At the Bridge

A memorial to the friends that we have loved and lost

HANSEL, IAMRA Mascot, our Mighty Warrior September 28, 2005. Loved and missed by all of IAMRA Donations in his memory have been made by: Dave, Dory & JD. Vicky & Mark & the Meluso crew. Martha & Kiana.
ANGEL Our big sweet foster girl Angel went to the Bridge on 9/29/07 - the day of the 6th annual Malawalk. Our 2008 Malawalk will be held in her honor. Godspeed big girl, you graced the lives of all you met with your never ending charm. Special thoughts go out to her fosters, Rich, Allan and Lisa, and Mark and Vicky. We were all blessed to share your life.
LoverBoy's Workin' for the Weekend 8-24-2005 Fiercely loved, very special very senior boy of Mark & Vicky Meluso, who made a donation in his memory. As did dear friends Leanne, Drew, & Otis, and Martha Mar
Nook - aka Pretty Beanie Girl 7-07-2006 Sweet, quiet and shy senior girl of Mark & Vicky Meluso, who made a donation in her memory. Godspeed Pretty Beans. your time with us was too short.
Wind in the Willows 3-06-08 Godspeed HopFrogDog, you were loved more than you will ever know. Donations made in her memory by her humans, Mark & Vicky, her Aunt Celia and the rottendogs, her friends, PJ and the BigDogs, Martha & Kiana, and Aunt Tammie, the mini mushes, and a very special spotted angel.
Tinkerbelle I will miss you, my big belle girl. A donation was made by Vicky and Mark Meluso in her memory.
Dolly Deeply loved and missed by everyone at IAMRA. A donation was made in her memory by her foster parents, Vicky and Mark Meluso. This sweet girl lost her life because her former owners failed to give her heartworm preventative.
Sasha My beloved Sasha, my puppymill girl who shared my life for 14 years. My heart is with you always. A donation was made by Vicky and Mark Meluso in her memory.
Packer Much loved dignified old gent of IAMRA, fostered by Molly, Pat and Melinda O'Keefe. You will be missed by us all bug guy. A donation was made in his memory by Lisa Irvin & her pack.
Sitka Taken in by IAMRA at 13. Much loved foster girl of Philip and Heather Kocisko. You will be missed by us all. Donations were made by family and friends in memory of this special girl.
A most generous donation was made by Nancy Biglow in loving memory of "Foxy" BEARHEAD'S FOXY LADY March 21, 1989 to October 13, 2000
Caesar, much loved boy of Nancy Biglow. A donation was made by Mark & Vicky Meluso, in memory of Caesar, and in honor of Nancy, for all her good works.
In Memory of Biff
Buddy2 Buddy went to rainbow bridge today :( his former people did not take care of him properly, and in addition to being heartworm positive, he had liver and lung failure. we will miss you, sweet buddy. we tried our best to save you. A very generous donation was made by Martha Mar, in memory of Buddy2
In Memory of Lobo, a dear friend. You are deeply missed.
Sir Alexander Bear Dearly loved and missed by Molly and Pat O'Keefe
Sonny Beloved boy of Pat and Frank Kral who made a generous donation in his memory
Gretzky Gretzky died unexpectedly during his neuter. We will miss this sweet boy. Special thanks to Steve McCurdy,who made a generous donation in his memory
Bear 3 Bear died unexpectedly from a neurological disorder. He is missed, especially by his foster parents. Special thanks to Steve McCurdy,who made a generous donation in his memory
Kiya Kiya went to the bridge in December 2001. She was lovingly cared for by Senior Canine Rescue Society, and her foster parents. See you at the bridge, big girl.
Bonnie Beloved girl of Pat and Frank Kral who made a generous donation in her memory
Anubis Deeply loved and missed by Ty and Anita Kanzaki.
Kona Deeply loved and missed by everyone at IAMRA. A donation was made in her memory by Rachel and Marc, Ozzie's parents.
Kodi Sir Kodiak Of Chinuk 11/18-92 to 5/3/02 Faithful member of the Becker Pack, Regal and Proud Alaskan Malamute
Kismet Kismet died of an apparent heart attack. He is deeply missed by his foster family, and all of us at IAMRA. A very generous donation was made by Steve McCurdy in memory of Kismet.
