In Memoriam

On this page, we pay tribute to loved ones who have moved on from this life. Beloved souls who have left an enduring mark in our heart. We honor them for their treasured presence in our lives, and the lives of our furbabies. They are not forgotten, could never be forgotten. Their legacy is a part of us. The time we had together made our world a better place.

The following have generously donated to Shih Tzus & Furbabies as a way of paying respect to the memory of a departed loved one. If you would like to celebrate the memory of a special someone in this way, please email us or complete a donation form.


 In loving memory of my sweet Lexie who's waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge.
~ Elizabeth Miklus

In memory of Coco....Our 13 year old Havanese whose memory will remain in our hearts forever! ~Tammy Schwartz

In memory of our girl, Savannah.  We loved every minute we got to spend with you.  We know you are in a better place and are waiting to see us again. 
Love, Pat and Dean Wenz

In loving memory of Pumba, a very special STFBR dog.
I miss you so much. You are irreplaceable.
~Robin

 

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Pumba

In memory of Snapper, who was loved very much and will be missed.  0/1/94 to 04/26/10.
  ~from the Schrage family

In loving memory of Bruno, who crossed the Bridge 3 years ago - to help all the dogs at Shih Tzus and Furbabies, but especially Keaton who I hope finds the perfect home since I could not be his foster mom.
~Teresa Elshaug

My precious Benji "boo", a shih tzu rescue who reminded me each and every day how important and life-changing second chances can be. I miss you so much, Boo Man!!
~ Lisa Hartzog

In loving memory of Sharon Kupiec from John & Brenda Sari

In loving memory of Spunky Jabara from Dolores Jabara

In loving memory of Sprite, my first best friend, who taught me what it is to love unconditionally.
~Amanda Scarcella

 In memory to the families that lost a dear loved one and to the unwanted.
~The Schrages

In loving memory of Tchin-Tchin Biedenbach
from Steve and Kathy.

In loving memory Joanne Hart's doggies, Tai and Bella.
  Love, Seth & Tennille xoxo

Scott Folsom

In memory of Ruby, a Shih Tzu & Furbaby rescue. She will be dearly missed.
~Chris Allbert, on behalf of Victoria DeBene

In loving memory of Tai and Bella.
~ Joanne Hart

In loving memory of my sweet chi Minnie, used as a bait dog, adopted from the shelter, loved and adored for 5 years.  Taken away too soon -  I miss you every day and can't wait to see you at the  "BRIDGE"
~ your mom, Char Finotti

In memory of Teddy, a 17-year-old Pekingese who was much loved by his family in St. Pete, Florida.  He was the best dog ever and will be greatly missed.  

 In memory of all the wonderful pets that have blessed my life.
~The Farnham Family~

Our Beloved Millie, who came out of a puppymill but could not escape the damage done.
We miss you so much.
Love, Tucker and family

We miss you and think about you every day, Maceo.  We can't believe it's been a year. 
You are forever in our hearts. 
Love, Main Mom and Mama B.

 In loving memory of Skittles from Carole Steele

In memory of Joe Dengler, who will be missed.  Barb, may God bless you and keep you with the love and memories of Joe kept deep in your heart.  
~ Warren and Pam Gall

In memory of my son Steven, who loved dogs & cats.  
~ Patty Graham

In memory of Joseph Dengler
from Alex Zerden

In memory of Pandora and Sabrina.
Please forgive me for not doing right by you so many years ago.
~Annette

In Loving Memory of Joe Dengler.  
We miss you so much!  
Love always, Lynn Martin- Bandit, Bongo, Gabe and Gracie 

In memory of Miss Meaghan Marie Coley from Kathleen Molenaar

In memory of Miss Meaghan.  Prayers for you and Al in your loss, and thanks for Meaghan's inspiration that has helped you save so many pups!
~  Sue Genecco

In loving memory of our sweet boy, Andy - rescued, adopted, loved and cherished.  We miss you so much.  Briefly in our lives – forever in our hearts…
~ Ann & Doug Rappel, Sunny and Jake

In loving memory of Snoopy - she was rescued from a puppy mill by STFBR, fostered in FL, and showered with love in MA.
Love, Sharon Templeman

In memory of Joe Dengler and his loving support of STFBR from Kathleen Molenaar  

 In memory of Joseph Dengler, spouse of Barbara Dengler, who will be remembered fondly by the countless rescued babies he has touched over the years.  
~ Blaney Harper

In Loving Memory of Joseph Dengler from:
Chris, Sonya, & "Stormy" Allen
Ellen Mulholland
Raymond Comazzi
Donna Hardiman
Renee Vadala
Terri McCleary
"All is Well"
from Barbara's friends at Charles Towne Landing
Motley Rice LLC

In Memoriam Donation from  Kenneth Hoyt

 In Loving Memory of Sammy "Miami" and Randy "The Ranster",
sweet little heartbeats at my feet.
Love, Lisa Hartzog

 In Loving Memory of Belle and Obi - Someday we will meet you at the Rainbow Bridge!
~  Shirley Outen

 In Loving Memory of Bruno - It's been two years and I still miss him so much.
~  Frank Elshaug

In loving memory of Margaret (Nana) Andress by Christine Hoyt
"We love you and miss you!!!"

