In Memory
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© 2010 GDROC
We need
Foster
Families!
The Rainbow  Bridge
Alley came to us 4 1/2 years ago.  She was found roaming the
streets in Maryland.  She was skinny, filthy and very timid.  Alley was
our first foster failure as we were only supposed to foster her and lo
and behold, we couldn't imagine life without her so we adopted.  
Alley could run faster than any Dane I have ever seen and though
she had some nerve damage that caused her legs to shake when
standing still, she loved running rings around the backyard.  She
often looked like she was walking or running in high heels.  She
was a very feminine girl and thus we started to call her Miss Alley.  
Alley was our dinner bell, as she was the one that would let us know
that it was time to eat dinner.  As soon as it was 5:00 she knew it was
time for dinner and would "talk" until she was fed. Miss Alley had a
special affection for Troy.  She will be missed by both of us, as she
crossed the Rainbow Bridge on July 12, 2005
Alley Eckhardt
Leahla Settlemire          
2004 (your forever home) to 2005 (Rainbow Bridge)

Loved very much.
Effortlessly loved us back.
A wonderful addition to our family.
Heartache both past and present.
Lived for the love of her family.
At least had one good year with her forever family who loved
her very much.

Leahla you will forever be in our hearts but will be sadly
missed here on earth.  Now you can be in peace without the
horrendous scars from your past.

You rest in peace my Leahlalu, momma's girl..
Love,
Your momma and the rest of your forever family.
This little guy was born November 18th, 2005 and passed away the next
evening.  He was born without a placenta around him and was covered in
green slime.  We suctioned him out and got his heart beating strong, but
unfortunately he was not able to maintain his body heat or nurse properly.  
He was tube fed and kept extra warm, but unfortunately his little body was
just too frail.

Rest in peace Tiny Tim, we love you!
~Your family at GDROC
Tiny Tim
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here,
that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There
is plenty of food, water and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor, those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and
strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for
one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance.. His bright eyes are intent,
his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster
and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted
again. The happy kisses rain upon your face, your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting
eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together....
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Max was a first for our little homegrown group. Soon after we took
Max in, we found out that he had terminal cancer. We were all
devastated to say the least. His foster parents graciously stepped
up and promised to take care of him until his final days. Needless
to say this wonderful boy was spoiled rotten. He ate like a king
and was treated with the love only deserving of such a fine boy.
Max was cool. Anybody who met him loved him and he loved them
back just the same. It's a shame that he had to leave us so soon.
He was a wonderful dog and will be dearly missed.
Thank you Max for enriching the lives of all those you met.
 
Max crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on September 13, 2008
Max