Back in 2012, I came across a photo of a sweet little black puppy in the Summit Daily (actual newspaper photo below), and something told me, “Just go take a look.” Almost 14 years later, I look back on that moment and understand that it was my heart leading me to Sybil’s house to meet my soul dog.

My once-in-a-lifetime canine partner, Dash.

I am forever thankful for Mountain Pet Rescue and that my sweet old man is still here with me today. He’s my happy, gray-faced snow dog who sleeps more now than ever, yet still happily greets me each day with a tail wag – knowing he will get a neck hug and a kiss on the nose from me.

Forever grateful to Mountain Pet Rescue for bringing me to my once-in-a-lifetime soul pup, Dash Man. He really is the absolute best boy. 🐾💙

We adopted Buddy from your rescue six years ago, and from the moment he joined our family, he became our heart and soul. He was everything we could have hoped for, gentle, loyal, endlessly loving, and so incredibly smart.

He protected our young son, River, like a true guardian, always watching over him with care and calm. He was the best snuggle buddy and a highly effective plate cleaner, even managing to sneak bites without us noticing for the longest time. He only barked when it really mattered, like when there was an animal on our land, always looking out for us with quiet confidence.

Buddy had a way of making everyone feel special, family, friends, the UPS driver, no one could escape his joyful, over-the-top greetings. He howled at the moon with us, said “I love you” on command, and could open doors with ease. He knew so many tricks we called him our little circus dog, clever, eager, and always up for impressing a crowd.

He was perfectly at home on our land in Leadville, running free but never straying far. He somehow always knew when to be energetic and when to just chill by our side.

To us, and to many in our community, Buddy was a legend. His love, loyalty, and personality were unmatched. Saying goodbye to him has left an enormous hole in our hearts. He will be deeply missed and truly impossible to replace.

Thank you for bringing Buddy into our lives, saving him, and giving him the chance to live his dream mountain dog life. Because of Mountain Pet Rescue, he spent his days surrounded by wide open spaces, fresh air, and the people who loved him most. A donation has been made in his memory, with deep gratitude for the joy, protection, and unconditional love he gave us. Thank you for the countless dogs you’ve rescued, Buddy was one of the lucky ones, and so were we.

With love and thanks,
Megan, Dan, and River