Buddy finds a home

Buddy

Two Paws Up to Rescue Team

Buddy finally found the home he always dreamed of. He often dreamed of a time when he would sleep in a warm bed, eat good food and be protected from dangerous diseases by getting vaccinated. His dream came true through Marissa and Derrick; and through the assistance of Frank and Maureen.

It all happened when Marissa, Julie and Christin, were driving and running errands one weekend. They spotted Buddy tied to a fence - no tags and no one around. The three ladies passed him by and wondered if maybe he belong to someone, so they went their way. After several hours, they drove by again to see if Buddy was still there. He was.

So, they hopped out of their car and discovered that he was indeed abandoned. They untied him from the link chained fence where he was poorly tied. His collar was broken and he was unbelievably matted. Poor boy! This was no doubt a VERY cruel act by some selfish human. We took him home, bathed him and fed him.

Marissa and Derrick adopted him and Frank and Maureen funded his vaccines and neuter surgery. Today, he's the HAPPIEST dog on the face of this earth. He's a success story and a prayer answered. His dream came true! He loves to play catch and loves kissing his mommy and daddy. He is one blessed pooch.

Thank you, Marissa, Derrick, Frank and Maureen for Stepping Up! Two paws up to YOU! You made one four-legged furry friend's life much better. God bless you for reaching out to him.

In Memory of Max - July 24, 2002

MAX

My boy,my powerful boy.
You were born an original and died that way.
Long days have passed since you have been gone.

I know you are with me and
when my time comes I pray
you will be one of the first to
to greet me...

We who choose to surround
ourselves with lives even more
temporary than our own,live within a fragile circle...

Love, your mommy, Boni.
In Memory of Max
July 24, 2002 (Gone to Rainbow Bridge)

We are their ONLY voice!

SAPPY Pet Loss & Grief Support Group Schedule 2008

The SAPPY Pet Loss & Grief Support Group of San Antonio (Since 2003) gathers every 4th Tuesday of the Month, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at The English Tea Shoppe, 6877 Bandera Road, San Antonio, Texas. Participants are invited to bring poems, stories and photographs of their beloved pets for a time of sharing, only if they're ready. No one is pressured to share, unless they choose to. Each person is unique and deal with grief differently. There is no timetable to grief. Grief can last from six months to several years. No one should feel ashamed to grieve when a pet dies. It's perfectly normal to go through a season of grief because for many of us, our pets aren't just pets, they are part of the family - YOUR family! And, they will always be part of your life, because they will live-on within your heart, forever!


Our Schedule:

- January 22

- February 26

- March 25

- April 22

- May 27

- June 24

- July 22

- August 26

- September 22

-October 28

- November 25

- December 23

6th Annual Tribute to Tails Memorial (Date/Location to be Announced)

Sponsored by the SAPPY Pet Loss & Grief Support Group of SA

For more information about our group, please call (210) 216-0920 or email to SappyPetLoss@sbcglobal.net

5th Annual Tribute to Tails Remembers Four-Legged Furry Friends (Dec. 4, 2007)

5th Annual Tribute to Tails Brings Hope and Healing for the Heart

Pet parents from across San Antonio gathered to pay tribute to their four-legged friends during a special memorial service in their honor.

There wasn't a dry eye in the chapel of the First Mexican Baptist Church, Tuesday, December 4, as pet owners remembered their precious animal companions with inspirational music, poems, messages of hope and a special candle lighting.

Pet parents brought photos of their fur babies and placed them both on the altar and Tribute to Tails Memorial Garden.

Tom McGoldrick, owner of Paws in Heaven Pet Crematory, Sattler, Texas, told participants about his love for God's creatures. He said, "Take a moment and think what life would be like without pets. Our pets mean a lot to us and they are part of our lives." McGoldrick also remembered his yellow Labrador Retriever Apollo, who passed away several years ago. "I usually cry when I talk about Apollo. It's been five years that I've shared my story about Apollo during Tribute to Tails and I think I can get through it this time."

LeeAnn Mitchell of San Antonio, shared a beautiful song in honor of her dog Nala. Jesse Almaraz, a local praise and worship minister, also sang an inspiring song in memory of all pets. Plus, a local band, Brothers United in Christ, played beautiful music about heaven.

Pet parents also shared very unique poems and candles were lit to memorialize family fur friends of all kinds, along with living pets, who were invited.

Refreshments were served at the end of the event.

Tribute to Tails is sponsored by SAPPY Pet Loss & Grief Support Group of San Antonio, a support group organized for pet owners who lost a pet to illness, old age, accident or displacement. The group meets every 4th Tuesday of the month. For more information about this support group, call (210) 216-0920 or send an e-mail SappyPetLoss@sbcglobal.net.

If you're interested in serving in the 2008 Tribute to Tails

Planning Committee, please e-mail

SappyPetLoss@sbcglobal.net, or call Julie at (210) 216-0920.

Special thanks to:

Tom & Sue Ann McGoldrick, Paws

in Heaven Pet Crematory, Sattler, Texas

Frank & Maureen Ballard

Jim Wiley

Jesse Almaraz

Pastor Clifford Shook

Joe & Janie Almaraz

Pastor Alfonso Flores

Brothers United in Christ Band

Lee Ann Mitchell

Carol Fink and Family

Teri Ealy and Family

Jeanette Mohr

Boni & Charlie Hall

Joel Schmitz

Ronald Rosales

Susie Salazar

SAPPY Pet Loss & Grief Support

It's all about honoring the memory of your precious pet and best fur friend. This page is dedicated to ALL those wonderful pets - dogs, cats, horses, bunny rabbits, birds, fish and all other creatures great and small. I hope this blog space helps bring some comfort and support your way as you journey through the valley of grief. Losing a pet isn't easy, nor is it always understood by society. But, the good news is that more and more people are beginning to understand the animal-human bond between pets and their people. Our pets are truly part of our "familia" and they always will be part of the family. If you need someone to talk to, as you walk through this difficult road, do not hesitate to contact our support group. You are not alone! We are here for you. Call us at (210) 216-0920.