Obituaries

Oct 27, 2023

A letter to my sweet boy:   Reeses,

You were my everything. I am so grateful to have known, loved, and adored you for almost 17 years. There will forever be an absence by my side and in my heart. As a puppy, you knew so many tricks and were the silliest of boys. As you aged and greyed, some...

Oct 19, 2023

Davis was the absolute light of our lives for 10 years.  He was a beautiful handsome boy, but so much more. He was clever and very funny, he loved to play little tricks on us which amused him(and us) to no end! His favorite times were going to the park, car rides with mom, long walks with dad, pup cups...

Oct 8, 2023

Mya's time here was by no means long enough, she was loved by all.  She loved playing ball and passed with her ball close by, she was such a little peanut.  When she was born she was only 6 oz. and wasn't expected to make it through the first couple days but she was a fighter...she loved people, treats, and...

Oct 1, 2023

Chicory or Chic - A very feisty little girl.  Spent most of her life in a truck.  Traveled the lower 48 states many times.  Hated winters, so in winter Rich and Chic would mainly stay in the lower 48 states - CA, AZ, NM, TX, LA, MS, AL, and FL.  Traveled to Alaska 2 times in summer of course.  Loved...

Sep 29, 2023

Lacee passed away on September 29, 2023 peacefully at 2:00 p.m., while laying in my arms.  She was a wonderful companion always waiting by the door for me when I would come home, even during her last week of life when she was getting sicker.  If I was not feeling well, she would be there for me and put her...

Sep 19, 2023

20 years old - loved her like a daughter - always waited on couch for me to come home!  In evening I would set outside on the step with a can of beer and a cigarette and brush her - she loved it (me too) she would go get a drink of water from her outside dish and come back...

Sep 9, 2023

Lilly was the sweetest little girl you could ask for.  She was an Angel.  She used her cute looks and her puppy eyes to get anything she wanted from Dad.  She had dad wrapped around her curly tail.  Lilly knew she could get anything she wanted (especially Rotisserie chicken) just by giving her cute looks. (mostly from Dad) but mom...

Sep 7, 2023

Kona was true to her breed (Cane Corso) up to her final hours, guarding the castle and alerting us to animals and humans who walked by or dared to come to our front door. But once inside, her whole body wagged with enthusiasm as she happily greeted each visitor, whether it was her first introduction or a well-known member of...

Sep 5, 2023

Squeaky was the runt in a rescued litter of 3 newborn kittens.  I bottle fed them and intended to give them away.  Squeaky had a hard time feeding so I made her a promise.  I would keep her and take care of her for the rest of her life.  She cooperated and I was blessed with a loyal loving companion...

Aug 22, 2023

Lily always has been a very special dog.  She came to a house full of young men and instantly melted their hearts.  Not only was she a family dog, she loved all the family, friends and neighbors and welcomed them with passion, licks and tail wags.  Lily had a personality all her own and was always the friendliest, most loving animal to all.

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Aug 11, 2023

Milo James was my sweet, sassy, and mischievous little mama's boy and was such a huge blessing to our little family. He joined the family in the spring of 2016 at just 8 weeks old, and quickly stole our hearts. Milo and his fur sister, Maddie, were instant best friends; they played and cuddled all day long. A few years...

Jul 30, 2023

Bri started her young life with Donna Herda of Faribault. She sat on many people's laps as they received haircuts from Donna. She visited her daughter Shallyn Slack for a weekend and Shallyn’s daughter Kaitlin Mae got so attached to Bri that grandma Donna said she could stay with her granddaughter Kaitlin. 

Both Donna and Kaitlin spoiled Bri like a...

Jul 8, 2023

Ava was such a good girl, we knew we could count on her. She was very loyal. She was always sweet, whenever one of us was sick she was always by our side. 

Ava was adventurous, she has been to so many states. She loved to travel.  She has played in the ocean and hiked in the mountains. 

She was so...

Jul 3, 2023

Jun 19, 2023

My heart breaks as I stopped hearing the clink of your collar, my shadow as I walk thru the house.  My little sock stealer, no more toys all over the floor, no more treats hidden in my chair, no more barks that someone is at the door, no more licks between my toes.  I can still feel your soft cuddles....

Jun 9, 2023

Velcro Michalek was born on March 19, 2009.  His owners were surrendering him at the local Humane Society when a family friend grabbed him and wouldn't even allow him to enter.  She dropped him off at our house and that's where his life truly began.  Over the years, Velcro grew to love car/truck rides, Nature Center walks, doggy play dates,...

May 24, 2023

Never Apart & Together Forever:

Bella and Shizzy peacefully crossed the rainbow bridge together on May 24, 2023 holding each other.

They were truly a bonded pair.  We rescued Bella when she was just over one year old from a tattoo parlor.  A few weeks later, we purchased Shizzy from a local breeder and brought her home at 10 weeks...

May 14, 2023

A piece of our hearts are broken without you.  We miss you everyday.  Matt and I got Willis in January of 2014.  You pick us out to be your forever family the minute you saw us.  All the other puppies were playing and you just sat there looking at us.  I picked you up right away and said this one....

Apr 26, 2023

Brinkley was our wise, sweet, and spunky boy.  He was always up for an adventure and loved to greet everyone he met.  He was our social dog that always wanted to be around others.  He was also so gentle and patient with his sisters.

We got to love you here one earth for 14 1/2 years, but forever wouldn't be...

Feb 28, 2023

Haula had a rough start in life.  He started out in an animal hoarders house in Des Moines, Ia.  The house was condemned and over 35 flea infested neglected dogs were surrendered to multiple rescues.  Haula had a pack mentality and no idea how to be part of a human family.  But over time with love and compassion Haula became...