A touching message from Jennifer in the loss of Tiny Tim, her beloved mother, Betsy’s fur-baby that she loved so very much.
“Hello, it is with a heavy heart that I have to tell you that Tiny Tim finally crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday October 23. He gave my mom (Betsy Beal) love and comfort for the last three years of her life, and then I was privileged to care for him for the past 2 years. He was almost 18 years old. And such a sweet old doggie!!”
Betsy was loved by all whom she touched. Plus, Betsy so loved her little Tiny Tim AKA TT. We are truly grateful to Jennifer for the care she provided to her mother and then the continued unconditional love to her mother’s beloved fur-baby, TT
Thank you, Jennifer for sharing your mom & Tiny Tim’s memorial We are sending loving thoughts & healing prayers to you and your Family who now have another Angel in Heaven to watch over all of you
Just wanted to reach out and say thank you so much for the sweet card that you sent us after the passing of our precious Paxton.
We are so grateful to have almost 8 years with him after finding him through Destiny for Dogs. He was the best little guy, and our home will truly never be the same without him here. As sad as we are, we are glad he is free from pain and illness, knowing he has crossed the rainbow bridge peacefully. I can picture him doing zoomies and happily barking while he chases all the things he can up in doggie heaven.
We are beyond grateful to still have our beautiful chocolate lab Lexie – our other Destiny for Dogs rescue (Gotcha day of 10/12/2016).
Thanks for all you do.
I’m convinced we don’t rescue them; they rescue us.
Much love and gratitude,
Jennifer & family”
Dear Jennifer,
Thank you for your lovely message. Plus, beautiful photos of handsome Paxton and gorgeous Lexie. Also, many thanks for providing Lexie & Paxton such an extraordinary and loving forever home.
We are sending loving thoughts and healing prayers
Belle was rescued with her brother from the Everglades where they were dumped. Belle’s brother was adopted by a loving couple soon after he and Belle were in their foster home with Vickie Virzi.
Belle hit the “Doggie Lottery” when her human sister, Debra met her at a Destiny for Dogs Adoption Event at Paws on Avenue with her Foster Mom, Vickie. Debra’s mom, Ruth had just lost her beloved, Boxer and she felt Belle would be a perfect match. It was “love at first sight” when Vickie brought Belle to Ruth’s house. This was a truly, “Happily Ever After” for Ruth & Belle
Belle was by Ruth’s side until she passed away. Debra promised her mom to provide Belle a loving forever home if something happened to Ruth. Debra kept her promise, and Belle lived a wonderful life with unconditional love until she went to Rainbow Bridge
Ruth & Belle are together again, “Happy, Healthy & Whole,”
All our loving thoughts and healing prayers are with Debra in the loss of her beloved mother, Ruth and fur-baby, Belle
“Dear JoAnn and Kenny, by now I know you know that Joey has gone over Rainbow Bridge and is happily playing with Fletcher and many others. When I first agreed to bring Joe to stay with me and Fletcher, I wasn’t sure how it would work out. But Fletcher allowed him to share his mom and they became ‘buds’. I watched him closely and reminded everyone not to “put their hands down”. But a month led to two to three and a year. Then another, etc. It’s been nine years now. Last year we had to say ‘goodbye’ to Fletcher which was so hard (I had had him for 14 years). But Joe was there with me, and we got through it together. He was a creature of habit. Loved his treats. Wanted to sit with me no matter where I sat. Liked strange people treats, potato chips, popcorn, gummy bears and Twizzlers. Ask him if he wanted ice cream and he would beat you to the freezer. Take the lid off the little containers and put the cup on the floor. He would pick it up with his teeth and carry it to the living room to lick it to the end. He would take his evening snooze. Get up about 9 come out and jump on the recliner till it was time for bed. I’d say ‘ready for bed? ‘ and he would be on the pillow next to me. He could be the most loveable about 95% of the time. But age catches up to all of us and sometimes things that bothered us when we were young come back to haunt us when we grow older. His vet and I discussed the situations, and he told me that his problems could only get worse. So, I did not want to be his albatross. I wanted him to be happy and unfortunate for me Rainbow Bridge was best. I want to thank you for the 9 yrs he was my buddy. I’m sorry it couldn’t be longer but all in all he had a packed 15 yrs. I’ll miss him for a long time and there will never be another like him.
Dear Sue,
There are not enough words to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of your little man, Joey.
