Memorials

Tess was the beloved Belgian Malamute and the famous partner of Bob Gutierrez. Any of us who have benefitted from Bob's training at A Better Way Dog Training knew Tess. She was phenomenal and beyond a dog. Every one of Reunion's rescue dogs owes something to Tess. Bob is very broken right now without her and cannot really bear to think about her right now. Let's keep Bob and Tess in our thoughts until Bob feels comfortable enough to write something about Tess himself. Until then, Contessa is welcoming all of the beloved dogs entering heaven and showing them all how to mind their manners in her regal and motherly way.

God Bless Tess.

As of March 17th 2009 Frenchie was put to rest. After a long struggle with Lymphoma cancer it was her time. She will always be missed. Frenchie was one of the best dogs ive had. She loved people and loved life. She was with me through alot of good and bad times. She kept it real through everything. I will always love her and keep a special place for her in my heart. Frenchie RIP and remeber all dogs go to heaven. And you will always be missed. Well lets see my names frenchie. I was almost killed at ACC but i was saved by Cindy from Reunion Rescue. She gave me my great name. I now live with alan. He's a great owner i couldnt ask for better. Other than that i like sleeping mostly, chewing on bones, rollerblading, going to the beach, alot of other stuff too. I like playing with dogs but im very peticular about who they are. So if your ever in san francisco come see if you can hang with me and my dogs.

Frenchie was saved by Alan and loved more than life. When Alan met Frenchie that first day, he discovered she knew how to do so many tricks, including roll over...she was a beautiful clown. She would have been put to sleep without anyone ever knowing how smart she was had Alan not discovered her and given her a wonderful incredible loving home.

Vive la Frenchwoman....toujours et pour jamais.....

Epitaph to Smokey, Our Wonder Dog

Smokey loved chewing and slobbering on his rubber ball when he was not chasing after it. He was a pro at rolling the ball with his tongue just far enough to stop dead an inch from your toe (this was how he greeted guests (to him, they were new playmates). Smokey was also an excellent swimmer. When hot, he'd simply jump in the pool or cool himself by lying on the top step of the pool, with his body fully submerged while his head rested on the edge. He had many quirky doganalities. But most importantly, he was truly a best friend who always knew when my husband and/or I were tense or in pain or simply needed a hug. He had a magical way of easing it all. He was our beloved furperson.

In early June of 1986 I decided it was time for another dog. I looked in the paper and there was an add for a free 2yr. old Rhodesian Ridgeback who had just had a litter of pups. I went to meet her and the owner put this huge 8 week old puppy in my arms. I told him that I wasn't really interested in a puppy but I couldn't put her down. She was a Pitbull Ridgeback mix. The most beautiful puppy I had ever seen. She was so smart everytime it was time to learn something new she would just do it. She was my angel and I know she was sent to save my life. She had many nicknames. Wally, Baboo, Honey Bear, and Dog Star which is what Sati' means in Egyptian. Wally because she would sing like a walrus when I would come home. She was the friendliest dog I have ever known. Babies, people, other dogs, cats she loved everyone and everyone loved her back. She would go and do everything with me. My constant companion. On her 10th birthday she looked at me and I heard her say I won't be around much longer. We had that kind of connection. Six months later she got ill. When I found out she only had a couple of weeks left I couldn't bear to leave her home. I would take her to work and sneek her in the back door. We made her a bed and occationally she would wander out to visit with customers. After 2wks. she passed quietly while laying next to me in bed. I know she spared me the pain of having to make the decision to put her down. She was just that special. An Angel. I love and miss you Baboo!