Rainbow Bridge

It is with a very heavy heart that we tell you that one of our forever fosters, Charlie, has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Charlie, affectionately referred to as “Chuckle Biscuit,” came to SEVA GRREAT in April of 2019 at the approximate age of 11. He had a rear leg that was not functioning well due to suspected nerve damage. His leg deteriorated until it was dragging and so, in July, Charlie underwent amputation and experienced immediate improvement in his mobility and quality of life. As we feared though, the loss of the limb function was due to a very slow growing pelvic tumor. His loving mom continued to care for him even after he lost bladder and bowel function. Over the last few weeks, he started having trouble in the remaining rear leg and by the end was not able to support himself at all. Charlie had a wonderful and full life until the end. He wasn’t with us as long as we would have hoped, but he packed a lifetime of love and joy in that year, a year he would not have had without an amazing foster mom and the care and dedication of SEVA GRREAT. While it always hurts when they leave us, Charlie’s story overall is an amazing one of great joy and love and the wonderful life he had. Now that he has his wings, he runs free with all the other dogs who left us before and were there to greet him.

We extend our deepest sympathy to Sandi Pitini and Dick Pitini on the loss of their beloved Landry. He was 14 months old when adopted from SEVA GRREAT and was the first of three they have rescued. Landry was Sandi›s first attempt at agility, and while that was not his sport, he discovered nose work which he loved. A super smart dog, he could learn anything quickly (even bad habits). He loved being groomed, and would sit for hours just to be brushed and petted. He went on many home evaluation visits with his mom and was a great ambassador for our rescue; the famiies loved him. He always wanted to be with his family, even till the end. He passed peacefully at home. Landry, we’re so sorry that you crossed the Bridge, but we’re sure that Maggie and Lincoln were there waiting for you. RIP, sweet angel. 11/19/2006-2/17/2020

It is with a heavy heart that we report that Charm (aka Boo Boo) crossed the rainbow bridge earlier this week. We extend our deepest sympathy and thanks to her family, the Belands, who took her in as a forever foster when she arrived here from Turkey. She led a very difficult life in Turkey suffering from a broken hip and pelvis that healed with no care, low weight, and no social skills. Although she continued to suffer from arthritis, we did our best to minimize her pain. Because of her family’s love, she learned to be comfortable in her surroundings and to enjoy a happy life. She was the epitome of a survivor. Run free and strong, Boo Boo, you deserve it.

We extend our sympathy to Ann Czompo on the loss of Mowgli. He was only with Ann a short time, but we all know it only takes minutes to fall for them. He was a senior from GRREAT Golden Retriever Rescue Education and Training who needed a home, and Ann wanted a senior. It seemed to be a match made in heaven. Unfortunately, his first health check was not good, and in order to prevent his suffering, the GRREAT board decided to help him cross the Rainbow Bridge. Ann was with him until the end.