Shelbyville, TN 37160
6/27/2025 8:28 AM
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Rainbow Bridge
"I'm writing with some sad news, but wanted to share that AADR rescue's Honey (left) and Rusty (right) both crossed over the Rainbow Bridge in the last few weeks. I adopted them from you in early 2011 as a bonded pair. They were truly the loves of my life, my best friends. I'm devastated by their passing, but it's a small comfort to know they're together again and always will be. Honey was almost 18 and Rusty was just about to turn 17 when they passed. Honey was a miracle. She outlived what all the vets thought by years. But on 2/10/17 suddenly, she was too tired to keep it up anymore. She looked me straight in the eyes and let me know it was time to let her go. We were at the vet's office hoping to be able to have one more night, but she went to sleep in my arms. Couldn't make it home one last time to say goodbye. Rusty didn't know what to do without his big sister, his heart was broken in too many pieces. He was strong for a couple weeks for me, but declined rapidly over the third week without her. I assured him I would be ok and that he could go be with his Honey if he was ready. I rocked him back and forth as he went to sleep for the last time on 3/2/17. I'm happy they had long lives and that their last years were happy ones in a loving home. I loved those two little buggers with everything I had. I made them a memorial photo album for my bookshelf to keep next to their ashes with hand-stamped metal memorial plaques. I hope they're watching over me now. I'll never forget them or stop loving them and I THANK AADR every day for bringing them into my life. 
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. |