Theda

Theda

We saw you one day 10 years ago, running through the wildflowers chasing butterflies. By Winter, you were still there, but trying hard to find shelter. We brought you in to become a member of our home, along with four siblings! From 2008, your life was riddled with...
Duncan

Duncan

Thank you so much to Dr. Katie for helping us with such a difficult decision. Dr. Hilst came to our home 1 year ago today December 18, 2012 to help us let our beloved Golden Duncan cross over to the Rainbow Bridge where we are sure he is not struggling or no longer in...
Princess

Princess

Farewell to my shadow, for now.Princess was by my side through the worst times of my life.Her beautiful black coat soaked up many tears, and not just mine.Her joy at being with her favorite people was boundless.My gardens won’t be the same without the cheerful...
The Story of Grace

The Story of Grace

Grace came to us in a fairly unusual fashion. It was kind of a bootleg adoption. Not long after we moved into the house, GPA-Wisconsin was looking for a foster home for a dog waiting for adoption. Austin was a cutie and full of energy. We enjoyed her company for less...
Ashley

Ashley

I adopted my cat, Ashley – my spirited yet soothing, and always loving, little girl – from the Humane Society in Seattle. Over the course of the next 13 years, she was a constant part of my life. Ashley accompanied me from Seattle to New York to Wisconsin...
Charley

Charley

Charley, we called you “love muffin” for a reason. There wasn’t a mean bone in your sweet body. As a pup, you were afraid to leave the deck after dark. After stepping in a few of your “deposits”, we granted you your full name, Charles...
Dear Sweet Bella

Dear Sweet Bella

My dear, sweet Bella, We were, and still are, blessed to have had you in our lives. Our cherished memories of you keep you close and keep us comforted since your passing. Your close friend, Igor, misses the playful teasing games of “chase me and catch me if you...
Bandit

Bandit

It was a sad day in May when it was time to give Bandit, our bichon-terrier mix. the grace and dignity of being at home (with his loved ones by his side, including his partner-in-crime, Tiki the siamese) to go over the rainbow bridge and join the other treasured pets...