Cookie Man Mann
RIP Sweet Cookie Man Cookie was adopted in 2005 after entering rescue. He reported bit a young child and was to be euthanized. We loved him for nearly 8.5 years before he succumbed to cancer. Cookie passed away Wednesday Jan 22 at 10:45AM. We were on our way to the vet when he passed in my arms. Cookie was loved by everyone who met him. All my grandchildren looked forward to seeing Cooking and getting his attention for love. He always had a kiss for everybody willing to let him get close enough. He loved riding in the truck and going to the park. Loved walking around the block and meeting new neighbors. We only wish the call to the Rainbow Bridge had taken longer to come. Even though we knew it was near it still was something we did not want to see.

Brodie
In 2007 I adopted an older dachshund SSDR named Brodie. He was fostered by Jenny Upchurch. He turned out to be the best dog ever. He was adorable, friendly, happy go lucky, affectionate, and the most loyal dog I ever had the privilege of living with, and I had some great dogs before him.All of my neighbors loved him, and two neighbors who didn't have dogs of their own bought biscuits and would give him a MilkBone each time they saw him walk by. I wanted to let you know that on Fri., Dec. 13 I helped Brodie cross the Rainbow Bridge. He had several medical issues, including Cushing's disease, hearing loss, diminished vision, a large tumor that grew rapidly over the last two months. That day in addition to his recent sense of confusion, he showed other signs that the time had come. It broke my heart to do it, but his vet felt he had little quality of life at this point. I want to thank you for allowing me to be Brodie's mother. I will never forget him. You can see him and all my other pets on my website www.dianescritters.com.

Gidget
(Nov 6, 2013) -- Just letting you know we lost Gidget on Friday. She had a stroke a little over two weeks ago, and was not able to recover. She spent most of this time at the vet although they did let her come home most nights. They did everything they could but in the end it was not enough. She will be missed deeply. She was going on 17 years old, and was still a puppy. She enjoyed her trips outdoors. She was an “outdoorsy kind of gal”. She loved the sunshine but for the last year and a half she had to wear Doggles when in the sun, due to her cataracts. She hated them, but loved being outside. If you remember Gidget was one of the first pups you adopted out after you went solo in 2004. After we got Sunshine and Buddy from you in January, we decided on Gidget in September, because she was soooo cute. Although when we met you in Asheville that night and you took her from her cage, I looked at Larry and said “What have we done”. At 7 years old I was expecting a calm pup like Sunshine and Buddy. She was WILD. And until she got cataracts she stayed that way. She was so full of life and energy. She was the greatest joy to us for almost 10 years. I thank you for her. She is now pain free with Sunshine, Buddy and Miss Gertie, running and enjoying the next phase of life. Pepper, formally known as Precious, is doing good. She knows something is not right. She will go to Gidget’s bed a couple of times a day to sniff around. I have caught her twice digging in the covers, like she is trying to find Gidget. I think she will be fine. She misses her too. Thanks again for allowing us the joy of having Gidget in our lives. And for Sunshine, Buddy and Gertie. All who are still greatly missed. Their pictures are all over the house, so not a day goes by without me thinking of each of them. Thanks again for all you do Jennifer, Larry & Pepper

Squirt#2
RIP sweet baby girl 03-13-07 to 10-05-13 Your time here was brief but we all still learned to love you in that short time. You are now with your daddy giving him hugs and kisses. We at AADR and Dr. Story's will all miss you sweet baby girl. Now you are pain free, bless you little Squirt

Blacky
RIP Oct 5th, 2013 Blacky went into eternal sleep in my loving arms today. The malignant melanoma tumor that was in his gums, spread everywhere in a short period of time. The mass was pressing on his trachea and I could not allow him to suffer so I made the decision to let him go. Kim, I loved Blacky so much. He was the sweetest dog that I have ever known and I know that your kind love and care contributed to his disposition. He was having such a great time here with Mozart and me and we both will always think of him and miss him.