Thank you for the nine years of unconditional love and a wonderful loving forever home “For Real, Forever!”
I remember the day Kenny rescued, Joey from PBCACC. It was the same day we picked up Bennie the Biter who was hit by a car and scheduled for euthanasia on July 27, 2016.
Bennie & Joey both had a rough start in life.
Once again, thank you for providing Joey everything that he so deserved. You and Kenny were truly his “Rescue Angels”
Until you meet again, always in your heart, thoughts, and fond memories … “Just Look Up”
“I hate writing with this news, but I just had to say goodbye to our sweet Clancy. His collapsed trachea had gotten so bad that his tongue was blue. Thank you for letting us love him and for giving my mom the gift of having such a sweet baby for so many years. He’s been living with me for a few months as he was on a lot of meds for heart and trachea and he loved being one of the pack. His little body just couldn’t take any more. It happens to be the 2nd anniversary of losing my sweetest Finn as well. I hope you are well and thank you again for trusting us to care for such an angel. Love you”
Dear Kathleen,
We are all so sorry for the loss of your beloved, Clancy.
So appreciate you and your mom providing Clancy such an amazing loving forever home. His life became “Heaven on Earth“ when finding you both.
Sending lots of love, healing thoughts and prayers.
Until you meet again, Clancy will always remain in your heart and beautiful memories.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF PEANUT. A TOUCHING MESSAGE FROM HIS BELOVED MOTHER, ROBIN
“My beautiful man came into my life in November. In May Peanut was diagnosed with a tumor on his pelvis. He was a brave boy and so trusting. I am so grateful that JoAnn brought him into my life. Peanut passed away August 13th on his terms, at home.
I stopped by Walgreens on the way home. The pharmacist and assistants were so nice when picking up Pea’s meds. I wanted to let them know that he passed as they always asked me when I came in. They were so sweet, I got hugs that was so nice.
Please don’t forget our older dogs they are a blessing.”
A message from Peanuts prior owners:
“Peanut looks happy and so loved. Unfortunately, none of us can predict our fate. Steve and I are so grateful to Robin for making Peanut part of her family. “
To know Peanut was to love him and he loved everyone. Kenny fell in love with Peanut during transport to his beloved mom, Robin. I was honored to be named Pea’s “Godmother.”
Peanut was truly blessed to have Robin as his mom, even if only for a short time.
We are sending loving thoughts and healing prayers in the loss of this very special guy.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ZOE BELLA. A SWEET MESSAGE FROM HER MOM, AURORA
“Dear JoAnn,
With heavy heart, I write to tell you that Zoe Bella crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. She was such a sweet girl, and we feel honored that you chose us to be her next forever family after her hooman mom passed away.
Zoe began having seizures in the Spring, and although we tried numerous meds to control them, they got too numerous and too dangerous for her. We know she is in heaven with her first mom, but we still miss her so much. This is my favorite photo of Zoe Bella
Thank you for all you do.”
Dear Aurora – So sorry for the loss of your beloved, Zoe. Sending you loving thoughts, healing prayers
We all thank you for being such a wonderful Mom and for providing such an amazing, loving forever home.
Until you meet again. Always in your heart and beautiful memories.
A Beautiful & Heartwarming Message from Caleb’s Mom, Gigi
“Our neighbor, a Destiny for Dogs foster mom, asked if we would mind Caleb for a day or two. We did — plus over 4,000 days.
Although Caleb was diminutive in size, he produced a deep resounding bark (no yips or yaps) that was uncanny for such a small specimen. Indeed, our neighborhood mailman retreated off the front step upon first hearing Caleb’s warning barks only to dissolve in laughter when the opened door revealed the miniscule perpetrator.
Caleb charmed all who saw him. He melted hearts with his expressive eyes and big ears. And we could not be happier he was ours . His terrier ways made us laugh. His devotion with love and forgiveness taught us values. We could not have asked for a better gift than Caleb.
Thank you JoAnn and thank you Destiny for Dogs for such a magical time with Caleb. We are so grateful.”
We are sending loving thoughts and healing prayers to Caleb’s amazing parents.
A truly beautiful message from Sheldon’s loving forever mom, Nicki … a must read
“Sheldon wasn’t just a dog—he was my soulmate in fur. From the moment we met, I knew he was meant to be mine. That first look, those little doe eyes framed with perfect eyeliner and his signature bushy eyebrows—he melted my heart right then and there, and he never stopped.
