Memorials
Each story shared here is a poignant reminder of the profound bond we shared with our canine companions. We invite you to join us in celebrating the lives of these extraordinary dogs and the profound impact they had on our lives.
Terrance
We rescued Terrance four years ago from the Rocky Mountain Lab Rescue and he had been an owner-surrender after the tornado in Joplin. When a pet can show very human-like personality traits, it’s natural for us to start thinking of them as nearly human in some ways. Terrance wasn’t exceptional in this way but he certainly was special to us. He was joyous, happy, handsome, easy-going yet protective, and even a little jealous. He loved every person that he met and even tolerated a few other dogs to come close to his people every once in a while. If he were to run for president (of anything) he would win because everyone liked him in return (and because dogs don’t get to vote). Terrance also loved ice cubes, coconut oil, peanut butter, belly rubs, "helping" me stretch after a workout, camping, car rides, and squeaky toys. He liked jumping into our bed, rolling in the grass, eating poopsicles in the winter, and being the center of attention. Four years to the day we got him (his “gotcha day”), we lost Terrance. All of us agree that four years wasn’t nearly enough time. I can, however, say with certainty the he was loved and spoiled for the entirety of those four years. He has left a hole in our hearts as big as he was…100lbs of Lab/Newfie mix that made everyone smile. Patrick, Jenny and Kendall Bull
Tim and his lab, Honey
Tim and Honey grew up together from second grade to college. They merrily romped through Tim's Colorado childhood. Tim was a technological wiz with the artistic soul of a musician. A city-dwelling country boy who loved the Colorado mountains and the California beaches. His friends say that his most wonderful attribute was his kindness. He loved all of God's creatures, but most of all, Labrador Retrievers. Of his lab, Honey, Tim would say, “she had two speeds, lazy or crazy”. We know they are together again forever.
Tobias
When our 13-year-old Chesadore died we adopted Tobias to fill that empty space, we didn’t realize how perfectly he would fit. From the first night we met him, he was easy to fall in love with. His personality was as big as his heart, he loved listening to Michael Jackson, greeting us with Jazz hands, ear rubs, being read to (The Pokey Little Puppy was his favorite), and of course drinking from the sprinklers. He quickly became a comfort and play pal for our terrier, happily sharing his toys, treats and bones and attention from friends and family at BBQs. We were happy to give him his forever home, even if it was only for a little while; we could never have paid him back for all the love he put into the world. He will always be loved and is missed. Adopted November 2012 -Left us on July 9th, 2013 Jordan Reck and Robyn Phelps
Zeke
Thank you for rescuing him. What an amazing boy! I loved him very much. Jill Haffley