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GRREAT's Forever Friends
Joshie Salafia
Joshie was our first golden whom we had for 10 glorious years. His special-ness was almost beyond words. His joy of life and ability to love fully and unconditionally amazed us every day. His bond with his Daddy was even more remarkable. They were truly kindred spirits. When we lost him suddenly to cancer in 2009, we weren’t sure our hearts would ever recover from the loss of this angel puppy but time does heal the pain. We have opened our hearts to two new GRREAT goldens, Copper and Ballou, that we love so much, but Joshie is still with us every day. We think of him often and still tear up every time his favorite song “New Soul” comes on the radio. Joshie, we loved you completely every day you were with us and still do. Until we meet again…
Lou, Helen, Katie and Rachel Salafia
Rusty Stephens-Sarrin
On November 4, 2011, just several days shy of his 15th birthday, Rusty (GRREAT #06-055) passed on peacefully. Though he came to be with us through unfortunate circumstances in August 2008 following the passing of family members who had adopted him from GRREAT and taken him to NC to a much better life, we are grateful that he graced our lives. We will always love and remember him for his boundless zest for life (the way he’d throw himself onto the grass and roll around as if there was nothing better), his goofy antics, and his endless tail-wagging. Mostly he’ll be known for his endearing disposition, which touched everyone he came in contact with. He brought immense joy to our lives. We will miss him. Kevin Stephens and Shelley Sarrin
Sparky Guess
Sparky was put to rest at 11:00 AM on October 3, 2011. He went very peacefully. Sparky was born in December 1997. He lived a great long life, and he was the best friend and companion I ever had. I truly miss him, as he touched my heart in many ways, as well of others who knew him. I always told Sparky he was the Sparkles of my Life. Sparky was my 4th Golden Retriever over the past 25 years. During that time, I had three others before him, all females. Sparky was the first male Golden Retriever that I ever had, and words cannot convey the bond we had. GRREAT Golden Retriever Rescue was the best organization I ever went through to place a pet in a home. Thank you for the 5 years we had together. They were the best years Sparky ever had. I let him go to Rainbow Heaven. Kristine J.Guess
Pixie Wildasin
Pixie (GRREAT #02-194) left us for the rainbow bridge on Sunday June 12, 2011 during a family weekend at the beach. She waited until our family was all together before she decided it was time. She was almost 15 years old. The first day we met her, at age 5, she jumped right over our coffee table and claimed “her” couch. She was in the middle of napping on the couch in this picture before her sister rudely interrupted her sleep. She was the best dog anyone could ask for, and was always there for us when we needed her. Every person that ever met her fell in love with her. She gave them her “paw of trust,” and demanded their attention instantly. We miss her very much, but our fond memories keep her with us. The Wildasin Family
Morgan Funk
We adopted Morgan (GRREAT #98-133) in 1998. She had her issues; there was most likely abuse in her past. It took years before she trusted everyone, but she loved us quickly, and we loved her, too. Morgan was the gentlest dog we’ve ever known! She lived a good, healthy life until a tumor was discovered on her liver in March of 2009. We chose not to have surgery on our 12 year old girl, and Morgan lived another year and 11 months before she let us know that it was time to let her go to the bridge. We miss her soulful, brown and blue eyes staring up at us in adoration. Good night, sweet Morgan, until we meet again. Anita & John Funk
