​Our hearts are heavy in sharing the passing of our precious Izzy. She came into our family as a rescue/ foster 6 yrs ago, tied up to a truck in 98 degrees NC heat, barely able to walk, and desperate for love. That life was over- we absolutely fell in love with her sweet soul. She was quite the character, playful in spirit, friendly to all humans and dogs, and happy to love freely. She loved her pack and anyone who would hold her paw and pet her! She loved her daily neighborhood walks and life as a couch hound. She went everywhere with us-hiking, boating, beaching, and snoozing wherever we were.

Unfortunately, tumors on her lungs, spleen and kidneys rapidly overtook her. We made the painful decision to allow her to pass peacefully. She will always live in our hearts. Her goofy spirit and happy heart are flying high in heaven. We’re so thankful to  Southeast GSP Rescue for helping to give this special breed a chance to live the lives they deserve. Tricia and Rich Fisher.

With heavy hearts we share that Able, who has been a SEGSP foster dog since 2022, has left us for the Rainbow Bridge. Abel, aka Able Baker, was 12 years old and found as a stray along with a Lab/GSP female in NC. He had heartworms and sadly, by the time he was found they were extensive and did damage to his heart. After some fainting spells, he was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure and was put on medication that was helping. Tragically, he was recently diagnosed with mast cell cancer that spread quickly. His foster mom Lynn said, “Our hearts are broken, but the Vet again assured us of Able’s terminal state and that we were doing the best for him. That gave us a bit more peace. Emotions are a bit raw. I was able to love on his sweet face … it was very peaceful and very quick. He is now safely in our back yard. Thank you for allowing us to join you in God’s work for the “least of these”— for an unexpected year with Able. He enjoyed countless walks and surveying his “domain” from the front porch. He was a great protector and let us know whenever a bear was in the area. I always felt more safe when we walked. I shall miss his company and comforting presence.” Thank you to Lynn and Tom for loving Able and being with him at the end of his journey. He is starting a new journey, and we know it is cancer-free. Thank you also to Evelyn who took care of Able through his heartworm treatment in early 2023. ​

Very sad news today… Duke, our 2015 Alumnus (formerly Drake) has passed away.  His mom Susan is heartbroken and sent us this message…
“This past weekend we suddenly lost Duke from a ruptured tumor on his liver.   I have no words to explain the sadness my family feels at losing our sweet boy.  It is heightened because we lost Harley just a few months ago.  Our house is so quiet and sad, and we are doing our best to make it every day.
 
Duke (Drake) came to us in 2015 when he was let go by his owner who couldn't care for him anymore.  He had been bitten by a poisonous snake and they couldn't afford to help him.  SEGSP Rescue stepped in, and we were going to "foster" him.  As soon as I met the transport to get him home and took one look at him, I knew I was going to be a foster fail.  He was in terrible shape but had the sweetest eyes...I fell in love instantly. Harley (our other GSP), the kids and my husband and I decided that he was part of the family, and he has been our goofy, fun, handsome, naughty in the best way, boy ever since. 
 
Duke loved to go running with me and Harley, sleep on top of at least one of the family members, chase tennis balls, counter surf, crawl into the strangest places, take car rides and constantly beg for our attention.  WE LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT.    Every morning, he drove with me to take the kids to school and to say HELLO to everyone in the carpool lines.  He loved seeing the guys at the car wash and was happiest when all of that was followed up with a good trail run.   
 
Duke was feeling fun and frisky until he wasn't.  I noticed on Thursday afternoon that he "cried" a little when jumping out of the car after taking the kids to school.  I had him at the vet the next morning.  I thought it was arthritis since he is so active and wanted to get it checked out.  We couldn't find anything particularly wrong with him, so we scheduled an ultrasound and headed home.  I felt like he was getting weaker and decided to head to the emergency vet Friday night.  We found out then that he had a tumor on his liver that had burst, and his belly was filling with blood.  We got an ultrasound, and they told us the devastating news that it had spread all over.   We laid with him for a couple hours telling him how much we loved him and said Goodbye Saturday morning.  He was so weak by then he just laid in my arms.  We feel like this isn't real and are still in total shock.
 
We know Harley was waiting for him at the Rainbow Bridge....  We miss you Sweet Duke and we want you to remember you were the Best and Most Handsome Boy In all THE LAND!  
 
Duke....aka... Bubby..aka.... Bo.... 2011-2024 RIP
 
““Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality.” 
– Emily Dickinson