Tribute Giving

Giving a Tribute

Tribute Giving provides a meaningful way to reach out to family and friends while providing support for NorCal GSP Rescue’s dogs. When your Tribute Gift is received, we will send a card or email to the person you designate, in your name. The amount of the gift is not mentioned. Memorial gifts allow you to celebrate the memory of those special individuals in your life. It’s a way to honor those who cared so deeply about animals during their lives. You can also commemorate the life of a beloved companion animal. Honor gifts are available to commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasions. They celebrate the important people and animals in our lives.

How to make a Tribute donation

By Mail: Print and Mail Your Donation - Donation form

By PayPal: Use the Donate widget in the sidebar, entering Tribute for the fund name. Use the comment field to send us the relevant information, or email us.

If you would like to set up a special tribute fund for a memorial or wedding or other occasion, please contact us and we will be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

Tribute EddieIn memory of Eddie on his birthday.
Tribute GWP-GSP-pupsThank you, Jill Posener of PAW FUND in Berkeley. Two little GSP/GWP pups were surrendered to her and she appreciates the support of NorCal GSP Rescue in placing them into great homes.  Donated in honor of two groups working together collaboratively for the good of the dogs!  By Chris Kafitz and Spirit.
Tribute ziggyIn memory of Ziggy. Her time was far too short, but we’ll always remember that sweet, spunky girl! Generously donated by Cheryl Warner.
Tribute This is a memorial tribute for “Shadow,” the beloved GSP of my dear friend, Leslie, who rescued and loved him for 14 years.  He was a very special boy.  Donated by Gerrie Schwartz.
Tribute In fond memory of HAPPY, much beloved companion who is so missed by Kai and Yu Hsieh, neighbors and friends. Happy was truly a happy dog for 13 years until cancer and complications took her away from us.  We think of her all the time.  Donated by Chris Kafitz and Spirit.
Tribute In memory of Roy Marcum – Sacramento County Animal Control Office, killed in the line of duty, serving the animals of his community.  Donated by Julie Lupkin.
Tribute Who can resist a face like that?In memory of foster dog Olive, generously donated by Karen Heald.
Tribute In memory of Mackey, generously donated by Brad Beals.
Tribute In memory of Jessie this holiday season, from Aunt Wendy and GSP Frida Kahlo.
Tribute In memory of “Darla” who went to Rainbow Bridge on December 17, 2012. Generously donated by Donna Sprouse.
Tribute Donated in memory of Eddie and Sadie.
Merry Christmas in honor of Julie Lupkin, from Aunt Beverly. Thanks for all you do.
Merry Christmas in honor of Myron and Nancy Rude! Donated by the Murray family.
Merry Christmas in honor of Richard and Lorraine Henninger! Donated by the Murray family.
Merry Christmas in honor of Max, Maggie, and Chip Murray, who want to help other GSPs who are waiting for their new loving families to find them! Donated by the Murray family.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! A thank you to all who help, rescue, and find homes for GSPs. Chris Kafitz and Spirit.
Tribute Donated by Front Porch Realty Group, in memory of Sofi and in honor of Janet and Alec and Luce our GWP who misses Sofi still.
Thank you Eliana! You were and still are so helpful to me after I fractured my shoulder and could not do much for myself. It is so appreciated, my dear friend. Many many thanks. Donated by Chris Kafitz and Spirit.
Tribute In memory of golden “Grady.” He was much loved by his friends along “the trail” and in Kensington, especially by Gail and John, who gave him a very good caring and loving life and to whom he was so devoted. We all miss him very much.  Donated by Chris Kafitz and Spirit.
Tribute In loving memory of our Ruby (1998-2012) the Little Shorthair who Ran Everywhere.   She was our first shorthair foster and we loved her dearly.  She is greatly  missed.  karen and kc
Tribute In loving memory of Jessie, donated by Wendy Jacobson and the fabulous GSP Frida Kahlo.
Tribute “Thank you, Catherine Krueger of Marvin Gardens Real Estate in El Cerrito. She was most helpful to my friends when selling their home. Her own GSP, “Mollie” died a little while ago in Provence, France, where they grew up together. Mollie was 17!!” Very generously donated by Chris Kafitz
Tribute In loving memory of Gracie, generously donated by Karen H and KC.
Tribute This is to Barb Gale who does more for GSPs than anyone I know and just lost her beloved “Jessie.”  Generously donated by Chris Kafitz.
Tribute In memory of Odin, generously donated by Sandy Amundson.