In memory of Phil De Riso and his pal, Jingles
from Susan Kalebi

In loving memory of my dear little shih tzu Misha.  You brought incredible love & joy to my life.  I'll miss you always.  
Love, Karen Laguatan

In Loving Memory of Mildred Bugbee (Mom) - Happy Birthday.  We miss you.
  Love, Lori and Bob.
  P.S. Finley picked the Charity

In memory of our beloved furbaby, EmmyLou.
from Bette Boddy

 In loving memory of my baby girl, Doodles
Love, Karen Parmese

In memory of Chip, our precious cocker/tzu.
The 5 years we had you in our lives were the best ever. We miss you so much it hurts.
Special thanks to the Parmer family in GA who fostered Chip before he came to us.
Love always, John, Mary "Mommy" & Timothy

To Barbara and Ron
in memory of their beloved dog, Cody from Auntie Gloria and the "cousins."  
"We know he will be truly missed." 

In loving memory of Shirley Rindner from:
  Gretchen Minton and family
Helen Baril
Susan Erickson
Warren & Pam Gall
Sandra Harris
Peggy Minus
Kathleen Molenaar
Renee Vadala
Deborah K. Ackerman

In memory of SuSu, my little Shih Tzu queen from Kathy Goolsby.  
You will be in my heart forever.

Amy, Tom, Grant and MaryGrace Jackson in loving memory of Gizmo and Nicky, their  sweet Lhasa Apso boys who passed away one year ago.  "Gizmo and Nicky: we will never forget you babies. Mommy will carry you both in my heart for eternity." 

In loving memory of Dasher from Michael A. Cubria

"We miss and love you, Maceo! Love, Main Mom and Mama B."

In memory of Mindy's "Mocha" from Elaine Lukowski.

Linda Burroughs in loving memory of my little PeeWee.

Patricia Baute in loving memory of "My Mookie."

Julia Atalay in loving memory of my sweet angel, Brandy - 10/91 to 8/21/07 - I miss you and think about you every day.

Shirley Outen in loving memory of Belle and Obi

Bonnie Boaz in loving memory of Lady

Deborah Reddy in memory of all the rescued babies that have passed through our lives.

In loving memory of Timothy "Timmy" Thompson, a loving father and husband.  Your fur kids miss you dearly.  We love you.  Danielle, Brendan, Kylee, Chandler, Zipper, Zoey, Will, and Carson.

From Kara Kirby "in loving memory of our Shih Tzu, Ling Ling"

From Angela Schmidt in loving memory of Taffy

In memory of Miss Mya Rieder, "the beautiful one", With lots of love from Uncle Jimmy, Aunt Megan, Zo Zo and Sophie!

From Roberta Davidson in memory of our beloved and dearly missed, Ed.

"In memory of Kody J and his tremendous spirit, and love for his mom, JJ."  With love, Lisa, Tony and Dakota.

Barbara Harrison in memory of Jack Diamond, the beloved dog talker.

Sylvia Fredricks -  in memory of my sweet "brother", Sonny.  
Love and miss you, Sylvia.

In memory of my precious furbaby Starlight.
Silma Sanchez

In memory of "Jackson, my dear little friend"
Mary Ann Burns

In Loving Memory of Siggi, Tito, Ella, Pebbles, Ryan, Sonsie, SnowCap, Penny and Anna and Shamash.
Rona Okin

In loving memory of my constant companion, Idgie Mae.
Sherrie Gergovich

In loving memory of Angelina Ballerina Nakayama,
our sweet 15-year-old rescued black lab, who died of chronic renal failure in March of 2007. We love you and miss you so much, Angie. Love, Mommy and family xoxo

In honor of Bob and Bentley Bryan:
Lisa Bryan

In honor of Margaret Krass's birthday:
Janet

In memory of Muriel Martin:
Carolyn Anderson
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In loving memory of their "Girly" Tallouhla:
Pat & Dean Wenz

In loving memory of Doris Sammis:
Donna Sadrovitz
Al and Meredith Coley
Margo and Tom Bertin
Ellen and Frank Kanz
Steve and Joan Kutoloski
Louise Wilson

In memory of Robert Flynn:
Larry Wallace
Mary Meany