One could say that life with a Shorthair goes well beyond the day to day routine. We develop a bond so deep that words can never fully express the love and feelings we have for our dogs...and they for us. Sadly, as with most relationships in life, there comes a time when they must move on without us, and we are left with a void in our lives. Their presence was so huge that it's hard to imagine it can ever be filled again. However, we are comforted with beautiful memories of the special times with our friend. We dedicate this page in honor of our beloved GSP's that have moved on to a better place, waiting to be reunited with us again.
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No one could believe that I was adopting a nine-year-old dog, but after meeting Sophie, no one could believe that she was a nine-year-old dog. Sophie was adopted from these very pages; given over by a thoughtful yet heartbroken owner who recognized that she could no longer take care of her. Sophie graciously adopted us as her new family and filled us with a lifetime of memories in the six years since. Sophie's large heart and magnetic personality endeared her to everyone. Always at the ready, Sophie could retrieve anything with a scent and was willing to prove it on a daily basis. It is with a broken heart that I write this memorial of her passing, for I have lost my best friend.
Craig |
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Never before have we had a dog that made such an impact on our lives. Patty arrived on our doorstep with little fanfare and a few simple wishes a warm comfortable bed, tasty treats, the chance to lay her head on her owner’s knee and long daily walks. Just looking at her picture you can see why everyone who met her smothered her with TLC. Yet today we had to decide that your body was getting tired and you could no longer live the full dog life that you were entitled too. Patty out of your 15 yrs we only enjoyed you for 2 years but they were the BEST two years any dog owner could have wished for. Thank you. You will always be in our hearts. "Love, Christine, Michael, Johanna and Douglas" |
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"It hurts beyond words to suffer the loss of a friend" ~Stephen Huneck~ You were wise beyond your six years, Miss Shelby. An old soul, some would say. You lived each day of your year with us as if something special were going to happen. You knew that a sunny day meant a warm spot on the porch and a long nap; mornings meant a romp across the lawn with your brother and every meal was cause for much celebration. If a life is measured by the joy it has brought to others, then your time with us, Miss Shelby, was truly immeasurable. Sadly missed by Tom, Gloria and GSP brother Hershey |
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He was the lumpiest dog we had ever seen, but he was tall and majestic, with a big, beautiful face, deep, expressive eyes, huge, gorgeous jowls. And he had a kind and gentle soul. He was happy, curious and loving every day. He pranced gracefully, and counter-surfed regularly (successfully, most times). He was happiest just hanging out with his little GSP sister, Bella, and with cuddling with his family. We miss him every day. We love you forever, Mr. B....Until we meet again....Love, your family |
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Bentley (A.K.A. "Beans") was our beautiful boy. He came to us through the GSP Rescue when he was 8 1/2 years old.
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GSP Rescue New England would like to thank Suzanne and John Crivelli for their donation in Max's memory. |
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He moved into our house, our hearts, and yes our bed.
We played, laughed, cried, and sometimes scolded.
We taught him to sit, to come, to give paw. But never really heel, unless we had a cookie.
He taught us how to listen, to be patient, to enjoy life, and how to love in a whole new dimension.
Most importantly he taught us how to do things his way.
He was our friend and companion.
He is dearly missed.
He waits for us across the Rainbow Bridge.
He is Max.
07/12/1996 – 1/11/09 forever in our hearts...
Suzanne and John
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Although I moved from the Boston area in 2005, I left GSP Rescue NE in the capable hands of some amazing volunteers. They have grown the organization beyond my wildest dreams. When I built this website, I put Pete's photo in the far right of the photo bar that runs across each and every page. Although he is no longer with us, he will continue to "lead the way" for all of the other GSPs that will come into the New England program." We miss you sweet boy...rest in peace. GSP Rescue New England would like to thank Michelle and Dennis Salyers, Willa Slack, and Natalie Gentilo for their donations in Pete's memory. |
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"Pete was a gentle giant. He weighed over 90 lbs, and was as soft as silk. He was a quiet, calm boy (well, except for meal time), and everyone who met him absolutely fell in love with him. He was a therapy dog for the elderly and those afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease. He brought so much joy to so many lives. Pete was the inspiration behind GSP Rescue New England. I took Pete as a foster at age eight-ish, when his owner passed away. At the time, rescue was a very small group of volunteers, working through the Mayflower GSP Club. As my love and commitment to Pete grew, so did my desire to help as many GSPs as possible. So, I founded GSP Rescue New England.
