Charley

We adopted Charley because her first family couldn’t afford her medical care.  She had AIHA (Autoimmune hemolytic anemia) which required her to have frequent vet visits and daily medication.  When we first got her, we were at the vet weekly, and poor Charley was starting to feel like a pin cushion, with all the blood draws she had.  But she had such a sweet disposition that she never was anything but cheerful and friendly. She was everyone’s buddy and always had a smile and wagging tail. When we first took her home, she was so sick, a walk around the block exhausted her.  But we were able to get her medication stabilized, and she even completed several 9 mile hikes!  We like to think that we gave Charley the best life possible.  With us, there were plenty of belly rubs, trips to the park and a comfy bed to lie in. We’ll miss our little girl. Hillary

Gwen
Gwen left us last Friday. She celebrated her 14th birthday on March 22. She'd been having a pretty bad time of it with arthritis and her walks were becoming shorter and shorter. We think it's likely that other things were starting to fail on her besides the mobility issues. Last Thursday night she couldn't get up and her front and back legs wouldn't sustain her. We spent most of last Friday keeping her comfortable and giving her lots of favorite treats. And then it was time to say good-bye. We can't begin to tell you how much love and joy those two dales gave us - but then, you know already. They were the epitome of everything that's great in the world and we feel so fortunate and blessed to have shared six years with Gwen and two plus years with Monty. Thank you for bringing them into our lives

Sadie
December 29, 2013. Sadie was placed by NWATR in 2009 with a wonderful family in Oregon after being a stray in the Riverside area of Washington State. We all are better for knowing this sweet girl and she will be sorely missed.

Harry
June 6, 2001 - December 26, 2013.Harry had to leave his original home in Portland many years ago to be rehomed by NWATR to beautiful Whidbey Island. Harry never looked back because he couldn't have asked for a better home with a large country style fenced yard and a new mom and dad who loved him dearly. Harry's mom writes " Jann- I'm sure you will remember this handsome guy. He was the delight of our lives, always accompanying us wherever we went. He was the Airedale wherever I was, that's where Harry wanted to be and it made my life better. I'm sorry to let you know that Harry passed away the day after Christmas. He died surrounded by those who cared for him. We miss him - he is irreplaceable. Thank you so much for bringing him into our lives."

Sophie
March 9, 2005 - July 11, 2013 Dearest Sweetest Sophie, we hope you are heaven's newest Greeter at the Gate since yours is the first face we wish to see. All of our love, Mom and Dad