In Memory Donations

You are gone from this earthly world but not from my heart. You appear in a park on a pretty day, on the porch on a starlit night, in the stream when we camp, I hear your paws walking on the hardwood floors, I smell your wonderful doggie smell, I turn but alas, you are not there. And yet you are, in many ways you are, forever my faithful, loving shadow. The bond was strong and we will meet again when my time on earth is finished, I will never go where you are not.

In memory donations can be sent by clicking the donation paw on any Forgotten Friend or Special Needs dog and inserting a special note in the text box. Pictures are also welcome and may be submitted by clicking here. In memory recognition will remain on this page of our site for one year, even after the sponsored dog is placed into their new family.

A donation has been made by Dave Ransome in honor of Bombay and Fred, beloved companions who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge and are
patiently awaiting their "best friends"!

He was a beloved member of our family for almost 6 years and we lost him too young to epilepsy. He will hold a special place in our hearts always!
Thank you to FF for giving us the chance to love him!! Attached is a picture of him with his buddy, Tria.

Chance never left my side during my pregnancy. His kind, gentleness helped me through many tearful days and nights and also through the joy of
a healthy baby girl who adored him until he had a stroke in 2008. My "baby girl" is now 3 and still asks where Chance went and I told her he went to be
with Jesus and he didn't have anymore pain. Thank you for letting me share this story with you and letting me help another dog in his memory.
Thank you for doing what you do.

We adopted her from you almost 7 years ago. She was the best thing to ever come in to my life. As the saying goes, when one door closes, another door
opens. Monday morning, my wife Jhen and I saw the heartbeat of our baby for the very first time. A mere hour later, we lost the heartbeat of our other baby
Kia. She died in my arms. She had a big heart and loved everyone, man or animal. She was the sweetest dog I have ever known. Those who met her, knew
what a loving animal she was. She was the light and happiness in my heart for so many years. We had a great life together and she did not suffer.
Now we wait for that light to shine again in our latest blessing. Kia was my inspiration to create the Manchester Dog Park where she loved to play
with her friends. Her sweet spirit will live on vicariously through all the dogs that play in the park. http://manchestervtdogpark.org.

Duke was a Shepherd/Collie mix who we adopted 10 years ago, shortly after Christmas. We only planned to foster him, but it took only three days
for all of us to fall in love. He was so smart! He could open the back door, chase cockroaches and snakes, and only tried to eat the hamster once!

Our friend Margi lost her dear companion Beau to cancer in November. He will be terribly missed and fondly remembered.

Purdy's little old body finally gave out and she was ready to go. She was going to be 18 next month. I delivered her when she was born, she's been a
fabulous friend. Now I'm ok by thinking she's with her mama now and no more pain or suffering.
God Bless all the little critters. Love, Ramona

Sweet Pete could not combat the suffering and neglect from his previous hell! His pain is gone and he has gone to his forever home where he will treasured as one of God's special souls.

Our sweet puppy Johnny lost his battle with parvo today. He fought for five days, but his little body wasn't strong enough to overcome the virus. He was only here for a short time, but he will be missed terribly.

Thanks to the doctors at Griffith Animal Hospital for taking care of him this week and to the donors who are assisting with the cost of his medical care.

A donation was made to Forgotten Friends in Memory of Luna who passed away April 23rd. She is greatly missed by her owner Anissa Zickler and all
her two and four legged friends in Central Park.

Charlies was the most loving dog. I spoiled him by letting him sleep on the bed. Actually, I think he took over. I'll love you forever, Lisa Morrill.

Custard was a super loving and sweet dog and deserved his chance, The saddest part about his condition is that it was all preventable if his
previous owners had taken good care of him. However, he went into congestive heart failure after his heartworm treatment and was euthanized to end
his suffering. Farewell to a very sweet boy.

From the hearts that could not have loved her any more. Goodbye, our sweet lulu bear. We will forever hear you running clumsily all over the house, barking
to be picked up and put on the sofa and feel you under our feet in the kitchen waiting for a scrap or to lick the bowl. We love you more than anything and give thanks
for your love everyday you were with us.
Love, Jason and Rachel Furst (Mom and Dad)

The Ransome Family made a donation to Forgotten Friends in memory of "Luna". She passed away on April 23. Her owner Anissa Zickler , in NYC, is a great
friend of the Ransomes. Luna was a beautiful girl and was loved by all. She had many fans in Central Park and lots of two and four legged friends.