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In Memory of Boo-
If for one second.... We could feel that ticklish feeling of her licking our toes from under our blanket.. We could hear her tapping nails on the other side of the door as she eagerly waits to greet us...or feel the nibble on our ears from her total joy of reuniting. If for one second... We could feel her excited heart beat as she lies between us... then once again, we'll feel the sweetest and most addictive love we have ever known." Missed by Lucy and Bill. |
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Missed by Audrey and John and countless others who walked the journey with him. GSP Rescue New England would like to thank Lorraine Carmosino, Leslie Michell-Young, Chris Cranston, Lisa Corti and Mark Troxel for their donations in Bailey’s memory. |
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"Bailey Munchkin truly was one of the most special dogs you'd ever meet. So unlike a typical GSP, he was big, goofy, clumsy and low energy. But he was also a snuggle bug, obedient, loyal, and had a heart of gold. All of these things allowed him to have a wonderful life and caused SO many people to love him. As Jazzy was my soul, Bailey was my heart. He lived a full life and loved to just chew his bone and play with his stuffed green pepper toy. And when he came down with Degenerative Myelopathy, he faced it for two years with bravery, faith and courage. He accepted losing the ability to walk, loved using his cart, and still lived life with a big heart. He was my hero and my friend. He touched so many lives and he will never be forgotten by those that knew him."
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"My first GSP puppy...need I say more! We taught each other many things, including trying to stay one step ahead of each other. She had an iron will and when she looked at you, she looked into your soul. Her favorite things in the world were playing Frisbee and going for our daily hikes. She ran those woods like she owned them. Forever remembered as a master thief - particularly of butternut squash and blueberry pie, there will never be another Jazzy. She was my soulmate, my friend, my Jazzygirl. Although not a Rescue, she led me to love this breed and I honor her memory by helping GSP's find loving homes."
Deeply missed by Audrey Carmosino and all who knew her. |
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"One of the most important lessons that she taught me is the importance of letting those you love know how you feel. There wasn't even a second when I felt anything but an overwhelming love for her and she never missed an opportunity to let Joe and I know how much she loved us. She truly was a once in a lifetime friend."
Loved and missed by Erin & Joe GSP Rescue New England thanks Gretchen's family for their donation in her memory. |
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"We adopted this sweet girl through Rescue and she was our first introduction to the breed. We totally fell in love with her spunk, her speed (on foot and with kisses!) and her love for life.
We still miss playing ball with her everyday and taking her swimming at the beach. Though Astrid was irreplaceable, our love for her led us to volunteer more time with Rescue. We continue to honor her memory everyday while working to save more needy GSP's." Dearly missed by Michele and John Spooner |
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"We adopted this beautiful boy at four years old from someone who could no longer care for him. At that time we had an eleven year old weimeraner and although quite different in personality, they fast became best friends. Buck had a "passion" for playing ball. I think that is one of the things we miss about him most. Up until his very last day, his eyes would brighten and his ears would perk up at the mere suggestion of playing fetch. (And cookies, of course!)
We miss him every day and although irreplaceable, we have honored his memory by adopting another GSP who needed a good home." Art and Deb Tagliaferri GSP Rescue New England thanks Buck's family for their donation in his memory. |
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After about a year and a half, one day she started walking really strange. We took her to the vet that day but they sent us home. By late evening she couldn't walk, we live on an island without 24 hrs ferry service so we had to wait until morning to take her back to the vet. Come to find out she had slipped a disc in her back and she was paralyzed. They said they could operate but gave her a less than 5% chance of walking. We were devastated. We didn't know what to do, against everyone's opinion we brought her home for the weekend. We thought we would keep her and get her a wheelchair. That was the worst weekend ever, just because I realized she had to go to doggy heaven. She couldn't walk, or use the bathroom, and most of all she couldn't run or swim and she didn't know why. It was for the best, but almost 3 years later I still miss her. I now have 2 other GSP's (Berlyn & Lucky) and I am not a cat person anymore! Katie & John |
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"Cocoa was my first dog. At the time I was a 'cat person'. She was a stray that was found on the highway, I got her from a older couple. I never knew her real birthday or how old she was. She was my best friend. She loved to go on drives and swim. I never saw a dog love the water like her.
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Frank A. Young May 2 1953 - September 2 2006 The brightest star in the sky.... Les, Demijen, Bosco, Paisley and Holly |
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"People thought we were crazy when we decided to adopt an 11.5 year old
dog thru Rescue. Our initial meeting turned out to be true love. Molly was with us for two wonderful years, and she made every minute important.
Molly woke up happy every day and never stopped until bedtime. She always carried a ball in her mouth, and always wanted to us to drop whatever we were doing and play. It worked most of the time! She showed us that age is irrelevant. Molly was always giving 100% of her self to us. We still miss our sweet girl running in the yard, and miss those kisses. We will always treasure our time with her, & we know that adopting a senior wasn't so crazy, after all." Molly is always in our hearts - Lynn & Bob |
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Every day she taught our rambunctious 4 yr old GSP some doggie manners and when he forgot them, especially when she was on point at the bird feeder, she was quick to gently discipline him. Nikki even proved to us that you could teach an old dog a new trick. Once she discovered the joy of catching a ball, although she had no idea what to do next, the two dogs got endless fun chasing each other around with a ball in the mouth. One evening the family quickly learnt that Nikki had no intention of being left to sleep downstairs. By butting her head against the stair gate, she could create a small gap to squeeze through, sneak upstairs and quietly sleep on the floor at the bottom of the bed. Sadly Nikki's time with us was too short within 6 months she had quickly succumbed to cancer but she certainly left "paw prints on our hearts" forever. Lovingly missed by Christine and Michael Voss |
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"Nikki, a 10 yr old, started as a foster dog with us but within two weeks we felt that she had always been with us and so we officially adopted her.
