The Golden Ears Angels

 Teddy (8 yo) arrived in September 2019 following a local shelter's last call plea.  This handsome guy arrived with a massive cancerous tumor on his rear-end and a small one on his cheek.  Following the removal of the masses, Teddy became severely anemic and the suspicion of cancer became even more real.  Teddy was with The Pack for NINE DAYS before the decision was made to let him peacefully go.   He had the most gentle personality and is greatly missed.

  Mona (9 yo) was our resident ray of sunshine!  Our short-squatty girl originally arrived in the house as a "foster."  However, because of her various health issues - she remained at the Sanctuary so her health issues could be closely monitored and controlled.  Mona was officially welcomed into The Pack in October 2019 but due to her various health complications, Mona peacefully passed away in her Momma's hands in February 2020.

Charlie (16 yo) joined The Pack in January 2019.  His owner called him "old and boring" and planned to euthanize him when she changed her mind and surrendered him to the sanctuary.  Weighing just under 5 lbs, he was our little man with BIG personality!  Charlie went into renal failure and peacefully passed away in March of 2020.  

 Nala (14 yo) joined The Pack in May of 2019.  Found as a stray in Pasco Co., this ol' beauty suffered from a multitude of health issues - including tumors, arthritis and horrible dry eye.  She enjoyed nudge sessions with her momma...especially before bed.  Nala peacefully left The Pack in March 2020 - succumbing to cancer.

Wilson was one of the first pups to join The Pack.  He was blind and enjoyed being nuzzled on during Snuggle Sundays with our volunteer, Kathi.  Wilson began having seizures one morning in April and peacefully passed away later that morning.  He was 16 years old. 

 Charley (16 yo) joined in The Pack in August 2019.  Surrendered to the Sanctuary by his owners, Charley was a delight to have in the house.  Charley lived a wonderful life despite his significant heart murmur and neurological difficulty.  Charley passed away peacefully in his momma's arms in August 2020.. 

  Little Rock (12 yo) joined The Pack in May  2020.  Found as a stray and never claimed by his owner or the prior senior rescue that had originally saved him - our "wolf" was welcomed into The Pack without issue.  Sadly, this sweet pup struggled after an eye removal surgery.  Every effort was made to help Little Rock recover he eventually, in his own way, told us it was time.  He passed away in his Momma's arms in November 2020.  His little tail wag will be missed.

 Rocky (approx 15 yo) joined The Pack in November 2018 after being surrendered by his owners to the local shelter.  There was piece of mind that this gentle giant was keeping watch over the front yard from his bed that laid next to the bedroom window.  Rocky suffered a suspected stroke and peacefully left our Pack in March 2021.  

 Gilly (10 yo) joined The Pack in April 2020.  Gilly arrived with mild congestive heart failure and mammary tumors that covered her abdomen which were eventually removed.  Gilly was never too far from her Momma's side and was a favorite with the Sanctuary visitors.  Taken to the vet when her coughing worsened, we learned the worst new possible.  Gilly's chest had become consumed with tumors.  Gilly, showered in hugs, kisses and lots of love, left our Pack in April 2021.

Leo the Rooster was found injured on his prior owner's property.  Unable to walk and needed 24 hour care, we gladly accepted Leo into the sanctuary in January 2021.  With a special "chair" made for him, Leo enjoyed staying on the porch "talking" to the other chickens that live on the property.  Sadly, Leo's health began to fail and he left us in February 2021.

Found abandoned in his prior owner's front yard exposed to the elements and predators in the area, Rodney (approx 10 yo) arrived at the Sanctuary in December 2020.  Rodney enjoyed his remaining "Golden Years" safely inside our home where he received copious amounts of fresh veggies, fruit, hay and grains.  Also a sanctuary visitor favorite, Rodney would squeak in the morning demanding his morning hugs and kisses.  Rodney left our Pack in May 2021.

  Sparky (15 yo) joined The Pack in March 2019 because his owner no longer wanted to care for him.  Timid at first, Sparky did not want to leave his bed.  With lots of love and encouragement, he gained the confidence to roam the house and learned the sounds created when meals were prepared.  Sparky's health quickly declined and he peacefully left our Pack in July 2021.  

Our beautiful Gracie Dell (est. 10 yo) was found as a stray in South Tampa.  With no owner or rescue in sight, Gracie was given a euthanasia deadline.  With five days left, Golden Ears welcomed Gracie into our sanctuary.  From the moment she arrived, Gracie was very well-mannered and easy going.  Gracie began having cardiac issues which were being medically treated.  Unfortunately, Gracie left our Pack early Easter morning in 2022 on her own terms.  

