Paws to Remember
This page honors New Spirit dogs who lived out the remainder of their lives in the loving comfort of our program, and New Spirit dogs who found their forever homes and have now passed on.
Shelby
February 2021
She was a sweet, loving and funny girl. The Seissel family is heartbroken and miss her so much.
Gramaussie
March 2021
Just 3 weeks shy of her 17th birthday. MamaLlama was beloved by her foster homes Dr Pam Pierce and Pam Caldwell
I Am The Champion
March 2021
His last days were spent being loved and cared for by his NS4AR foster family.
Leo
March 2021
Much loved by The McDonough-Bantner Family
Ranger
March 2021
Ranger, one of a kind and much loved by Joe Kern
Zena
April 2021
Zena was the love of Michelle's life; she is at peace by the river.
Kobi
April 2021
This very good boy will be truly missed by
Scott and Ally
Peaches
May 2021
Past age 17. Greatly loved and missed by her furever family, Steve, Susan and Joanne, plus feline sibs Victor and Violet
Molly/Aeris
April 2021
She was a huge part of the Milhiser family for 11 years.
Queen La Tilda
June 2021
Beloved by the Wheeler family and her dog buddy Miles, and very much missed
Buddy
June 2021
The Grumbine's best Buddy (NS Casper) waits at the Rainbow Bridge with NS Angel and NS Missy.
Blue
July 2021
He was the most loving, wonderful addition to our family. He will be truly missed by the Ford family.
Lil Bit
August 2021
She will be missed. A mama's girl til the end. She was loved by the Johnson family, quirks and all.
Blue
November 2021
Blue was much loved by Sandy Krumich and family.
Kringle
October 2021
Kingle was a best friend and a huge part of the Yeager family. He was the one who rescued them.
Trixx
November 2021
Trixx was a cherished part of the Harper family for over 10 years.
Woodford
June 2021
He was a huge part of our life for 11 years. He was
truly one of a kind.
The Slowik Family.
Thidwick
March 2022
Mr. Fluffy Pants was deeply loved and will be missed by Pam and her pack of ever changing wiggle butts.
Simba
April 2022
Dearly loved by Virginia, her faithful shadow for 11 years
Charlie
April 2022
Charlie was sweet, loving and adventurous. Our lives are better that he was in it.
Bosco
October 2021
Bosco was the best! He brought so much love and joy into our lives and the Patterson family will treasure wonderful memories of him forever.
Trix
July 2022
Trix will always be remembered by her NS4AR foster family.
Colt
July 2022
The Salinger family will always cherish Colt, best friend to Audrey and Dave and devoted guardian of Aaron and Jacob.
Ritter
July 2022
Ritter was the goodest boy, beloved by the Syham family and his dog sister Ellie.
Mackie
July 2022
The epitome of the perfect rescue. He simply just loved being loved. Ten and a half years just wasn't enough time. Forever in the hearts of Bob and Camille Filling
Zoomer
August 2022
Mocha and Maxie are truly missing Zoomer along with his family. He will always be deeply loved.
Bullet
August 2022
Bullet is greatly missed by the Wood/Brannon family and his brother Gunther. Bullet was the best dog, always so happy and loving. He loved his BALL!
Mocha
October 2022
A loving and faithful
companion to Barbara through thick and thin.
Cocoa Bean
August 2022
The Clayton family feel so lucky to have had Cocoa Bean in their lives these past seven years. He is deeply missed.
Miles
September 2022
Beloved by Linda Wheeler and family, will be sadly missed.
Remy
October 2022
Remy who loved and was loved for 11 too-short years, passed away at the age of 14. He will be missed forever by the Spence family.
Winnie
December 2022
Winnie was deeply loved and spoiled by Ron and Martha and her NS foster family. She will be truly missed.
Ringo
December 2022
Despite not being an Aussie, this big guy was thankfully rescued by NS anyway. Beloved by the Haas family, Aunt Pam and everyone who met him. He was the best and will be deeply missed.
