Rainbow Bridge
Rosebud was born 02/13/2025 a health happy puppy. She passed away 04/07/2025. There is no known cause other than Failure to thrive.
We met a little over 12 years ago in a hotel lobby. It's when I first got to meet my little guy DeeOhGee who turned into the best boy ever. I would always get stopped out on walks with him. Everyone thought he was the most beautiful HUGE dog they have ever seen.
The breed you have is absolutely amazing. He was great with kids, small/large dogs and everything else he ever met. I layed him to rest March 26,2025. He had been struggling with supporting his rear end and stopped eating a few days before I knew he needed to get the rest he deserved for being the best boy ever.
As of today March 27,2025, Zephyr was the oldest living DireWolf dog to date.
from her owner:
Zephyr was born Sept 21, 2010, of the Zorro/Luna litter. She passed away on March 16th at 14.5 years old.
I cannot say enough about her. Zephyr was smart, kind, a pleaser, absolutely velcro to me, while loving deeply all in her pack. (each of our family members). And absolutely beautiful.
She continued to be very active with really no signs of aging even in her later years. She only went to the vet to be neutered or for shots.
She was a gift from God. Her unconditional love and loyalty created a bond that can never be broken. Zephyr is and always will be my amazing girl. Zephyr you are in my heart where you will remain forever.
Lakota was found to have osteosarcoma (bone cancer). He deteriorated quickly over the weekend. He is with his brother Barley, (Bear x Skye) and dad Boss. He will forever be loved and greatly missed. March 2025. Born October 6, 2017
From the owner:
It's with a heavy heart that I must share Lorek passed away January 17.2025 at 8:08 pm. His condition rapidly deteriorated, resulting in debilitating episodes of visceral seizures, during the last of which his spleen ruptured. He was sedated and given painkillers, and his final moments were peaceful and with me at home.
Other than his painful episodes and his gallbladder situation last summer, he led a comfortable and happy life. He was a truly magical presence in my life, and one that shaped me as a person. There is not an aspect of my life he didn't touch, and his absence will upend my every waking moment for a long time.
I don't know what my life will look like without him, and I have no choice but to find out, even if all I really want is to hug my doggie one last time.
Jesse was born September 22, 2021, out of the Toy Story litter. She held promise as a breeding dog to further the lines. She was a very sweet and intelligent dog. Sadly, God had other plans for her. She was put to rest after January 13, 2025, a 5-month battle with a mysterious illness. She gave birth to a beautiful litter of puppies from the Movie Monster litter. Rest in peace. You will be missed.
Bullitt had a mass on his neck that had a slow bleed. Unfortunately, it is most likely from his hemangiosarcoma. He has had two removed already. Bullit passed away at home with his loving family on Deember 29, 2024. He was 9 years old.
Barley had an anal gland removed in 01/23, but the cancer was already in his blood. October 26, 2024, He passed away at almost 9 years old. We were told he would probably only get 6-9 months, so we're grateful and lucky to get 19 months of quality time with him. We are so blessed to have had him in our family, and he will be forever loved and missed.
On October 16, 2024. Ghost arrived at the rainbow bridge. He was 12 .5 years old. "He was the best dog ever. He just wanted to lick your face and lean in for hugs." The arthritis in his hips was making life too difficult to move. He will be missed by all.
October 3rd, 2024
After a series of collapsing episodes. an EKG was performed. The tracing showed 3 to 5 abnormally shaped QRS complexes per minute. He went to his bed and never woke up. He was a wonderful dog in every way. He definitely will be missed.
Keeva passed away August 28th, 2024, from Liver failure. She was 5.5 years old
(DOB 11/27/2014) developed urinary frequency with straining and failed to adequately improve after a full two weeks of culture proven organism sensitive antibiotics. She gradually lost her interest in activities as well as food and water. An abdominal bladder- focused sonogram was preformed late afternoon Thursday 08/22/24 which reportedly showed two large masses in the bladder’s trigone area with bilateral ureteral involvement leading to b/l hydronephrosis, all of which is consistent with TCC (Transitional Cell Carcinoma). The official report is still pending but no invasive studies were performed due to it’s classic presenting symptomatology and ultrasound findings. At my request, Swan spent that night in the hospital and was made more comfortable. I returned the following afternoon and found her awake and reasonably alert and explained to her why she felt so sick and how much I loved her and what I hated to do out of my love for her. Both of our eyes saddened and she gave me a short lick with her dry tongue. I continued to stroke and scratch gently in her favorite behind the ears spot with her head nestled in my lap as Dr. Rod administered her pre-induction med.
