Zachery
For Zackery: My baby boy Zackery. You filled a big hole when we lost Buddy two years ago. You have been a big part of our family. You were my little boy. You always went to do errands with me and you loved to ride in the car. Now it is time to rest. It is time to go see Buddy and Sadie. You guys can run around and play. I will be seeing you all one of these days. You will always be my "little Wolf dog". Occasionally I will sing the "Zakawey" song, so you know I am still thinking of you. Love you Zackery! ~ Joe and Holly

Zeus ~ A Lost Love
In the midst of a New Year again I wish to send my deepest gratitude to you and your staff for the wonderful work you are doing! With out you, we never would have had the JOY of Loving and caring for Zeus. So it is with a thankful, yet aching heart that I share our loss with you. On November 21st we lost the battle with Lymphoma, and just shy of his fifth birthday we had to say goodbye to our "Precious Little Guy" Knowing how sick he was at the time of his adoption, and the endless vet visits; as the end began to draw near my husband asked me "If we'd have known then...would we still have brought him into our family?" My Response, as I sat stroking Zeus' head with tears that never stopped, I managed to mutter the word "absolutely" For EVERY DOG deserves a good family, and every "dog family" should live to be deserving of a GOOD DOG!! We gave him a good home, He truly had the best all the way to the end and will be forever missed!!!! So Thank You, for the many homes you warm and the hearts you fill!! I'd like to share a special poem dedicated to Zeus "Bubba" Warshawsky 3/6/04 (adopted) - 11/21/08 : Dear God, If you should hear a scratch upon Eden's gate tonight, A gentle whine a muffled bark; have Peter take a light. And open up the pearly gates and let His spirit in, For I think He lived in Heaven once... please let him back again. He may have been a handful, without much pedigree, Yet He was Loyal, Kind and Good, I think you will agree. He will be very usefull where the souls of children play, He'll romp with them and see Dear God that the don't go astray. Just tell Him that "I'm sorry" I had to pat His head and whisper that "I Loved Him" as His spirit fled. I PRAY THAT WHEN DEATH BECKONS AND MY SOUL SURMOUNTS LIFES FOG.... I'LL RATE A PLACE IN HEAVEN, DEAR GOD, BESIDE MY DOG!!!!!!

Zoe
Hi Judy, I'm writing to celebrate the life of my dog, Zoe, who passed yesterday. I'll be sending a donation in her honor by mail. She was from your organization and was given to me as a Christmas gift in 2000. She was a German Shepherd mix about 7 months old. We were told you had just received her a day or so before, didn't know her name, and decided to call her "Brittany." We adopted her from the Pet Fair at Loch Haven. We changed her name to Zoe and, for the next 14 years, she was a bright light in my life. She was a gentle dog but fiercely protective of her home and family. She was given an award by the neighborhood association for foiling a car burglary on the block one early morning - she roused the household with her barking, and the car burglar took off. She was the best gift I've ever received. What a privilege to have shared my life with her. She meant the world to me. Her right hip deteriorated over years, and she went from taking long walks and visiting the dog park on a regular basis to only being able to make it a short way down the street. She also endured two skin cancer surgeries in the past year. Finally, at age 14 1/2, she left this world, leaving it a poorer place. Thank you so very much for all you do. Without you, I wouldn't have known Zoe. As heartbroken as I am now, I cherish my time with her. Sincerely, Bern