08/27/2022
On September 25, 2019 I saw a puppy being rescued from a fighting ring in Grimes County and I knew instantly that he would be a part of my life. i picked him up from Houston Humane Society when the court case closed in November of that year. Since then, that silly Goose has brought so much joy not just to me but to his other long-term foster, his trainers, his “foster uncles,” his doggie playmates, and his whole care team. He won the hearts of everyone patient enough to earn his trust with his goofy grin, his sweet personality, and his boundless love for those in his circle.
This is why our hearts are so very broken to share with you, his wider circle, that we had to let Goose go last week. His fear reactivity had gotten worse, as had the painful orthopedic issues impairing his mobility. We pursued every option we could in order to give Goose a safe and happy life, one without fear & pain where he wouldn’t be a risk to those he saw as a threat. But we just couldn’t find a path that we were confident would lead to that outcome. Those who loved him the most and had advocated for him the hardest decided together that it was better for Goose to have a short but happy life that could end with peace, comfort, and dignity. He crossed the rainbow bridge in a familiar place, surrounded by his favorite people holding his paw and telling him how much we love him and what a good boy he is.
That’s all he ever wanted – to be good and to be loved – and that’s how we hope you’ll remember him. Goose was so full of love! He loved treats, especially string cheese and peanut butter. He loved to demolish cardboard boxes and squeaky toys. He loved to play with other dogs (wrestle-mania, anyone?) and even cats if they were game. He loved the sofa and human beds and snuggles. He loved protecting his people from the dangers of front-door deliveries. He absolutely loooooved taking walks in his stroller and experiencing the world from a safe, comfortable vantage point. Most of all he loved his friends, always greeting them with squeals and butt wiggles and tail smacks and kisses. He had the sweetest soul and the best smile, the softest puppy belly, and big gold eyes that matched his big heart of gold. We like to think that his exuberant spirit is now free from the limitations of his mind and body, running around with four healthy legs and nothing but joy.
There are some who won’t understand or agree with our decision. Please trust that we loved him beyond measure and if we thought there were a better solution we’d have done all we could to make it work. We did not make this decision lightly. There have been sleepless nights and so many tears. We are still coming to terms with all of it ourselves. Please know that we are grieving and consider kindness over judgment if you choose to comment. Direct your fury at the people who put Goose through cruelty and trauma as a puppy and do what you can to prevent animal cruelty & neglect in his name.
Thank you to everyone who has supported Goose over the past 3 years. It has meant the world to us, and you made such a positive difference in his life. Although our hearts are devastatingly broken, they are also bigger for having known Goose. We want to honor his big beautiful heart by helping other dogs, and we invite you to join us. A memorial fund has been established in Goose’s name at Neighborhood Veterinary Centers - Nederland to help pay for orthopedic surgeries for rescues and pet parents in need. If you would like to contribute in his memory, we have provided two options below.
Rest in peace and run free, sweet Goosie Goose. We love you more than you’ll ever know. ♥️
To donate to the memorial fund:
✨Call NVC and refer to Account # 39571
“Good Boy Goose Orthopedic Memorial Fund”
409-254-6682
✨For those who want to pay via link, I have temporarily set up a link via my personal PayPal account. This will be available until Friday 9/2 where I’ll then funnel 100% to NVC.
https://www.paypal.me/goodboygoose?locale.x=en_US
