Previous Tributes and Kudos

June 30, 2010 ~

Cheers: To the Hurst Animal Services adoption facility and staff for their exemplary care of and dedication to the cats and dogs awaiting adoption. Being brought in by Hurst Animal Services does not mean death sentences to little strays but rather loving stayovers leading to loving homes.
-- Patsy Watson, Bedford

November 11, 2008 ~

Just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you for allowing us the privilege of adopting precious Buddy.  He is so full of life and brings us such joy.  Speckles, our mixed breed dog and Buddy are very best friends.  They run and play almost as one! 
The day Nancy brought me out to your shelter, I was determined not to adopt any dog.  As soon as I met Buddy, it was love at first site. When my husband, David met him, the same result.
I will try and send you some pictures when we get our camera working again. You are your staff are amazing. 
Thanks for making our lives brighter!
Cindy

January 9, 2007 ~

A HERO'S LIFE - Accident during training exercise claims honored canine member of rescue team

'Kinsey came from a Metroplex shelter. She was a certified Type I-Advanced Disaster Dog, one of seven dogs trained at that level in Texas and one of fewer than 150 in the country.
As a working search-and-rescue dog, Kinsey made two trips each month to Disaster City, a training facility at Texas A&M University where emergency responders can practice working on rubble piles, collapsible buildings and a mock-up of train wreckage. Just before noon, Kinsey was climbing on a structure that simulated a "pancaked" building, where the floors have collapsed on top of each other. She tried to jump across a 3-foot gap as she had done many times before and lost her footing. The fall broke her back. Veterinarians told Bob Deeds that even with surgery, Kinsey was not going to recover, so she was put down.' [excerpt from article]
Read the complete Star-Telegram article. (21kb pdf)

November 1, 2006 ~

Thank you "Charlie", for greeting us every morning and for greeting every visitor that came to our shelter. You gave us 8 years of joy. We raised you from a kitten of 4 weeks of age and we cherished every moment we had with you. Goodbye, dear friend, you will be sorely missed. Love, Debi, Christy, Leslie, Jeannette, Aerika, Louie and Mama Kitty

October 11, 2005 ~

January 31, 2005 ~
To Jessie Katherine "Katie" Hunton
Jessie Katherine Hunton, 94, passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2005, at a Bedford hospital. She was born January 26, 1911. Kay loved animals, horses, dogs and her dearest love, cats. She rescued many and all that needed help. Her friends and animals will miss her greatly.
Katie always donated her old newspapers to the shelter and was a big animal lover. Debra

	August 28, 2004 ~ To William Larry Barnett Larry passed Saturday, August 28. He was born January 23, 1940. Thanks Larry for all your support through the years.  You were a good friend to us and the animals, we will never forget you! Love Debi
	August 16, 2004 ~ To Margie Yarbrough.  Margie passed this last Thursday, August 12.  She was born November 19, 1922.  Margie was a great advocate for animals. She gave support and assistance to the animal shelter staff.  She will be greatly missed. Thanks Margie for all the help you gave me through the years..... Debra

April 1, 2004 ~
"I want you to know just how much I appreciate your compassion and kindness shown to "Sterling" and myself. It was a difficult process for me and your caring made it easier. "Sterling is now in a better place. Probably playing with "Silver" in Doggie Heaven.
God Bless,
Sue Fischer

In loving memory of "Freckles" October 1995 - October 2003. Thank you for helping me find a good home.

Updated: November 28, 2011