Tom Tom Bartz went to the Bridge unexpectedly in March 1998.
Kinley Kinley Bartz went to the Bridge after a courageous battle with epilepsy.
Smokey Smokey Bartz was the spark of our lives. He provided love, smiles, and entertainment with his antics. Smokey fell ill and went to the Bridge.
Malika Loved and missed by all of us at IAMRA, and especially her fosters Pat and Frank. This poor girl had cancer, and could not be saved despite our best efforts.
Nieva Deeply loved and dearly missed by the Schubring Family, who made a generous donation in her name towards Nooks heartworm treatment.
Stitch Deeply loved and missed by everyone at IAMRA, and especially The Kliest family, her fosters.
Rosco This old blind gent stole the hearts of everyone at IAMRA, and especially those of his foster Mom and Dad, Janet and Jeff Kruse.
Sweetie Deeply loved and missed by Pat and Frank Kral
Big Joe Deeply loved and missed by Molly, Patrick and Melinda O'Keefe
Old Bear Old Bear came to rescue in her twilight, and was lovingly cared for by Chad Thiry. She is deeply missed
Lucy IAMRA alum, deeply loved and missed by her mom, Karen Barth, who made a donation in her memory
Sonoma IAMRA alum, Miss Sunny, deeply loved and missed by her mom, Karen Barth, and all of us at IAMRA
Rivers Sweet Rivers, our miracle girl. Your time with us was much too short. You are deeply loved and missed by all of us at IAMRA, especially Pat and Frank Kral.
Storm Storm, beloved girl adopted from GoldenYears. Her life was cut short by CRF. A generous donation was made in her memory by her parents, Philip and Heather Kocisko, and also by many family members and friends. Play hard with the Angels, Storm.
Buddy IAMRA alum, deeply loved and missed by his Mom and Dad, Judy and Terry Berg, who made a generous donation in his memory.
Spirit We're sorry we couldn't save you. Spirit, loved and missed by all at IAMRA, especially his foster parents, Jeff and Janet Kruse.
Baby Jasmine, Weezie, Bianca (Snow) and Maggie Mae - We're sorry we couldn't save you. Everyone at IAMRA tried so hard, especially Mama Pat. You're at the Bridge with your MomDog Jasmine now. Wait for us, we'll see you there.
Nanook IAMRA alum, handsome and sweet boy, Deeply Loved and missed by his Mom and Dad, Janet and Larry Clifton. We will all miss you big boy.
Girly Girly was dumped, pregnant and scared, in a rural Ohio shelter. We couldn't get to her in time, and she was destroyed. Please, if you love your pets, spay and neuter. Girly and her babies died needlessly, because her humans didn't care. Thank yous to Susan Conant, and to Fionna Paton for making donations in Girly's memory.
Moose IAMRA alum, loved and missed by Wayne Horwitz & family
In Memory of BUCK 10/22/94-10/9/05 (IAMRA Alum) Our beloved and faithful friend -- You left us so suddenly -- You will live in our hearts forever Your loving family, Guy, Debbie, & Danielle Ritchie (who made a generous donation in Buck's memory) A generous donation was made by (foster)Martha Mar in Bucks memory - "thanks for being my buddy when I was sad and lost"
Stormy (12/02/1991-10-3/2005), our first plunge into Mal-a-dom, went to the bridge on Oct.3 after her advanced age caught up with her. This sweet old girl was truly a joy for our family and is missed by us all (especially her younger "big brother", Thunder). Thanks for all the love, joy, and dog hair!
Willie We're sorry we couldn't save you. The abuse you suffered at the hands of those you knew before you came to us was too much to overcome. Please wait for us at The Bridge, know that we loved you, we cared, and we tried our very best.
TOBY IAMRA alum Toby (aka Spike) much loved boy of Vickie Mercer and Family. Godspeed sweet boy
CHASSA IAMRA alum Chassa, sweet girl of Scott Ouimet and family. Wear your silver harness with pride.
CASPER IAMRA alum Casper, much loved boy of Linda. We miss you, you were a very special fellow.
