Obituaries

Buffy Loudan

Buffy was born on April 15, 1999 at a friend's home in Spring Mills, WV. Ashley fell in love with her at first sight and took her home.

Buffy was a love bug. She loved to give kisses and she let her family know how much she loved them. Buffy would wake her mom up every morning and try to have a conversation with her - meow! Too bad the family didn't know how to speak cat! Buffy, also, enjoyed playing with a small stuffed pillow filled with catnip.

Jasmine Eschenfelder

July 1, 2004 - February 25, 2015

The Eschenfelder family decided to get a dog and Jasmine was the one! She loved to give kisses. Jasmines' special trick was when the family would make her sit down and they would throw a treat in the air, she would jump up and catch it. Their favorite memory was the day they put glasses on her and she left them on.

Jasmine passed away at her home on February 25, 2015. She is survived by her human parents, Dan and Paula Eschenfelder and her human siblings, Mckenzie, Donnie, Justin and Myles.

Lucas "Luke Dog" Marple

Born July 15, 2001 and adopted 8 weeks later by the Marple family; Lucas was to be the family pet. However, it didn't take long to realize he wanted nothing to do with the family, only Glenn, his Human dad! Luke Dog became Glenn's sidekick. He loved to chase a ball or play with his favorite stuffed toy, Rusty. Lucas brought laughs and smiles to all in his presence, either by dancing around on his back legs or running throughout the house, room to room, while sliding on the hardwood floors until he was stopped by the capet...only to start it all over again. Lucas was an excellent, lovi

O'Malley Mellott

March 19, 1998 ~

December 11, 2014

O'Malley entered my life by happenchance, as all of my beloved cats have done. I had lost a special Cat, Boo Bear, in Demember,1997 and was having a difficult time adjusting to that loss when I recieved a call from the local Animal Emergency that a tiny newborn kitten was found, would I be interested in meeting him.

I went to visit and gave him a bottle, the rest is the history of the past 16 years and 9 months.

Ginger Collins

December 20, 2001 – November 27, 2014

When Irma Collins saw an ad in the paper for a puppy, she thought hmmm. She called and drove to Charles Town, WV to look at her; it seemed that Gingers’ owner had to keep her in a crate, away from the male dogs they had. Irma says that when Ginger looked up at her in that crate, her eyes begged “take me home with you”, and that is just what Irma did!

Dharma Stutz – “Gutwelpe Dharma Dieflink”

Dharma was born on May 13, 1998 in Welcome, MD to her Canine parents, Unicorn Farms Kristobal and Trublu O’Cresta. Eight weeks later in July, 1998, she went to live with her forever mom.

Keevah Brown

March, 2013 - November 24th 2014

Jessica went to the shelter one day, with no intentions of getting a new pet, and by the time she left, she knew Keevah was meant to be part of her family.

Keevah didn't really like toys but she loved her pineapple shaped bed. Keevah also loved to climb, cuddle and snack.

Jessica says it’s hard to choose a favorite memory when they were all amazing; however she always loved it, when Keevah would curl up on my chest.

Charlie Young

Born in Missouri in 2003; Charlie’s early years are unclear until he was adopted by the Young family in November, 2005.

Charlie instantly won the hearts of his new family. He would sit and shake hands on command. Charlie’s favorite toy was a rawhide bone.

Charlie is survived by his human parents, Guy and Alice Young, his human brothers and sisters, Jon, Wendi, Ian and Ryan, Dean and Beth Fowler; his Aunt Rachel, and many dear friends.

Beldachs’ Oliver O’Keeffe (“Ollie”)

Born April 19, 2004 in Berryville, VA, Ollie is one of 7 Longhaired Dachshunds (4 boys and 3 girls) born to CH. Merritudox OC Dandy Reveur (“Danny”) and CH. Beldachs’ Meri Amour d’Ami (“MiMi”). Gary and Connie Fisher whelped the litter and raised Ollie from birth.

Ollie was happy about everything he did (except being the show ring!) He loved to play in the yard, use the agility equipment, hunt or play with any stuffed toy available! Sticking out his tongue and smiling was Ollie’s special trick, as well as standing on his rear two legs for cookies.

Tristia Moyers

Born December 12, 2012 in Winchester, VA and immediately won Theresa’s heart. It was love at first sight! Tristia was born at the Moyers neighbors’ home. Theresa couldn’t wait to bring Tristia home, finally at 5 weeks she did. From the beginning Tristia, nicknamed Poo, was the most loving and caring little girl.