Within one minute her eyes showed signs of drowsiness as she lay perfectly calm in my arms and then received the pentobarbital infusion. I lingered with her for a spell until I finally felt I could stand erect and returned home not knowing how I got there. Your love and breeding gave me more love and comfort than I can convey. Thank you for doing what you do and how you do it.
August 23, 2024
Lock (Ryu) has been laid to rest. At 18 months old he died from serious consequences of loss of muscle tone throughout his body. He was diagnosed with MMM days after a rabies shot. However, the complications of whatever he had manifested throughout his entire body, which goes far beyond the symptoms of MMM.
July 19, 2024
We said goodbye to our sweet Nuntis today. She had a lifetime issue with pancreatic problems and took a turn for the worse the last 3 days not eating. After a an ultrasound they found her additionally loaded with intestinal cancer and saw no path forward for recovery. She will be missed
Yesterday July 3, 2024 we had to say goodbye to our boy. Jack (Nadine/Bear), 12.5 years old, went over the rainbow bridge. I will miss my little boy.
June 8, 2024
Last night, just 8 days after Odin passed, we had to say goodbye to Windy (Keno/Celeste). She was bonded so closely with Odin that the grief was just too much. She would have been 14 in just a few weeks. We are devastated, but they are together again. They’ve meant the world to us.
May 31, 2024
"This week we said an unexpected goodbye to our dearest Odin (Autumn/Otis-Lobo). He would have been 11 in October. I can truly say he was the best dog we have ever had. Sweet, loving, and a gentle giant. The 10+ years we had were not enough. We’ll miss you buddy. "
Aphrodite (CiCi ) passed away May 27, 2024, due to cancer in her intestinal tract. Cici would have been six July 23rd.
"She Truly lived up to her given name Aphrodite, Bringer of love"
Marrock was Born King Arthur from the Round table Litter (Sprinkle and Huck). Marrok was born October 3,2015.
Marrok passed away April 2024 a few days after a bad vet exam where they failed to diagnose internal bleeding. He was 8 1/2 years old.
"We said goodbye to our cutie pie this afternoon. Run pain free baby girl. You took a piece of our heart with you. RIP Lacey" April 15 ,2024. She was 14 years old.
Luna passed away today. April 5th, 2024. She was 8 years old. From her owner " I was so privileged to have her in my life for eight years. She was a wonderful, sassy, and Velcro girl. Yukon and I will miss her terribly. It’s with a very heavy heart I had to say goodbye to my precious Luna(Bear/Skye) today. She was the light of my life, the pain in my backside, constant source of humor and snuggles, and the best of big sisters to Yukon. We miss her terribly.
She presented last Wednesday with some bruising on her belly. Knowing that she hadn’t undergone any trauma, I made an appointment with the vet for Monday. Initial bloodwork showed very low platelets and it seemed that the bruising was spreading all over her body(her mouth, head, eye, and abdomen. After a second round of bloodwork on Thursday, which showed no platelets and a drastic reduction in red blood cells, the decision was made to try hospitalization and a blood transfusion. In the last ultrasound they found two mass-like structures in her intestines and there was blood in her stool. Even after the transfusion, her bloodwork had no platelets and only 20% red blood cells. Poor Luna was so weakened at this point, that I decided to do what was best for her. Even at her weakest she still had her Luna grin on and was asking for belly rubs. Thank you for giving me the opportunity of sharing my life with Luna. She was something special.
We had to say goodbye to Malikov (Woody/Nadine) yesterday April 2, 2023, at 9 years old. Unfortunately, despite all of his and our love, his body just couldn’t do it anymore and he told us it was time. His veterinary team took the best care of him from the start of his illness all the way to the end and we couldn’t be more grateful for it. My life is forever changed for the better for getting to have him as my baby bear. Thank you everyone for your love of him too.
Malik had a peaceful transition at 2:34
Barghest (family member of The Boss "Carlo "Gambino" Von Vegas) has passed away at the age of 6 years old.
March 04-2024
Barghest was a wonderful dog, sweet and loyal, who was great at watching over our young kids and being my best friend. Unfortunately, for all of his positive traits, he was never a healthy dog. His puppyhood was a frequent string of illnesses that seemed to indicate a weak immune system, something that would later endanger his life when a small, infected wound on his leg necrotized despite strong antibiotics and constant re-bandaging at the vet multiple times per week. He thankfully survived that with emergency care and a lot of help, but he still went on to have other problems. He developed hip dysplasia and injured his back playing, leading to a long-term pain management and treatments. We always joked that since he loved the people at the vet's office, he kept finding reasons to go back.
