In Memoriam

German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue

In Memoriam...

In Loving Memory of Riley...

Riley quickly captured the heart of his foster mom (who became his forever mom) and never let go. He was a special boy who always left smiles in his wake. His old body finally failed and he is now the bridge waiting for those who have loved him. He's surely romping in the fields with his "puppy" in his mouth and finding all the best sun spots to lay in.

Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave paw prints in your heart. Anonymous

Max Jerome Disbrow
August 16, 1994 ~ December 18, 2005

Dear Sweetheart,

You asked me what was my favorite thing about Max. That was an impossible question. I miss Max, so do you, I Love You.

There is nothing to be sad about. He is happy. Max was given a second chance. He chose you. If you didn’t listen to his request, he never would have been blessed with the life he had. You gave him the life any child would only dream of. He went from living in a cold dirty cage for the first 6 months then 2 nice apartments then 4 beautiful houses… what a life. He had a better life because of us and we had a better life because of him.

When Max became ill, he and we know we did everything possible. We were very attentive to signs of a problem and reacted without hesitation. We found the best and because of that the last 2 months of his life were like the old days.

I will always smile and think of him when I see anything that starts with the word Max. He made us happy when we were sad… he stole our bread and made us mad. He was one of a kind and always a Good Boy!

Max no longer feels pain. He was stoic until the end. Think about it, right now Max is running around on all fours waiting for you to come home. Lu Lu is watching him and waiting too.

Merry Christmas Forever Max Jerome

In Memory of Cody...

a sweet boy overflowing with love and joyfulness, from puppyhood throughout his full 14 years. He had a wonderful, long, happy life and could not have been more adored than he was by his lifetime pal and guardian, Rob. He will be remembered and missed by Rob, Tricia, all his siblings and many friends. (Look closely at this photo and you will see the angel who arrived at the end of Cody's life to reassure him that he can rest in peace.)

Rest in Peace, sweet Dory

She was young at heart but her old body failed her. She's touched many hearts during the time she was in rescue. We're blessed to have known her and happy she had a great life with us. You'll be sadly missed, old girl.

Rest in Peace....

We lost Ellie suddenly on 1/23/05 after several mysterious collapsing "episodes". We are sure she is now romping and playing at the Rainbow Bridge with all those wonderful friends that have gone before her. She will be sadly missed by many in our rescue community. Rest in peace, dear Ellie.

In loving memory of Greta (1994-2005)

She gave so much joy to her owner Beth, and was loved by everyone. We miss her very much and remember her with our donation supporting GSP Rescue.

Alex, Annie, Brian, Christopher, Deanna, Elizabeth, Jacqui, Jean, Julie, Mark and Tony

In Loving Memory of my special boy . . .

He was dumped off at a shelter during the night, in the prime of his life, and was found by the staff in the morning - shivering and sick. A small note was left indicating his name: it said “Bud”. He was found to have lung cancer and his life expectancy was short. I met him after he was placed in a foster home, and I immediately fell in love with his unique “spirit”. I adopted him in January 2003, and nicknamed him “Buddha Bud” because of his wise eyes and loving heart.

I don’t know what his life was like before he came into mine – I just know that he was such a gift in my life, such a special presence. Bud deeply touched all who met and knew him – strangers and friends alike, including a little Jack Russell named Benny. He was truly loved and cherished. But the cancer in his lungs got worse till he was no longer able to breath comfortably. He was released from this earth on January 6, 2005, in the early morning hours . . . He is deeply missed, but will always remain in the core of my heart – his “true” forever home . . . be at peace my sweet boy . . . we shall meet again . . .

Debrah Emerson

A Dear Old Soul...

God saw he was getting tired, and a cure was not to be.
So He put His arms around him and whispered,” Come with Me.” With tearful eyes we watched him suffer and slowly fade away. Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, playful paws were put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Anonymous

Tribute to Boone

We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own, live in a fragile circle, easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps, we still would live no other way. We cherish memory as the only certain immortality, never fully understanding the necessary plan. Irving Townsend

Peace...

Gracie suffered from untold fears that wrought her fragile spirit daily. She is now free from her burdens and can frolic with the rest of her companions at the Rainbow Bridge.

Free at last...

Elvis was the unfortunate victim of severe neglect. He survived but at what cost? Sometimes the damage done by uncaring humans is so devastating that no amount of love and kindness can repair a broken spirit. There is no more suffering for Elvis at the Rainbow Bridge. His spirit is now free.

Life is too short...

Lily left her family at the tender age of 3 - much too young for any dog to go. She was a special dog from the moment she came into rescue. She had a zest for life and made sure everyone lived life to the fullest. She left behind a wonderful family that misses her dearly. Rest in peace, beautiful girl.

Rest in Peace

Riley enjoyed life up until the day he went to the bridge. His family welcomed him into their home sight unseen and loved him the short time they had with him. He fetched balls, swam in the pool, enjoyed leisurely walks, and was a happy old soul. He was a very special GSP to many who were lucky to know him and is sorely missed.

The Grand Dame...

Callie Rose was a "presence" from the moment we met her. She was calm in demeanor but vibrant in spirit. We knew there was a special family out there that would value such an incredibly wise and loving girl. We did find them - they cherished every moment they had with Callie and she loved them until her last day on earth. There are some very sad hearts today...