We were inseparable. Sheldon traveled with me, living a life filled with adventure, comfort, and love. He stayed in the nicest places, dined at incredible restaurants, and brought his special charm wherever we went. Wherever we went, people noticed him—and he noticed everything, always alert, always next to me, always mine.
This sweet boy left paw prints on every heart he met. He was the happiest in the sand at the beach (no ocean), riding in my Jeep with the top down and wind blowing though his fur, playing with his puppy friends, eating scraps from the table, running in the mud, chasing lizards, birds, and squirrels, and snuggling with his mama.
There was a magic in how he looked at me. That upward glance, full of trust and affection, could stop me in my tracks. It didn’t matter what kind of day I was having—one look from him, and the world felt lighter.
I believe when we have this kind of bond with someone, we experience the purest, most selfless form of love there is. I had to find the strength to do something I desperately didn’t want to do—something that broke my heart—because I know it’s what’s best for him. Letting my sweet boy go was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but I know it was the final gift I could give him.
Schmoops gave me more than companionship. He gave me a sense of home, of calm, of joy. He was a constant in a world that’s always changing. Losing him leaves an ache words can’t quite reach, but loving him gave me something so beautiful, it will never leave me. His little wiggle butt, army crawl, and crossed paws will be forever be ingrained in my mind.
Rest easy, sweet Schmoops. You were the very best boy. You lived a full, extraordinary life, and you made mine infinitely better. I will carry you with me, always.
We are sending loving thoughts and healing prayers. Until you meet again, Sheldon will remain in your heart and beautiful memories
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANNIE FROM HER BELOVED MOM, SUZAN
“My Little Annie passed away at 17 years of age. This picture was right after I adopted Annie. I felt so blessed to have her
Although, I never thought I would get another dog so soon. I found the sweetest retired breeder female, Havenese. I think Annie sent Gemma to me. She’s absolutely perfect.”
We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved, Annie. Thank you for providing her a long and loving life. Also, many thanks for rescuing another little angel in need. Gemma certainly hit the “Doggie Lottery” just as Annie did thanks to you
Wishing you and your new fur-baby, “Happy Days Ahead.”
“Please Mary, tell me, that you were there waiting for Honey – that you held her as I had to let her go…and that the two of you are running happily together again. Miss you both! Honey 3-11-2024”
Please also keep Honey’s mom, Laura in your loving thoughts & prayers as this is truly heartbreaking beyond words:
Honey’s mom, Mary passed away, September 18th, 2022 after being in a coma. Honey’s other mom, Laura was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. She waited to start therapy, then had a severe reaction and had to stop. The following day her beloved fur baby, Honey ended up in the hospital and she never left Honey’s mom, Laura was hoping she would have her furbaby next to her during chemo.
From Laura, Honey’s surviving mom:
“Honey was very loved. She was Mary’s first dog, but it was a real bond between the two of them. I know that in the future, I will get another doggy so if you see a girl as sweet as our honey, not a big doggy, please let me know.”
We are all so sorry for the loss of Laura’s beloved Mary whom also loved Honey dearly.
Honey was blessed to have two extraordinary moms who provided her such an incredible and loving forever home.
Rest in Peace Mary & Honey. You are both together “Happy, Healthy & Whole.”
Special thanks to Cheryl & Leo Wellence Jr for being such wonderful foster parents to Honey
“Sending one of my favorite photos of Emmy, as you know she was very camera shy so it was always hard to take a good photo. Emmy was much loved and her time here was way too short. Sad to have her previous abuse confirmed, I know we suspected that something had happened to her, nevertheless it’s very distressing to know she had been treated so badly.
I’d like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and deepest respect for all you do for the animals that need help.”
There are no words to express our appreciation for all that Emmy’s mom did for this sweet, loving and beautiful senior girl to make the rest of her life extraordinary. Mom did everything humanely possible to provide only the best for Emmy and the love she so deserved.
