Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue

Unfortunately we must say goodbye to some of our friends that have come to pass over the Rainbow Bridge. While these special friends will live forever in our hearts and minds we would also like to share their memories. This page is our small memorial to those who have made such a difference in our lives.

If you've received a Golden from us and would like to share their memory, please contact us about listing them here.

Bailey passed away - January 21, 2010 - 4:45pm after a fight to survive pneumonia.  He was a sweetheart and had the entire GRFR staff and ICU staff pulling for him.  He just could not fight anymore.

How sad for Bailey though - his previous family left him at a high kill shelter, knowing he was sick. GRFR stepped up to help this boy. Bailey  passed away with dignity, respect and with the love of so many people, most that he had never had the chance to meet.

I am writing (once again) to let you know that my sweet Betty passed over Rainbow Bridge last night.  We met in October, 2007, and she became my 2nd (of 5, and counting!) GRFR doggies.  She was 12 when we met, but age isn't a factor to me.  She needed a home and I was ready to take her in!  She'd had some hardships before we met, but I tried to make up for them in the time we had together.  In just a few days she would have turned 15!  She was in remarkable health, given her age.  It was just that her body was ready to rest.  She was losing strength in her back legs, and even with me holding her up and walking with her, it was becoming difficult for her to get around.  She did respond to acupuncture, although she didn't particularly enjoy it ... she was a determined old lady and didn't really like being 'handled,' although she'd let you pet and hug her all day long.  And she freely accepted my help with her walking.  But over the past few days, we could notice her determination fading.  So, we made the tough decision to let her cross The Bridge and go be with her GRFR sisters, Allie and Lilly.

Thank you for the opportunity to love Betty these past few years.  I know she's happy now, running and playing with her sisters .... but I miss them all terribly!

Lisa (formerly Tracy) McDufford

Minnie Paws was a 2-1/2 year old purebred Golden girl, who was relinquished by a breeder. She was pretty sick when she came to GRFR and was treated immediately but sadly she passed away on February 9, 2010.

Minnie was very much loved by her foster family and wasn't alone when she passed over the Rainbow Bridge.