Tribute In memory of Peyton, for Tim and Erin Olsen, donated by Jaclyn Humphrey.
Tribute In loving memory of our beloved shortypie Peyton, who passed away on May 12,2012. You were the light of our lives and are deeply missed. Donated by Tim and Erin Olsen.
Tribute In memory of Eddie on his birthday. Suzie and Sadie 5/4/12.
Tribute In loving memory of Bolt, donated by Samuel A. Cole, Jr., for Barbara and Allan Bauer.
Tribute In memory of Michael J. Lubash – donated by Nannette Wilkinson.
Happy Birthday, Michelle! Donated by Jennifer Blythe in honor of Michelle Heathman’s birthday.
Ribbon Donated by Karen Longoria in loving memory of GSP Sage.
Ribbon In Loving Memory of my mom, Belva Mellor. Paula M.
Ribbon In memory of Spot and Radar, donated by Marie Paoletti.
Donated by Lesley Lamb Mapstone in honor of Charlotte and Al Johnson.
Donated by Karla Morris – In honor of my daughter Cheryl Warner who loves her dogs so much and helps so many other dogs.
Donated in honor of Richard & Lorraine H – Merry Christmas, Love from the Murray Family.
Donated in honor of Myron & Nancy R – Merry Christmas, Love from the Murray Family.
Donated by the Murray family in honor of Max & Maggie – Merry Christmas to the best dogs we’ve ever had!
In memory of Eddie Kiji, my Whole Wide World.
Donated by Dalia Wood to celebrate Izzy’s and Hooper’s adoptions.
Donated by Barbara Gale in memory of Bacchus, a good friend to our Jessie.
Generously donated by Ray Mays in honor of Paula’s birthday.
In memory of Gracie – we think of you all the time and miss you every day. Generously donated by Karen & KC
Donated by Barbara Gale in honor of the marriage of Rachael Kleidon and Bryant Etheridge.
Donated by Barbara Gale in honor of Jessie’s 15th Birthday.
“To the NorCal German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue Team, we would like to acknowledge the work of Mr. Ron Zander and other volunteers.” Generously donated by Jill Grunewald and Ken Culp.
Donated by Chris Kafitz in honor of Andrew Sams, DVM, MS Diplomate ACVS. “He best ‘bone vet’ by popular acclaim and certainly by me. My stubborn big guy, Spirit, is ready to roam and chase again with both elbows (knees?) successfully repaired. Doc Hawley, the ‘needle vet’ along with the staff are very caring and friendly as well.”
Donated by Tom Dwyer, in honor of Gypsie and her foster mom Katherine.
In memory of “Eddie Dog” on his birthday. We miss you so much. – Suzie and Sadie, 5/4/11
Donated by Marie Paoletti, in memory of Spot and Radar
Donated in memory of Mercy, by Celia Angel
In honor of The Sams Clinic, donated by Chris Kafitz
In loving memory of Simon. It is he who rescued me. - Michelle Ravn
Donated by Chris Kafitz in memory of “Fritz” very much loved and now so missed by Mary and Pete Hurd.  There will always be “cookies” for him in my pocket.
“In memory of Eddie Kiji, my Whole Wide World.” – MMM
Donated in memory of Trooper, by Chuck and Pat Siffing.
Donated by Holly Easterby in memory of Dakota and Kaylee.
Donated by Marie Paoletti in memory of Spot.
In loving memory of our first GSP rescue – Chipper. Donated by Vicki and Bruce Rosenthal
Generously donated by Doug Tilden in appreciation of Michelle Heathman’s dedication.
In honor of C. Richardson (and Walter, Herman & Luther) whose photographs and story-telling make me smile every day.  Donated by Jennifer Scrivner.
Donated by Morena Timm in honor of Barbara Gale’s birthday.
Donated by Dennis Holden for Buggy and Julie in memory of Buggy’s birthday.
Donated by Barbara Gale in honor of Jessie’s 14th birthday.
In memory of Eddie on his birthday. From Suzie and Sadie.
“In memory of sweet Candace. I’m grateful to have spent time withher, however short, and so thankful that she was able to have a happy, comfortable last few months.”
Donated by Cathy Olson in honor of Kate’s 10th birthday.
“We miss Gracie so much and love her dearly.”  Generously donated by Karen and KC.
Donated in loving memory of Eddie Kiji, my Whole Wide World.  5/4/94-12/23/09. MMM
Merry Xmas to Julie Lupkin who has given so much to her babies and to others’s babies too. Love, Aunt Sandy
Generously donated by Gordon and Eleanor to help their fellow GSPs.
Donated by Morena & Michael Timm in honor of Barbara Gale’s birthday!
Donated by Julie Lupkin “In honor of Buggy, I was the luckiest Dog Mom ever. I miss you.”
Donated by Eddie in memory of Grandma on her 49th day Memorial.
Donated by Ralph Pietrobono in memory of Moe.
Donated by Barbara in memory of Michele’s father.
On behalf of our Otis’ 3rd birthday, donated by Rob and Danielle Vogt.
In memory of “Sofi” Levy-O’Brien, donated by Janet and Stephanie.
Donated in honor of Zoey Merrill. The GSPs are sending you some doggie karma for your little test in July. From Peter, Cathy and Kate.
