Gifts in Memory

“If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” – Will Rogers

OTAT’s Remembrance Page is a special place for us to recognize the animals (and animal lovers) who are no longer with us in body, but are forever with us through the kindness to animals that they inspired.

In loving memory of Bigsby. He was the best boy and will be dearly missed.

Bigsby

In loving memory of Bigsby. He was the best boy and will be dearly missed.

In memory of our beloved, bubbly colleague Nicki Retreage. Nicki adored her animals and was a big supporter of One Tail!

Nicki Retreage

In memory of our beloved, bubbly colleague Nicki Retreage. Nicki adored her animals and was a big supporter of One Tail!

Sylvia

Sylvia

Sylvia will continue to spread her light and love with the world. Thanks for showing us true kindness and joy through generous tail wags and kisses!

Ricarda Rush, 1969-2019. A true lover of animals and a beautiful, compassionate soul.

Ricarda Rush

Ricarda Rush, 1969-2019. A true lover of animals and a beautiful, compassionate soul.

"Oh, Bullet." Thank you for landing in our lives and being exactly the rescue dog we hadn't known we needed. Thank you for all the hugs and leans and for loving us as much as we loved you. Thank you for being so ridiculous. We miss you every day.

Bullet

"Oh, Bullet." Thank you for landing in our lives and being exactly the rescue dog we hadn't known we needed. Thank you for all the hugs and leans and for loving us as much as we loved you. Thank you for being so ridiculous. We miss you every day.

Charlie was loved unconditionally by his foster moms and adored by everyone who met him. Although his time with us was far too short, he will be remembered forever. RIP sweet boy. We love you.

Charlie was loved unconditionally by his foster moms and adored by everyone who met him. Although his time with us was far too short, he will be remembered forever. RIP sweet boy. We love you.

In loving memory of Jim Krefeld, Marthena Scolin and Harriet McVeigh Krevel.

In loving memory of Jim Krefeld, Marthena Scolin and Harriet McVeigh Krevel.

“In loving memory of Roo (Kangaroo). Although she was taken too soon, I will always be thankful for the amazing years we had together. She was truly a special friend and touched all who were lucky enough to have met her.” -Dana Alexander.

“In loving memory of Roo (Kangaroo). Although she was taken too soon, I will always be thankful for the amazing years we had together. She was truly a special friend and touched all who were lucky enough to have met her.” -Dana Alexander.

“Beula loved everyone she met. She was full of kisses and cuddles. She was also quite the investigative sniffer. She was truly a good dog.” -Toby Eveland and Brian Johnson

“Beula loved everyone she met. She was full of kisses and cuddles. She was also quite the investigative sniffer. She was truly a good dog.” -Toby Eveland and Brian Johnson

Brooklyn passed unexpectedly but peacefully on March 6, 2017 in the arms of her parents, Elizabeth and West. She made us a family October 9, 2004. We moved many times, but Brooklyn made each new place a home. She loved with her whole self, and celebrated each time we walked in the door. Eternal thanks to Heather and Raul for bringing us our Good Girl. Bet you’ve got the best spot to sunbathe forever, B. ~Elizabeth and West Smith

Brooklyn passed unexpectedly but peacefully on March 6, 2017 in the arms of her parents, Elizabeth and West. She made us a family October 9, 2004. We moved many times, but Brooklyn made each new place a home. She loved with her whole self, and celebrated each time we walked in the door. Eternal thanks to Heather and Raul for bringing us our Good Girl. Bet you’ve got the best spot to sunbathe forever, B. ~Elizabeth and West Smith

In loving memory of Lily

In loving memory of Lily

Our four-legged friends never seem to live long enough. In lieu of gifts for Tina’s birthday, we want to spread the joy that Cooper gave her for 13 years to a new family. Thank you Cooper for the memories! We will cherish them until we meet again. Love you Buddy, Good Night! -The Zettek Family

Our four-legged friends never seem to live long enough. In lieu of gifts for Tina’s birthday, we want to spread the joy that Cooper gave her for 13 years to a new family. Thank you Cooper for the memories! We will cherish them until we meet again. Love you Buddy, Good Night! -The Zettek Family