Despite all the illness, he was a happy dog, always trying to play and cheer us up. However, over the last few months what we first thought was picky eating turned into "no eating" caused by severe nausea and something wrong with his digestive tract. Hi-strength anti-nausea meds let him start eating again while the vet worked through blood tests, but despite the return of a voracious appetite he was rapidly losing weight until within a few weeks he had lost about 25 pounds and was gaunt and bony. Last week when we took him in for further tests, they found he had a severe pleural effusion, crushing his lungs. The vet concluded that he either had metastasizing cancer or heart failure combined with something in his digestive tract, and said we should say our goodbyes and make sure he didn't suffer. After a few more days going with him to some of his favorite places and watching him struggle to breathe, we held him as he was put down on Saturday. He wasn't even seven yet.
Bonnie lee suffered a stroke February 14, 2024, at the age of 12 years old. Bonnie was trained as a hearing dog and became a wonderful therapy dog loving many people in her life, as she was loved by many. She will be in our hearts forever; Bonnie was the first dog Jennifer formally trained for service work. She will be truly missed.
From her owners "She was the best girl in the whole world. Thank you for entrusting this precious girl with us.:
The beautiful singing Sebastian was born September 2, 2014. He was put to rest on July 6, 2021. He is missed by all who loved him.
Dame (Notre Dame) at 7 months 7-15-2021 passed away from bilateral renal dysplasia. This puppy first showed recurrent persistent UTIs and excessive drinking. She required continual aggressive antibiotic treatments, increasing in severity. Once the UTI was under control, which took over five months, her excessive drinking continued, so an ultrasound was performed, which showed significant kidney underdevelopment on both sides.
She will be missed by all who loved her.
Darla passed away January 25th, 2023, due to post op complications before a spay surgery She was born 2018-11-07, just over 4 years old. She will be sadly missed by all who loved her.
Morrighan (Bonnie-Lee/Hemi) passed away yesterday of liver failure January 14, 2023, at the age of nine. The vet theorized that the failure might have been caused by one of her thromboses coming away and blocking the liver. The thromboses, in turn, were caused by the medication she took for lupus, which she was diagnosed with (and nearly died of) when she was three. She will be sadly missed by all who loved her. She was a great loving companion.
One cold January day a beautiful little girl puppy was born. Little did she realize that one day soon she would have a family to call her very own. That would love her and care for her. Almost three years later she suffered a grand mal seizure. Her parents rushed her to the vet. Korra was diagnosed as having early stage 2 juvenile renal dysplasia. Basically, her kidneys have aged 14 years. She passed away in her sleep November 15th 2023.
She has the best personality and fits in with their family perfectly.
She passed away in her sleep. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her.
It is with a broken and heavy heart that I let you know that that my precious soulmate, best friend and a dog who I consider to be my third son, Rocky crossed over the Rainbow Bridge this morning April 27, 2023
Sweet Violet (Nadine/Bear) Passed away at approximately 9 years old on February 18, 2020. She had internal bleeding and had a mass on her spleen and tumors everywhere.
In the chill of Fall 2015, a little dark silver puppy named Emris entered the world as part of the Knights of the round table litter.
Originally known as "The Black Knight," he bore a name worthy of legends. He was a warrior, a brave and noble soul with a heart filled with love. Emris embarked on a journey that would etch his memory into the hearts of those who knew him.
In June 2023 at eight years old, Emris was diagnosed with congenital congestive heart failure.
The heart medication, while a beacon of hope, took a toll on his kidneys. His health declined rapidly, leaving his family with an unbearable decision to make. The pain of letting go of a cherished companion is something that every pet owner dreads.
With heavy hearts, Emris's family said their final goodbyes. In his final moments, he was surrounded by love and affection, with the people he cherished most by his side.
Prudence was most confidant in the woods and it was there we witnessed her true joy, transforming from a big lazy girl into a beautiful mystical dire wolf, jumping over fallen trees, all ears feathers, tail erect, tracking with great purpose and speed. We took many walks with Prudi along the McKenzie River and at Leaburg Lake near our home where she seemed happiest.
Our last 1/8 mile walk together, followed by a drink from the McKenzie River was just one week ago. Two strokes within a day helped us realize it was time. And so we knew… and with the help of our amazing vet, Prudence crossed the rainbow bridge very gently with us by her side.