In memory of Morgan most beloved and cared for Wirehair by Kim & Ken Krause and his constant companion at work after his buddy Casey, a Shorthair died a while ago. They are both missed so much. Donated by Chris Kafitz.
Donated in honor of Phil’s birthday by Jen Mo.
“Eddie Dog”, Happy 15th birthday! From Suzie and Sadie.
Donated by Barbara Gale in honor of Jessie’s 13th birthday.
For Julie in memory of Buggy donated by Beverly Kelty.
Donated by Natalie and Jim James in memory of Nick, and in honor of Dr. Schenck on behalf of his good works – a wonderful vet and remarkable man. Nick von Excee was such a presence throughout his 12 1/2 years – he loved to hunt and swim, but he mostly and absolutely loved Natalie and Jim. They have made this generous donation to honor the generous heart that their best boy shared with them for too short a time.
In tribute of Barb’s mom, donated by Pat and Mike Cook.
In loving memory of Charley, our Char-Char.  He knew from the minute we met that he was home, it just took us a little while longer to figure it out.  We miss you still Big Dog.
Donated by Karen Hansen in honor of Mable.
Generously donated by Jim Coward in honor of Roger and in memory of Jinx.
Donated by Donna Sprouse in memory of Honey and Naylor.
From Michelle Ravn and Simon in memory of Tucker.
In memory of Barb’s mom, donated by Cathy Olson.
In memory of Edith Gale, donated by Wendy Hilton.
In memory of my beloved “Boone” donated by Catherine Hodges.
Donated in honor of Doc from Ted and Lisa Schade of ICARE (Inyo County Animal Resources and Education. Visit ICARE at www.ICAREforPets.org
Donated by Maggie Segale, in memory of Shauni, 1991-2006.
To NorCal GSP Rescue in honor of Barbara Gale’s birthday. Happy Belated Birthday Barb! Donated by Morena Timm.
In honor of birthday of Barbara Gale, donated by Gene Jacobson.
In memory of Tux (was Rex). The most handsome boy in Miley’s litter left us way too early. Thanks to GSP Rescue he was loved and adored from day one to day 379. Loved and missed by Stephen and Robyn Drivon. Peter, Cathy, Kate and Hot Spot Olson.
Generously donated in memory of Buddy, by Tracy Landauer.  Tracy had rescued him and had this to say: “Buddy was dumped at age 14 because he was too old to hunt, and he had the best 2 1/2 years that a dog could ever want. :)  He died a month shy of his 17th birthday (coincidentally, our birthdays were on the same day).  He charmed the pants off anyone who ever met him, a deliberately hilarious dog. No doubt he’s cruising around the clouds, happily instructing those who preceded him in the ways of his good AND bad habits, such as counter surfing, eating underwear, biting a pen cap in half or even a cell phone, jumping over mud puddles, shuffling his feet as though he were wearing slippers, snuffling the contents of a purse, outrunning a 45 year old woman (albeit one with a sprained ankle), and how to be hilariously good-natured 24/7.  Boy do I miss that silly goose.”
Thank you for saving Frida Kahlo, the princess of perfection.  Great work all!  Donated by Wendy Jacobson.
In memory of Donna Sprouse’s GSP Honey, donated by Valley Agility Sports Team.
Donated by Michael and Debbie Bruce, in honor of Ada Ormsby and Gloria Clemons. Sandy is a very special and wonderful dog!
In loving memory of Ron Sprouse and Naylor, donated by Donna Sprouse’s dearest friends Mary Van Wormer, Carlene Chandler and John Nunes.  Both Ron and Naylor are missed by their family and friends.
Donated by Barbara Gale in honor of Jessie’s 12th birthday.
Suzie wants to thank the volunteers at NorCal GSP Rescue for saving her life and for finding good homes for her babies.
To honor Barbara Gale and to express my deep gratitude for all the help she has given me, donated by Gene Jacobson.
In honor of Barbara and Tom Cooney, donated by Jim and Diane Coward (and Cody and Tanner).
In honor of dogs that are in foster homes this holiday season, donated by Michele Jonsson.
In honor of our past, present and future foster families! Generously donated by Bryn Thenell.
On behalf of Cathy Olson, donated by Polly McBride.
In honor of Cathy Olson, donated by See Ping Lim and Rene Cervantes.
In honor of Donna White, donated by Charles and Susan Nelson.
In honor of Myles (Talissa and Kurt), donated by Kathryn Ralph, PhD.
In honor of Julie Lupkin, donated by Sandra Battista.
For “Tommy” from Ayne & Merci.
In honor of Betty Sears, donated by James Tipper, Sr.
In honor of Karen Heald and her partner K.C. who so generously and competently fostered GSP ‘Spring’ until she “came home” to me … & her “big brother GSP (also a rescue babe) Booji – Thank you from Boo, Spring/Sparks & Doreen.
Donation in honor of the birthdays of Wendy Jacobson and Barbara Gale, sent with love from Gene Jacobson.