Lucy
December 2022
Lucy is terribly missed by the Rudmann family. They know she's playing ball over the bridge!
Marisol and Sadie
February 2023
These two beauties were the first double adoption in NS4AR's first year of existence. They went on to a wonderful life and worked together as therapy dogs bringing comfort to many. They are truly and deeply missed by Jim and Marion Morgan.
Buster
June 2023
Buster came into our lives from New Spirit in 2009 as a one year old Aussie. He brought us so much joy and happiness for 14+ years. We miss him terribly!
The Traicoff Family
Taz
February 2023
Our beloved dog. Soft, sweet, loving, handsome, pat-
addicted, stubborn, trash-eating, escape artist that he was, he will be missed by the Rapp family.
Jack
January 2023
We were blessed to have him 12.5 years, a wonderful foster-failure from NS4AR, we still miss
him every day.
The Waleszczyk family.
Miss Cookie
September 2022
Run free little girl. You were well and truly loved and cherished by the Berrigan family.
Scout
February 2023
Scout was the sweetest dog and he filled our home with joy. We got to love him for 3 years too short and will miss him everyday. Thank you for allowing us to add this special boy into our family.
Lily
August 2023
Lily will be terribly missed by her sister Kit. Emily and Anna will forever miss Lily. She was truly a special angel.
WileE Crickett
August 2023 May 2023
WileE, he was my best boy ever!
And Crickett, she was my sweet little girl!
I miss them both... Kaye
Quinn
December 2023
I miss Quinn on long walks and throughout my day as she danced upon my return home. Mostly, I miss her snuggles. She created a warm, peaceful home sprinkled with love. Cherie Sewell
Rufus
August 2023
He will forever be in the hearts of the Demartini family and be missed immensely. He's wrestling with his brother Charlie in puppy heaven.
Newton
September 2023
Beloved by Scott Moser, Newton traveled the highways with him in a big rig for many years.
River Lilly
January 2024
River Lilly was an angel here on earth in the short time she spent with her family.
Aislinn
December 2023
She changed our life and brought out the best in us, and had the kindest heart.
Mavis
January 2024
Our home may be empty, but our hearts are so full to have known and loved this gentle soul.
Bashful
May 2024
This baby was truly loved by his foster family.
Lola
July 2024
What a privilege it was to share the last decade with this character. Lola was cherished by our family and, in return, she gave us unconditional love.
Goodbye, Sweets!
The Popp Family
Fynn
June 2024
At almost 16 years old, Fynn did a lot of sleeping this past 8 months. He was a great pup and family member. He will be missed.
Matt, Sarah and Maya his dog sister
Princess Sheba/Gretta
June 2024
Gretta was such a great girl, she brought joy to two different New Spirit homes! So much happiness came with her to our hearts. She will be dearly missed and always remembered.
The Weill, then the Johnson households
Cooper
July 2024
Our family would like to thank NS4AR for bringing Cooper to us and especially thank you Cooper for being such an awesome dog! Coop was one in a million. Cooper, we will never forget you and love you forever.
The Ulmer Family
Sadie
2021
Sadie spent the last several months of her life in comfort and joy with the Finlay family. She is missed.
Sandy
September 2024
She was a very sweet, gentle girl and beloved by many - John, Sarah, Cindy, Charity, Stef, and Betsy - for the nine and a half years that we were fortunate to have her in our lives.
The Heffner Family
Kayley
September 2024
Kayley an NS alumna much loved by Joe Kern left us suddenly. She had a marvelous life with Joe.
Lilly
October 2024
Lilly brought so much joy in my life in the 3 short years I spent with her. She was truly an angel in disguise and I will forever
miss her!
Karen Casey
Toby
October 2024
Thank you Toby for the unconditional love you have given me for the past 15 years, I forever miss you, see you on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.
Nancy Iskandar