Prudence, you’ve been with us through it all - a loyal companion who absorbed our life journey and kept us strong with the truest, purest love and devotion one can experience in this life. Such is the special love of an animal. We loved you with all of our hearts and hope we gave you the best life a dog could have. Prudence Parker, thank you for being “our girl”. We’ll miss you Pupu.
Nadine passed on this morning, at home with family. She was the best canine companion I ever met. She had a long life - had just celebrated her 14th birthday. She’ll live on in *many* of your dogs.
Godspeed my forever friend. January 16 2022
April 14, 2021
Lucius was truly a gift! He loved us fiercely. A steadfast source of companionship, protection, affection, joy. We had so many adventures. Traveling, hiking, search and rescue nosework, exploring our city. Plus plenty of quality time just being with us. I feel fortunate that I got to be home with him over this past year.
He was over 12 years old, and unfortunately, it was just his time.
We had a mobile vet come to the home, first to confirm it was his time, and then to say goodbye. We are grateful to have had this option, so that he could pass away peacefully on his favorite bed, with us holding him.
Before Lucius, we were a couple with a place to live. After he arrived, we were a family, and our house was a home.
We were so lucky to have our sweet boy. He had such a calming presence. I miss him terribly. It has been hard to go on without him. Having Lucius changed my life for the better, and I think about him every day.
These are some really special dogs. Please give yours a hug for me."
I am very sad to announce that Neera (Mulan/Q'Leanna) has passed away at only 6 months old. It was found through blood work and ultrasound that both of her kidneys were malformed and ineffective at expelling the toxins produced in the body after eating. A bilateral renal dysplasia diagnosis is never easy to receive, and the consequences are almost always grim.
April 26, 2021
Sasha (Pearl/Boss) passed over the rainbow bridge this afternoon July 15,2021, I don’t know for sure, but I don’t think she had much pain. We took her to the vets this morning and it appeared to be a flare up of Addison’s disease per her lab work. IV was started and steroids were given and lots of fluids, but she got progressively worse and became unresponsive. We were told that she needed to go to another vets (24/7) for care and they wanted us to see her. Her heart stopped and they started working on her they got her back for about 20 seconds then nothing She died about a minute before we got there. Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts. RIP dear Sasha, we will miss you so much! But we will meet again.
August 3, 2018 Smokey was murdered
On the evening of July 16, 2018, a neighbor’s dog (a pug.... another pug and boxer were also in his yard that didn’t come through the fence) escaped through a hole in the THEIR fence, entered MY yard, and confronted Smokey who was secured to a 6-foot tie out. Unfortunately, Smokey bit the dog. (Thankfully, the neighbor’s dog has fully recovered after a quick visit to the vet.)
I was not at home at the time, but my mother observed this unfortunate event and followed the law by immediately calling animal control and police to report the dog-on-dog event. Animal Control arrived and advised my mother that Smokey must be quarantined and asked that she sign the necessary forms.
Due to Smokey’s size, I came home and took him to Animal Control for his 10-day quarantine. There was a “vicious dog hearing” scheduled for the 10th day of the quarantine period. Which turns out WASN’T FOR SMOKEY AT ALL. It was for Jags, my mother's German Shepherd.
Smokey was KILLED while in custody of Providence Animal Control at some point prior to that hearing (which is mandated for all dogs involved in an incident by Rhode Island code RI Gen L § 4-13.1-11 (2014))
August 2020
“If I die, I will wait for you, do you understand? No matter how long. I will watch from beyond to make sure you live every year you have to its fullest, and then we’ll have so much to talk about when I see you again… ”
In late August of this year, one of our own quietly passed away without fanfare or publicity. She was two months shy of 8 years old and had lived a good, full life with her family.
Luna developed hypothyroidism and was on medication throughout much of her life, but earlier this year, in May, she contracted heartworm disease. It was caught early, and she began doxycycline right away. Luna had been on heartworm medication throughout her life.
While the vets found no signs of heartworm, they learned that Luna's body had developed autoimmune hemolytic anemia where the body attacks and destroys red blood cells. With heavy hearts, the family made the decision to put Luna to rest so that she could be at peace.
February 14, 2020
The day before the short walk down the road and the longer road ahead....
