Samantha and her Brother Max (Maximillion) came to us on 12/2/2020 when their owner could no longer care for them. Ironically this was the actual day of their 12th BDAY, and Matt’s Birthday as well…talk about meant to be! They both quickly settled into the good life with plenty of fun stuff to do, sniff, […]
Samantha (formerly Samantha2) – passed away May 23, 2023 Read More »
My heart has left my chest on wings today. My baby girl, Gretel, has left us for a better place. One where she will never feel pain again. Where she can sunbathe all day. Where she can chase the birds and never feel her feet tire. Endless treats, smells of coffee and I hope that
Gretel – passed away February 24, 2023 Read More »
I offered to take on Bo as a foster dog knowing he was at least 9 years old and had some health issues including muscle issues that would not get better. Within a month or so of his arrival, we discovered he had cancer, and not the curable kind. I decided that he was a
Bo – passed away February 14, 2023 Read More »
We are just heartbroken. Daisy May was the sweetest girl ever with just your typical, quirky shorthair personality. She was instantly at home with us. She loved our yard, especially when the squirrels and turkeys would come by for a visit. She loved to let me know I wasn’t preparing her meals quick enough! She
Daisy May – passed away February 5, 2023 Read More »
Tre Bien was a fearless and brave little man for the entire 15 years I had him. The first time I met him he barked at me and ran away but he came back and was soon enjoying belly rubs. He had adopted me. Not having the 4th leg in the rear enabled him to
Tre Bien (formerly Tre) – passed away February 8, 2023 Read More »
My sweet sweet Molly, who came to me 3-1/2 years ago as a 9-year-old senior through this group, made her way to the rainbow bridge yesterday. I have never owned a GSP before and I want to think she was unique, but maybe all GSPs are this sweet, kind, and loyal. She was an old
Molly (formerly Maxine) – passed away January 1, 2023 Read More »
On 11/30/2021, Amber came to me. I was not sure about fostering or even adopting a senior dog. I just lost my other GSP tragically and was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Amber changed my mind but mainly my heart. She came home all lumped up, overweight (close to 70lbs), and full of confusion. Poor
Amber – passed away December 29, 2022 Read More »
With heavy hearts, we said goodbye to Missy in October. We adopted Missy from NorCal GSP Rescue when she was approximately 10 months old and our girls ranged from 2 to 6 years old. Two of our daughters are now in college and the youngest is a junior in high school. They lived with Missy
Missy – passed away October 27, 2022 Read More »
Rheemy was such a good dog = his eyes, so expressive. His bark so high on the octave scale you had to laugh. But he loved his blanket, morning scratch, etc. What he hated was being left alone for a couple of hours. He always greeted me happily, then BARKED loud and long as if
Rheemy (formerly Remmy) – passed away October 2, 2022 Read More »
When we read Dieter’s (formerly Jeter) story in September 2014, we knew we had to immediately foster him. At the time, we had two other dogs. Our senior NorCal GSP Rescue, Ace, who we adopted two years prior at 13, and our rescue Pitbull, Lilly. Dieter was brought into rescue because of a very sad
Dieter (formerly Jeter) – passed away April 2022 Read More »
Max (Maximillion) and his sister Samantha joined Matt and Janelle Schrader’s pack on 12/2/2020. Ironically Matt, Max and Samantha share that date as their birthday! They turned 12yo in 2020. Boone and Crockett welcomed them happily into the pack. Max quickly figured out the lizard chase in the yard!! He even was known to have
Maximillion – passed away March 25, 2022 Read More »
With heavy hearts, we wanted to let you know that our sweet Archer was laid to rest on Thursday evening after fighting off lymphoma for almost 6 months. All the superlatives on his adoption profile were 100% true – he was the sweetest, most gentle boy and had an incredible ability to love and be
Archer – passed away January 20, 2022 Read More »
My dear, sweet Quixote crossed the Rainbow Bridge November 9, 2021. It’s two months later and my heart remains broken as I write his memorial. I fostered Quixote in November, 2018. He was so scared, so sick and so stressed when I picked him up from the shelter – we had no connection at all.
Quixote – passed away November 9, 2021 Read More »
Lucy, formerly Lucille, passed to Rainbow Bridge on November 20, 2021, at age 14. I lay on the floor and gently helo her and spoke softly as her vet sat on the floor with us. My sweet girl had been suffering from old age and major mobility problems, arthritis, breathing difficulty, and multiple benign tumors.