A donation was made to Forgotten Friends by Amanda Crocker, Keely Joseph and other employees of National Instruments in Memory of Lanie, the beloved
dog of their fellow employee Kyle Schwambrug. Lanie recently passed over the Rainbow Bridge and is missed beyond belief! She was adopted from the group
and really was a treasure!

Precious Star, you came into this world with everything against you. You may have passed through quickly, but you were loved!

A donation was made to Forgotten Friends by Dave & Melaney Ransome in memory of Bailey, the beloved companion of Heather Shield.

Losing you was one of the most painful things I have experienced! You were always so unique, so intelligent and often a challenge. I am glad my last
sight of you was lying in the green grass with your beautiful coat blowing in the wind. At peace finally and able to chew tires and chase balls forever on
the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. I love you! Deborah

A donation was made to Forgotten Friends by Dave Ransome in memory of Miriam Morris.

A donation was made by Dave Ransome, towards the care of our dogs, in memory of Mr. Jesus "Marcos" Valero, who passed away on Jan 3rd after
a long battle with cancer. He was a lifelong advocate of the rescue and kind care of dogs and cats in the El Paso area. He passed away with his loving family
about him along with a host of grateful rescue dogs (and one cat that would not leave his bed).

"In memory of my sweet Darwin: you were the best friend I have ever had. You loved me through all the good times & the bad. I was so blessed
to have you in my life for nearly fifteen years. My heart is broken and not a day goes by that I don't miss 'my shadow'." Love, Rachelle Adams

A donation was made by Lisl & Enrique Ortega for Sandy in memory of our beloved Jacky, who is waiting for us at Rainbow Bridge:
Puppy, you are gone from this life but you are in our hearts - never, ever, ever forgotten. We think of you every day, every night, every hour, and every minute
of the day. We miss you but know you are at peace and no longer in pain. Daddy has a cookie for you and Mommy has a liver treat.
Till we see you at Rainbow Bridge – all our love, hugs and kisses – Mommy and Daddy.

Dearest Spencer,
You were one of the sweetest dogs in the world, beautiful and loyal! You left us too soon and too fast. We will never forget you!
Love, Mom & Dad

Dearest Jorge,
I had you for too short a time, losing you has torn a piece out of my heart. You are terribly missed and will never be forgotten.
Love, Ramona

A donation was made by Dave Ransome, towards the care of Gizmo, in memory of Woody & Daisy, the loving companions of Chris and Julie Savasky.

I've lost my golden bear. I found you as a puppy; a neglected stray, covered with mange. Six months later you were a furry golden bear, full of mischievous
antics who had earned the name Rascal. To some, you looked more like you belonged in a zoo than a household. But to me, you were always my devoted Rascal bear.
I will never forget you. I'm sure you are up to all sorts of goofiness at the Rainbow Bridge. Looking forward to being with you there one day. Love, Brenda Billings

A donation was made by Dave Ransome, towards the care of our rescued dogs, in memory of Bandit, the loving companion of Shane and Kristy Attaway

Donations made from Suzie in loving memory of ChaCha who was deeply loved in life and will live in her heart forever after she has passed over
the rainbow bridge.

Boots was my 'buddy boy' and Robin's 'Boot-man'. He was handsome, sweet, our 'gentle-man', but could also be quite an unexpected clown at times
that brought laughter to us. He was a joy for us. We are unsure what his first 8-9 years were like before we adopted him from you, but from some personality
quirks we know we provided him a lot of love and healing that helped when he was so scared. To give him freedom to grow was a gift for all of us. He is so
very missed, but he is no longer in pain and hope he's chasing squirrels somewhere with his sister Sierra who we lost in April. Thanks for these years with him.

A donation was made to by Rebecca Hott to Forgotten Friends Rescue in memory of Woodrow G. Larson.

After several days of extraordinary veterinary efforts, Peaches yielded her life and departed from this world on Saturday July 19, 2008 and went on to the next world to wait for me there.

