Gretchen

We start the week on a sad note… Our 2010 Alumna, Gretchen, has passed away. She was diagnosed with two tumors on her liver in May and was humanely put to sleep on Oct 27th at her home.

Gretchen came to rescue emaciated with a horrible coat. But she was fostered by our longtime volunteer, Roxann, who helped her heal, gain weight, and find her forever home with Joe and Lisa. Roxann said, “Gretchen lived the best life ever with Lisa and Joe. They loved her dearly. In fact, when Joe deployed to Japan, Alumni Lily and Gretchen accompanied them! They lived in Japan for 5 years and returned to the States. And believe it or not, Lily is still alive! She was my first foster and must be 17!”

We know Gretchen will be waiting at the Rainbow Bridge for her forever family. We also know her family is heartbroken, and we hope they can feel the love and support from all of us.

“Love is worth waiting for, because when it finally arrives, it brings the purest happiness and fulfillment.” Unknown