In Memory of
our beloved GSPs
2022
Milo, our 2021 Alumnus has passed away. Milo came to rescue as a stray and had obviously never been inside a house. He was very shy and was a “leaner” and although we sensed he had been abused, he enjoyed his new human companions very much. When his foster mom Jessica brought him to his forever family, she said, “He’s made friends with his new canine siblings (even cuddly). Brings tears to my eyes knowing how comfortable and sweet he’s being with them.”
Milo’s last moments were protecting his family from two stray dogs. There are so many emotions involved with his death and we can’t imagine what his family is going through right now. Please keep the Hopkins family in your thoughts and prayers. Milo is now their guardian angel.
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Very sad news… Our 2019 Alumna Bella has left this world for the Rainbow Bridge.
Bella came to rescue in 2019 at 11 years old and had been moved between several owners before she found her “forever-forever” family with Katrina and Matt. In January of 2021 Bella developed a mass on her spleen. She was able to continue her regular activities for most part, but sadly recently ended her journey by her family’s side. From her mom Katrina, “She loved being outside and grilling with her dad and being part of our family for the 3 years we had her. She was 14 when she passed. She is missed.” This has been a very sad week for rescue and we know for Bella’s family her loss was devastating. We hope the knowledge that she was happy and loved at the end of her journey is a comfort to her family. Java, our 2010 alumna, has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Java came from a shelter in NC where she was not doing well and she was going to be euthanized. Our longtime volunteer Kathy said she would foster her and from day one it was a beautiful match and she became a Glielmi family member. Java had just experienced the loss of her sister Kimmie prior to her leaving this world. The loss of Kimmie was just too much for her sweet soul. From Her mom Kathy, “Java was my first foster fail, the great and almighty Woo, my chocolate shadow who followed me 24/7. They have left a huge hole in my heart.” Losing both Java and Kimmie in less than 2 weeks was awful for Kathy and her family. Our hearts ache for them, but we know both Java and Kimmie had amazing lives and now have each other to love while they wait at the Rainbow Bridge. 2012 alumna Kimmie has left this world and is patiently waiting for her pack at the Rainbow Bridge.
From Kimmie’s mom Kathy, “Kimmie was my 2nd foster fail and the Princess Queen Empress of the Glielmi pack. I named her Kimmie which means unequaled and she was amazing.” Kimmie was found in Raleigh as a stray and she walked up to a house and they called SEGSP Rescue. She was about a year old and looked like she had had a litter. Her family, including her canine siblings, are all devastated. Sweet Kimmie had an amazing life with the Glielmi family, helping them foster 6 more dogs for SEGSP (they have fostered 12 dogs going back to 2009). Kimmie was a sweet, very loved girl and we’re positive she’s watching over her family. Thank you Kathy and Bob for loving Kimmie. “I love you every day. And now I will miss you every day.” ― Mitch Albom Alum Belle has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
From her family, “We adopted Belle from SEGSP rescue in 2011-2012 in Orlando FL and although her human dad and I went separate ways in 2014, Belle stayed with her dad and helped him heal through some PTSD from his overseas deployment. They were best buddies and I always knew he would let me know when she passed. Sadly, that call came last week. Belle lived to be 14 years old. She was a firecracker and a love bug. She had heartworms at age 3 when we first got her but we loved her through it. She lived a long and happy life and we are still so appreciative of SEGSP rescue for bringing her into our lives. RIP Belle - you will be missed but we know you are chasing all the lizards possible over the rainbow bridge.” In the end, Pearl only knew love.
Sweet senior hospice pup, Pearl, has crossed the rainbow bridge. Pearl had a rough life before coming into foster care three months ago. But she sure did blossom with some TLC from foster mom Sally. She certainly spent her final days as her best days. From foster mom Sally, “I’m so lucky she ended up with me, I had no idea what all I was missing. ” Run free Pearl, run free. We’ve recently been notified that our 2008 alumnus, Parker, passed away in January 2021 of cancer. We have very little information about how Parker arrived in rescue, but we know he was very young, was fostered by our volunteer Susanne and Eric in NC and then adopted by the Cogan family. And we know absolutely that he was loved and treasured by his family – the perfect life.
Our alumnus Asher (formerly Blue) crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Thursday. He was one of 5 puppies from a litter rescued in 2008 and was fostered by SEGSP’s founder, Beth Cochran.
