Chloe

Adoption Name
Chloe

Year Adopted
2016

Age Adopted
10 Months

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
2/19/2023

We didn’t choose Chloe, she chose us. 8 years ago we received a call from Tailwaggers 911, where we fostered, would we consider taking on a new dog. This dog had been difficult to place, she had been returned once from a prospective adoptee, and was not fitting in at other fosters. I looked at her bio and pic and said…no…I don’t want a pit in the house. You see, in her picture she looked like a pit bull, and I was naïve and biased, believing all the bad press I had read on pit bulls. In actuality, her biggest faux-paux was that she was a counter surfer. Gentle redirection along with continuity of routine and after a few weeks she realized she wouldn’t have to want for food, there would be plenty, she was safe. Quick to learn many things and eager to please, she was getting ready to be adopted out. And we tried, but she came back to us after another failed adoption attempt, which was shocking because she was the biggest love lump ever. Even though we said we would try to find her another fit there was always some excuse why a prospective adoptee wouldn’t work. And finally we had to admit it…we were going to be foster fails. Chloe chose us and she wasn’t about to go anywhere else. She was a cherished member of our family and fought valiantly for a year when diagnosed with lymphoma. She didn’t want to leave us, she was home. Chloe taught me a lot. She taught me not to be judgmental and to always give someone the benefit of the doubt and to give the underdog a chance. She taught me that hope is always better than despair. She taught me to make each day matter. And she reminded me that life is just better when you have a furry friend to share it with.

Matty

Adoption Name
Madeline

Year Adopted
2011

Age Adopted
5 Months

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
4/05/2024

Our Matty was our very first dog and we were so blessed to have her for 13 years. She was our faithful companion, loved the sunshine, walks, and following mom around. We adopted a second tailwaggers dog 3 years ago and they were inseparable. We will love Matty forever ♥

Sandi

Molly Jean

Adoption Name
Molly Jean

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
2/4/2024

 
 

Cassie

Adoption Name
Cassie

Year Adopted
2014

Age Adopted
1 Year

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
2/11/2024

 

Cassie was such a sweet, gentle girl. We had a very short but wonderful 9 1/2 years with her. Cassie never met a person that she did not like. She always wanted to greet everyone that came to our door. She never barked and only whined when she wanted to go outside. Cassie loved her long walks with her Mom. She got so excited circling her Mom as she tried to put her leash on her. Her favorite time was spent laying by her Dad on the couch getting belly rubs. She loved to pick on her two cats companions making sure they did not get near her food. She loved her fruit and vegetable treats. She could always hear anytime someone peeled a banana or got an apple out of refrigerator. Every time the colander was taken from the cabinet she would come running for some cauliflower or broccoli treats. She never liked thunderstorms or loud noises. She would always take shelter by her humans for comfort. Cassie loved going "on vacation" to the kennel. Everyone there would always fight over who got to take her first. She was such a special girl. We are going to miss her so much!

Remy

Adoption Name
Ryder

Year Adopted
2014

Age Adopted
6 Weeks

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
8/25/2023

 

Remy was the light of my life and made every single day better. He fiercely loved the outdoors in all weather, he would roam around for hours or just sit on the deck and admire his yard. He loved hikes, and riding shotgun with me running errands. He loved carrots, ice cubes, and playing chase with his adopted human siblings. He hated loud noises, loved cuddling, and was very protective of his family and house. He made every morning worth getting up and every night and weekend feel like home.

Lacey

Adoption Name
Ace

Year Adopted
2011

Age Adopted
2 Years

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
1/26/2024

Oliver

Adoption Name
Oliver

Year Adopted
2009

Age Adopted
10 Weeks

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
10/14/2023
 

Our Oliver lived a blessed 14 yrs he was loved everyday
Oliver loved fishing and walking in the woods to meet his many dog friends.
He will be forever missed.
 

Kirby

Adoption Name
Buddy

Year Adopted
2015

Age Adopted
2 Years

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
12/22/2023



Kirby was such a fun adventurous dog. He was incredibly expressive, with the most beautiful eyes. He came to us very frightened and withdrawn, but grew into the best snuggler, friend and mischief maker. He is missed desperately by all of us, including his dog "brother".  Thank you Tailwaggers.

