RIP Vasco aka Buster 3-24-14
"Buster was his previous name, but we decided to name him Vasco, honoring the conquerer Vasco de Gama, and he was a real one!! He came to our lives in May 2008, and he became a real protector for all of us. He had had a very rough past, he had been abandoned several times and abused before arriving at AADR. He spent a year waiting for adoption and until we saw him and decided to adopt him. We gave him all the love that he never had in his short life, We had the satisfaction that he was happy during last six years with us and his brothers until he died on the 24th of March 2014. We can definitely note the emptiness in the house........Vasco was a presence, a good one, and one that will be missed. We love you very much and we light a candle close to your picture every single night and pray!! We hope to see you in the future, just wait for us!!

Jake RIP
Jake came to us via AADR about 7 or so years ago. He had been a 'breeder' dog (I guess it was time for fresh stock). Jake was quite submissive for a long time. When approached, he would flatten himself to the floor, head down. He also had no clue about playing/chasing a ball; he'd just look at it like "What?" and walk away. Even watching my other two doxies go nuts and chase a ball until they were pooped didn't register with him. Jake did take to squeaky toys, though - he'd run through the house with one like it was his prize catch of the day. Sweet tempered and completely submissive to our other two (and later, three) weiners, he did have a very strong protective streak when it came to anyone approaching me, whether in our home or on the outside. While he never went after anyone, his aggressive stance and deep bark could be intimidating to strangers. I sometimes felt like he was saying 'Hey, I've got a good thing here and you better stay away!" He was quite a love sponge, almost to the point of being needy, but I think he was making up for his years spent in a run. Sweet, dependent, gentle Jake - we will miss him. God love you, little guy! And special thanks to AADR for bringing him into our lives.

Dotti Westberry RIP 08/30/14
We are very sad to report that we lost one of our AADR alums, Dotti, last night to heart failure. Dotti was a special part of our lives for over 5 years and we are so thankful to have had such a precious and sweet little girl be a part of our family. I have no doubt that Dotti is playing right now with her brother Gunter who we lost last December. We will mourn her loss and cherish her memories for now, but somewhere out there is a little Dachshund that will sometime in the near future become part of our family and it will be loved and spoiled rotten. Many thanks to all of the members of AADR for the phenomenal work they do in protecting these wonderful little creatures!! Run free Dot-Dot, we will see you again one day!

Sammy Stevens..RIP
Sammy was born on October 27,1999, and I was fortunate enough to adopt him on 2/17/2005. He went everywhere with me, and never met a stranger. At eight years old he has back surgery and was paralyzed for 2 weeks, then one day he just sat up and took off!! He lived a very spoiled life,as my only dog and loved playing with his cat siblings. Unfortunately at 14 1/2 he developed Cushing's disease and diabetes, and his body couldn't handle anymore. He is very missed and thought about daily! Thank you AADR for allowing me to adopt sweet Sammy. He touched my heart and I will be forever grateful!! RIP sweet, sweet Sammy Love , Mommy and Grandma (Melissa and Cheryl Stevens)

Willy
RIP Aug. 15th 2014...Willy you were only with us a short time but in that time you grabbed my heart with both your paws and you wouldn't let go. I selfishly wanted to keep you but I knew you were better off going to the rainbow bridge so despite my pain I sucked it up and let you go. To say I miss you is an understatement but I know we'll meet again some day and then you can show me all the things that you and Brucey, Heidi, Buffy, Roxie, Rocky, Tasha, Petey, Gizmo and Lucy Wo-Wo have been up too....I miss you and love you. Diane Irwin