The Mike Lubash Memorial Fund
 
Mike always had a soft spot for animals, especially GSPs.  Here he is with Missy Bo as a puppy.  Now she is 14 and still going strong.  I’m sure it has to do with the fact that she was his baby and that she thinks she is more human than dog.  They went for walks everyday, out to the gun club and there wasn’t a table scrap she didn’t get at least a nibble of.  Mike passed away peacefully at home November 7, 2010.  His family misses him dearly but takes comfort in the fact that he lived a good life and told us so all the time as well as how much he loved us.  This memorial fund is a fitting tribute to Mike and his generous spirit.
Donated by Christa Ognissanti, in honor of Mike Lubash.
Bob Gianatasio
The Rehab Department of Seton Coastside
Tribute Angie Chan-Geiger
Tribute Robert Venkus
Tribute Mark Kilkenny
Tribute “I love my papa to the moon and back.” - Karenna
Tribute Cassandra Fuentes
Tribute Donald Cohn
Tribute Michelle Lubash
Tribute Joan Grier
Tribute Dan Wilkinson
Tribute Sue Miller

Wedding Tribute
 
Lesley and Brian recently adopted two rescued German Shorthaired Pointers from our group, giving forever homes to Rocket and Triton.  Their hearts hold more than just love for each other. There is room for dog love!To spread that love even further, they invite you to share their joy by donating in honor of their wedding.  Your meaningful gift will help other German Shorthaired Pointers find loving homes!Thank you to the following donors who have generously given to this fund!

  • Anonymous
  • Ken and Donna Evans
  • Rick and Marie Stathes

The Fred Gillilan Memorial Fund
Fred was a long-time lover of GSPs, and along with his wife Kim fostered for our rescue group. He fought a very hard battle against his brain tumor (glioblastoma multiforme) and finally succumbed to the effects of the treatment. In a fitting tribute to Fred, Kim has established The Fred Gillilan Memorial Fund to provide veterinary care for needy rescued GSPs.
In loving memory of my dear husband. I love you and miss you so very much.
In the name of Fred Gillilan, donated by Brian and Sandra Arvin.
Donated in memory of Fred Gillilan by Rick & Malia Burrows.  Pismo will be empty without him.
In memory of Fred Gillilan – we could not have known a better person. Jeff & Tammy Casalegno
You will be missed. Chris & Jackie Berryessa
Donated by Mike and Ranell Stephens in memory of Fred Gillilan.
Donated in memory of “O.” December 1993 – August 2008.  We really miss you.  Your best bud, Ed.
Donated by Lori Gillilan to The Fred Gillilan Memorial Fund
In memory of Fred.  Monica and Joseph Rock.
We already miss Fred.  Russ Sell
In honor of a great neighbor and fellow dog lover.  Sincerely, Tom & Becky Enciso

Wedding Tribute
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Cheryl and Chris adopted their first GSP from NorCal GSP Rescue, Clark, in 2008. For anyone who has met Clark, they know that very few more perfect dogs exist. Once they saw how wonderful GSPs could be, there was no turning back. They added Lois to the mix a year later and also foster when they can. Cheryl volunteers actively for the rescue, witnessing firsthand what a difference the organization makes for this breed. She loves every second of it. Thank you to the following donors who have generously given to this fund!

  • Jeffrey Warner
  • Barbara Gale
  • Meghan Kirby-McFarland
  • Nicolas Melo