Macaroni came to One Tail in April of 2017 with the worst case of mange we had ever seen. Before passing from unknown causes a month later, she was loved unconditionally in a foster home and lived the life of a normal, happy puppy. We are so grateful for everyone who donated to her treatment and those who have donated in her memory. RIP sweet girl. You will always be in our hearts and minds. -Love, Your OTAT Family

Macaroni came to One Tail in April of 2017 with the worst case of mange we had ever seen. Before passing from unknown causes a month later, she was loved unconditionally in a foster home and lived the life of a normal, happy puppy. We are so grateful for everyone who donated to her treatment and those who have donated in her memory. RIP sweet girl. You will always be in our hearts and minds. -Love, Your OTAT Family

Sweet Haylee will forever be our little lefty. She was beloved and adored by everyone who met her, and most especially by her family Helene, Michael, Emily and Lena Fishman. Haylee was taken from us too soon and too tragically, and we will miss her and remember her every day. -Katherine Dreher

Sweet Haylee will forever be our little lefty. She was beloved and adored by everyone who met her, and most especially by her family Helene, Michael, Emily and Lena Fishman. Haylee was taken from us too soon and too tragically, and we will miss her and remember her every day. -Katherine Dreher

In Memory of Moscow (formerly known as “Macaroni”) and the special bond she shared with Steven -Artie White

In Memory of Moscow (formerly known as “Macaroni”) and the special bond she shared with Steven -Artie White

In loving Memory of Lucy and the wonderful life she had with her mom, Leslie. -Marie Gray and Julia Wislocka

In loving Memory of Lucy and the wonderful life she had with her mom, Leslie. -Marie Gray and Julia Wislocka

“In loving memory of our feisty lady Shostakovich. We were her humans and she was our dog.” -Crystal Hendricks Kretzer and Kurt Kretzer

“In loving memory of our feisty lady Shostakovich. We were her humans and she was our dog.” -Crystal Hendricks Kretzer and Kurt Kretzer

I adopted Quincy when he was four months old. Quincy was full of energy and was truly my best friend. He went everywhere with me. One of my friends always said, “Amy we know you love us, but we also know that Quincy comes before all of us. Some day I will get another dog, but right now I choose to donate money and volunteer my time. ~Amy Johnson

I adopted Quincy when he was four months old. Quincy was full of energy and was truly my best friend. He went everywhere with me. One of my friends always said, “Amy we know you love us, but we also know that Quincy comes before all of us. Some day I will get another dog, but right now I choose to donate money and volunteer my time. ~Amy Johnson

Dexter

Dexter

Mia

Mia

Freud

Freud

Sofi & Cody

Sofi & Cody

Sweet Potter

Sweet Potter

Caine was a special dog loved deeply by all that met him. Julia and Patrick gave him a life filled with love and adventure and he will will be greatly missed. We make this donation knowing Caine would have wanted another shelter dog to have the happy ending he was so lucky to find. ~ Natasia, Nik and Lennox Vargas

Caine was a special dog loved deeply by all that met him. Julia and Patrick gave him a life filled with love and adventure and he will will be greatly missed. We make this donation knowing Caine would have wanted another shelter dog to have the happy ending he was so lucky to find. ~ Natasia, Nik and Lennox Vargas

In memory of Bill Smith, pictured with his beloved dog Kaiser.

In memory of Bill Smith, pictured with his beloved dog Kaiser.

Murphy was the handsomest, most lovable, gentle-hearted, doe-eyed, swaggering, smooshy-faced boxer-mastiff-goofball I’ve ever known. Although 10 years is never enough time with a dear friend, he was the best boy, he made me feel safe and his antics made me laugh every day of those 10 years – a truly one-in-a-million pup. Thank you for teaching me to be a better person, and for letting me take care of you. RIP my BooBear. We love you. ~Molly Shepard

Murphy was the handsomest, most lovable, gentle-hearted, doe-eyed, swaggering, smooshy-faced boxer-mastiff-goofball I’ve ever known. Although 10 years is never enough time with a dear friend, he was the best boy, he made me feel safe and his antics made me laugh every day of those 10 years – a truly one-in-a-million pup. Thank you for teaching me to be a better person, and for letting me take care of you. RIP my BooBear. We love you. ~Molly Shepard