Obituaries

Abbie Grey

Abbie was born in the summer of 2002. She soon was rescued by the Grey family; whom she loved and watched over for more than 14 years.

Abbie enjoyed going for walks, car rides, playing tug of war and sleeping. She would play dead when someone would call out “Bang!” In 2004, Abbie won Fastest Pup at dog day in Sherando Park.

Abbie crossed the Rainbow Bridge on February 9, 2016. She is survived by her dad, Brandon Grey; grandparents, Richard and Sandra Grey; and dear friend, Taylor Smoot.

Chloe joined the Yowell family as a rescue needing a loving home. She loved her family unconditionally for 9 years. Chloe crossed the Rainbow Bridge on November 29, 2015 surrounded by her family; parents, Bill and Lisa, and brother, Trey.

Chloe enjoyed lying in the sun on the deck and play with a squeaky stuffed animal. However, the Yowell’s favorite memory is how she loved to sit up on her back legs.

Winnie "Pooh Bear" Smith

February 17, 2001 – January 22 2016

Family:

Mom – Susan Smith

Sisters – Kayla and Leilani Smith

Fur Siblings – Lily, Willie, Wiley, Wi-Ski, Wrangler and Wiggie Smith

Fur Siblings preceeded in death – Wickett, Willow and Wizzer Smith

Casey Becker

August 3,1998 – January 12, 2016

Casey came into our lives in October 1998, he was from Leesburg, Virginia; he was the last male golden retriever in the litter of many pups. The breeders daughter was on the floor petting him when we first saw him and she almost didn’t want him to go.

Oreo Haines

March 17, 2007 – January 13, 2016

Oreo was given to the Haines family by a friend as a puppy; they immediately fell in love with him. Oreo loved to ride in the car, go for long walks, especially on the beach, and playing with his brothers old shoes.

The family says that bringing Oreo home is their favorite memory; he changed all of their lives that day. He was such a good and loving dog who made everyone happy all the time. Oreo was spoiled and he enjoyed spoiling his family.

Diamond Anderson

March, 2005 – January 8, 2016

The Anderson family received Diamond from a friend when she was 5 weeks old. She loved waking her granddaddy up all hours of the night and playing with all the kids in the family. Diamond was a beautiful girl. She was loved by the whole family. Though Diamond barked at the strangest things, she was amazing. She was protective of the people she loved.

Piper Mercer

Born in Lilburn, Georgia on December 27, 2002, Piper was soon adopted from a friend by the Mercer family.

Piper loved to sit in the sun, while dad cooked on the grille. She enjoyed running through the yard with Stanley and Wally, who could never catch her. Piper loved to lie in your lap and she would lay her head on the pillow next to Benji when he was crying. Piper was the gentlest old girl, sweeter than any other pet the Mercer’s have been blessed with. She is missed terribly and will never be far from their thoughts.

Nikki Lutz

Sadly, we had to put our beloved Whippet Nikki to sleep on Saturday, Dececember 26th. She'd either had a stroke or a spinal injury as she'd suddenly lost all function in her rear legs on Christmas Eve afternoon. Fortunately she was in no pain as I tried Prednisone for a couple days until she decided to stop eating & drinking.

Two Socks Doherty

11/11/2000 – 12/25/2015

Two Socks was 6 weeks old when he jumped out of a wrapped box on Christmas day and right into Hunter’s arms. He was the best Christmas gift ever! Two Socks loved his squeaky toy Dragon and enjoyed hiking at Bear’s Den.

Two Socks crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Christmas day surrounded by his family; parents, Denis and Maggie, sister, Sierra and his best friend, Hunter.

Spencer Mahoney

03/05/2005 – 12/13/2015