In Memory Of ...

The joy of having loved a pet has a perpetual place in our hearts. We offer this section of our Web site for you to memorialize your beloved companion.

Please share your pictures and remembrances.

From Your Pet In Heaven
For all the times that you have stooped and touched my
   head,
fed me my favorite treat and returned the love that I
   so unconditionally gave to you
  
for the care that you gave to me so unselfishly
for all of these things I am grateful and thankful.
  
I ask that you not grieve for the loss, but rejoice in the fact 
   that we lived, loved and touched each other’s lives.
My life was fuller because you were there – not as a
   master or owner, but as my friend.
 
Today I am as I was in my youth.
The grass is always green, butterflies flit among the flowers
and the sun shines gently down upon all of God’s
   creatures.
 
I can run, jump, play and do all the things that I did in my
   youth.
There is no sickness, no aching joints, no regrets and no
   aging.
 
We await the arrival of our lifelong companions and know
   that togetherness is forever.
Companions such as you are so rare and unique.
Don’t hold the love that you have within yourself;
Give it to another like me, and then I will live forever.
For love never really dies, and you are loved and missed
   as surely as we are.
-Ken Conover

Tributes
Buddy

abstract_10010599.jpg Buddy was such a sweet, special boy. He was such a big part of our family. He gave us all love and joy.  more ...


Saying Goodbye to My Bandit Boy

abstract_10010432.jpg It’s been an adventure living with my boy. Boundless love, amazing energy, a goofy smile, sliding up to me to put his feet on me and get as close as he can. So many little quirks.  more ...


Sweet Chipper

abstract_10009633.jpg Karen, thank you and everyone at Almost Home for giving him a chance to have a home and for allowing us to be that home.  more ...


In Memory of Lucky Lacey

abstract_10009032.jpg We are really glad we could be Lacey's retirement home and that she found a place to relax and be happy! We will miss our Grandma dog.  more ...


Jack, 9/8/00 - 3/25/09

abstract_10008768.jpg Loved by all of us who knew him; he's leaving behind a big Jack-sized empty space.  more ...


Lucky

abstract_10007878.jpg Lucky was a beautiful boy with a sparkle in his eye, beloved by his foster parents, Shirley and Bob.  more ...


In Memory of Buddy, Penny, and Zackie

abstract_10008630.jpg We lost our Buddy at 12 years old. Exactly three weeks apart last month, we lost Penny, our tri-color, and Zackie, our white/sable.  more ...


In Memory of Gabe

abstract_10008533.jpg I finally decided to wait for “a sign” to tell me when I had found the right dog. I got the sign the day Gabe came to meet us.  more ...


For Maverick

abstract_10008298.jpg Maverick was fostered at Jon and Jill's house for only a short time before he came down with a neurological disease.  more ...


In Loving Memory of Claudia Faye Wadlington and Riley Jane Lawrence

abstract_10007300.gif The girls lived this life hand in hand and left this life hand in hand.  more ...


To Eldon, Ken, and Roger

In loving memory of my father, Eldon, and my brothers.  more ...


For Rosa

abstract_10007029.jpg Rosa was a very senior girl left in a shelter in northern Ohio.  more ...


Hope

abstract_10006752.gif Ernie and I were so blessed to have Hope in our lives for the last months of her life.  more ...


Jessie

abstract_10006753.gif In mid-August, Jesse, a recipient of the Molly Fund, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.  more ...


Casey

abstract_10006334.jpg “My sweet, sweet Casey. A big ole' gentle giant right to the end!”  more ...


Sherrill and Hank's Sunny

abstract_10005805.gif Sunny spent his last couple of years living out in Hide-Away Hills roaming with his brothers and sister  more ...


Maggie

abstract_10005124.jpg Maggie, a beautiful blue merle who was adopted from Almost Home about 3 years ago, passed away recently at the young age of 4.  more ...


Maggie the Volunteer

abstract_10004830.gif Maggie was our best volunteer at several events, most especially the Bean Dinner.  more ...


Tucker

abstract_10004778.gif Tucker passed away on February 5, in our arms.  more ...


In Memory of Grant

abstract_10004594.gif Grant went into permanent foster with Ernie and Linda Tuller, and lived the best months of his life with them.  more ...


In Memory of Zelda

abstract_10004724.gif Beloved companion of Pat and Sandy Hiatte, Zelda was an avid gardener and an enthusiastic walk-taker.  more ...


In Memory of Carson

abstract_10004403.jpg Carson never had a chance to live. He was a beautiful, young, sable Collie; a stray, he was found with a female Collie in southern Ohio.  more ...


Autumn

abstract_10002565.gif Autumn was a big, sweet, gentle collie with paws the size of a lion’s and a grateful heart of gold.  more ...


Almost Home's Cesar

abstract_10002234.gif Apparently Cesar's owner chose to not immunize him and the shelter Cesar found himself in was not Virus free. Though with us for a very short time, Cesar will remain in our hearts forever.  more ...


Leslie's Cosette

abstract_10002233.gif The old girl was always up to some sort of mischief. I think that’s what I will miss the most about her. Her antics always had me laughing.  more ...


Dillan

abstract_10002232.gif This special boy who had such a hard life to fortunately find a 'great' life will not soon be forgotten ... please remember him in your prayers as we all know how hurtful it is to lose one of our babies.  more ...


Jack

abstract_10002562.gif He lives in our memories and is greatly missed. We'll all meet again in a happier place.  more ...


Logan

abstract_10002540.gif He was contrary and noisy at times but he was his own little man, with his own gentle smile. He enriched our lives and we mourn his loss.  more ...


For Nicki

abstract_10002543.gif His expression was dear and one that I will forever remember.  more ...


Velvet

abstract_10002563.gif You were only in our life less than a year, but I am so grateful for the time we had with you.  more ...


Make a Contribution!


Almost Home heavily relies on donations to be able to continue our rescue. Quite often, the cost to rescue a dog far exceeds our requested adoption fee.

To donate, please either click the donate link above, or mail a check to ::
Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio
c/o Noelle Heinze, Treasurer
4814 Olentangy River Road
Delaware, OH 43015

If requested, we will send you a letter acknowledging your gift for tax purposes. Thank you for all past and potential donations. Your generosity is saving lives.

Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio
4672 Aberdeen Ave. • Dublin, OH 43016