From his family, “Asher (101 years young) died peacefully at home surrounded by his mom, dad, two human brothers, and two furry brothers from other mothers. Asher was adopted in 2008 from Southeast GSP Rescue to be a companion for his older Vizsla brother who had gotten extremely lazy at the ripe old age of 1 (yes, one) and quickly became the ball obsessed, counter surfing, running partner dog of your dreams. Nicknames included Ashy, Bashy, Trashy, Bash, BeeDoe, and B. Born a gundog but innately gun-shy (even a nerf gun), he was destined to be a sweetheart. He quickly made his impact by chewing his grandma’s emergency parking brake and dropping slobbery dirty tennis balls on your nice clean shoes to throw. If there wasn’t a tennis ball around, he’d bring you a piece of trash that would get stuck to his lip, making him look like he was eating peanut butter as he tried to get it off. Just throw it. He worked his way into many people’s hearts, including the ones he wouldn’t get off the couch for when they visited mom and dad and needed a place to sit. That was ‘his’ spot unless you were going to throw the ball of course. Then he’d bark at you. And stare at you until you submitted. His other favorite activity was counter surfing and trash diving. Among his most grandiose steals were a whole entire Bundt cake, as well as a raw 5 lb. pork butt left on a friend’s counter. He ate them all, not leaving a morsel for anyone else. But he paid for his gluttony with the inability to chase the ball for a good 36 hours afterwards. He could also be heard from inside the house howling as he tried to poop in the yard for the next two days. He finally realized the joke was on him. Asher would run hours with his mom for many years and became the best guard dog companion when his two human brothers were born. He expressed his disdain when his mom and dad brought home his very own furry four-legged brother. He wanted nothing to do with the little turd since he wouldn’t learn how to play fetch appropriately. He still can’t. In his spare time, he liked to patrol the yard and even took out a few bunnies or birds that dared cross his domain. He even brought one inside as a present for Dad! He was always so proud of his accomplishments. Asher was the most distinguished of old gentlemen, loving all dogs who came to him and especially humans he duped into actually throwing the ball. He will be immensely missed by many he touched, but maybe not by the ones whose pants, shoes, or couches he ruined with that ball. He died with the most perfect ears that couldn’t hear a damn thing. Asher was loved. The pain his family feels will be healed knowing he’s chasing all the balls across the rainbow bridge. Asher leaves behind a loving family that will never ever forget him. At the request of his family, please give your dogs an extra treat, run, ball throw, belly rub, or counter surfing hall pass. And let them know they’re loved, every single day.” We’d say “rest in peace” Asher, but we smile knowing he isn’t resting at all – he’s having a blast playing with Beth while he waits for his family. "I was just a pup when we first met, I loved you from the start. You picked me up and took me home, and placed me in your heart. Good times we had together, we shared all life could throw, But years passed all too quickly, my time has come to go. I know how much you miss me, I know your heart is sore. I see the tears that fall when I’m not waiting at the door. You always did your best for me, your love was plain to see, For even though it broke your heart, you set my spirit free. So please be brave without me, one day we’ll meet once more. For when you’re called to heaven I’ll be waiting at The Door." Unknown Our beautiful senior Alumna Stella (formerly Estelle) crossed the Rainbow Bridge at the age of 13. Her family is devastated and as many have also experienced, they had to make the incredibly difficult decision to let her go once cancer had taken over her body. She let them know it was time.
They adopted Stella in 2021 at the age of 12. When they saw her picture on social media, they knew they wanted her and could provide her with a ton of love for her remaining days. In reminiscing about her first days in their home, her mom said she explored the yard inch by inch and stared across the pond as if it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. And when her human brother came home from school that day, she was SO excited – she must have had a boy in her prior life because her face LIT UP! She also relished in destroying all of her toys, begging for her meals for at least an hour before her normal dinner time, and her tail always gave an adorable spin-wag whenever her family came home. From her mom Lisa, “Her brother Cooper was her favorite…by far, but she followed me everywhere and always tried to protect me from her wild and crazy brother Lincoln and sister Kenzie. And she loved to kiss on Daddy and show him all of her toys when he arrived home from traveling. But best of all, she had the sweetest soul! She always just looked right into our eyes…and we always felt like she was saying “Thank you for this life.” Our hearts are broken. It’s so hard to say goodbye to this sweet lady. As hard as this is, I thank God that He trusted us with the last year of her life. I feel at peace knowing that we gave her all the love that we possibly could. I also feel at peace knowing that it was her time as the cancer had taken over her body and she was just in so much pain. I also know that my mom and our sweet Vizsla Bella (along with all of our other family and pets that have passed) will be waiting at Heaven’s door to meet her and give her lots of welcoming love. My advice…as hard as it is to say good-bye…adopt a senior dog or cat. Every moment is worth it. Good-bye sweet Stella…you will be in our hearts forever. Thank you for allowing us to adopt this sweet soul...she made our family complete, and there's going to be a huge hole without her. We will miss her always. Please pray for us." Grief and love are conjoined, you don’t get one without the other. All I can do is love her, and love the world, Emulate her by living with daring and spirit and joy. Jandy Nelson Sweet Tucker, our 2014 alumnus, has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. When Tucker came to rescue, he hit the jackpot and was paired with our longtime volunteers Denise and William in Florida. Tucker quickly worked his way into their hearts, and he made sure they knew how much he loved them. They adopted him shortly afterward.
Sadly, Tucker recently developed several major health issues, and his passing was very sudden and desperately sad. Denise said he was a part of their family for 8 years and they will miss him very much. We know that is an understatement…and our hearts ache for them as they adjust to life without Tucker. Farewell Tucker…and enjoy running with the others who crossed before you. |
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