Rascal Flatts

Adoption Name
Costello

Year Adopted
2013

Age Adopted
6 Months

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
12/11/2023

He was the best dog ever. Loved where he lived. Gentle soul. Very loving. Did not like men. Loved to walk down the driveway and poop in the ditch along the road. Loved to lay on the deck and watch everything. Loved to be Loved. He was loved. He will be missed.

Malcolm

Adoption Name
Rigatoni

Year Adopted
2015

Age Adopted
5 Months

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
9/25/2023



Malcolm came to us as a shy puppy scared of the world. We worked hard to make him comfortable and he came out of his shell. He was never social but loved his family and favorite people. He loved swimming, chasing the ball and running in the woods. He competed in Barn Hunt, which he loved, and earned his Master title. He is greatly missed.

Beau

Adoption Name
Timmy

Year Adopted
2009

Age Adopted
15 Months

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
11/18/2017



Beau fit right into our family and became the big brother to our 9 month old Birdie (also from Tailwaggers). They were an incredible duo - going on adventures and cuddling together. Birdie mourned him for months when he passed. We miss him every day.

Birdie

Adoption Name
Sunshine

Year Adopted
2009

Age Adopted
11 Weeks

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
10/25/2023



Birdie was a part of our family. She went on daily walks until the end. Slept in our bed and got lots and lots of love as she so much deserved. She enjoyed being with her brother (another Tailwaggers adoption) - they were bonded at the hip and loved to get into trouble together. She will be missed.

Abigail

Adoption Name
Abigail

Year Adopted
2013

Age Adopted
6 Years

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
7/24/2023

 

Abigail was a feisty little Maltese that was rescued in 2013. She came up to WI and was our first of many fosters. But we failed as foster and adopted her. She took over our hearts and we couldn't let her go. She was always wanting to be with us and gave us so much love over the past 10 years even til the end. She crossed over on Monday, July 24th, 2023 just one day before her 16th birthday. She is on her way to running with her brother, Milo. She leaves behind her sister Mollie and her mom, Dad, and other family who are missing her sassy attitude and barking immensely. Til we see you again, Babygail!

Gus

Adoption Name
Prince Charming

Year Adopted
2007

Age Adopted
4 Months

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
9/2/2023

   

Gus (Prince Charming) came into our lives just before Christmas 2007. Our son Aaron was only 3 years old when we adopted our puppy. The dog brought us so much joy over the years-seeing our son & Gus literally grow up together was so sweet.
Gus was so friendly he became the neighborhood dog, always running over to say hi. He was my trusty walking partner for many years until a couple years back when he started slowing down couldn’t go as far.
He was loyal and loving we cherished him for 16 years-cannot believe he lived so long! I am so glad we could save a dog and give him a long happy life 

Bunny

Adoption Name
Andy

Year Adopted
2009

Age Adopted
2 Months

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
8/11/2023

  

Bunny was a wonderful boy! He was a "foster fail", because we kept him! :) He was kindness, goodness, sweetness, softness, and love. He was loyal, protective, and always there. We are so thankful to have had him in our lives. Even though the loss is painful, the love is worth it. He was a blessing. 1 Corinthians 2:9.

Brooke

Adoption Name
Brooke

Year Adopted
2016

Age Adopted
5 Years

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
8/03/2023

   

Brooke was a much-loved member of our Peaceable Kingdom. She was respectful of her fellow pets: the cat, the parrots, and the chickens. She loved every person she ever met, but especially loved walks and treats with Grandma and Grandpa and sleeping under the covers with Mom. Her favorite thing to do was to follow her hound nose over every inch of the dog park. You were a good dog, Brooke!

Lulu

Adoption Name
Lulu

Year Adopted
2010

Age Adopted
5 Months

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
5/21/2023

   

Lulu was a sweet, loving, and loyal companion. She loved walks, her yard, and visiting her Grandma and Papa. Lulu was a professional beggar, making it hard to resist sharing a few bites with her. Lulu’s tail could wag with the best of them, and it always showed us how she was feeling. She must have heard more than one hundred times a day that she was a good girl. She was never lacking for attention, including belly rubs, snuggles, and pats on head. She had the softest ears that were noticed by anyone that stopped to greet her. We hope to see Lulu again some day at the Rainbow Bridge. She is deeply missed. Thank you Tailwaggers 911 for helping us find our sweet girl and now, our angel.

