This is a special section for dogs from or in our rescue who have gone to Rainbow Bridge.
I’m writing with a heavy heart to share that our family recently had to say goodbye to our much-loved and bestest buddy, Mack. We adopted him back in June 2025, and for the short time he was with us, he was an absolutely delightful and beloved member of our family. We are devastated, and I […]
Mack (Mack2) – passed away July 3, 2026 Read More »
Misty, 6 years old, and part of our family for a short four months, succumbed to cancer in early August. She came into our lives after charming NorCal GSP Rescue volunteers Heidi and Kelsey with her sweet, loving, friendly and calm personality. When we learned of her we immediately knew she was the GSP for
Misty – passed away August 2, 2026 Read More »
Izzy came to us from the Sacramento area and was driven all the way down to Monterey by a generous NorCal volunteer in 2014. Izzy was two years old. She was shy (and had Kennel Cough) plus some quirks, such as using her paw to punch you in the face. Luckily, this habit wore off
Izzy (Aspen) – passed away May 2026 Read More »
Our sweet Callo found her home with us in January, 2021, at the age of 9, and we were lucky to have her as part of our family for almost 5 years. All told, we (mostly Eric) logged thousands of miles with Callo in the neighborhood, on the shores of Lake Merritt, and on assorted
Callo (Bacall) – passed away December 18, 2025 Read More »
A tribute to our sweet Georgie….. On May 28, 2018, I met the best guy a girl could ask for. It was pure happenstance, and perfect timing as I just lost my previous GSP, Captain Creature. Another volunteer with NorCal GSP Rescue knew I had a place in my home and heart and that’s when
Georgie (Tony) – passed away December 12, 2025 Read More »
FLACO KALVIN We adopted FLACO in June 2020 when he was a little over 8 years old. One reason for rescuing a senior, was a year prior, we lost our first GSP rescue LYRA very unexpectedly (6 months old – 11 years old, too young). FLACO was thought to have ‘social issues’. After learning about
Flaco – passed away October 16, 2025 Read More »
On Thursday, May 22, 2014, I adopted little Emmy from a NorCal GSP Rescue foster family in the Mammoth area. She was approximately a year old and had been found wandering the streets with a broken jaw. She had suffered some sort of emotional trauma that made her “hand shy” and afraid of loud noises,
Emmy (Imke) – passed away October 7, 2025 Read More »
It is with a heavy heart that we share that our beloved Lady has passed over the Rainbow Bridge. We adopted her from Nor Cal GSP in 2020. We were looking to adopt a senior GSP. So glad we did. We adopted our girl when she was 10 years 3 months old. She lived to
Lady (Piper3) – passed away July 30, 2025 Read More »
I have been dreading typing this message so I am quite delayed in sending it to you all. My heart is deeply saddened to share that my sidekick, shotgun-rider, and companion, Baron has gone on to run and play in the fields of heaven. I first adopted Baron in January 2015 as I had moved
Baron – passed away 2023 Read More »
Our beloved GSP rescue Ziggie passed over the Rainbow Bridge on Sunday February 23rd, 2025 after a sudden illness. Although we only had a bit more than three years with him, he gave us a lifetime of love and adventures in that time. His baggage-less, fun-loving personality was a joy to all who knew him
Ziggie – passed away February 23, 2025 Read More »
I’m writing to share some heartbreaking news. Whitney, one of the Mountain litter from 2017, passed away peacefully this past weekend. She had been battling an incurable health issue for the past few months, and we’re so saddened by her loss. Despite our 7 years together being too short, we had so many amazing adventures
Whitney – passed away May 10, 2025 Read More »
We started fostering Enzo in August 2021. He quickly learned what being part of a family really meant but had anxieties he overcame with time although never wanted to give up his people now that he had them. In December of that year we officially added him to our family. He went to the lake,
Enzo – passed away April 8, 2025 Read More »
Wilson came to us as a 6 yr old foster the week of 4th July 2020. He had no training, we do not think he had ever been in a house before! He was underweight, heartworm positive and not neutered. We had a rollercoaster 6 months with him. Teaching him his name, his manners and
Wilson (Bryant) – passed away March 14, 2025 Read More »
It is with the heaviest heart that we share that our sweet Robby crossed the rainbow bridge on February 6th. We rescued Robby on September 22, 2013. It was estimated he was around 2 years old, making him 13 or 14 when he passed. Robby truly changed our lives. He lit up the face of
Robby (Ronan) – passed away February 6, 2025 Read More »
We said goodbye to Ludlow this week after 7 years of love, adventures, learning, some tough times, and fun together. She arrived heartworm positive, unsure, reactive and transformed into the sweetest companion who went with me everywhere…road trips, beaches, hotels, work, restaurants, wineries, and across the country and back. She loved rolling around in everything
