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Gus 06-212

Gus 06-212

We honor our furry forever friends who have gone on to the Rainbow Bridge and who eagerly await us there.  Your tribute on our Forever Friends page will memorialize a beloved pet, and at the same time help rescued Golden Retrievers in need of medical care and new loving homes.  We are happy to post tributes to dogs, cats, and other critters. A minimum donation of $50 is requested. The inspiration for GRREAT’s Forever Friends is Gus (06-212), who sadly passed away at the age of five.  He came to GRREAT in November 2006 and was adopted by his forever family the following month.  Very suddenly, and tragically, Gus passed away  four months later.  He is fondly remembered as our first Forever Friend. To add your pet to our Forever Friends Tribute Page, please visit the submission form here.  

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GRREAT's Forever Friends

Posted on
09-28-2018

Sunshine Moses

In memory of Sunshine Moses

Karen shirt – XL
Terrance shirt L

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Posted on
09-10-2018

Odie 11-017

In loving memory of Jessie and Dan Pickard’s ODIE.
(with apologies to Old Blue Eyes):

“He lived a life that was full 
He and Dan hiked every highway
But more, much more than this
He did it his way

He loved, he laughed and cried
He had his fill, his share of living
And now as tears subside
We find it all so inspiring
To think he did all that
And may one say, in a truly GRREAT way
Oh no, oh no not Odie
He did it his way.”

Love from The GRREAT Gatsby (12-044)

 

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Posted on
07-31-2018

Zeus 09-167

For 9 years, Zeus made us laugh, delighted us with his smarts, and touched us with his sensitive soul. What was the most important thing he taught us? Come running when you see someone you love! We miss you, Zeus Goose.

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Posted on
07-16-2018

Babsie

In loving memory of Tonia and Jay’s lovely dog, Babsie. She always welcomed us with a big smile and a tail wag. Rest easy, sweet girl!

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Posted on
06-18-2018

Trina 15-002

In loving memory of Jan and Phil Hauck’s beautiful Trina.

 – Sarah, Harry, and The GRREAT Gatsby

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Posted on
06-18-2018

Tucker 04-174

Always in our hearts. 

 – Sarah, Harry, and Brontë

 

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Posted on
06-16-2018

Maggie 13-029

In loving memory of Pam Del Nero and Karen Smith’s beloved Maggie.

 – Lynn Abbott and Eric Ries

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Posted on
06-10-2018

Riley

For Riley, the most wonderful, loving, beloved, fun, beautiful companion we ever could have imagined. Thank you GRREAT for making it possible for Riley to be in our lives. We sure miss her.

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Posted on
05-24-2018

Roscoe 09-201

In memory of Roscoe (09-201), who crossed the rainbow bridge on May 6, 2018 at 15. He was the best boy, friend, companion, and therapy dog anyone could ask for.  He was happiest prancing around with his ‘tennis’, swimming after ducks, sleeping on freshly cut grass in the sunshine, making snow angels, and sleeping at his daddy’s feet. 

Roscoe was God’s constant gift to us. An ever-present expression of love and comfort. He saw me through so many trials, challenges, and life changes. He traveled cross country to California and back with me. Roscoe inspired our move to St. Croix for his ‘island retirement,’ where he found himself the perfect daddy in Daniel Willis. Roscoe was the best man at our wedding and stole the show. We miss you with all our hearts baby boy. 

— Catherine and Daniel Willis 

 

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Posted on
04-17-2018

Sadie

Sadie was the faithful companion of Ruth Meier, a true friend and generous benefactor of GRREAT.

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