Lucy (Lucille) – passed away November 20, 2021 Read More »
When you lose your furry bff… and your heart is broken but you still have to get up the next day. Bella came to us looking perfect “on paper” as they say…but she was a fearful soul who needed so much love, care and patience, I am a different person because of her- better, no
Bella – (was Ella2) passed away October 10, 2021 Read More »
Frannie, 5/24/2005-8/18/2021 Frannie came to us at the age of not-quite-eleven, full of fears and unsure about her new life as a city dog. At the time our youngest child was five years old, too young for us to be considered to adopt most of the dogs who caught our eye, even though we already
Frannie – passed away August 18, 2021 Read More »
We had hoped for more time with Reggie (Reginald) but it was a sweet time nonetheless that we would not trade for anything. My husband and I both have fond memories of having GSP’s as part of our respective families as children. When Reggie became a Lipowski, our goal was to give him the best
Reggie (Reginald) – passed away August 6, 2021 Read More »
I’m sad to report that our Rally boy, AKA Rallykins, (boo-boo, babycakes, goofball) crossed the bridge that we knew was there. It was, fortunately, a “good death” at home with Minnie, his foster sister, and me, and my niece, Dr. Linda Montgomery, who is a vet in Penn Valley who is known for empathetic euthanasia.
Rally – passed away July 6, 2021 Read More »
Hazel’s elderly owners reached a point where they could no longer care for their two senior GSPs, so they called on us for help. Hazel’s foster mom found her to be a sweet and mellow gal who enjoys typical GSP pursuits like car rides, ball games, and critter patrols. She loves being around people and
Mictlan’s family surrendered him when it turned out that their older, smaller dog could not deal with his energy and became very stressed. His foster family found him to be a friendly, fun-loving pup with typical GSP habits. He also turned out to be able to match their young GSP Lena, another rescue alum, in
Dot passed April 2019. She had a great life but got to the point that she couldn’t get around on her own. We had someone come to the house so she passed very comfortably.
Dot Calm – passed away April 2019 Read More »
Dean was found abandoned in downtown Napa; he was blind. NorCal GSP was his savior and took him in, and that is where I found him. Blind though he was, he was never any more difficult than my other two sighted GSPs; he was a pleasure. His determination and spirit for his daily walks was
Dean (formerly Dino) – passed away 2017 Read More »
His name was Hunter but I couldn’t help but think of the old dog in Lady and the Tramp, Trusty; the way they had the same pride in their stride despite their age and fading health, so the name stuck. Trusty (aka Rusty Trusty) was a little shy at first so he stuck to me
Trusty (formerly Hunter3) – passed away March 27, 2021 Read More »
Finnigan, aka Finnie, Finn, Mr. Finnanigans, Finnie-Butt, crossed over the rainbow bridge on March 8, 2021. Finn was the sweetest, quirkiest little man…I remember taking him to the snow for the first time and I kept him on a long line just in case he saw a squirrel or a rabbit as I was afraid
Finnigan – passed away March 8, 2021 Read More »
We are sad to inform you that our dear Miss Isa wagged her last wag on 03 February 2021. She was sweet to her core (but famously stingy with kisses), ready to go at the drop of a leash, and dedicated to making new best friends (looking at you, all humans, any willing dog and
Isabel (formerly Miley) – passed away February 3, 2021 Read More »
I am writing this email to let you know that we had to put our beloved Jewel to rest last Friday. We adopted Jewel from Norcal GSP 11 years ago: we fell in love with her the first time we met. She had transitional cell carcinoma and was unable to empty her bladder which left
Jewel – passed away February 5, 2021 Read More »
Annie was adopted in March 2013, still recovering from Heartworm. She fit in to her new home right away and had two Scottish Terriers to play with. However, one was too old to play and the other was a puppy she just tolerated. She constantly followed me around, loved to ride in the car, and
Annie (formerly Remedy) – passed away July 2019 Read More »
Fourteen years ago I met the love of my life. Maezee was the most amazing dog I ever had and I’ve had quite a few. I took one look at her and I knew she had to be mine. I live on eight acres and she loved it there. We would hike up and down
Maezee (formerly Mazie) – passed away November 16, 2020 Read More »
Oh Colby, you were 100% GSP… including more than your fair share of asshole shenanigans…and we will miss you so. You made us late for work, got picked up by the cops, ruined Christmas dinner with your death-defying romp down Hwy 280, tore up the truck upholstery, executed perfect points at butterflies, exacted vengeance on
Colby – passed away November 27, 2020 Read More »
Lyla’s forever mom asked us to write a few words “for the Princess” since she couldn’t quite manage it just now, having lost their sweet Guy (formerly Guero) just a few months ago. Lyla came to them through our owner assistance and referral program, she’d been found on the side of the highway by a
Lyla – passed away November 23, 2020 Read More »
