This is a special section for dogs from or in our rescue who have gone to Rainbow Bridge.
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 …
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 …
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. …
Sadly Rosie had to be euthanized, a result of degenerative myelopathy. She was such a high spirited dog when she was first delivered to us. We were worried we made a mistake. Tearing up dog beds, tomato and strawberry plants. She mellowed out o being a fantastic pet for the 13 years or so we …
Rosie (formerly Whole Lotta Rosie) – passed away November 9, 2021 Read More »
Absolutely the best canine companion I have ever had the honor to share life with for 14 years. I have no family nor children as all have passed. Dhani was the love of my life and helped me through some very hard life events. Dhani was an exceptional dog. Everyone who met her, fell in …
Dhani (formerly Teal) – passed away November 20, 2021 Read More »
We enjoyed Fletcher (aka: Fletch, Fletchy, Mr. Dog, Señor Dog, Señor Guajolote) for his different lives with us. First, a spry game pointer with the legs to run along with a biker. Next, came the dog that would not leave our side. Then later the stately gentleman that loved his beds. Last, the senior that …
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. …
Giles crossed the rainbow bridge last week. Giles loved long hikes in the Tahoe forest and even longer walks on the beach. He loved to snuggle in front of the fireplace, and he thought he may actually be a small lap dog. Once Giles welcomed you into the pack, you were his friend for life. …
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 »
Quite unexpectedly, Louise wandered over the Rainbow Bridge. At almost 12 years old, Louise remained young at heart, a lack of sight never once interfering with her zest for life. She fearlessly went swimming, kayaking, hiking, running through dog parks and participated in a multitude of charity walks. Unlike typical GSPs, Louise always came when …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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.
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 …
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 …
Sweet Dillon AKA “the Boy Who Did Not Get the Memo.” Dillon was only two years old when he came into rescue and was diagnosed with lymphoma. He didn’t act sick and rescue set about making the time he had left the best of his life. His first foster, Sherry, taught him that no matter …
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 »
Sweet Sauer (Sig/Siggy as I called him) passed over the Rainbow Bridge on March 11, 2021. My sweet Forever Foster Sig came to live with me a little over a year ago. At first Sig was rather thin, and weak, and he wasn’t quite sure what a “walk around the block” was, but pretty soon, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Our sweet boy sadly crossed the rainbow bridge. We cherish the abundant memories we shared with him for the past 7.5 years. He loved to go on adventures, the beach and was such a snuggle bug. His heart murmur slowly progressed into a much more serious condition over the years and sadly even UC Davis …
Mr. Buddy Bear (formerly Buddy3) – passed away November 6, 2020 Read More »
A quick note to let you know Murphy passed away. We decided to put him down before he went through any more pain from his cancer, he was struggling to eat any food at all and even walking seemed like a struggle. He’d lost 12 lbs and it was just too heartbreaking to see him …
Murphy (formerly Dallas2) – passed away October 28, 2020 Read More »
We are heartbroken that we had to say goodbye to Jackson on Wednesday. He passed away in our home, curled up between the two of us, wrapped in every blanket he loved and had commandeered from us over the last four years. Unfortunately, we found out on Monday that Jackson had a large tumor on …
Jackson (formerly Herschel) – passed away October 28, 2020 Read More »
For a GSP/Border Collie mix Luke was the calmest dog. Loved his food but would not touch mine – even if it was left on the end table. Spent many hours protecting me from the bad garbage man. Even if the back gate was left open he stuck around. Miss my best friend so very …
Luke (formerly Lucas) – passed away September 28, 2020 Read More »