Dot Calm – passed away April 2019
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.
In Memoriam
This is a special section for dogs from or in our rescue who have gone to Rainbow Bridge.
Dean (formerly Dino) – passed away 2017
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 …
Trusty (formerly Hunter3) – passed away March 27, 2021
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 …
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Finnigan – passed away March 8, 2021
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 …
Dillon – passed away April 2, 2021
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 …
Isabel (formerly Miley) – passed away February 3, 2021
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 …
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Sauer – passed away March 11, 2021
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, …
Jewel – passed away February 5, 2021
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 (formerly Remedy) – passed away July 2019
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 …
Maezee (formerly Mazie) – passed away November 16, 2020
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 …
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Colby – passed away November 27, 2020
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 – passed away November 23, 2020
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 …
Mr. Buddy Bear (formerly Buddy3) – passed away November 6, 2020
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 …
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Murphy (formerly Dallas2) – passed away October 28, 2020
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 …
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Jackson (formerly Herschel) – passed away October 28, 2020
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 …
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Luke (formerly Lucas) – passed away September 28, 2020
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 …
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Sunny – passed away September 7, 2020
It is with a broken heart that I write to tell you that our sweet girl Sunny has left us. She had been through quite a lot over the last year. Diagnosed with an inoperable bladder mass, emergency surgery for bloat, and a bad case of the flu. We’re lucky she stayed with us as …
Jada – passed away September 4, 2020
On Friday we had to say goodbye to Jada. We may have only been a small part of her story, but we were lucky to be the final chapter…the last stop on her journey. She caught more critters, sported more cones, and chewed her way through more bedding then any dog I know. She was …
Boris – passed away September 2, 2020
Boris was extremely well-loved and cared for. Often the first thought, when I saw him in the AM, was how much I loved this guy. Great cuddler, loved all his family who loved him back just as insanely! He knew absolutely no commands which was amusing. He had arthritis in both hind joints and lower …
Murphy (formerly Stevie) – passed away April 27, 2020
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our sweet boy Murphy on 4/27/2020. His name was Stevie when I adopted him back in February 2009 and he was estimated to be 8-10 months old. He quickly became a part of the family with the help of my brother’s GSP Porter. …
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Guy (formerly Guero) – passed away July 27, 2020
Our hearts are broken … sadly we lost our boy Guy. He came to us as a foster when 18 months ago several other GSPs joined the rescue. He had been chained up with another dog without regular food or water and came in with dog bites, fly strikes bleeding on the backs of both …
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Bruno – passed away July 20, 2020
We are devastated to announce the passing of our beloved Bruno after an unsuccessful battle with cancer. Adopted 10 years ago this week, Bruno brought unbridled joy and happiness to our family. Bruno will not be forgotten — his spirit will forever live on in our hearts. We love you, Bruno! Greg, Lisa, Holden, and …
Chipper (formerly Chipper3)- passed away March 5, 2020
Rest In Peace, my dog. We love you Chipper Fenton. You touched our lives and you are forever in our hearts. May God bless your soul. #rescuedog
Deno – passed away June 30, 2020
Deno came into our lives when Suzie needed him the most. She loved him so much. They’re now back together again and running free. As for me, I’m just wandering around aimlessly without my right-hand man. I miss my big boy so much. Love M
Milligan (formerly Gage) – passed away April 2020
We are heartbroken to announce that we had to say goodbye to Milligan in April. He was 6 months old when we got him through rescue and he lived to a great 16 yrs old. He travelled across country to Atlanta with us and then back again to California. Everyone who met Milligan fell in …
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Vixen – passed away May 12, 2020
With an extremely heavy heart, I had to say goodbye to Vixen on Tuesday. She is now cancer-free and chasing ground squirrels on the other side of the rainbow bridge. For those that don’t know her story, she landed in a shelter in Modesto after she had been found wandering. She sat there for 45 …
Daisy (formerly Autumn) – passed away May 1, 2020
So. I’m not even sure how to write this. Our beloved Daisy died tonight. George Putnam and I are stunned, bereft. There truly are no words for such a vile year. Daisy came to us from the NorCal GSP Rescue six years ago, and she went everywhere with George, from daily runs to depos at …
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America – passed away March 15, 2020
When word got out of America’s passing, condolences came flooding in, and almost every one of them included the word “sweet.” America had indeed become a very sweet, lovely, and mellow dog. Which is remarkable, because she was a mess when Claire dropped her off at our home to become our eighth NorCal GSP foster …
Mickey – passed away March 13, 2020
We lost Mickey unexpectedly, cancer in his abdomen. He joined our home as the fastest foster fail ever, less than two hours, when I, (the one who usually says, “no, we’re not keeping him”), said, “We’re keeping him!” He was the BEST snuggler, always making sure anyone in need of some dog love got some, …
Jake fka Tumbleweed – passed away January 15, 2020
Our sweet Jake passed away very early in the morning on January 15th, 2020. We are all heartbroken, of course, but are also beyond thankful for having had him for 11 of his nearly 13 years of life. We were enchanted by Jake the minute we saw him, in the spring of 2008. Well, I …
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