This photo of this walk was 38 hours before a wonderful life ended. This is one of the most crushing things that Sandy has had to deal with. A life cut too short by a terrible, hidden cancer. 5 and a half glorious years. Sandy's memory...It was a lovely walk and we played with a stick. She chased it for a while and then she walked along the snowy track with it and I would run for a few paces and then she would start running a little to stay ahead. When I went back to walking she would start walking again, and so it went on. Then she decided she would run on the snowy ridge beside the paved trail with her stick, tempting me with it. When I wouldn't go up after it she abandoned it, ran down the little slope and jumped gracefully across the little ditch full of water that looked like a little stream to walk beside me back to the car. She always knew how to play with me. Almost seems like a dream now.
Nyomi passed from cancer at 5.5 years old
today we had to say goodbye to Talisker (Swan/Finn), as he went to take his final nap.
August 14, 2017
Vinny (Zorro/Luna) passed away today while my family and I were out of the house. We loved Vinny so very, very much. He was just a few weeks shy of his seventh bday. We will miss him snapping bumble bees out of the air, watching his big, goofy tongue flop when he ran, his joyful, prancing gait and his sweet demeanor. Whoever met Vinny immediately fell in love with his handsome looks, amazing coat, and loving temperament. Give your puppies an extra hug for us tonight and send Vinny your love. This is how we will remember Vinny. Laying peacefully in the sun, waiting for a belly rub. We love you, Vinny.
Grimner "Blue" from Auggie and Toodles has passed away January 2, 2020, from unknown intestinal complications. Just shy of 5 months old. He fought until the end. Rest in peace little guy
Update: Necropsy showed 2 necrotic intussusception, no obstructing foreign bodies. Grimner was Born August 22, 2019.
Sweet Violet (Nadine/Bear) passed away February 18, 2020. she had a Mass on the spleen. She was not quite 4 years old. During surgery they found tumors throughout. She was bleeding internally.
We were walking leisurely in the woods with my best friend and her dog early this morning and she stopped, laid down, and didn't get back up. It was incredibly sudden, and I am incredibly heartbroken, but we were sitting with her, and she left us peacefully. June 12, 2017. She was the very best dog, and I will never be able to replace her.
Beamer (Zorro/Winnetka) passed away yesterday May 8, 2018, just over a month away from his 12th birthday. He had an aggressive cancer that forced a quick end. We made sure he did not suffer, and he passed in the warm loving embrace of his family. We should all be so lucky. Our hearts are broken. I loved this dog more than most people I know. There was no need for verbal communication between us. We just knew. He lived by three rules: 1) the pack is everything, 2) Home is where the heart is, 3) Don’t look for a fight, but if it comes looking for you meet it head on.
Many of you have Beamer in your bloodlines. Consider yourselves extremely fortunate if you do. He was one of the very best the AA breed had to offer in every way.
Our time was too short with this beautiful soul, but he gave us precious memories and will live on in family legend. Thank you, Lois, for bringing him into our lives.
Cricket was Jay's dog.
April 5 at 12:41 PM ·
We had to say goodbye to our 13-year-old American Alsatian dog, Cricket (Beamer/Annie), this morning. She was a trained air scent search and rescue dog and Jay’s best furry friend. Jay held her in his arms as he reminded her of all the good times, they shared together playing hide and seek in the forest. She went to sleep peacefully dreaming of rescuing people lost and afraid in the woods. She was a great dog till the very end, and I often called them both “Lassie and Timmy” because of the special bond of friendship they had with one another. Goodbye sweet friend. We will see you again in another life where pain doesn’t exist.
Aslan, my best furry friend in all the world, walked across the rainbow bridge today. In his last breath, he raised his head to my cheek and hugged me good-bye. I will miss him beyond words. He was without a doubt the best dog I have ever known. My heart dog. My companion.
Aslan was only 5 years old and much too young to have left us here to morn his loss. He passed away from complications of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) which he developed several years ago. Although his comprehensive DNA test revealed that he was clear from over 160 genetic diseases, was not a carrier and OFA rated him good in his overall two-year hip score as well as negative for elbow dysplasia, he still struggled in his later life with his lung health. Unfortunately, COPD has no cure and has not yet been identified genetically. We did all we could for him to remain comfortable, but in the end he developed a high fever that he could not shake.
We will look for you, my dear friend, on the other side when it is finally our turn to take our eternal rest.
August 7 2023, 6:06 pm
It is with a heavy heart that I let everyone know that Boss (Hammer/Blossom) passed over the Rainbow Bridge this morning.
Three weeks ago he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer) of the left distal radius (elbow on front left leg) after having an x-ray to determine what was causing him to limp.
Another exam by a veterinarian oncologist confirmed the diagnosis.
Boss contributed greatly to the Dire wolf project. He sired 38 puppies.
. He lived out his life in his beautiful forest home in Colorado.