On August 26, 2008 Jason and Jennifer Ray made a donation in memory of Sesi

We got Sesi after I had lost a rescue dog.  I cried and cried.  My heart was broken for months.  Finally my breeder said that she had a litter coming and I could have a girl from it.  She was on the phone when the litter was being born and she said “a red girl came out” and I said “I want her!”  She was my soul mate, an answer to prayer.  We were very close, she snuggled with me, was very loving to everyone and everyone loved her.  She taught me unconditional love.  We lost her at the age of 5 and half to a host of issues, epilepsy, auto immune disease, they were just a few.  I tried so hard to save her, making special food, vitamins anything I could think of... but nothing worked.  

I find comfort in the fact that I'm sure my mom, who was a huge animal lover, was the first one to greet her at those pearly gates. I know she scratched her ears and gave her kisses and they are both waiting for me to join them.

For months I grieved, I could not imagine life without her.  I wanted to honor Sesi in some way.  One day a friend told me the best way to remember her, was to rescue an animal that needs help.  What a perfect idea.  Sesi would have wanted me to.

On October 24, 2008 Anne Eichler made a donation in memory of Harley

Harley was a very special Great Dane. He was loved by me and everyone who knew him from the time he was 8 weeks old until he was 4 and a half years old, when he died. In 2003 Harley spent 5 days at the vet, refusing to eat and being sustained only by IV fluids. He had many tests run on him, but the doctors could find nothing wrong. He decided one day to eat again, and his health bounced back quickly. He got strong and healthy, and was at his heaviest weight in early 2004. This spring he started showing signs that he was sick again, and by summer he had begun losing more weight. Harley started the spring off at 128 pounds, and at his death weighed only 78 pounds. Harley went to his vet, where they told us they could do nothing for him. They didn't want to test and test and come up with nothing again, so they referred us to some specialists. We took Harley to another local vet for a second opinion, and right away they suspected Harley had Addison's disease, which affects the adrenal glands. By Saturday the 25th, they had diagnosed him as Addisonian. They believed that it could be the cause of his rapid weight loss and disinterest in food. All was looking well...but then Sunday morning, the vet called and sounded distressed. We MUST take Harley to WSU (Washington State University has one of the finest vet programs around) right away, his protein levels were so low, the only thing that could help him now was a plasma transplant and blood transfusions with 'round the clock care. Annie's wonderful friend JP loaded Annie and Harley up in Annie's car and drove them 4 hours to Pullman , WA . Annie spent the whole time with Harley in her lap, petting and loving him, talking to him to let him know he was gonna be just fine, no matter what. Harley seemed to look at me with understanding and knowing that day...he was sending me messages with those soulful eyes...he knew that these were our last hours together. Harley collapsed in the parking lot on the way in the hospital, very weak and even though he tried hard, and his tail was still wagging, he just couldn't make it in on his own. The doctors picked him up and immediately put him on fluids and blood, doing all they could for him. We spent 3 hours there, before I said goodbye to my boy, unknowing it would be the last time I saw my beautiful guy. Two hours later, doctors called to tell me that while moving Harley to another table, he collapsed again, went into cardiac arrest, and they were unable to revive him. Harley died on September 26th, 2004. He'll be sorely missed....Play hard Harley, on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge ...Mommy will be with you again someday!

On October 25, 2008 The Smith and Destito Family & Friends made a donation in memory of Max

R.I.P.
Max Destito/Smith
August 14, 2001-September 25, 2008

This spirited, loving, happy young dog spent the majority of his life with his loving family Michelle, Mark, Michael, and Morgan Destito. Max was adopted by family members Tim, Robin, and Tyler Smith after the Destito family left to serve the United States Government in Ankara, Turkey.

Max passed away unexpectedly one evening and his remains reside in Yakima, Washington. He is in the hearts of many loved ones and will be missed greatly.

Run with the big dogs upstairs Max. We LOVE you!

On December 22, 2008 Ron and Juanda Krebs made a donation in memory of Pokey

My name was Pokey.   I lived in a horrible place for a while but then I got adopted by neighbors just down the street and life was good.   My parents loved me beyond belief.  The people that owned me before never knew I was so close that I could see their house every day.   I didn't want to see it.   Mom called me Pokey Boy or Pokey Pig and my Dad called me The Pokemeister.   My mom and dad would come home from work and I would stand on the stairs and talk and talk.   I talked to them all of the time.

My best friend was Georgie Girl and Kirby would bring her to the Park and we would  chase kites and run as fast as the wind.  Now, Georgie Girl and I are waiting at the Rainbow Bridge.

On December 22, 2008 Ron and Juanda Krebs made a donation in memory of Ron Stephens

Ron Stephens, one of the good guys.  Ron started his Better Business Bureau career 2 years before I did.  Ron was a long time community servant, most recently serving as President of The Better Business Bureau of Palm Beach County, where he served from 1990 until his retirement in 1998.  Prior to his position in West Palm Beach, Mr. Stevens served as the President of the Better Business Bureau of Central New York, located in Syracuse from 1987 to 1990, and as a Project Manager and Director of Special Programs for the Council of Better Business Bureaus from 1972 to 1987.  From 1970 to 1972 he held various positions with the Better Business Bureaus of Milwaukee and St. Louis.  Ron passed away November 3, 2008.