Poco
Saying good-bye to 2015 and to my cherished furry companion Poco.. He was my MARS Foster #8. He was a former breeder dog, never treated as a pet. His teeth were completely covered with black plaque. He barely made eye contact. He peed only on concrete and cement and scooped all of his food out of a bowl to eat off the floor. I can only imagine that he lived in a concrete cell for the first 7 years of his life. MARS had most of his teeth removed and Poco immediately felt better. He perked up and followed his foster sister Poodle around to learned house manners and confidence. I enjoyed a special bond with Poco who was never more than 2 feet away, who was quietly jealous of all new foster dogs, who loved affection and hated walking in wet grass. Poco already knew this was his forever home and I knew this, too. He passed away suddenly a week before Christmas, after being with us for 20 wonderful months. He stopped breathing during a dental cleaning procedure, just one of those rare unfortunate cases, the vet said. I miss him terribly and know he is in doggie heaven, looking down on us and smiling, knowing that there will more more MARS fosters and foster adoptions in this house who will be loved as much as he was loved. I miss you, Poco Man!

Prince
Dear Mars Friends, It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of our cherished friend, Prince, our beloved Miniature Pinscher dog. In February, we lost Prince to congestive heart failure, as he took his final breath in my arms while I said goodbye. Prince came into our lives when we decided to adopt him after initially failing at fostering him. From the moment I met him, I knew I needed to be his momma. Despite the challenges we faced during his six months of obedience training, we persevered with love, patience, and a bit of food motivation. Prince was truly on the right track, and he brought immense joy to my life. We are incredibly grateful to Mars and Amy for their unwavering support throughout our journey with Prince. Your kindness and encouragement meant the world to us. Rest in peace, our little man. You will forever hold a special place in our hearts. With love and gratitude,