We are devastated to share that our 2019 Alumna, Ivy Rose (formerly Rosa) has passed away at a very young age.
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Her mom Heather sent us this message…
“Last October after many doctors appointments due to odd behaviors we learned she had developed a large mass in her chest. Due to the type of cancer she had we didn’t have any options for chemo/ radiation or even removal. We had to put her down this past March when she was only 5.5 years old. It’s been a rough few months as she was my best friend and the best dog we’ve ever had. Since adopting her we have moved closer to family in Michigan where she had 4 acres to roam freely and supervise our pumpkin patch (her favorite). 5 is much too young to have had to put down my soul dog; we miss her every day but are at peace knowing she is no longer struggling.” 
 
"It is not length of life, but depth of life." – Ralph Waldo Emerson

​We are so sad to announce the passing of our 2015 alumna Margot (formerly Bonnie).  Her dad Jonathan sent us this beautiful tribute to Margot:
 
“Sadly, on July 11, we unexpectedly had to say goodbye to her after what appears to have been a splenic mass rupture.  We adopted Margot over a decade ago. She was probably 3 or 4 years old when we picked her up in Georgia on December 6, 2015. She was initially part of a brother-sister duo (Bonnie & Clyde), although they were adopted into different families. We were just a young, married couple at the time, and she stuck with us through two children, a move, and countless friends and family in our home. 
 
She was happiest when she was outside – especially hunting for squirrels or lizards – or when she received your undivided attention. She was an incredibly noisy licker, she knew how to position herself so she was the most in-the-way as possible, and she had a knack for passing gas while we were praying with our small group.  Above all of that, however, she was incredibly gentle and loving. If a guest gave her any physical affection, even the smallest head rub, she would be their friend for life. 
 
As I said my goodbyes to her, the number one thing I thanked her for was being an excellent dog to our children – she was loving and gentle with them. She silently accepted every superhero cape, princess tiara, and sequined bow that our children could throw at her without batting an eye.  Our home is far too quiet without her. I’m not sure how long it will take to stop looking expectantly at her corner in our living room when I walk through the front door, or thinking I need to let her out before bedtime. We will never forget her and the GSP-sized impact she left on us.”
 
"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us." -Helen Keller