There is never time enough. Mortality is with us again and again we feel the pain that reminds us, we must always live in the moment. All to soon the drum beat stops and silence is heard and then with utter certainty you gasp and reality is upon you. Great loss is felt at the […]
Category Archives: Gone but Not Forgotten
April 2021 brought great sadness as we bid farewell to a steadfast and pleasant soul who we were lucky to have shared 7 wonderful years with. On Friday April 9, 2021, with heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Jake. Jake was deeply loyal in her companionship. She developed strong bonds over the course of her […]
Our grief runs deep. Our beautiful baby wolf Noel, who was far too young to leave, passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 5, 2021. She was born with a genetic heart condition. With every rescue there is a fear of the unknown and the dreams of a better life. It is always our hope that […]
In our heart we each know time is short, though it may span years. We commit ourselves to this subconsciously each time we open our hearts to family, friends, and our beloved fur-family. But there is never time to prepare for that final goodbye and , each time is harder than the last. On Thursday, […]
Each and every member of the Speedwell Family is special to us, and there are some that leave a lasting legacy in our hearts and minds. Smokey’s pack will forever be remembered for their deep sense of loyalty, family, and love. Through the years, our hearts ached with the passing of each member of the […]
As we muster on through uncertain times, the gravity of loss brings a sudden clarity, and a grounding, with it’s deep sadness. The outside world falls away, and all that seems certain is the void left behind by those we loved and lost. Just after beginning a new year, with great pain in our hearts, […]
As we muster on through uncertain times, the gravity of loss brings a sudden clarity, and a grounding, with it’s deep sadness. The outside world falls away, and all that seems certain is the void left behind by those we loved and lost. Just after beginning a new year, with great pain in our hearts, […]
Many visitors who walk through our gates are captivated by one or several of the Wolves of Speedwell. Perhaps none captured the hearts of our visitors more than our beloved Thor. At 19 years of age Thor has gone on to be with his family and life-long companion Lucky. Our hearts wept at the loss […]
We share our hearts and souls with those we love and when they leave a part of us goes with them. So it is with our sweet Rogue. His easy, loving friendship will linger with us always. For now we grieve at the loss of our gentle giant with the biggest kind and loving heart. […]
The whole world is upside down right now. Each day there is a reminder of the hardships and new burdens set upon us. With nerves already frayed, a loss of family has a particularly keen sting, as if a piece of your soul has been stripped violently from you. On Wednesday June 17, our hearts […]