Stella

Adoption Name


Year Adopted
2011

Age Adopted
1-2 Years

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
5/9/2023



The first time we met Stella she got loose from the foster and my husband chased her several blocks and finally caught her. Stella was the leader of the pack but loved her rescue sisters Betty and Sofia and loved to play all day. She hated swimming probably because she couldn't swim! She was part boxer and enjoyed being vocal, almost talking, to her humans. She learned American Sign Language from her human mom and had a vocabulary of about 10 words. Stella loved a good butt rub and her security blanket especially nice and hot, right out of the dryer. We will never forget our 'Stellaaaa'!

Bogey

Adoption Name
Bogey

Year Adopted
2013

Age Adopted
NA

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
2/10/2023

    

I knew Bogey would be in my life when I saw his adoption bio. We were a perfect match! The day the transport arrived, I put his leash on and after greeting all the other transport dogs, he walked right to my car and jumped in his kennel. He never left my side! He had a lot of energy and could jump so high that I, initially, was worried he would jump over the fence in the backyard. I am thankful and blessed to have had him. He was a rescue, but my Bogey rescued me! He will forever be in my heart and is greatly missed!

Pickles

Adoption Name
Pickles

Year Adopted
2012

Age Adopted
1 1/2 Years

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
3/06/2023

   

Pickles was the 1000 dog adopted through Tailwaggers911. She was a sweet, funny, loving, happy girl who loved her humans, treats, tricks and toys. When we first got her I took her through agility training and we had so much fun. We love her always and forever. She is running free now and not in pain. We will see her again someday at Rainbow Bridge.
 

Tilly

Adoption Name
Cotton

Year Adopted
2008

Age Adopted
3 Months

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
12/30/2022

Tilly was the best girl ever! She had the sweetest disposition, and loved to be scratched behind the ears. When she wasn’t outdoors, sniffing and chasing the critters in the yard, she was laying in front of the patio door watching them. She brought 15 years of love and joy into my life for which I am ever grateful! I miss her with all my heart!
 

Mocha

Adoption Name
Mocha

Year Adopted
2011

Age Adopted
7 Months

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
7/25/2022

    

Mocha started out with us winning over our big dog Sadie (adopted 12/07)
She became the sweetest dog with all of our fosters. Kind, gentle and playful. In 2016 I took her to training classes to become a therapy dog. She passed the test with flying colors! This started our journey to put smiles on hundreds of faces, old and young alike. She was loved by so many people!
She became illl in January of 2022. She was diagnosed with cancerous tumor, which was inoperable.
 

Penny

Adoption Name
Big Mams

Year Adopted
2014

Age Adopted
3-5 Months

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
10/23/2022

Penny became an important member of our family She was loved by us and all our family members including our 9 grandchildren and the other four puppies in our group. The year has been difficult in that we lost Penny and three other family dogs in the last three months. Penny was our constant companion. She loved our daily walks but never really learned to play but she was always ready for a treat or some affection. She enjoyed riding in the car and made many trips to see the kidos with us. She had her problems, including losing an eye to a tumor. She was always accepting of other dogs and loved everyone she met both little and big. She will live in our hearts forever.
 

Pete

Adoption Name
Pete

Year Adopted
2015

Age Adopted
1.5 Year

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
11/25/2022

  


We were lucky enough to have Pete in our lives for almost 8 years. He moved with us three times and at times lived with another dog, cats, rabbits......and on our hobby farm, goats, sheep, and chickens. He was a social dog that just wanted to be wherever we were and loved getting to know anyone that came over. He also helped us raise our two boys. He was THE BEST dog for our family. Thanks to all of the volunteers and staff that made it possible for Pete to find us. We will miss him more than words can explain.

Tai

Adoption Name
Tai

Year Adopted
2013

Age Adopted
1 Year

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
10/29/2022







Tai was the best dog ever. She was loved by many people. She will be missed by so many. The best chemo dog ever , she helped her owner thru many rough days of her cancer treatments. Tai helped me thru the lose of her owner to cancer
Rest easy my best friend Tai dog.
 

Buddy

Adoption Name
Jackpot

Year Adopted
NA

Age Adopted
6 Months

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
10/13/2022

 

Buddy was a wonderful, smart loving dog.
He loved running around in the back yard in the leaves in the fall and the snow in winter. He would always be sitting in the bay window watching for me to come home. After my significant other passed Buddy was my best friend.
 

