Chief – Funny, Spunky and Bright

I adopted Chief from your organization over 15 years ago. At the age of 17 years and 7 months, it was time for him to cross the Rainbow Bridge. I will forever be thankful for finding him through your organization. He was a funny, spunky and bright boy. Thank you for...

Lola (Tippy) – Missed Terribly

Hey AFH folks: A brief note to let you know that Lola, whom we adopted from AFH in 2005, left us las month. She survived two other dogs, a move to Minneapolis, nine winters in Minneapolis, three kiddos, and a move to Southern California. When we picked her up from the...

Forever Tails – November 2022

As another year ends, our mission continues. In this newsletter, we cover a wedding with a four-legged ring bearer; Luke the Rescue Pup book; a giant check from Rosenthal Automotive; and highlight volunteers Diane and Hilary Sofastaii, Leslie Bloxam, Isabel K. and...

Lily Marie – Amazing Soul

Lily Marie Harrison was born February 2nd 2011 and crossed the rainbow Bridge on November 7th 2022 at 5:03pm. Lily was a tree walker coonhound/pointer mix. Lily has been such amazing soul and is missed greatly. She was a certified service animal who loved children,...

Rocket (Bacchus) – Pure Happiness

I am writing to let you know that the dog we adopted from A Forever Home passed away on August 11, 2022. We called him Rocket, but his original name was Bacchus, AFH Tag# 7381, born 4/17/09. He blessed us with 13 years of pure happiness and we’re still hurting...

Trevor – First Ever!

Dear AFH: Another update from Trevor aka Baxter adopted in 2014.  Trevor is a versatile boy. Most recently he earned the distinction of being the very first dog worldwide to earn the International Dog Parkour Association’s Gap Jump Level 1 Dog...

Rosenthal Cares!

A Forever Home was blown away by a $5,000 donation from Rosenthal Automotive’s initiative called Rosenthal Cares. Our Jessica Miltenberger was on hand to accept the check and we are truly grateful for this incredible generosity. AFH is glad to partner with...

Beloved Oreo (Lorna)

Our beloved Oreo passed away in October 2021. While our hearts are broken at the loss of our unique, sweet, smart, and beautiful girl, we are thankful to AFH for bringing her to us as the cutest, brightest puppy in May 2006. We were totally enamored with her from the...

Oreo (Malibu) – Amazing Girl

It is with such a heavy and broken heart that I write this email to you about our Oreo. We had gone on a family vacation to Virginia Beach in June, and there was a total freak accident while we were walking her on a leash, she was struck by lightening and died. Our...