
In Loving Memory
Here are some touching stories of dogs who found loving new homes after being rescued from shelters by the Ace of Hearts Foundation. Though they have recently passed away, they will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

Dear Ace Of Hearts,
It is with epic sadness that I inform you that my 16 year old dog Dylan passed on August 18th at 3:14am Pacific Time. He was my best buddy, my partner in crime, my confidante, my baby boy, My Dylan Dog , my soul mate and THE MOST LOVING and AMAZING DOG anyone ever met. He peacefully slipped away from this world at home in my arms, where he took his last breaths.
I am devastated and saddened on a epic level. He was my everything. I am truly at a loss for words, but there's no place for words with all this crying.
A letter to Dylan:
Dylan,
I just want you to know that wherever you are now, I will find you again one day and when I do we can Rollerblade and run freely in the clouds forever. I don't know right now how I am to live a life without you in it, but I wanted to thank you for enriching my life, teaching me to love and being the very best and most unwavering friend anyone could ever ask for. Sleep well my baby boy..........
I will always love you and I will NEVER forget you.
Love your human, Allan
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The tears and sorrow and pain of this loss are almost unbearable. But I would like to thank Ace of Hearts, Kari and MOSTLY Kendall Moore for entrusting Dylans precious life to me. We were meant to be together, he found me, and I never looked back. We were soulmates. When he passed,. a part of me died with him. I still don't know how I am to live without him in this world anymore. Hopefully time will heal this profoundly deep and heart wrenching feeling of emptiness.
Dylan and I would not have had 16 amazing years together without the work that Ace Of Hearts and Kendall Moore so selflessly do year after year. For this I am ETERNALLY Grateful to you all.
My hat goes off to you all for another placement that was a Godsend that saved my life.
Big Hugs of Gratitude and Appreciation
Allan Tibbitt
Hello Kari,
This email comes from a very heavy heart and is extremely hard to write., but I felt that you needed to know, after all Dallas was also loved by you, and if it was not for you and Ace of Hearts I would have never of known Dallas.
I lost Dallas to lung cancer on 3/4/18 at 12:15 PM.
There are dogs and then there is Dallas, for those of us who knew Dallas know exactly what I mean by that.
I know that we all had our doubts when he was young and out of control, and he was a lot of work, but through training, love and respect Dallas became a very good boy, well socialized, got along with everyone and everything, he even lived with a patriot that cruises around on the floor with Dallas and he was fine with the bird. Dallas loved with all his heart, held back nothing. He was one amazing boy, everyone who had the privilege in meeting him were in total aww about him.
Dallas was my heart, my breathe and my life. He was not a dog, he was my best friend, better than any human friend could ever be. I cannot find the light to move forward, and I do not know if I will ever breathe again. I am very broken up over this and finding it extremely hard to carry on without my better half. Abby is also a survivor of Dallas my 80 pound black lab. The two of them were a team and there was a deep love between them, Abby always looked out for Dallas and would clean and take care of him. As of now Abby hangs her head in deep sorrow. The two of us are taking this lose very hard.
I attached a few pictures of our boy, in there is him and his Grandma how he would sleep with her when she would spend the night with us and also a couple of the two of them together, along with showing how he got along with the bird and the other dogs. Christmas when he had all the wrapping all over the place, me and him with a doll showing him how to like kids he was saying really. I also included my black lab to show you how sad she is, and others, please enjoy. Sorry that there are so many but what can I say I loved him, and he ws a ham.
Take care,
Lenora


Hi Kari,
It is with deep sadness that I tell you my first baby, my Daizy girl, left us last week. We adopted her from Ace of Hearts back in 2004. She was almost 16 years old.
I always said that when I rescued her, she really rescued me. She was the most joyful, playful, sweet, and loving dog. She had a way of making people smile and fall in love with her. She made people scared of dogs trust her, and she made people terrified of pit bulls rethink their fear of the breed. She was very good at communicating with us, almost like there was a human inside her. She still acted like a puppy until she was 13 when she had her first episode of Vestibular (old dog vertigo disease). She was so frail and not herself the last few months, but she played even on the morning of her death. She died suddenly at home while I was sitting next to her. I wanted to share some photos with you of the fun times we had during her long doggie life. She will truly be missed. She was one of a kind.
In March of 2003, I rescued Chase, who was renamed Stein, from Ace of Hearts. Or rather, he really rescued me and quite literally saved my life. We had almost 13 wonderful years together. He went on several cross country trips with me, happily moved from California to Texas, and endured me bringing a new sister into the house. He was my companion and my protector. He's the best decision I ever made. Thank you Ace of Hearts for bringing me a lifeline off the streets of South Central LA. Stein passed away on December 27, 2015.
Thank you,


Dear Kari,
About ten years ago, I fostered a pit mix named Baby, who was never adopted despite her lovable personality. I fell in love with her and named her Bailey. Over the decade, she taught me patience and kindness, winning over even those who didn't like dogs. Bailey communicated uniquely, even developing specific sounds for her needs.
I often joked that I spent enough on her care to buy a luxury car, and she was worth every penny. When she faced intestinal cancer, my husband and I cared for her together, and she defied doctors’ expectations, thriving for another two and a half years, even attending our wedding at a bed and breakfast.
I’m grateful you rescued her from the shelter, saving her life when she was in dire condition. I made a donation to Ace of Hearts in her memory.
Sadly, Bailey’s cancer returned this summer, affecting her mobility. Despite attempts to manage it, we had to say goodbye after a loving final few weeks. She passed away peacefully in our yard, and our hearts are broken. Thank you for giving us the gift of her life and all the cherished memories we created together.
Brenda Pflaum writes to Kari to update her about Marley, the dog saved by Ace of Hearts. Stuart, Brenda's son, adopted Marley in 2001, and he quickly became a beloved family member. Marley was intelligent, protective, and had a great temperament, fitting seamlessly into their lives. Over the years, he enjoyed outdoor activities but eventually faced health challenges like cataracts and arthritis. After 13 years, Marley passed away, leaving a deep void in their lives. To honor him, Brenda decided to donate to Ace of Hearts and included pictures of Marley, thanking Kari for saving his life.