Rest in Peace, Dear Emmy. You are now “Happy, Healthy & Whole, running free at Rainbow Bridge
Until you meet again … always in your mom’s heart and loving memories
REST IN PEACE SWEET GIRL. YOU WERE SO LOVED BY YOUR FAMILY AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. RUN FREE AT RAINBOW BRIDGE, HAPPY, HEALTHY & WHOLE UNTIL YOU MEET AGAIN
It is with deepest sadness that the Destiny Family had to say “goodbye” to Frankie who was truly a mentor to so many neglected & abused rescue dogs. We can’t thank Barbara and his beloved, Frankie enough for all they did to comfort and find the most extraordinary, loving forever homes.🐾💕
Rest in Peace Sweet Frankie. You will be missed by all whom you touched🐾💕
💔Our loving thoughts & prayers are going out to Bella’s Dad in the loss of his beloved Girl. Her untimely passing was sudden & painful beyond words. There was nothing that could be done by the Emergency Room Veterinarian Specialists where Bella received treatment for two days💔
🌹You had a very rough start in life and were truly blessed when adopted by your dad. Rest in Peace Beautiful Bella. You were so adored & loved by your dad and all that you touched🌹
🐾💔Very Sad Update from Rocky’s Mom. Rest in Peace Sweet Boy💔🐾
“My boy Rocky passed away early Sunday morning😭. He had a mass on his scrotum, it broke we rushed him to the emergency vet, they couldn’t operate because of his heart condition… he was in very bad pain, so I had to let him go, I feel so bad, but nothing I could do for him.. he was a great dog, and happy I had him for this long
This is go bye bye face, always happy to go bye bye in the car, it’s so lonely without him, I feel so bad.”
We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved, Rocky💔You were such an extraordinary fur mom to Rocky. He was blessed to have you. We know that you did everything humanly possible for this special guy. Know that he is at Peace, Happy, Healthy, Whole. Running free at Rainbow Bridge🌈
Until you meet again, always in your heart, thoughts and loving memories♥️
🐾💔🙏FROM RON & MARYELLEN “IN LOVING MEMORY OF THEIR BELOVED, MADI. SUCH A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO HER LIFE🙏💔🐾
“It is with great sadness that MaryEllen and I had to let Madi go to doggie heaven where she can romp with our other 2 Westies… Maxine and Samee. Her organs were failing and other issues that affect 14 YO dogs. She brought so much ❤️ to us , our grandkids and everyone she met. On the good advice of our vet… she offered that it might be better to let her go with dignity. So last Friday we sadly and with tears let her go peacefully. We miss her sooooo much. Thank You for all you do and for your thoughts and prayers. Madi was so special and loving. She was with us morning, noon and night in our home, office, Florida and hearts. She truly touched everyone she met…. Everywhere. Right now our home and hearts are torn. We received many thoughtful messages from our friends and from everyone who knew her. We were truly blessed for the 11 years we had her but right now the tears are still flowing.”
🌹🙏Dear Ron & MaryEllen,
We are all so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved, Madi. Our heart aches for you. Thank you both for providing Madi such an extraordinary loving forever home and the best care any fur baby could wish for. We sending you loving thoughts & healing prayers. 🙏🌹
🎂🎈☁️🐾HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY TO YANNA FROM HER MOM & DAD🐾☁️🎈🎂
“Happy Heavenly Birthday Yanna, my best friend, my soul dog. We are blessed to have been entrusted with you for so many years, and are grateful to have loved and to have been loved by you. Yanna, you made us whole and took a piece of our hearts with you. We love and miss you every day.”
🐾🙏❤️🩹We are sending loving thoughts and healing prayers to Yanna’s parents. It is the first birthday without their beloved angel girl 🐾🙏❤️🩹
💔🐾A HEARTFELT MESSAGE FROM LEWIE’S MOM, “IN LOVING MEMORY” OF HER BELOVED SPECIAL ANGEL🐾💔
🐾♥️4 1/2 years ago you let me adopt my precious Lewie (Louie). He’s been my life companion and I’ll always be grateful. So unexpectedly, he collapsed this morning. By the time we got to Calusa, he was in a bad way. It happened so quickly.
I loved him so and thank you for giving him to me. I couldn’t imagine my life without him.♥️🐾”
🙏We are sending loving thoughts and healing prayers🙏
💜🐾Rest in Peace beautiful, sweet Lewie. Run Free, Happy, Healthy & Whole at Rainbow Bridge🌈 Until you meet again
💔🐾🌹IN LOVING MEMORY OF BELOVED & BEAUTIFUL RED. THE LOVE WILL LIVE ON IN THE HEARTS OF HIS MOM & DAD FOREVER & A DAY🌹🐾💔
🌹A touching memorial to Red from his mom🌹
“It is with a very heavy heart that we had to say goodbye to our beautiful boy Red. Red’s life was cut short by an autoimmune disease for which there is no cure. My husband and I are extremely blessed to have shared our lives with Red for 6 plus years🐾
Red was our bright ray of sunshine every day. He was the sweetest, happiest, most loving boy ever with an incredible personality and love for life! He had a smile that would melt your heart and surely make you smile.