GSP Rescue New England thanks Candace and Benjamin Phelps, Lee and Elizabeth Ramsauer, Matt Bauer, Kaufman, Osit & Vasquez, P.C., Sarah Ball, Autopart International and Friends at the Laboratory for their donations in memory of Richard Cannon Phelps, father of GSP Rescue New England volunteer, Wendy Phelps.
GSP Rescue New England would like to thank Lauren Good for her donation in memory of "Reglan" loved dearly by Melissa Martin. Reglan's life was cut short, but was filled with love and fun with Melissa, who totally adored him!
GSP Rescue New England would like to thank Terry and Mike Young for their donation in memory of their beloved rescued GSP, Tucker.
GSP Rescue New England would like to thank Claudia Sullivan for her donation in memory of "Playful Sullivan, the prettiest GSP."
GSP Rescue New England would like to thank Charles and Sandra Gallow for their donation in memory of Simon Furrow.
GSP Rescue New England would like to thank the Scatterday family for their donation in memory of "Foster", the dearly beloved GSP of Ann Matthews of NY.
GSP Rescue New England would like to thank Lauren Good for her donation in memory of "Reglan" loved dearly by Melissa Martin. Reglan's life was cut short, but was filled with love and fun with Melissa, who totally adored him!
GSP Rescue thanks David Monahan for his donation in memory of Daisy, beloved GSP of Gabriel O'Malley.
GSP Rescue thanks Charles and Claudia Sullivan of Vernon, CT for their donation in memory of their beloved GSP, Matilda.
GSP Rescue thanks Trudy Van Houten for her donation in memory of her beloved GSP Perry. Perry and Henry. Noble friends.
GSP Rescue thanks Danielle Cosgrove for her donation in memory of Rugby, beloved GSP of Kerri Madden.
GSP Rescue thanks Anita Bellmore for her donation in memory of Klaus D'Alessio.
GSP Rescue thanks the Occhino family for their donation in memory of Leonard Boera (Board Member Celeste Long’s father).
GSP Rescue thanks John Phelan (along with Daisey and Cotton) for his donation in loving memory of Carolyn Sidebottom.
GSP Rescue thanks Lucy Grante-Ruane for her donation in memory of her beloved rescued GSP, Mac.
GSP Rescue thanks Maryann Beauchene for her donation in memory of her wonderfully devoted GSP, Tiara.
GSP Rescue thanks Leslie Michell-Young for her donation in memory of Buster, beloved rescued Lab of Michele Spooner, President of GSP Rescue New England.
We welcome monetary donations honoring the memory of the family members that have passed on from this world but continue to remain in our hearts forever. Please click here to make an online donation in their name. Please indicate if you wish your donation to be anonymous or not. We will acknowledge it regardless if there's a tribute submitted.
If you would like to submit an entry for our Remembrances page, please email the following to acarmosino@gsprescuene.org:
- One picture per dog
- A short tribute about your memories with your GSP. Please limit your paragraph to 100 words or less. Refer to current tributes as a guide.
- Your contact email.
From School Library Journal
Curl up with Rover and take a journey to Dog Heaven, where there are endless fields for running; clear lakes filled with teasing, honking ducks; and loving angel children playing everywhere. There are tasty biscuits shaped like cats and fluffy cloud beds for sleeping, memory trips back to favorite spots and people, and cozy homes with petting hands. Rylant uses simple, comfortable language and an abundance of careful detail to create a place of warmth and happiness. Dressed in colorful clothing and sporting an orange scarf, God is friendly and accessible; he looks after "His dogs," making sure the biscuits are appetizing and the dreams are serene. With their simple shapes and bold lines, the bright acrylic paintings have a childlike appeal. Brush strokes add texture and depth, while unusual color combinations — glowing mixes of oranges, purples, and greens — contribute to the peaceful mood. Canines become part of the landscape; tumbling hills and rounded surfaces reflect the rapid motion of exuberant pooches running breathlessly across endless fields, while pawprints shine brightly beside nighttime stars and decorate the sides of mountains. The reassuring story might comfort a child after the loss of a pet, but this pleasant, imaginary paradise will have a broader appeal to all animal lovers. — Joy Fleishhacker, New York Public Library
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