Sweet memories...

Pixie only had 3 short months with her new family before she succumbed to cancer. She was the happiest and most cherished dog and knew how much she was loved! She touched lots of hearts and will continue to do so at the Bridge.

Always remembered....

Bridget's life was cut short due to an incurable seizure disorder. The time she had with her family was full of love, warmth, and fun. She will be greatly missed.

A Tribute to Chester From Jason

Chester came into my life in December 2002, when I rescued him (more like he rescued me!) at a shelter in Sacramento, CA. I was first interested in Chester because he looked like a Labrador to me from a distance - and that was the only kind of dog I had before. Eventually I learned that he was a German Shorthaired Pointer. I fell in love with him immediately - he just had a way of showing you that he cared, unlike any dog I have ever had before. He was very well trained - and for a 4 yr old dog, he was very well behaved.

Chester fast became my best friend! He used to love to ride in the car, go play catch with his Frisbee in the yard, sleep in my bed, etc. Chester became a very important part of my life, and for the first time in my life - I finally felt like I had a 'purpose' - like a child of my own to be responsible for every day. Unfortunately, when I arrived home from work on 7/10/03, I didn't hear Chester's familiar barking when I pulled into the driveway. When I went over to his yard to get him, I found Chester lying dead in his yard. We believe his death was caused by heat stroke/ exhaustion. Needless to say, I was devastated when I found him, and continue to try to deal with the loss of my boy. My world just isn't the same without him, I feel like my heart has been broken, it physically hurts inside - like there is a big hole in my heart. The good thing is that Chester taught me that I DO have the capacity to love (at a time when I thought I was emotionally dead and unable to care about anyone or anything), and I am thankful for that. I feel honored to have the privilege to have spent the last 8 months of Chester's life with him, and I will never forget him.

Jason Templer
Antioch, California

Our Sweet Girl Molly

On January 21, 2003, Molly crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge.

Molly came to us in the twilight of her life. We don’t know what joy, sadness, love and loss her younger years held. All we know is that with us, she found her forever family and in the short time we spent together, we loved her a lifetime’s worth.

God bless and a swift journey, Molly. We’ll be reunited at the Bridge.

Rest in Peace, Dear Boy...

Ace suddenly and tragically went to the Rainbow Bridge on 8/29/02. He was only with us a short time but was an inspiration to all who knew him. He was such a gentle soul and got so much pleasure out of life. He loved everybody, whether 4-footed or 2-footed, and made each and every one of them smile. We are all sad over Ace's passing and miss him terribly. Rest in peace dear boy.

Another Angel

Roxy was only with us for a week but what a week it was! She was loved, cared for, and told how special she was. She touched many lives in such a short time. We were privileged to know her and sad that she had to leave us so soon.

A Tribute to a Very Special Friend

Henry (also known as Geoffrey while in rescue) was a very special rescue dog. We knew it the moment we met him in the summer of 2001. He was emaciated and we wondered how he could even stand. He just wanted to play fetch and enjoy the beautiful day. You see, Henry always lived for the moment. He never worried about what happened the day before nor did he begrudge his previous family for not taking proper care of him. He didn't even think about what tomorrow would bring. Just now, just this very moment. Every single person that met him mentioned how special he was. The smile in this picture is what he greeted everyone with every day of his short life. He touched so many lives. People who only met him once still ask about him to this day. June 18, 2002 was a very sad day for those he left behind. Henry lost a very difficult battle with his health and was sent to the Rainbow Bridge. We are happy he can be healthy and pain free now and will look for that smile one day when it's our turn to join him. We are so blessed to have known him. Smile on, dear boy. We love you.

Hank was a sweet young male GSP in a local shelter who apparently was in advanced stages of heartworm. After the initial onslaught of symptoms, Hank declined rapidly. He went to the Rainbow Bridge on Friday, 8/31/01. He lives on in our hearts and minds as a tribute to all those animals who die in shelters each day.

FOR HOPE

In November of 1998, rescuer Julie Lupkin was blessed with the opportunity to know the sweet natured, gentle puppy she called “Hope”. Hope, a five month old German Shorthaired Pointer was left in the night drop at Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation. With gentle eyes and a beautiful face, Hope made her way to the adoption kennel. Within a few days, she became ill with what appeared to be kennel cough. Julie made the decision (at what seeemed to be a plea for help in her humanlike eyes) to take her home and nurse her back to health. Despite Julie's sincere devotion and best efforts her condition worsened rapidly. Hope, not only suffered from kennel cough, but was diagnosed Parvo positive. She elected to hospitalize Hope in an effort to save her life. Hope won the battle against Parvo but with little left to fight with, pneumonia complicated her recovery and triggered distemper. Although her spirit to live was strong her frail little body was not. Hope left on the wings of angels on December 21, 1998. Julie began a special needs medical program that she dedicated to Hope with hope and gratitude for sharing her brief but beautiful life with her. She is still an inspiration to Julie's rescue work today.

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Rest in Peace...
This beautiful 10 year old female GSP was found to have mammary cancer among other health problems. With love and kindness, she was sent to the Rainbow Bridge 5/30/02. Rest in peace sweet girl.