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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"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."
Missed by Audrey and John and countless others who walked the journey with him. GSP Rescue New England would like to thank Chris Cranston, Lisa Corti and Mark Troxel for their donations in Bailey’s memory. |
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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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"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.
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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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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"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.
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 |
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.
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 and/or mspooner@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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