SADIE Godspeed Sadie. We're so sorry we couldn't save you - we tried. At least you didn't die alone in the shelter, Toni was there for you. We'll see you on the other side little one. Our thanks to Toni Parker, for getting these girls out, and being with Sadie at the end.
SALLY 5-3-06 Sally went to the Bridge to join her sister. Godspeed little one. Sally and her sister Sadie were pulled from a downstate pound, and were enroute to IAMRA, when Sadie died. She died of Parvo. Sally was taken immediately to our vet, where she is being treated. These poor poor souls. Not only did they have parvo, but both were pregnant, and emaciated - nothing more than skeletons with fur. And they are only about 8-9 months old. They were the 'last of a litter' dumped by their "breeder'. Our thanks to PJ and her Big Dogs for helping with Sally's bills.
IKE Beloved senior boy of Padma and Clark Bending, who gave him the best time of his life. Wear your Silver Harness with pride sweet boy.
OLD SMOKEY Much loved foster senior boy of Philip and Heather Kocisko, who made his twilight so very special. Godspeed old fellow. Kind donations were made in his memory by his family - he was a very loved old boy.
LUCA Special and sweet senior boy of Tracy and Dennis Kopp - Godspeed Luca.
ANDIE In memory of sweet, gentle Andie. You came into our lives with your own gifts to give us and your own lessons to teach us. Watch over us from the Bridge beautiful Andie. We will miss you for the rest of our lives, and we will love you until the end of time. Love, Aggie, Jeff & Sam A generous donation was made by Andie's family, to help the next homeless malamute......
STORM IAMRA alum, loved and missed by Jeff Horwitz & family
ROCCO IAMRA alum, honorary mal, first loved by mal rescuer Kevin Berry who is now at the Bridge, and given a wonderful second chance at life and love by Arturo, Lorena, and family.
ANDRE Godspeed big guy, we all loved you, but you were loved most of all by your Mom and Dad, Denise and Robert Galligani, who made a very generous donation in his memory. Wear your silver harness with pride.
TAI At The Bridge February 4th, 2007 Tai came to IAMRA in Nov 2002, a grand old lady in need of much love. Tai bestowed on her foster parents four years of her loyalty, affection, and love, and trusted us with her whole heart and body. Her foster parents were proud she allowed them to join her in a Mal Pack. Godspeed big girl and sleep well until we meet you at The Bridge. Foster parents Dave and Sue Becker, who made a generous contribution in her loving memory.
BEAR BEAR Beloved senior boy of Beth Fedyn, who gave him the best time of his life, and made a generous donation in his memory. Godspeed big guy.
HARLEY (was Comet) Loved and deeply missed by Kevin & Letty Jocius. Wear your silver harness with pride sweet Harley. A generous donation was made by Kevin and Letty, and also by Harley's "grandparents"
HARLEY Went to the Bridge after a long illness. He is loved and missed by his parents Tracy and Michael, who made a donation in his memory.
TATONKA IAMRA alum Tatonka Bubba, much loved boy of the Grant Family. Wear your silver harness with pride sweet boy.
CODY Very special beloved girl of Gloria and Kevin Gaughan. Godspeed Cody, you will be loved and cherished always.
GRIZZLEY Much loved by everyone at IAMRA, and by his forever folks, Heather and Don Godspeed big guy, please wait for us.
SWEET BOY Very sad news - this poor fellow got very sick and died before he could be transported to IAMRA. His heartworms were too severe. This poor baby lost his life because his people didn't give him the preventative. Five dollars a month could have saved him :(( Godspeed sweet boy, we wanted very much to save you. Our thanks to Sue and everyone at Randolph County for trying so hard to save him.
ZOEY Sweet Princess Zoey, beloved girl of Lisa and Greg Downs, and sister of Dusty -Woo. Her time here was far too short, and she is deeply missed. A generous donation was made by her family in her loving memory.
SCOOBY We wanted so much to be able to fix you Scooby, we tried, and we are so sorry that we couldn't fix what others had broken. Your special buddies Pat, Brendan, and Lisa miss you most of all. Kind donations were made by Rich & Trapper, and PJ and the Big Dogs, in Scooby's memory.