Jersey

July 3, 2020

It breaks my heart to share that today we had to say goodbye to Jersey. Jersey came to live with us from his BisB foster mom Margie Rosan in November of 2012. He was my first rescue. Little did I know that Jersey would one day rescue me right back. There was no doubt that I was Jerseys person right from the start. He was hands down the sweetest, most gentle and loving little soul it’s ever been my pleasure to know. I felt honored to be his person. When I say he rescued me, I mean that in 2017 I lost my son and that was about as devastating a blow as anyone can receive. Jersey knew something was wrong with me and just stuck to me like glue giving me all his unconditional love and affection, and it was instrumental in keeping me sane. I mean this. Well, according to his estimated age when he came to live with me, he would have been 15 years old next month. I only had him for the last 8 of them. I wish I’d known him as a little puppy boy. He took his last breaths laying on my chest with his head cradled in my hand while I told him exactly how much he meant to me. His mommy Juanita M Leahy was right by his side too, talking to him with me. To say that he was a good boy doesn’t even come close. I will miss him more than words can say.

Gertie


July 1, 2020

We are sad to say Sweet Gertie lost her battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. She had fought hard battle for a year and a half and the disease took its toll on her kidneys. Gertie's mom writes: Gertie was one of the most amazing, loving, calm and ridiculous creatures we have ever known. We are honored to have been her family. I will be forever grateful that BISB trusted us with her care. She will be missed by everyone who ever met her.

Booney


June 19, 2020

It is indeed, one of the saddest days of my life-I lost my precious BOONEY today. We adopted him from you in 2016. He has been a blessing to me every day and I honestly can't imagine my life without him. He followed me everywhere. He 'sang' to me. He begged food at the table, he slept above my head on his own little pillow every night and we cuddled on the couch and watched TV. I dressed him in the cutest little outfits, cut his hair in the sweetest little haircuts and sewed spiffy belly bands for him.

I took him to the vet this morning and she prescribed some medication for him as he was in congestive heart failure. She and I both thought that he would improve significantly and I was happy to think that I would have him for more time. After we came home I put him on his little favorite couch and after making a phone call came to check on him and find he was gone. I am broken hearted. I want to thank you so very much for giving me this wonderful creature who lit up my life. This dog was truly my 'doggie soul mate.'

Grilled Cheese

June 19,2020

So very sad to share that one of our most beloved little ones, Grilled Cheez, crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Cheezy was one-of-a-kind, for sure, and had an amazing life these past 8+ years with her mom, Rebecca. She was a best friend, a therapy dog, and a bit of a super-star.

To all those who adopt senior dogs, and are caring for senior dogs, you know this-- dogs love us so much and senior dogs have so much love left to give us. They are a gift.

Whether you've seen it before or this is your fist time, Cheezy's adoption video is one of our most popular of all time. Please honor her memory with the giggles this video is likely to inspire. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIe72w7q7_I&t=7s

Lena


June 10, 2020

From her dad: I just wanted to say thank you for all the support and prayers for our little Princess Lena. Today she crossed the Rainbow Bridge. She was adopted 8 years ago