She approached life with her ever-present smile, soulful eyes and loving presence. Happy with us for nearly eight years ... she conquered many obstacles ... a lesson for us all.

She came into my life in the winter of 2000. While I was volunteering at the PAWS shelter, an overweight and sad dog tugged at my heartstrings, especially when people made fun of her obesity. Abandoned by her owner when they left her behind when they moved ... already about age five; she was picked up by animal control. She was brought to PAWS shelter where she was found to be unadoptable (overweight and heartworms) and immediately charted to be destroyed after the minimum three day holding period. I would not allow her to go! I found a wonderful saint who helped with her medical expenses (thank you). I tried and tried to find someone to adopt her; I found that person in my own mirror. Back then, I would not let her go ... though now I must ... until we meet again.

She has added so much love and value to our lives. I will miss her more than words can ever say.

A donation was made in memory of "Jake" (beloved dog of Mark Jones) by Dave Ransome.

A donation was made in memory of "Jax" (beloved dog of Lance & Traci Shillingburg) by Dave Ransome.

A donation was made in memory of Bob Rundell, by Joan Carol Bates to help sponsor Mouse.

A donation was made in memory of Dean Monroe, by Ramona Ruffino to help sponsor little Corky.

Our little Moose passed away at the age of 18. Her trip to us started with a drug bust in an East TX apartment complex. The drugs were gone, but the dog was found alone and very hungry. The police turned her over to a couple who started searching for a home.

She found her way to my dad, who gave her to my grandmother, who gave her to me. She had advanced heartworms, heart and lung damage, needed to have 18 teeth pulled and was not spayed. We weren't looking for a chihuahua, but by the time we treated her problems to make her adoptable she'd become one of our pack. She had seven great years with us and will be missed!

A donation was made by Camille Hemlock in memory of "Baby Girl," loving companion of Jack and Nicole.

Thank you for giving us 16 years of love and happiness. You were the best! Ride your jet ski, climb trees, bark at squirrels, catch your Frisbee, help Pops with his BBQ, run pain free and be forever Happy over the Rainbow Bridge. Thank you for sending us Zanna Doo. We will see you again someday! Love, Brenda, David and Matthew

Poor little Tiny Tim never got to see his first Christmas! This little Heeler boy was struck by a car and broke his leg in several places. He died during surgery. We know he can now run again and is pain free just over the Rainbow Bridge.

Dear Marley, your time with us was too short. You didn't even get to have your first Christmas. So sad that whoever owned you before you came to us didn't bother to vaccinate you. Your suffering was all so preventable. We know you are pain free now and we want to know you are missed.

In memory of Jack, a faithful companion, who lived to the age of 15. Jack had been with me since before I knew Jason or had Ben... before I graduated from college, before I became a nurse, before I moved to Texas. He was perhaps my oldest friend, and certainly had stood by me through the many joys and challenges of my life like only a beloved pet can. He will be very missed by our family. Love, The Porters

Sweet Irish, your were My best friend and companion for 18 years, I will never find another cat like you. You are sorely missed! Mark

A donation to our dogs was made by John and Mary Denlinger in loving memory of their son Mark's cat Irish. Sweet Irish was a loving and loyal companion to Mark for 18 years and is dearly missed.

Found Black/Lab/Pit Mix@ 2yrs. old abandoned somewhere in Austin’burbs, sometime in the early 90s. If this was your dog, you blew it. What a good smart boy. We'll miss you. Loved by Toni, Frances, Julian and everyone he ever met.

A donation was made by Dave Ransome in memory of Taboo, the beloved cat of Ray and Jaci Gaspard.

A donation was made by Annalyn Earley-Bryant in memory of Mutley and Goldie and honoring my forever pals, Razor, Lucy, Sophia, and Sassy.

Dear little Tiffany was the last puppy left from a litter of 4. People repeatedly overlooked her at adoption days because she was extremely scared of the outside world. She spent months at the dog ranch waiting for her turn in a foster home, only to find the perfect family for her just 2 weeks later! Tiffany’s picture-perfect life was tragically cut short with a terrible accident. Just a week after arriving in her new home, the extra loop of her no-slip / martingale collar, a device intended to protect her from escaping on walks outdoors, caused her death when it caught on a door knob and she could not get free.

