Daisy

Daisy - She was on the brink of death when found wandering in the streets of No. California but was rescued by GGBR and nursed back to health by Dr. Mark and Fran Madden and Sally and Mike Mitchell - before being adopted by our family. She was one of the most loving bassets we ever had in 35 years of basset ownership. Before being rescued she had birthed many litters and she was always looking for small dogs she could "mother". She was an incurable "flirt" and always drew a crowd on walks and convinced even the most reluctant passers-by to pet her. Her favorite past time was sunbathing. Even after more health challenges the last year of her life (having to have her eye removed due to cancer) her spirit never flagged. Sadly she went to the bridge 5/21/16 after becoming suddenly paralyzed. She was at least 10 years old - probably more - and given the nature of her condition and prognosis for recovery we made the sad decision, in collaboration with the emergency vet, to send her on to the bridge. She went peacefully and without pain. We feel privileged to have had her in our lives. In so many ways she taught us how to love unconditionally. Her resilience will forever inspire us. RIP sweet girl. You will forever be remembered and loved by your final family - Carol, Peter, Kimberly, Reed and Benjamin and brother-basset "Rufus".

Delilah
It came on very quickly. She was in acute pain and the pain medicine didn't help. I couldn't let her suffer. She was loved by everyone who met her. She had such a sweet personality. Delilah rescued me from living without joy. She came into my life a year ago, and filled every day with delight. She insisted on her daily walk, despite rain or sleet or dark of morning. She wasn't finicky, she loved her treats. And I loved giving them to her. She brought joy to my neighbor, who had just lost her husband. Delilah would run to her house to see her. She was wonderful with my grandchildren and they loved her too. - Mitzi Lekas - RIP Delilah, passed 8/1/2008