Sally
SALLY 7/13/03 - 10/22/15

It is hard to gauge how blessed I was to have found Sally on that beautiful August afternoon in 2004. I was seeking another dog to adopt so I went to the Petco in Westland to see what dogs were there for adoption that afternoon. Upon getting to the store and approaching, my life changed. Buster Foundation was set up in front of the store and I was greeted by Sally, with a gentle kiss on the leg and her tail wagging.

As I viewed some of the dogs that were there for adoption, at first I assumed Sally was one of the volunteer’s dog, I was approached by Joanie Wazney and was notified of Sally’s availability. Joanie couldn’t stop praising Sally’s temperament and what a beautiful dog she was. I jumped at the chance to bring her home. I cannot emphasize enough how special my dear baby Sally was.

Soon after getting her, Sally tore a tendon in her rear left leg that required surgery. The procedure was done a Gibraltar Veterinary Clinic by Dr. Patrick Mech. After the surgery, Dr. Mech could not stop commenting on Sally’s demeanor, and that she should be the poster dog for the pit bull breed. Everyone Sally came in contact with fell in love with her. Sally never met a dog, cat, squirrel, or human she didn’t love. She would always greet you with a kiss and lots of love. Sally loved her brother Romeo (Died 2013) and sister Izzy (Died 2015), Buster brother Rico, and though for a short time, her newest brother Snoopy.

Over the 11yrs I was blessed to have Sally, the sheer joy she brought to me cannot be measured. She was the best to cuddle with, so patient, so full of love and always happy. Sally demanding her morning and evening Blue Buffalo biscuit were highlights to my day. As time goes on, you know your time with your special dog is limited, and Sally was no exception. As we celebrated Sally’s 12th birthday, I kept thinking that maybe, just maybe, we can have one or two more years with her. Unfortunately, that was not to happen as we learned in October 2015 that my baby had an aggressive form of bladder cancer and that treatment was not recommended due to the aggressive nature of it. Sally was special until the end - loving on the vet techs and vet before her beautiful life ended.

At the time of her death, Sally was Buster’s oldest living alumni dog. My life will always have a void in it with Sally gone. She was truly a once in a lifetime dog, and she will be missed so very much. I would like to thank the Buster Foundation and Joanie Wazney for giving me the opportunity to bring Sally into my life and being able to give her a beautiful life.

But most of all, I would like to thank Sally for 11 years of pure love and happiness.

Michael Nieporte

Raven
RAVEN [11/27/2010-11/3/11] -- Raven was adopted just a few short months before her young life was ended too soon. After being adopted she developed some nervousness around strangers, so a trainer was brought in to help with her issues. This "trainer" thought the best method to deal with her "fright/flight/fight" reactions were to do off-lead training in an open area. Raven ran off, and was struck and killed by a car.

We are so very sorry to everyone involved in Raven's short life, (from her fosters to her adoptive family), that she was taken away in such a tragic manner. RIP beautiful girl, we hope your loss can be a lesson to others.

Zane
7/1/05- 2/18/12 -- Zane was originally adopted as a pup, and found his way back to us New Years Day of 2011. Shortly after finding his second and forever home in September, Zane began having seizures. His amazing new mom did everything she could to make him happy and comfortable as long as possible, but when the medications were no longer working, she knew it was time to say good bye. Zane was a favorite of the volunteers with Buster, thanks to his always smiling, laid back demeanor. Our hearts are with Zane's family, and he will be greatly missed by many.

Patch
From Patch's mom and dad -- Good night my sweet Angel! You were my baby before I had babies and like a child, you will never be forgotten. You traveled the US with us as jobs changed and as our family grew. You experienced the swamps of Louisiana and the beaches and mountains of Hawaii. You were my running partner and my hiking buddy! You never strayed…always staying by my side. You loved to swim in the surf and chase your ball. And at night, you were always in the bed…snuggled up with your human siblings. You were a protector of the house, but always a lamb when it came to the kids. Patch…thank you for your unconditional love. - The Mohrs

"The Best"
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, gentle paws at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. -Author Unknown

Mia (formerly Elsie)
"Mia" 1/5/08-6/20/11

From Mia's mom: "Over the three years that we had Mia as a part of our family, she changed our lives dramatically. She was loyal, loving, affectionate, playful, and a true ambassador for her breed. Her beautiful appearance and energetic personality received attention from everyone that she encountered. Mia was a tremendous blessing in our lives and will be missed every day.
Derek & Miranda Loyer"

Beautiful Mia began suffering from seizures earlier this year. Treatment efforts were unsuccessful, and the heartbreaking decision was made to end her suffering. Run with the rest of the Buster Crew at the Rainbow Bridge, Mia! You will be greatly missed.