Beloved Colonel Mustard

Our beloved beagle mix (although the vet said he was full beagle), Colonel Mustard crossed the Rainbow Bridge on March 14, 2023.  He was only 6 years young and his loss was very sudden. If you look in the dictionary for the word sweet, you’d likely find a picture and...

Darcy (Darva)

Hello, I adopted Darcy from your rescue back in June of 2012. She was 9 weeks old, from Dinah’s litter. Her name was originally Darva. I want you to know how much she was loved and how many hearts she touched. I want to thank you for the amazing 11 years I have...

In Memory of Abby

Twelve and a half years ago, we adopted a Great Pyranees/Boxer pup named Abby.  She came to us with that name as the foster family had originally named the litter – and her name just stuck.  From the beginning, her personality shined.  She was strong but gentle...

Penny (Precious) – Greatly Missed

I just want to let you all know that the dog we adopted from you in 2009 passed away last week. Known originally as Precious, we adopted her from A Forever Home in 2009 and renamed her Penny (Penelope Louise.) She was my first dog ever and a true member of our family....

Sweet Benny (Manny)

It was a magical night in 2008 when our family met at Petco in Chantilly to bring  home our sweet Benny (one of the golden quads named Manny by Aforeverhome).  Our oldest son was 4th grade, middle son  2nd grade and youngest daughter kindergarten....

Rover – Dog Ambassador

Rover was the name he came with, and we never found a reason to change it.  We adopted him from A Forever Home in March 2013 when he was three.  Our first adventure together was a walk around the Tidal Basin to see the cherry blossoms.  Rover...