Tiffany did not die in vain. Now Forgotten Friends Mix Breed Rescue is trying to get the word out about Tiffany’s tragedy and let dog owners know that training collars “martingales, chokers, etc“ can be good training tools, but should NEVER be left on a dog when it is unsupervised or playing with other dogs. These collars can become stuck on a crate, another dog’s tooth, a tree limb or any number of other things and cause injury or death in a matter of seconds.

Your family and foster family love you, Tiff. We hope you aren't scared anymore.

A donation was made to the memory of sweet Tiffany by the Porter family. She is loved and greatly missed by all.

One of God's true gifts to me, passed away September 2nd when the very hard decision to euthanize was made for this very beloved dog. Tillie Jean came to me from a kill shelter. She was a skittish but sweet girl. She became ill right away and a week or so later we realized she was blind. She started to get better after many medications and then declined with neurological failure. This darling, chipper girl, who fought hard and never complained, was a wonderful example of the true heart of canine companionship.

Dearest Dumpling, I wish we could have given you more than 4 extra months of life but I know you enjoyed your time with us running, strolling around the pond and playing with your foster buds. We thought it would be Cushings Disease that sent you to the bridge, little did we figure on mammary cancer. We hope you get your girlish figure back, regain your coat and enjoy many meals on the other side of the rainbow!

Dear Doc - so sweet, so cute, so small, our little Doolittle. We will miss you and are very sad you had to leave our world so soon! We wish you a healthy body and spirit on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge, butterflies to chase and green grass to play or rest on.

Dear Ginger- Saying "goodbye" to you was so hard-- you were so beautiful and soft and it is so sad to think about how scary life was for you. Hopefully you are full of peace and contentment over the Rainbow Bridge. You touched many people in your months with us, and many of us will carry your memory in our hearts.

Dear Josie- We are so sorry that your life was so very short! In the few weeks we had together, you gave your foster family much joy and brought smiles to so many who saw you and loved you on sight. In your honor we have saved the lives of your brothers and we will do our best to make sure all of your siblings get the wonderful Forever Families you deserved as well. You were loved!

Handsome Duke, the earth was blessed with your sweet spirit for too short a time, your memory will remain in the hearts of those who loved you. This sweet boy lost his battle with parvo.

Little Treasure most certainly earned her name with her fosters! This girl entered rescue in horrible condition and suffering. She had as much Vet care as she needed but in the end it could not save her life. She crossed the Rainbow Bridge 5/20/07 and has left behind many loved ones, canine and human alike!

A donation was made by Dave Ransome in memory of Abel "Pop" Gagneaux to keep his love alive in our furry friends.

A donation was made by Dave Ransome, in memory of the life and good works of Charles "Chick" and Ann Lynn Colvin, to further rescue efforts to save abandoned dogs and puppies.

Dearest Sassy, you will never be forgotten! You came to us as a small puppy and left our home in too short a time. We miss watching you herding bugs, swimming in the pond and playing with Tye! You were a treasure and oh, so loving a companion. If you are not in Heaven, I want to go wherever you are now!

Dear Sadie, You were just the best girl. We are so sorry that you had the loss of your first family but you finally found your forever home with tons of love and friends! So very sad then to have your sweet life cut short by cancer. Many, many people will hold you in their hearts and thoughts forever! We love you!

Jake, you had such a rough first year of your life, then just when we got you one big paw ahead, life dealt you two big paws back. Then there were more back then forward. Now it is our prayer that you are looking down on us with your beautiful blue eyes, pain and hunger free. Run like the wind, our Jakie!

In Loving Memory of Shadrach. Our hearts were broken when you left us. Love always, Christie

In Memory of our Moonpie who died of Parvo at the tender age of 10 weeks of age on February 4, 2007. Please read about Parvo, a usually fatal viral disease at www.peteducation.com.

A donation was made for rescued dogs needing their forever homes from Tracy Tenpenny in memory of “Bombay” Ransome.

James Brown was a popular guy. He had a huge fan club and will be missed by many. He was a lucky fella to land in a home that loved him so much.