Ludlow (Mary) passed away January 29, 2025 Read More »
Maisy came to us as a foster, but we quickly knew she was home and we had failed at fostering. We were never going to let her go. She loved going to the parks and exploring, but she loved cuddle time on the couch and napping in the sun. When we moved to Vermont, she
Maisy (Hattie) – passed away December 12, 2024 Read More »
Hank 2013-2024 Our dear, sweet Hank passed away peacefully December 4 from complications of cancer. He joined us as a happy-go-lucky but polite senior, who in his forever home quickly discovered his true mischievous GSP self. Despite his arthritis, Hank was an incorrigible and unrepentant counter surfer. He was a skilled opportunist, whether stealing food
Hank (Lonestar) – passed away December 4, 2024 Read More »
🐾my Dearest Sebastian, thank you for being my best friend. Thank you for letting me take you everywhere, for being good with kids&cats, I am so grateful to have had paw-some adventure with you by my side! I will love you forever and always. We did everything and I gave you the best care and
Sebastian – passed away November 18, 2024 Read More »
We were lucky enough to adopt Xena (formerly “Jo”) in 2014 from a wonderful foster family who let us take our time and slowly get to know her, including our 5-year-old vizsla, Zeus. She joined our family of four and fit right in. She and Zeus were best pals and grew up adventuring alongside their
Xena (Jo) – passed away September 19, 2024 Read More »
Beloved GSP Karley died of old age on August 14 in Santa Fe, NM. We adopted her and her son Tucker in October 2021 as it was hard to find a home for them. Karley was shy and reserved. She liked to wrestle with Tucker and roam in the horse pasture when the donkeys weren’t
Karley – passed away August 14, 2024 Read More »
What can we say about Wally? He arrived at age 9, recovering from heart worm and with a reputation as a very anxious dog. We were only going to be a brief stop as his foster mom was going on vacation. But he slipped seamlessly into our home and our hearts and we asked if
Wally (Wallace) – passed away August 2024 Read More »
Let me tell you a story about loyalty. In September of 2012, my next foster dog, Barley, was placed in my vehicle at the veterinarian’s office. So afraid after what one can only imagine had been a traumatic time in this young pup’s life, she bravely went along for the ride. And oh, what a
Barley – passed away July 15, 2024 Read More »
We lost our sweet Brandy last week and we miss her so much. Brandy was a treasure who just wanted to be our best buddy. She just loved her walks in the park and her naps on the couch and, of course, her snacks. I wish she had more time but I hope we helped
Brandy (Brandy2) – passed away April 2024 Read More »
Camo-Cam-CamoLot NORCAL GSP rescue Sept 2016 Notorious counter surfer when excited Handsome-Regal-Stubborn-Demanding-His Majesty Dog Park ambassador. Drone chaser (what the heck is that bird?) Everyone loved Camo. He pranced when he walked and he turned heads wherever we went. He and Buster had many friends at the dog park and at work that supported the
Camo – passed away March 14, 2024 Read More »
It is with a heavy heart to let you know that Buckshot unfortunately passed away back in October, after a strong battle with cancer. He was truly my baby boy and sunshine, everyone who has a chance to meet him absolutely adored him. He lit up the rooms he came into and was a highlight
Buckshot – passed away October 2023 Read More »
Buddy was 9 years old when we had the good fortune to adopt him. He was so full of life and enthusiasm, always raring to go. He loved to run but never wanted to get far away from us. At home, he ran everywhere, from garage to the house, around the yard, from kitchen to
Buddy (Buddy4) – passed away January 29, 2024 Read More »
We’re sad to tell you that we had to say goodbye to Hans last week. His health had been deteriorating over the past 6 months – he had developed classic signs of dementia and his back legs were failing (physical, as well as neurological). He was a sweet, gentle boy that really opened up in
Honz – passed away August 9, 2023 Read More »
It is with a heavy heart that I let you know Bobby lost his battle with cancer. I adopted him from your organization when he was 3 years old. Next month he would have been 11. I was fortunate to have 8 wonderful years with him!! Once I adopted him, he immediately came to work
Bobby – passed away July 2023 Read More »
Sadly, Belle became very ill in May and passed away in June. Our hearts miss her every single day. Though she was only in our family for a short three years, her spunk, love, and silliness will be with us always. Since she was increasingly near being deaf, we had implemented using signing to direct
Belle (formerly Mabel) – passed away June 2023 Read More »
My sweet friend River passed away on May 5th, 2023. My heart is broken yet overflowing with deep love for this extraordinary wondrous creature named River. He came into my life just shy of 5 years ago via NorCal GSP Rescue. We had an awesome life together. He was both my trail buddy, hiking, jogging,
River (formerly Maxx) – passed away May 5, 2023 Read More »