Riley

Adoption Name
Willy

Year Adopted
2008

Age Adopted
3 Months

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
10/27/2022




The moment I saw Riley’s puppy photo on the Tailwaggers website, I felt an unexplainable connection with him. He had a sweet disposition and a fun, sometimes quirky, personality. I called him my personal alarm warning system (PAWS) as he once alerted me to smoke billowing into the basement, and once to a leak in the roof that was dripping into an extra bedroom. Riley also had the most expressive eyes I have ever seen in a dog! He was my heart dog, and the love of my life!
 

Daisy Mae

Adoption Name
L10

Year Adopted
2017

Age Adopted
8 Months

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
9/18/2022

 

Miss Daisy Mae was a great mama to all the foster kittens and puppies that her mama took in. She moved across country a few times on fun adventures with her human. She was a comforter to the other animals in her pack of misfits and an adorable demander of treats.
 

Tip

Adoption Name
Tip

Year Adopted
2010

Age Adopted
8 Months

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
8/24/2022

 


Tip had a unique personality…he was selective on those he liked. But those he liked would receive a ton of kisses and a high five when he saw you coming up the steps. We used to foster and Tip was our 1st foster fail. He had picked my husband to be his person from the day we picked him up. All throughout his life he made sure to sneak up on his dad’s lap periodically even though he never understood that he was way too big. He was a huge part of the family and will be forever missed.
 

Wyatt

Adoption Name
Wyatt

Year Adopted
2010

Age Adopted
6 Months

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
8/7/2022



Wyatt was my shadow. He loved to pull the stuffing out of all his toys, never ate it but that was his thing. He loved fetching, he was a great runner. He was our heart and soul. In his later years he had limb issues and was slow to rise and lower but his heart wouldn’t allow him to give up. We will miss him tremendously.
 

Zeke

Adoption Name
Deacon

Year Adopted
2010

Age Adopted
4 Years Old

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
7/27/2022

   

Zeke was our dream dog. Zeke came to us from a home where his ears were each cut and he had to fight through two rounds of heart worm treatment. Zeke was so sick coughing up blood and me pleading with the vet to do something. The vet thought he might live to 8 years old if we were lucky. Zeke fooled everyone. He died at almost 17 years of age. He was gentle as can be, would visit nursing homes with me to brighten patients lives, and never left my side. Zeke always wanted to please and that he did. Zeke is so missed by us and all his furry brothers and sisters.
 

Rylee

Adoption Name
Cutie (aka Ginger)

Year Adopted
2010

Age Adopted
5 Months

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
7/23/2022

     



Rylee was simply the best. "The Queen" as my daughter would call her. She enjoyed car rides, walks, and absolutely loved to chase waves. The sound of waves excited her. She was the first to say hello in the mornings. She loved people. She did not like when you dropped the remote or phone. If she wanted my attention while I was on my phone, she would put her nose under my hands and flip the phone out of my hand (or try to) She LOVED her butt scratched and behind her ears. She would come over and put her head to the ground with her butt in the air (and your face) and have you scratch her butt. In her younger years, she would run around our yard as quickly has she could (butt on fire..lol) she also could jump fairly high- especially trying to get the Frisbee. She only barked if the doorbell rang, or if she saw another dog walk by. When she was 7 (2016) , she was diagnosed with Addisons.. we almost lost her but she fought back hard. In January 2022, she started to slow down a lot, arthritis in her back and most recently they found a mass on her liver. Our last days with her we made sure she would chase waves one more time, so we took her to the beach. We miss her terribly, the house is quieter without her here.
 

Mocha

Adoption Name
Mocha

Year Adopted
2011

Age Adopted
1 Year

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
2/14/2022



Mocha lived a life of protecting her home from deer and Amazon delivery people and training and protecting two puppies that were brought into our home after her. Mocha loved her people fiercely, loved her treats, loved her walks, and loved lounging on all cushy chairs, sofas, and beds. Mocha was always in the kitchen when people were cooking and loved getting any scraps of veggies or fruits we would give her. Carrots were her favorite.
 

Sassafras

Adoption Name
Sassafras

Year Adopted
2010

Age Adopted
6 Months

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
5/16/2022

     
Sassy was a wonderful dog! Always full of life and love!
She will be sorely missed by her family and her sister Abbey Road.
 

