Author: Larry Brissing

Born Rocko, but became adorably know as baby bear. Because you resembled a black little fluffy baby bear, it eventually stuck. Rocko is a name forgotten. Bear is forever how you’re known. Sweet, unconditionally loving, protective and just all around the most wonderful soul of a dog any person would be lucky enough to know. You were known not just...

Little Lola, you brought so much joy to my life. You were my heart, my family, my everything. I miss you so much and I will never forget you....

We miss you already sweet boy. We know you are at peace and enjoying all that the Rainbow Bridge has to offer. You are FURever in our hearts and soul. Thank you for a lifetime of memories. We love you so soooooo much!...

Deuce, From the day we started fostering you I felt like you were already part of our family. You and Lady were inseparable! We knew then that we couldn’t let you go and decided to adopt you. We are so grateful that we got to call you ours and our kids had such a good silly boy to grow up with....

A sweet, clever companion with spunk, stoicism and tenacity. A saintly well loved, spoiled buddy.🐩💕...

From Lauren: Theo♥️ Two months after graduating college, I already regretted the path I was on. I was miserable. And miserable 22 year old me made the best bad decision of my life and went to the humane society on a whim to meet the cute dog behind the online photo I had looked at earlier in the week. That cute photo I...

When I remember you, I remember the first time we met. I look back at our time together with absolutely no regret. When I remember you, I remember the first time I looked into your eyes. I couldn't believe my luck; I thought I had won first prize. When I remember you, I remember when you stole my heart. I knew from that first moment...

Biggest and Kuerth were best friends for 10 years. 10 years goes by so fast. There never was another boy and cat that loved each other as much as they did. Biggest you will be missed, with love....

Valentina, my beloved feline companion, had a peaceful transition at home on January 5th. She was approximately 18 years old. The legend was that she was named Valentina because she was rescued from the streets on Valentine’s Day. I was a foster fail and adopted Val almost fourteen years ago. Val and I moved to Arlington, VA in October 2016 and...

I am so heartbroken to share that we said our final goodbyes to Norma. She was a loving and incredibly smart dog until the very end. From her adventurous days as a 4-month-old pup to an almost 17-year journey, she was a big part of our family. Norma lived a full and happy life, and we'll forever cherish the memories....