Goosie Goose

08/18/2024

How has it already been 2 years since Goose made his way across the rainbow bridge 🌈?? We miss his silly spirit, but we have certainly not forgotten him, and the best thing of all is we are still sharing him with so many! I can’t tell you how often I walk past his bench and see someone sitting there with their dog, or see a post about his bench in our community. Makes us so so happy! 😀

To honor and remember him today, his foster mama Michelle went by his bench to sit with him. If you get a minute today, stop by his bench to say hello to Goose, or spend some time with your pup to remind them how special they are. 💛

05/21/2024

Our neighborhood is still in recovery mode after last week’s storm that did so much to damage to people’s home, and an incredible amount of damage to the beautiful trees that surround us. Yesterday I went to check on Goose’s bench to be sure it didn’t get damaged from any falling trees. On the bright side the bench is still standing and has no damage at all. The heart breaking side is the tree that shaded his bench and made it such an inviting spot has so many broken branches. It’s nowhere near the tree it was before! I’ve posted a before and after, in one pic you can see several piles of limbs all around. These are all from that tree … it took my breath away when I walked up. I hope it will survive this, I’m not sure if the Parks Dept will take the whole thing down now, or leave it to do its thing? 🌳🥺❤️‍🩹

12/12/2023

THANK YOU to everyone who made this possible!! Michelle and I went to see the bench today, and it’s so special and perfect, I just can’t put it into words. We know Goose’s spirit is there, and that he can’t wait for all the visitors.

Just a couple of minutes after Michelle arrived today a lady and her foster dog stopped by to look at the memorial plaque. This is exactly what we’d hoped for - that everyone will come by with their dogs and have a sweet moment together.

Please be sure stop by the bench when you’re at the park or in the area. The map below shows an approximate location of the bench. ♥️

Thank you again, I hope this makes you smile as much as it does us. 😊

12/11/2023

Such a bittersweet moment … after months and months of getting this idea into motion, it’s finally done. I wish he was here to enjoy it with me, but I know every time I walk by I’ll smile thinking of him. I hope you will too. I’ll be back tomorrow to take more pics once the caution tape is off, the cement is dry, and to show you the memorial plaque. ♥️

12/11/2023

Oh wow!! The city called and said they’re gonna knock it out today!! I’m with them to be sure it’s perfect. Trying hard not to cry while this happening … not only is this so special, but once again, it’s on a perfect Goosie day. He’d be so happy. ☀️ 🌳

12/11/2023

🟡❌ marks the spot! Met with the Parks Dept this morning to determine exactly where the bench will go … next steps are they will lay the cement pad, then come back & install the bench. It’s becoming real and I cannot wait!

09/28/2023

Memorial Bench Update! 🌳
We have been working hard to come up with just the right words for the bench, and have just recently finalized the plaque! Waiting for the final proof, then it’ll be sent to the city for production. That takes around 6 weeks.

Stay tuned and I’ll be sure to let everyone know the install date! Thank you again, I can’t wait to for the day to walk by and see this special place with Goosie’s name! ♥️

09/22/2023

I will only say it one time… If you can’t respect the decision that was made about Goose, or understand how heart wrenching it was, and decide to make a negative or judgmental comment, I will block you immediately. Period.

09/20/2023

I couldn’t let the day go by without acknowledging the day Goosie was rescued from a dog fighting ring deep in the woods of Grimes County. saved all of these dogs and collected evidence to prosecute his abuser. While the case was built, by law Goose had to stay in the shelter until they had their day in court, in this case it was 2 months. During his stay, to no surprise, Goose won over the entire staff of Houston Humane. The day I picked him up, those at the front desk, the veterinary staff, the cleaning crew, kennel techs, etc all were in tears as they lined up to say goodbye. He was so special to so many! ♥️

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08/19/2023

Thank you!!!! We exceeded the goal needed for the memorial bench! ♥️

08/13/2023