Emma

Adoption Name
Jade

Year Adopted
2014

Age Adopted
1 year

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
8/20/2017


Emma was a very sweet little girl full of anxiety. She loved her canine brothers and always looked to them for comfort. Emma became to trust her family and groomer. She loved walks and loved to rip her toys apart minutes after she got them. You could always find Emma with a toy in her mouth. 3 years after we had her she started having severe seizures. We tried everything and the vet thought she had a brain injury from her prior short life. Emma fought but she couldn’t overcome the seizures. There isn’t a day that goes by I don’t think of my sweetie.
 

Jasmine

Adoption Name
Jasmine

Year Adopted
2012

Age Adopted
2 Years

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
5/20/2021


Jasmine Rose was the best girl we could have ever dreamed of. She became family in large part to be our daughters first best friend and longtime protector. From day one until the last she was that and SO much more. Jasmine provided unconditional love, comfort, playfulness, strength, protection, and a special kind of snarky sass. She lived her life chasing tennis balls, playing with her 4 legged brother Casanova (on her terms of course), and sunbathing at every chance! She was the ‘Queen Bee’ of the house and she knew it. Food and belly rubs made you immediately her friend for life. Jazz gave her everything to the ones she loved and we are forever grateful to say that we made her list! We miss her deeply everyday and will forever love her.
 

Zeus

Adoption Name
Zeus

Year Adopted
2010

Age Adopted
6 Months

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
11/23/2021


Zeus had a great life. He loved his daily walks trying to catch bunnies, squirrels or that elusive fox and sleeping on his favorite recliner. He loved “suntanning” in the backyard. Zeus was such a good boy and he will be forever missed!
 

Cherry Blossom

Adoption Name
Blossom

Year Adopted
2013

Age Adopted
2 Years

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
4/21/2022

 
Cherry Blossom was such a sweet&silly girl! She loved to play& snuggle with her big sister, Roulette. She LOVED to watch T.V., especially Disney movies and wildlife shows featuring lions&cheetahs. She loved to be kissed&loved giving us kisses even more. And when she was super happy, her tail wagged in circles. She loved her family with all her huge heart. And we loved Cherry Blossom as if she was our daughter. R.I.P. baby girl.
 

Guinness

Adoption Name
Bones

Year Adopted
2015

Age Adopted
2 Years

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
4/11/2022

   
Bones came to us from an Adoption event. Patrick brought him home after he went to look at puppies. Guinness was not a puppy. He was an adult dog ( estimating 2-3 years) and he had been returned to TW911 TWICE! He was returned twice because on the surface they weren't good home fits. He was returned in reality because he was meant to come to my home. He was called a "rescue" and he was a perfect being who rescued me and our family over and over. His soul searching eyes, his equally playful, feisty, and gentle nature, and his handsome crossed gentleman paws created a connection with every person he met and changed many minds around how pitbull/mutts were perceived. His big block head and seemingly sun glowing amber eyes could look intimidating from down the street but his kindness and gentleness were his core traits. I think maybe he was grateful to be in a home with many belly rubs and comfy beds and couches which he was welcomed on happily. He could act like velcro or sit quietly alone under a tree in a majestic pose. He loved wiggling on his back and barking at the sky. He loved a car ride and insisted if his people started their day with coffee he needed some whip cream too. He tried swimming and acupuncture in the last months for comfort and I don't know he loved swimming pools but he did love poking the creek for frogs. He left us far sooner than expected due to a peripheral nerve sheath tumor which was wrecking his fun spontaneous life and to the end he was ever present for me and held my leg and hand to comfort me as he started the adventure across the bridge. Guinness was EPIC on this earth. I hope he has found boundless energy and movement and joy with the other family pet loves from my life. He is deeply missed.
 

Clifford

Adoption Name
Clifford

Year Adopted
2012

Age Adopted
4

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
8/13/2020

 
Clifford was the most amazing boy ever. He had the biggest heart. Loved every single person he met and just wanted hugs. He really did rescue me. We went on so many adventures together. He would only howl when I would howl at him first and we’d have conversations. I have no idea what I was saying but he was happy. Haha He’s the best thing to ever happen to me and not a day goes by that I don’t think & talk to him. He will always hold a big piece of my heart. Thank you for the memories, tootie. I will see you again. Love, mama.
 

Radar

Adoption Name
Radar

Year Adopted
2012

Age Adopted
2 Years

Crossed the Rainbow Bridge on
3/19/2022


Radar was such an amazing dog, so mild mannered and sweet.
Loved walks, camping, and laying in the sun. He is so missed!!