In Memoriam

It seems unfair that dogs' lives are so much shorter than ours, when in many ways, they seem more worthy of life than humans. Sometimes sharing with others the inseparable bond we formed with our canine companions eases the pain of losing them. This page is dedicated to the GSRSV dogs (and friends of those dogs) that have crossed over the rainbow bridge.....

To post a memorial to your GSRSV dog, please submit your text and
picture(s) to bab43@msn.com.

Last updated: 06/25/2010

To view the memorials written by their owners, please click on the name of the dogs below (not all postings will link to separate memorials)

"Ruby"

Born March 21, 2001.

Adopted August 8, 2009 by Kelli Kreipe and family of Sacramento.

Passed over the Rainbow Bridge
June 22, 2010.

"We will miss her more than I can express. I want to thank you for bringing her into our lives, even for such a short time."

"Dante"

Adopted June 12, 2001 by Andrew & Nicole Donahue of Concord

Passed over the Rainbow Bridge
January 29, 2010

Dante was one of five days-old pups who, along with their mom ("Zelda"), GSRSV rescued in April 2001 from the Sac City Shelter. Sharon & Peter Davies, who adopted two of the pups and Zelda as well, still hold an annual birthday party for the pups. Sadly, Dante was the first of the pups to pass away.

"Rhonan"

Adopted September 2009 by
Dianne Foster of Foresthill.

Passed over the Rainbow Bridge
January 14, 2010.

A gentle giant, Rhonan wanted only to be loved. For the last few months of his life, Dianne provided Rhonan with the love and attention he wanted all his life. He left this world a happy dog.

"Frieda Rose"

Adopted June 23, 2005 by Cary Groth of Reno, NV.

Passed over the Rainbow Bridge
December 12, 2009.

Cary provided Frieda Rose, an abused dog with myriad medical problems, the love and care she had never known before.

"Michaela"

Adopted January 4, 2003 by Brian & Mary
Rose Lehman of Vacaville.

Passed over the Rainbow Bridge on
October 26, 2009

Beloved sister and companion of "Matthew", still going strong.

"Belle"

Adopted by Janette & John Nunez of Petaluma June 223, 2001.

Passed over the Rainbow Bridge on
October 23, 2009.

"The Best Dog Ever. We will miss you so much."

"Ivan (Leo)"

Rescued by GSRSV in January 2005. Adopted by Kirsten McFall (who renamed him Leo) in May 2005, who unfortunately had to give him up in March 2006 due to circumstances beyond her control. Was with GSRSV until his passing on March 20, 2009.

"Lucky"

Adopted by Dom and Sue Biunno of Vacaville March 31, 2001

Passed over the Rainbow Bridge on January 29, 2009.

"Xena"

Adopted by Ron & Pam Meisenheimer March 23, 2003.

Passed over the Rainbow Bridge
December 2, 2008.

"Goldie"

Adopted by Robyn, Eric, Sam & Max Hubbard August 13, 2004.

Passed over the Rainbow Bridge
July 22, 2008.

"King"
Adopted by Paul Woodward & Jenny Hall July 14, 2002.

Passed over the Rainbow Bridge
April 2006.

"Devo"

K-9 partner and lifelong friend of Officer Rick Osborn of the Sacramento City Police Dept. Companion to "Harley", adopted from GSRSV by the Osborn family October 2003. Passed over the Rainbow Bridge February 10, 2007.

"Nick"

Adopted by Tom Guerra in August 1996. Companion to "Shasta", adopted by Tom from GSRSV May 2005.

Passed over the Rainbow Bridge
September 24, 2006.

"Rocky"

Adopted by Janet Wheeling & Henry Coufos July 3, 2004.

Passed over the Rainbow Bridge
August 4, 2006.

"Avalon"

Adopted by Laurie Michael
December 15, 2003.

Passed over the Rainbow Bridge
June 9, 2006

(GSRSV's note: Laurie went to great extremes to try to save Avalon, who suffered from a rare auto-immune disease.)