Winston was a wonderful dog with a heart as big as he was. He was kind to all people and all animals, from ducks to guinea pigs to cats. He was almost 8. He will be missed. Winston & Penny
Memorials
We Love You, Elle
Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Today, we lost a wonderful free spirit. Elle, our amazing Belgian draft mare, passed away peacefully. Elle was over 27 years old and still full of life. Her mind was clear and her heart full of love until the end. Unfortunately, her body couldn’t keep up with her youthful soul. Elle suffered from arthritis and ring bone. After two major falls this past winter, we knew her next fall would be her last, but she surprised us all when she stood up by herself after two falls in 24 hours.
Elle was loved by all the Gress family and volunteers. She was the matriarch of the ranch, full of kindness and gentleness–a special horse that did it all for both people and animals. Everyone misses her dearly, but we know that Elle would want us to continue the important mission of helping animals and people.
Read Elle’s inspiring story on her MEMORIAL page.
Leave a dedication to Elle in our GUESTBOOK.
Kayla Gress, Farewell
Tuesday, January 24, 2012. On Tuesday morning, our beloved Kayla passed away. Though we all knew it was coming, her passing has still hit residents and volunteers hard. She was a beloved friend and amazing therapy dog and will be missed by all. Read more about Kayla and her incredible life in her MEMORIAL.
And a big thanks to Kathryn and Ben Gress, for organizing all the animals and getting us there! Visit the EVENTS page to see more pictures.