FAREWELL 2025

Like many of you, I lost a beloved family member this year.  Callie, who thought she was a Peke, lived a long, happy life.   She was always the mama dog when new fosters came.  She was so gentle with them. 

I am going to show pictures of some we lost this year.  Most of you know their stories, but if you are the one who had them, this is to honor them and to also honor you for the life you gave them.  If you want to put more of their story in the comments, please share about them.  If I missed your pet, please put them in the comments. 

Each on is so special.  

Allie Marie and Oshie

Crosby

Lu 

Charlie

Rosie too 

Ralo

Brucee Wu 

Oshie

Henrietta Hope "Henni"

Mimi 

King George

Oreo "Holly Berry"

Princess

Cooper 

Abigail

Muffie

Polo

Smoochee

Travis 

Princeton

Benny the Beautiful

Rocco 

Ralo

Moe 

Schmoo

Kim Venturo’s Happy. 

Crosby 

Run free, all of the sweet pups who enriched our lives so much.  🌈💙💚💜💛

MISSY--NEW YEAR'S EVE IS COMING

 Missy Mistletoe -- It's been a year since I met her. 

She was one of the Christmas pups, and she looks SO different now.   

She has adorable outfits.  Yep, she's a mama's girl and her mom loves to dress her up.

Her mom made her an ornament for the tree.   Do your dogs have a special Christmas ornament?  Mine do. 🎄

Missy joined Taz in the family-- he really needed a new sister when his siblings passed away.  Now these two are close and they are patrolling the street together.  

Her mom said, "Little Bit Missy is so precious and independent. She tells you what she wants and hops around until the world stops! She is in command!"

Missy and Taz have become so close and if you find one, you find two.  

I still am in awe of how all of their lives have changed so much.   She and Taz and her mom and dad will celebrate the New Year together!  

MAGOO AT CHRISTMAS

Magoo (Licorice of the Potomac 6 group from North Carolina) came into rescue in November 2020. 

He has such a wonderful life now.  

He needed help when we got him, he needed medical care and time to gain weight. 

Magoo reminds me so much of my Sissy who was also part of  that group.  

Magoo was adopted in December of 2020, so he has just had his 5th adoptaversary.  He’s been to Germany.  .  

He’s been to italy snd lived there a few years.  

Now he’s moved to Hawaii!  

He’d been to so many places and often goes on adventures w his mom and dad.  He is very cherished. 

This year, he had a warm weather Christmas.  So many family members came and he loved it.  He may have taken a few more naps.  

Seeing him so happy and healthy gives me such joy.  A life changed through rescue.  What a blessing!!🥰

 

SNUFFLES AND PEEKO

Snuffles was not adopted from us but he had a brother who was.  Schmoo came into rescue w a birth defect   He couldn’t control his intestines so he had to wear a diaper unless he was outside   

He lived a very loved life w his family.  Snuffles was a PVPC honorary alumni because of Schmoo.  Such good friends. ❤️

Snuffles was all prepared for the holiday.  “Are those all for me?”

Snuffles’ dad is an amazing photographer and both his mom and dad love all animals. Mark even put a lot of photos into a book.  So many stories of animals saved and now in sanctuaries.  Rescue is part of this family’s  heart. 

There are many animals around the rural area where  they live.  The photos delight us w the wildlife that show up for a snack.  (They have a camera on them so the rest of us can see pictures, too.😁) 

PEEKO joined their family this year, another little one in need. 

They all had a joyful holiday?  🥰