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GRREAT's Forever Friends
Hollie Borden
It’s with a heavy heart to share that our GRREAT dog, Hollie (GRREAT #00-282), has gone Home to be with her Master and Creator last month. She was 13 1/2 years old and lived a wonderful life with us for 10 years. She was gentle, sweet, and sensitive, often coming to me and nuzzling her face on my lap. Her thoughtful, deep eyes always seemed to say, “It’s okay! I love you!” She was always up for a long snuggle. She was a part of our family life: playing outdoors, watching us do laundry or cook, and of course, joining us at the dinner table hoping for some people food. Hollie enjoyed watching birds, chasing chipmunks and squirrels, smelling everything, digging in the dirt, racing the neighbor’s dog along the fence, and chewing sticks. Sometimes she was naughty and went “exploring.” She always returned home, with tail wagging and eyes sparkling… and covered with Lord knows what! It was hard to get mad at her knowing she was so happy! What a wonderful dog and friend! We love you and miss you, our Hollie Girlfriend! Lee Ann, Rick, Andy and Ben Borden
Sydney Donohue
In loving memory of Sydney, my once-in-a-lifetime Golden girl who graced me with her unconditional and loving companionship from June 1994 to May 2007. A gentle, wise soul her entire life, Sydney was by my side through many milestones: my first home, first horse, first real broken heart, and more than a few jobs, some of which were enlightened enough to allow her to come to the office, where she brightened the days of me and my coworkers with her constant smile and gently wagging tail. She asked nothing more of me than to be near me, and she brought me comfort and joy no words can express. Rest in peace, darling Golden girl, I miss you every day. Gwyn Donohue
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Sherman Ambrose
Sherman was the most amazing Golden we ever knew, (and there have been quite a few in our lives). He was a four-legged person whose beauty, honesty, intelligence, patience and kindness were apparent to all who met him. There was never a soul that Sherman met who didn’t get a genuine tail wag. When we had foster Goldens living with us, he would take them by the paw and make them feel wanted, loved and respected. At the end of his life (a way too short 10 years) after suffering through surgery for removal of a cancerous mass and all of the painful rehabilitation, he never changed his outlook or attitude. He loved and was loved by all who knew him…he went to the rainbow bridge with his tail wagging and a smile on his face. He tolerated us humans gladly and we are better humans for having had Sherman in our lives; he will be missed every day for as long as we live… Jan Ambrose
Murphy Aaby
In memory of Murphy Aaby…who could not let you leave the room without laughing. His sense of humor and human insight were irreplaceable, and his family and friends are better after knowing him. We would have kept him forever if we could, but we’re comforted knowing he’s now playing with Maxey and Jenny, keeping them laughing as he hangs his tongue out and lays like a frog. We love you Murphles (right)…and Sunny Bunny (left) says hi! Donett, Jim, Kate, John, and Sunny Aaby
Corey Messenger
Corey (GRREAT #02-128) came to us on July 22, 2002. He came so far from the insecure, shy, uncertain guy we adopted to a fierce protector (well, until you opened the door and he’d lick you to pieces – especially a food delivery person). We’ll miss the way he crinkled his lip when he knew he was begging, his love of tearing napkins or paper towels into tiny little pieces, how he’d pull the stuffing out of a toy just to get the squeaky, his howling when he thought no one was home, how he’d collapse on you if you sat next to him on the floor….the list could go on and on. Most of all, we’ll just miss him. We had to make the heart wrenching decision to send him to Rainbow Bridge at 1:00 am on Sunday, July 11th. He went peacefully to sleep with us by his side. Patricia Messenger
Ginger Twaddell
Ginger (GRREAT #07-158) came into my life from GRREAT in 2007. From the first day I brought her home until she passed away she was nothing but a pure joy. She was the happiest and friendliest dog I have ever seen. She loved running outside, long walks, car rides, and any food she could grab at her eye level. Her tail would wag so hard that whenever she got too close to a neighbor’s door they thought someone was knocking on the door! She loved locking her gaze upon a squirrels and birds and sometimes even an object moving in the distance that she later discovered upon further inspection was just a piece of paper. To her family and Dutch, her brother Golden, she was the “Possum Queen” and “Tomato Princess.” Ginger loved all the people she encountered in the neighborhood, all of the family members that cared for her, and even her veterinarian. Above all she showed me attention, affection, and love everyday. Nothing can replace the special place Ginger has in my heart. I will never forget the joy she brought into my life or the amazing loyalty she showed me. I pray that she rests in peace. Jim Twaddell
Ruby Dee Davidson
“So sweet” is how little Ruby Dee (GRREAT #07-086) was described by all who met her. She charmed so many people with her gentle way and boundless love, and was present at many GRREAT events to spread her Golden joy. At the recent GRREAT 3K Walk, she was a darling princess in her sparkly white party collar, mingling with everyone and easily completing the walk, despite her 15 year age. Ruby Dee came to GRREAT as a very sick dog who was not expected to survive, but she became healthy and brought smiles wherever she went over the next 3½ years. It was especially heart-warming to watch her interact with nursing home residents, always bringing them such happiness. Ruby Dee, I’ll miss you walking with me to the end of the driveway to get the newspaper in the morning and the mail in the afternoon. I’ll miss your quiet presence among the other dogs and the cats. I’ll miss you snuggling next to me at bedtime. And mostly I’ll miss your incredibly sweet face always looking at me so adoringly. I will love you forever and ever and ever; you are my very special little angel. Louise Davidson
Sadie Bowen
Sadie (GRREAT #01-196) passed away on November 2, 2010 after being diagnosed three days before with a fast-moving cancer that had enveloped her spleen and liver. In August, she tore her ACL, had surgery at Southpaws, rehabilitated for three months, and never complained at all. But we were concerned that she never built back the muscle in her leg; now we know why. Sadie was the greatest friend a human could ever have, and was certainly one of the most loved. She lived life to the fullest, enjoyed friends, and was our constant companion, accompanying us on journeys from Nova Scotia to Florida, Texas to Alberta, and Michigan to Ontario. As one of her friends wrote, “I can’t remember ever meeting a dog who was so irrepressibly cheerful, who radiated happiness as much as she did.” She is sadly missed, not only by her parents, but by all of her friends. Dawn & Marshall Bowen
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