In Memory of Donations
Losing a beloved family member is a loss of the heart. Many of us depend on our four legged loved ones for companionship and unconditional love.
If you would like honor your beloved animal please consider an In Memory of Donation. Your gift will support rescuing cats and dogs in need of a loving home.
We’ll place your beloved cat or dog’s photo on our website remembrance wall, or your donation can remain anonymous.
Remembrance Wall
A donation has been made in memory of Lilly
Lily was my sweet, feisty and spirited puppy-mill mama. She spent her first eight years as a breeder dog cranking out puppies for her “owners” until National Mill Dog Rescue saved her in the summer of 2015. For the next eight years she was my little girl who was also known in our family as the Fun Governor. She was quick to tell the other dogs chillout and calm it down. She was a tough old lady but also so sweet and loving. She was diagnosed with kidney disease early this summer which progressed very quickly through her 4 lb body. She passed away in my arms surrounded by her brothers and sister a month later. Run free and fast my baby girl! Momma loves and misses you.
A donation has been made in memory of Molly
Before there were ever any dogs there was a cat named Molly. I adopted her at 1 year old from a county shelter in Michigan and she was the queen of the house for 5 years. She tolerated watching our household grow from her and I, to her, me and 1 chihuahua. Then another chihuahua, then another, then another, then finally one more chihuahua. Then came all the foster dogs in and out over the years. And she took it all in stride gracefully taking a behind the scenes role in the house from her original starring role. But at the end of the day when all the dogs were settled in for the night it was her time to jump up onto my pillow and get some one on one time with her momma. She always slept at the top of my head and I got to fall asleep listening and feeling her purrs. I may have a lot of dogs but I only ever needed 1 kitty. After 14 years of her being my most tolerant sidekick I had to say goodbye to her the day after Christmas as she crossed the bridge. She is greatly missed.
A donation was made in memory of Whiskey
Whiskey was our sweet loving companion who came to us via AFRP in Pacific Grove. She started life timid and afraid but with love and care, she grew into a happy, joyous and affectionate companion to our family and our two big fellas Chappy and 12. Her most favorite thing in the world was fetching ball in the water, especially at Lake Tahoe, where she realized, one day, ‘hey, I can swim!’. That opened up a whole world of water-fetching for her, and us. She will always hold a very special place in our hearts. She will be sorely missed but we are comforted and blessed by having the memory of her sweet love and amazing joyous spirit.
A donation was made in memory of Irana
Irana was my constant companion. She was my mobility service dog. She helped to get me out and enjoy the world again. Everywhere we went she captured the attention of people, and it helped me to build relationships with people in the community and bring awareness to others about service animals.
She was also a therapy dog and we volunteered together at the Stanford Children’s Hospital, where she brought joy to so many children, parents and staff just needing a break from what they were going through.
Most of all, Irana was just my sweet angel girl. She loved to run and play ball. She loved her human and doggy friends. Loved her treats and absolutely loved to be cuddled and give kisses.
She will forever be missed and be in our hearts.
A donation was made in memory of Violet
Violet was adopted on December 31st 2014 from National Mill Dog Rescue in Colorado Springs. She was 6 years old and was a breeder who lived in a cage all of her first 6 years. I fell in love with her sweet face and demeanor the second I saw her face. She was the most anxious, nervous and scared dog I ever met. She didn’t know how to “dog” at all and everything was new and scary for her…especially people for whom had been the source of pain for much of her life. While she was a lot of work for me because of her fears, I didn’t mind at all. In the almost 7 years I had her, I watched her slowly gain more confidence and become a very happy and secure little girl as she got to experience love, safety and the warmth of the first and only home she ever knew. I love this particular picture because it was her first time getting a puppachino and it just shows the pure bliss on her little face. I adored this little one and will miss her forever-Ruth.
A donation was made in memory of Brody
I had less than 24 hours to make the decision to let you go and to say goodbye. I hope I made the right decision. But it was not enough time. I still cry every day, I miss you so. I still cannot talk about you to others. I cannot put into words what you meant to me. You were not just a dog. You were my best friend, my shadow, my protector, my therapist. Every morning when my alarm sounded I immediately heard the thump of your tail wagging, you would give me one small lick on the face to say good morning. You knew our schedule and let me know when I had forgotten to do something. You could communicate so well. Such an expressive face and you could smile, the best smile. And you could read me so well. You knew when I was going to cry before I even cried and you would come and put your head on my lap. I could not go to the bathroom without you. God forbid I ever closed a door between us. Within 15 seconds you would be crying like a baby and scratching at the door.
I have a severely disabled son and sometimes I am housebound. But it was never lonely with Brody here. He was my assistant. He understood. He was there for me to talk to when no one else was. I thought he would be here to comfort me when it was my son’s time to go. But now he is not. Somehow he was the one that understood the most what I was going through.
I miss you so much Bo Bo. I still think I hear you or see you in the backyard. I hope there is a doggy heaven and you are there running free and watching over us. I love you Bo Bo. You were truly the best dog ever.
A donation was made in memory of Cardone and Monte
Monte & Cardone have both crossed the rainbow bridge (2020 & 2021). Although not brothers they lived together as such. I swear Cardone would bring a small rodent in the cat window so Monte could kill it. Cardone was born in my friend’s back yard in Windsor and Monte I found in the branch of my driveway tree. They both had a passion for outside and Monte kept the rodents from my chicken coop under control for years. It was amazing and horrific to see him eat these big rats. My vet said it was fine as long as no rat poison was around.
They were such wonderful companions, we had to evacuate our Forestville home more than once and they were strong and grounded, a big help. Monte died of cancer and Cardone had a major stroke. I still miss them & hope to be with them again some day.
A donation was made in memory of Lucy
Lucy was dearly loved and deeply missed. A big part of the family.
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