Phyllis/Lillie....RIP
We had to help our little girl across rainbow bridge today. She had a very tough beginning having been in a hoarder/breeder situation. Only very few of the dogs there survived to be adopted but we were lucky that she did. When she was rescued she didn’t have a hair on her body and looked like a burn victim. It took about nine months before she was well enough for adoption. When We read her story we knew we had to adopt her. We drove to Nashville and brought her home. She shook the entire time. When we got home she huddled in the back of her crate and would not come out. Luckily we adopted a make doxie mix from a friend that day and they bonded for life. He would go and check on her and finally she came out. Her mate died a year ago this month and she followed him today. We are comforted in knowing they are together again. Thank you AADR for bringing us together.

Limo Warner, RIP 5/31/2022
It is with great sorrow I have to announce the passing of the love of my life. He passed very quietly and peacefully early this morning while being held lovingly in my arms. My heart is broken and I'll never be quite the same. He gave me great joy and took care of me for many, many, years. He taught me all his tricks; I didn't teach him. He was 18 years old, 3 months and 29 days old. It was my joy to take care of him the last few years when he needed me most. This, I willingly did with much joy and happiness. I wasn’t perfect, but I know I loved him so very much. As many already know, I put him above friends, family and myself. I would complete this task with honor and with no exception. I would do it again and again and hopefully better each of those times. My heart is both heavy and the tears still flow. There is already an empty space left behind in his absence. I love you and will always miss you my baby boy. Limo, Born February 2, 2004 - Died May 31, 2022. Until we meet again. Scott Warner

Knox Bloom 03/22 RIP
Knox came to us when he was 8 years old. We were so lucky to have him for 8 years. What a wonderful character! He was an excellent squirrel chaser, barker, snuggler and protector of all females, dog and human. He loved to go on walks and loved to stay home and nap with his humans. His last year became more difficult and as his brain aged he developed "dog dementia." Fortunately, the vet came to our house and Knox was in his favorite place (our bed) when we said goodbye. We were so lucky to have him and love him. The loss is immeasurable.

Dino aka Rico RIP 6/27/22
I adopted a little chocolate mini dachshund from you in 2008 when I was living in Charlotte. His name had been “ Rico” but I named him Dino. He was about 2 or 3 at the time. I said goodbye to him today. He was suffering from congestive heart failure. My heart is broken in a thousand pieces. I loved him dearly. I just wanted to thank you as I’m so grateful to have shared his life with him for 15 years. I can’t imagine him not sleeping in his little bed under my desk while I work. He was my little man and I will love him forever. I held him as he passed today and I told him he was coming home to see his brothers Tyler and Opie at the rainbow bridge. I hope to adopt another little one from you to help me heal. Thank you again for the gift of my little man Dino. Nancy

Sable
Sable came to live with us when she was 5 years old. She was a wonderful addition to our family. She loved food, like all dachshunds, but she loved her mama more. She was happy whenever she was with me. She crossed the rainbow bridge on 6/23/22, one month shy of her 16th birthday. Our hearts are broken, but her pain is gone.