Abby

I adopted Abby in February of 2012 and she crossed over the rainbow bridge June of 2019 at the age of 14. Those that knew her were surprised when we went to one of the reunions. She had become a sweet non-aggressive lady. Toward the end of her life she even let the baby climb all over her. She would sleep with her cat buddy Lilly. She is missed every day, but I know that she is now able to run again and be free of pain.

Ainsley
It was with great sorrow that we said goodbye to our dear Ainsley. We adopted her in December 2000. Ainsley was our first dog and we were just a little uncertain as to what life would be like with a german shepherd, now we can’t imagine life without one. Ainsley was such a great companion and brought much joy and happiness to our lives. She loved to chase squirrels, bark at cats and go for long walks. She also loved to go for car rides and visit her grandparents in Michigan. Sadly she developed cancer. She will always be in our hearts and loved forever.

Alex
Alex was my first German Shepherd and the joy in my life. He was big teddy bear. Loved the water, playing ball, catching frisbees and playing with his other K-9 pals and his 3 female siblings. He started my love of the German Shepherd breed. He went over to Rainbow Bridge at age 12 years 9 months. My heart is broken I miss him so much.

Amos
Amos was not only our protector but our best friend, he blessed us with almost 13 years of his life. Words cannot express the heart ache the I felt then, August 29th 2010 and the heart ach I feel now. He may be gone but he will never be forgotten.

Anya

It is with immeasurable pain that we report the unexpected loss of our beloved Anya to Hemangiosarcoma this month. After an extended stay with her foster mom and two failed trials, we were the lucky ones who adopted Anya from GSRA in 2014. She was a treasured member of our family and provided confident loving support for her timid adopted sister, Vada, GSRA 2013, who just passed a couple of months ago. Anya never quite recuperated from the loss of her adored sister, but not in a million years would we ever think that she could pass so quickly and unexpectedly – this was not supposed to happen. Perhaps her sister came to take her – we so very much hope so.

Anya was a “busy body,” the “energizer bunny” and wasted no time giving her opinion, she could be quite vocal, but she was also known for her cute silent “bark”. She was always ready to meet new people in hopes of giving them her butt for a good scratch! People wouldn’t remember us, but surely, they remembered Anya. She became a certified therapy dog and visited patients at UNC hospital for many years. She was an all- around amazing girl that will forever be deep in our hearts. Our lives will not be same without her and her sister—What a pair! What a blessing! Until we can hold our Anya again, may she chase and roll over the rainbow with her sissy, Vada! You girls loved us your whole life, we will miss you the rest of our lives. Our loss has been heaven’s gain.

“A Dog is the only thing on earth that LOVES YOU more than she loves herself”