One-Eyed Willie
We received a very sad letter recently, telling us about the passing of One-Eyed Willie (formerly known as Dexter.) Here is what his adopter had to say: "Willie brought me so much joy for the 14 months he lived with me. He was not your typical Chihuahua. He didn't bite or growl or nip at anyone. He even played with my young grandchildren when they came to visit. It took a while for him to warm up to me and my 4 other adopted dogs. After that, he was attached to me like Velcro."

Massey

We just got a phone call that has broken our heart.  Sweet Massey has passed away.  He was a dog found in the Massey parking lot, emaciated and abused, but never without a wagging tail.  Nursed back to health, it was a happy day when John and Tony adopted him four years ago.  Those have been four wonderful years for this precious dog who passed away from a heart condition.  Thank you to John and Tony for loving a dog who touched so many hearts.  May your broken heart be filled with happy memories soon.

Tony posted on our facebook page, "Thank you all for sharing your love. We are very appreciative of the stories of what a special pup Massey was to you. John and I are very touched by your warmth. We will forever be grateful to PRBJ for giving us four years of love, warmth, laughter and oh-so-many giggles with Massey. He was truly one of a kind and will be missed terribly. Massey was a true ambassador to what rescues accomplish, as well as dispelling the myths about his breed. You just couldn't help but be warmed by his spirit, and amazed at his capacity to forgive humankind for his rough start. He taught us all a lot."

You can read Massey's full story on his personal webpage at http://www.petrescuebyjudy.com/animals/detail?AnimalID=330954

Daddy
4 years ago, we adopted this big ball of simple sweetness from Pet Rescue By Judy. He looked just like Cesar Millan’s Daddy Dog, so the foster home named him that and we kept it. Daddy enhanced our lives more than we can say and taught us all about unconditional love, gratitude, patience, trust and kindness. Daddy joined the other animals at the Rainbow Bridge a few days ago and we miss him very much, but are so grateful to you for bringing him into our lives. We have made a donation in his name through PayPal. Thank you for all you do for the disadvantaged animals. ~ Ann Trione

Cinder
Cinder was one of the sweetest fosters I ever had. She only lived with me for a few short weeks until she was adopted, but we connected right away. There wasn't much training that she needed -- as long as she had a comfortable bed to lay on, that's what made her happiest. She loved everyone she met. As long as she got a pat on the head and felt accepted by you, you were a good person in her eyes. The best memory I have of her is when I was studying all weekend long in my final year of law school. I was working for hours in a small office building and Cinder made sure I was safe during those late hours of the night. Every once in awhile she would get up, walk a lap around the building to make sure it was safe, and then curl back up at my feet while I worked. I never felt so safe as when she was with me. Cinder had a short life, but she had so much love. Not just by me, Judy, and the lovely couple who adopted her and cared for her until she passed, but by everyone who met her. She will be so missed.

Deputy
I remember when Deputy came into our rescue. He and his best buddy, three-legged Sheriff, were picked by Officer Rogers and brought to Judy. What a happy mess they were! Deputy was adopted but returned a couple of years later when his owner moved. He then stole the hearts of Amanda and Kevin. They gave him a loving home for the all-to-brief remaining time he had. Those of us who adopt senior dog know that we'll say good-bye sooner than we want, but we also know the love of an adopted senior dog is deep and unmoving. Thank you to Amanda and Kevin for loving this boy! From Amanda & Kevin: About 9 months ago we also adopted Deputy. We're still reeling from his passing a few weeks ago. But I wanted to share a bit about him from the amazing time we had him. There just aren't proper words to describe how wonderful he was. He had us all wrapped around his little paw and we couldn't have been happier. He was a laid back and mellow pup, unless you went near the treat jar or leashes. Oooh boy, once he realized he was either getting a treat or going for a walk, you'd have thought he was puppy all over again. He would bounce around, wave his paw, and woo at you to hurry up. He and Kirin became very close, both enjoying just being near each other. Kirin would often entice him to play with toys and he came to love any toy with a squeaker. His favorite was squeaky squirrel, a small stuffed squirrel. He would trot around with it just so proud of himself. He also loved to get tummy rubs, often rolling over and waving his paws until he got them (which never took long, who could resist that?!). By far his favorite activity was going for a walk down to Lake Eola. We'd have to make a number of stops along the way so he could rest, which he enjoyed, as the stops were often at places that would give him a treat. He really loved to try and catch a duck at the lake, he would get so excited seeing them. I think one of the more adorable things he would do (aside from paw waving) is that he would actually knock on the door to go out or come back in from the fenced in yard. He brought so much happiness, smiles, and laughter into all of our lives. It has been terribly difficult saying good bye to him. We miss him every day, it's very hard to believe he's gone. He will always have a very special place in our hearts. We treasured every moment we had with him and are so glad we were able to love and spoil him for the time he had left. Amanda and Kevin