Abby – Never Forgotten

Apr 26, 2024 | In Memory

My husband and I decided that we wanted to adopt a puppy in 2008, when I was retiring from teaching.  One of my students, Abby, waters fostering two adorable boxer/bloodhound mixed puppies, so she brought them to school one day.  The minute she put one of the puppies...

Lainey – Will Be Missed Forever!

Apr 26, 2024 | In Memory

We came to AFH in 2009 when we were looking for a dog– supposedly for my husband. We decided to look at a dog named Lainey. When we arrived at Julie Kearn’s home Lainey went right to my husband like “you have finally come for me.” Once she weaned her pups we picked...

Sweet Jack Straw (Dallas)

Apr 19, 2024 | In Memory

Our home and our hearts are a little emptier tonight, the latter of which is blown apart. Our sweetest boy, Jack Straw, has left us. After being rescued by A Forever Home, Jack “found” us as a puppy in the fall of 2008 while nestled in the arms of foster mom, Diana...

Reba Jean – Gone Too Soon

Apr 14, 2024 | In Memory

Reba Jean, adopted from AFH in October of 2018, passed away from lymphoma at the age of 5 years and 8 months. She was part of the country singer litter of dogs from Charlottesville. We will miss you,...

Stevie (Stefan) In Memory

Mar 29, 2024 | Home, In Memory

Dear Folks, Enclosed you will find a check in rememberance of Stevie a black Chihuahua Mix that I adopted from AFH twenty years ago, or there about. I have had him since he was adopted in 2006. He was my companion, my clown, my sidekick and the reason I care to also...

Mila (Duchess) – Will be forever missed!

Mar 17, 2024 | In Memory

Mila (AFH Duchess) crossed over the rainbow bridge on March 13, 2024. I saw her photo on the AFH website and had to meet her. I was lucky to adopt her in December 2012. She was the sweetest, smartest and most loyal fur baby. We would hike with her every weekend where...