Shelbyville, TN 37160
1/12/2026 7:35 AM
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Rainbow Bridge
February 16, 2017: Jack #7, a senior dog I adopted more than 3 years ago passed away yesterday morning. He had been going through renal failure, and he had a massive seizure the doctor said caused irreparable brain damage. I just sent a donation in his memory. Below please find my addition to the Rainbow Bridge page. I'm attaching 2 photos. Thank you so much for facilitating the meeting of me and my best buddy. I have never had a dog like Jack. I will miss him terribly.
The Sunday after Thanksgiving, 2013, Jack came into my life. He was bony and skittish, and he would barely let me touch him on the ride home. I didn't know exactly how old he was, but the vet thought he was about 12 when we got him. Over the next three years, we became the very best of pals. I knew that adopting a senior dog would be hard. I knew he would need a lot of extra care and that his time with me would be short. I did not know how completely and fully I could fall in love in such a short period of time, however. Jack was my heart animal.
I adopted Tillie 8 years ago from AADR. She was my first dachshund and it was love at first sight! Tillie was always feisty and loved being the center of attention. She gave me 8 wonderful years of laughter and happiness. She passed away on 1/22/17. She was 14 years old. Sweet dreams my little angel! Know that you were always loved and you will always be in my heart. 
To our friends at AADR.....
We were told that she had been rescued in Tennessee after being dumped at a shelter. She was used for breeding purposes, and could no longer breed, so she was cast aside. We brought her to our home in Buffalo, NY and she thrived! She was a diva and be a loyal companion, a comic and a queen...and she learned to love affection and cuddles!! In April of 2012 we adopted our 2nd AADR rescue, Sammy, and the two proved to be quite the pair....constant companions.
Last June Barbie was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure...we knew it was only a matter of time and we enjoyed another 7 months with her....she amazed everyone with her tenacity and ability to fight her illness. On 1/15 she took a sudden turn for the worse, and we opted to end her suffering....she simply could not fight any more, and was struggling to breath. She was assisted over the rainbow bridge with both of us at her side, on 1/15/17.
It is with a heavy heart that we say good bye to our sweet and loving little Auggie. On December 26,2016 he had a massive seizure/ stroke and never recovered. We had to make the hard decision to send him over the rainbow bridge where he can run free . Even though we only had him for 5 months, he won our hearts with his charm and enthusiasm. And always wagging tail! He brought joy to our lives and always made us smile. He was happy right to the end and we will never forget him. Thank you for being part of our lives, sweet boy. Love you always. 
Toddy we are so so sorry we could not save you but we didn't want you to suffer any longer...RIP sweet boy and join the other puppies that didn't have a chance either. We love you...AADR |