Red loved his morning walks, and seeing fellow neighbors and doggies. He put a smile on everyone’s face that met him. Red loved his dog van and going on adventures with us. He loved everything!
Every day with Red was truly a gift. He is loved and missed more than I can say. We pray Red is happy and whole again running free and playing with his beloved canine sister and best friend Yanna.🐾
♥️We love and miss you so much Red♥️”
🙏🐾Thank you for providing Red “Heaven on Earth.” He was so blessed to have the most wonderful, loving & nurturing parents. We are all wishing you both love & peace. Until you meet again, Red will remain in your heart & happy, loving memories♥️🐾🙏
🐾💔🌈In Loving Memory of Cali. A beautiful & touching message from her mommy & daddy🌈💔🐾
ONE LAST KISS TO KEEP FOREVER. Today we sent our perfect, precious Calli to heaven to be with her beloved sister Lily. We tried every means possible before releasing this gorgeous being from her pain. If I had had a daughter I would wish her to be just as lovely. She adored both of us, never complained & lived to bring us joy, laughter and affection. My baby was just extraordinary–incredibly beautiful inside and out. She was calm, giving, kind gentle & friendly. We loved to dress her in her Destiny for Dogs t-shirt to promote rescue. She always drew a crowd and I would proudly explain no she’s not a show pup, but the face of rescue. Selfishly, my most favorite memory will always be her endless, sweet kisses which made her fabbie dad a wee bit jealous. When times were RUFF she would always bring me calm and happiness. I so often joked to my peeps that she was my Valium Zanax & Wine all wrapped in an exquisite bundle of fur. Goodbye my sweet girl– til we meet again.
🌹🐾♥️IN LOVING MEMORY OF COOKIE♥️🐾🌹 From Cookie’s mom:“Very sad to tell you our beloved Cookie ended her final camping trip on Monday night. Cookie was diagnosed with oral mast cell tumor in February. It was a high grade tumor with a miotic index of 146! (Should be below 5) with a poor prognosis (2-3 months). Surgical excision and/or radiation would have removed her right upper jaw and nose, still with a poor prognosis. Both the dental surgeon and oncology doctors weren’t in favor of this course. We tried chemo, but she did not respond to treatment. We chose to provide palliative care and enjoy every minute we had with her. She gave us an additional 3 bonus months (she must have known a camping trip was on the calendar). On Monday, within 24 hours, she went from being her usual playful self to the cancer in her mouth just exploding and invaded the nasal cavity, etc. She was such a fun character! A great companion who loved fishing, camping, anything that involved going for a ride, and never lost her puppy exuberance despite being 13 yrs old. Thank you for finding her for us!! She was such a good companion, George’s ‘therapy dog’ and a joy to everyone. We will miss her dearly.” 🌈We are all sending our loving, thoughts and prayers to Cathy & George in the loss of their beloved angel girl, Cookie. She will always remain in your heart, loving thoughts and beautiful memories until you meet again🌈 Thank you for providing Cookie such an extraordinary, loving forever home.
July 28, 2022 /
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Amy King Barone and her beloved dog, “Joy”
April 13, 1966 to June 6, 2022
♥️🙏🌹In Loving Memory of Amy Barone🌹🙏♥️ Our hearts go out to Amy’s Family and Friends in the loss of such a beautiful lady inside and out. Always so loving, caring, nurturing, and truly an animal lover.
Amy adopted Joy from Destiny for Dogs. I personally had the pleasure of performing the adoption and the chance to meet and get to know Amy. She was truly an angel on earth. Amy and Joy were a match made in Heaven. Joy brought so much joy to Amy. I took this beautiful photo of Amy and Joy which reflects the love, happiness and special bond that they instantly shared. I was blessed to know Amy for only a short time however felt like I knew her forever.
Amy was truly gone to soon💔
It is an honor that Destiny for Dogs has been chosen to honor Amy’s Life and “In Loving Memory” of such an extraordinary person.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who knew and loved her. Plus all the lives Amy touched to make our world a better place.
With Our Deepest Sympathy, JoAnn Goodrich and the Destiny for Dogs Family🌹
