Rainbow Bridge

Desi, Desmond, Doodles, Speedy. My special old guy, with his bung ear, big eyes, worn down teeth (from his past life), beagle like body and puppy face - was loved by everyone who met him. Stubborn - he refused to use the doggy door since [...]

Shawnee came to me when my circumstances changed in 2015. I knew from the moment I saw him on the website he was to be my dog and he would forever change my life. Shawnee had a long journey before coming to SHLR. He required [...]

While Cooper was only with us for a little over four years, he had a wonderful life with his family and his brother Emmett, a yellow Lab. Cooper was able to go to the dog park multiple times a week and loved swimming in rivers [...]

Madison was such a joy. She loved everyone, especially children. She would sleep next to the grandkids when they took their naps.

We adopted Sadie 10 years ago when she was 2 years old from SHLR. She was our girl...the best dog ever. She filled our hearts and our lives with so much joy and love. Sadie didn't know a stranger. She loved everyone: young and old [...]

Brecken came to us at 6 months as a rescue out of Texas. Her failure to make it as a service dog was a win for us! So incredibly scared and shy after living in a kennel with her two sisters for 6 months, she [...]

Buster passed away on April 10. He was my second senior Lab from Safe Harbor Lab Rescue (adoption name “Ello”), and he had a great final four years. He was the goofiest dog I’ve ever had and made me laugh every day. For instance, he [...]

I just wanted to let you know how amazing the last almost 13 years were with our baby Hunter.  Hunter passed away in the arms of his mama on Saturday May 1. He brought us so much love and joy and our hearts hurt but [...]

Beau rescued us in September, 2009 when he was 10 months old. A big, happy fella who loved his daily walks, fetch, soccer and his own wading pool. He retired to New Mexico with us in 2015, and spent his senior years as the neighborhood [...]

Oak (changed from Cody) was the best dog friend I have ever had. He was so kind, sweet, goofy, and just more than anyone could hope for in a dog. I miss him terribly.