an endless supply of softballs.

Wessin Soldier
I hoped we'd grow old together, my friend. It wasn't meant to be, unfortunately. Cancer stole you from me in the most heinous way - my heart will never heal from losing you. I think of you every day - keep you alive in my heart till we can snuggle again in the hereafter. Your six short, wonderful years on this earth changed my life forever. Losing you changed it even more. I will miss your toilet water kisses every day of my life.

Teal
I rescued Teal from Humane Society just a few short hours before a tornado struck the shelter. I was lucky enough to have him for 1 yr and 12 days, but sadly his journey has come to an end. He is sadly missed by all. You see, Teal was so mellow and loving he was an amazing puppy. He was only 20 months old when he passed on. But I couldn't stand to see him suffer. He was hit by a car and ended up with 2 broken front legs. It broke my heart and left a gaping hole. It has only been 2 days since Teal has passed, but I wake up every morning and think about him and go to bed every night thinking about him. I love you and miss you dearly, my baby boy. I will cherish each moment we had together and look at your paw print often. I miss the little noises you used to make when you sleep, the way you would cuddle with me, whether on the couch or in my bed. I love you...

Thunder
I'm writing just to let you know that in 2007 I fostered an older dog through your organization, Thunder, who was given up by his owners at the age of 7 years old. I ended up keeping him because he was such a great dog, and got along beautifully with my other senior male GSD. Sadly, Thunder had some hip problems, and also later some front-end elbow problems, and the poor guy had such difficulty walking that I couldn't let him suffer any longer. I had him euthanized two weeks ago at my vet, he was 12 years old, and still a wonderful dog to the end. He had five years with me, and only 2 years with his "brother" Tucker, but those years hopefully were the best ones of his life. I called him Thunder Jones, or sometimes Mr. Jones, and he would wag his tail so happily whenever I talked to him. He never got the hang of playing with a ball, he could never catch it or figure out how it bounced, but he loved a big old stuffed piggy toy he had and would sleep with it almost every night. He loved to take a long walk and see what was around the neighborhood, but these walks got shorter and shorter until he could barely walk out to the road to the mailbox and back without limping so badly that I knew he must be in agony, even with the various medications he was taking for pain. Anyway, this is making me cry and I'm still at work so I have to end this now, just wanted to say thank you for such an awesome dog. Laura M