Cricket
This dog named cricket was adopted by me two in a half years ago from you. She has past away. I figured you guys needed to know. She past away Sunday around nine in the morning. Her full name is cricket momma Quinn.

Malakai
This is Malakai's 2014 Christmas picture. It is with a heavy heart that lost my very best friend Malakai, on January 13, 2015. I was lucky enough to adopt him from MARS on March 24, 2011 and we were a great match! Malakai was my best friend and went just about everywhere with me. When I got sick he was right by my side helping me to recover. I am just not the same without him. He loved my teenage son and all of his friends, as well as my brother's MARS dog, Conrad. Malakai had a large mass in his abdomen that was very mean and aggressive. I would have done anything to save him, but in the end, I had to allow him to go to the Rainbow Bridge where I know he will be waiting for me. He is missed more than I can even say.

Hattie
It is with a very heavy and broken heart that I am emailing you to let you know that my little Hattie has passed. I adopted her on April 28, 2014 and working on her potty habits were extremely challenging I have never regretted adopting her. I gave her the best gift of all on 12/24 – freedom. Freedom from pain and freedom from the bad memories of abuse and neglect. She was starting to suffer from geriatric vestibular disease, arthritis, kidney disease and lower spinal issues. It was only recently that she started to cuddle and let me hold her in my arms and I am grateful for those moments. I tried to spoil her as much as possible – she had a definite weakness for poached chicken bits and I swear that it made her smile each and every time she had a treat. She such a sweet and beautiful little dog and she deserves to be seen and remembered. ld like to donate her things to MARS as I know she would approve. I would so love to give the food to you. I know she would want to help as there are so many dogs in need.

Bo
Sabin got his furever home with me, and resident cat, Ophelia, on May 5th, 2008. It is with a heavy heart and great sadness to share with you that Sabin passed away from cancer and surgical complications on Sept 9, 2014. The outpouring of support from family and friends only reflected what an amazing dog and best friend he was. Although our time together was too short, it was filled with amazing laughter and joy and created amazing memories. If/when another MARS alum joins my family, the dog will have big shoes to fill. MARS will always hold a special place in my heart for connecting me with my best friend. Some pics attached for your reference and enjoyment. Regards, Sheri Richter

Beatrice
Beatrice, our dear basset hound came into Midwest on a van with many other dogs of various sizes and types - all filthy dirty and newly freed from a puppy mill. Beatrice went from being a shy girl, watching life in the corner to a comical goofball in the middle of everything. Her favorite activity always involved cuddling - anywhere, anytime and with anyone. She was assumed to be ten when we rescued her. We always said that we pushed her “pause” button and that she wasn’t allowed to get any older. Funny thing is, it worked. Beatrice went on to live with us for almost six years. Last year she joined us on our move to AZ and got to enjoy warm winters and dining in outdoor restaurant patios. Two months ago our Bea started a slight cough and we discovered a very large thoracic tumor and oversized liver. However, she was happy and in no discomfort. We promised her no sad days. So when the last couple of days for her showed signs of a downturn and she started to look uncomfortable, we knew the hard day had come. This morning after ice cream for breakfast, Beatrice joined Tucker and all of the other dogs we have had that so blessed our lives. I can’t believe the big basset-sized hole she has left in our hearts. She gave us six years of unconditional love and joy. Thank you for what you do, because without Midwest, we would have missed out on the greatest basset who ever lived. Darren, Marlo, Maddy and Nick