   Pepe (13 yo) arrived at the Sanctuary in February 2020 and was immediately accepted into The Pack.  Though small in size, Pepe had a HUGE personality!  At the end of his journey, Pepe was no longer able to walk so we made sure he was involved in things going on the house.  Unfortunately, Pepe began to signal that he was ready for his next adventure so the painful decision was made to give him his wings in March 2022.  We all miss Pepe tremendously!  

Cole (approx. 12 yo) joined The Pack in December 2018 - just days before Santa's arrival.  Cole was deaf with extremely limited sight.  He arrived in pretty sad shape and in desperate need of a dental cleaning.  Cole suffered from a pretty serious case of allergies which negatively affected his skin and ears.  Despite all of this, Cole always had a great personality and loved snuggling.  In August 2022, Cole's health declined and the decision was made to give send him onto his next adventure.

In May 2022, we welcomed Rosie Belle into our sanctuary.  Rosie was found as a stray in a neighboring county and her microchip information was outdated.  This adorable low-riding Bassett Hound mix was estimated to be about 14 years old.  She had a heart of gold and LOVED laying in the yard warming her old bones in the sun.

Our Rosie B. unexpectedly passed away in August 2022.  She is genuinely missed.

Rusty Wendell (12 yo) joined The Pack in December 2020.  Found as a stray behind a local Wendy's restaurant, Rusty enjoyed the good life being catered to by my parents.  
For a little guy, Rusty is in fairly good health during most of his time in the Sanctuary.  He sadly went into kidney failure and eventually passed in September 2022.

Rusty Wendell (12 yo) joined The Pack in December 2020.  Found as a stray behind a local Wendy's restaurant, Rusty enjoyed the good life being catered to by my parents.  
For a little guy, Rusty is in fairly good health during most of his time in the Sanctuary.  He sadly went into kidney failure and eventually passed in September 2022.

Beatrice joined our Pack in September 2021.  Estimated to be about 10 years old, Bea arrived at the shelter infested with fleas and severely emaciated.  When authorities found Bea in her owner's home, she was only 7 lbs - half of what she should have weighed.

Bea suffered from horrible neglect at the hands of her owner.  She remained guarded most days but we gave her all of the space she needed.  She had great days where she engaged with the Pack and others where she enjoyed being alone in her bed.  Bea always enjoyed being groomed - she walked taller after every appointment.

In January 2023, Beatrice was found mid-seizure that never stopped.  Rushed to the ER-Vet, every effort was made to bring Bea's body some relief.  When nothing worked, it was determined Beatrice most likely was suffering from a brain tumor.  Beatrice was surrounded by love as she peacefully passed away.

Harry (est. 18 yo) arrived at the Sanctuary in September 2021.  This blind and very elderly dog was found as a stray.  We worked well to ensure Harry had a good quality of life and we looked for ways to enrich mealtimes.  Harry enjoyed snuggles and a bedtime treat of peanut butter on a nyla-bone.

We noticed Harry's quality of life beginning to diminish and while we could have put his through more testing and treatment - that simply would not have been fair to Harry.  With the help of our vet, we said goodbye to Harry.

Rowan (est 12 yo) joined the Pack in October 2021 as a hospice case. When authorities were called, Rowan was found with 21 other dogs – having spent her entire life chained to a stake in the ground with no shelter and minimal necessities. She was severely arthritic, her teeth were awful but most concerning were the rotting masses found in several places over her body.   The masses were removed and Rowan was given a cancer diagnosis.

Rowan was a tenaciously curious hound - most known for getting a chicken feeder stuck on her head!  Rowan peacefully passed away in May 2023.

Toby James (11 yo) joined The Pack in August 2020 when he was surrendered to the local shelter because his owner was evicted.  Toby's condition was tragic (emaciated, very weak and in desperate need of a dental). Toby James was a laid back little guy who enjoyed his meals.  When his quality of life began to decline, the decision was made to let Toby James go.  He was with his Momma when he passed away in May 2023.    

Baby (a younger senior) joined The Pack in October 2021. Baby was the housemate to now Pack Angel, Nicky. This little low ridin’ beauty quickly adjusted to the house.  Seen by our vet, Baby had a dental immediately scheduled resulting in a quite a few extractions. During Baby's stay, we were able to help her lose some weight, get her a much needed dental and keep her on the right medications to regulate her congestive heart failure.  Unfortunately, Baby developed an inguinal hernia that was deemed inoperable.  The hernia affected her bladder so the decision was made to let Baby peacefully pass in June 2023.