In memory of Bombay (Mini Schnauzer) and Fred (Catahoula). They were, and will always be our beloved friends, sons, brothers and companions. We love you both so much. You will always remain in God's arms and in our Hearts. We will smile when we re-unite with you at the Rainbow Bridge.

Cookie was a little red head spitfire her whole life. She was never afraid of any dog or any thing. She stood her ground and took no bull from anyone no matter how big they were. Cookie liked to tap dance with her front feet whenever she wanted or needed something. There will never be another that could fill her pawprints.

Thanks to Lynn Simpson for her donation in loving memory of her beloved little Bear Bear. 18 wonderful years with this angel.

Thanks to Terrie Beloin for her donation to Pancho in loving memory of her beloved Ada.

In loving memory of my Mother, Janet Sebens. You left too soon. We still had so much to do and say! Love, Karen

In memory of beautiful Brodie: I was truly blessed to have had you for that short amount of time. Every second with you brought joy and happiness to my life. Christy

One day back in 1989 someone had a dog they didn't want anymore - they drove her out the country and dumped her on the highway - she was pregnant and birthed a litter of puppies in a dried creek bed and being a good mother she set off to find food for her brood. She hit the jackpot when she found a farm with lots of noisy slow moving chickens. She kept herself and her puppies fed for a few weeks - her good luck ran out - one day she went back and the farmer was waiting for her - he shot and killed her.

That should have been the end for the puppies - it would be a matter of time before they were eaten by coyotes but my tender hearted friend Sande found them and found homes for all the puppies. She kept 3 of them Buster, who had issues and had to be put down, Spot who died last year and the Alpha dog of them all: Gracie the Dog age 16.

Thanks to Sarah Griffin for her donation to Wink in Memory of Maggie, a very beloved, spunky family dog who crossed over the rainbow bridge after 16 wonderful years of love.

A big thanks to Lana Carpenter for her generous donation to Morning Glory in loving memory of her precious Coyote Bob Carpenter who passed away on June 4, 2005 at the age of 18 1/2. His picture is below. Bobby Boy is shown with his best friend, my Chihuahua Dood Ford Carpenter

Thank you to Annalyn Earley for her generous donation to our Morning Glory in Memory of her dear friend, TAZ, a Rottweiler, who has passed over the Rainbow Bridge from bone Cancer. May his days be bright, surrounded in love and free of pain, just as is wished for MG.

Thank you to Whittier Fielding Dent for his donation in Memory of Zeus Oestreicher.

Thank you to Lisa Morrill, past adopter and dog lover, for her generous donation in Memory of her beloved dog, "Boy".

Jeannette Gunn had a genuine passion for saving cats and dogs. She was forever helping people find good homes for strays and highly encouraged that every animal be spayed and neutered. She died unexpectedly Thanksgiving day and will be sorely missed. Be assured that her animals friends have happily greeted her on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. She is survived by her husband, Daniel. A donation was made in her name by Terri and Charles Desa.

Logan (AKA Truman) was our gentle giant who came to us through Mixed Breed Rescue in 1999. He was emaciated, weak and heartworm positive when Deborah rescued him. We fell in love at first sight and he was a joy to us for the last 6 years. Many times we thought he should have other names: Velcro or Klinger because of his devotedness to us, Gater because he would not swim, but rather lie down in shallow water like an alligator, Hoover because he was always at the ready to swoop up whatever food fell on the floor, Baryshnikov because he would jump up and perform a full circle in the air when he was excited to go on a walk or a ride in the car. He was, in other words, all the best things a dog should be. We will love and miss him always. Love, Barb

Warren & Jan Schellhase (parents of Fred, Faye & Rose Schellhase) have sponsored Sheba in memory of their beloved Himmy & Heehaw.

Gary H. has sponsored Ladybug in memory of his beloved friend, Danny! Danny has crossed the rainbow bridge, but lives on in his heart.

Our Eden was a very special girl with soulful brown eyes and a ready doggie smile. She came to us from an area kill shelter where she was an injured stray. Eden was successfully treated for mange, ear and skin infections and had surgery to repair a fractured elbow. This wonderful survivor came a long way with us to be struck down by some kind of toxin or poison, we will probably never know. The only humane choice was for us to send her, with our love, over the rainbow bridge where she now plays free of suffering and pain and awaits us when our time to join her arrives.

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