06/02/2026
We ❤️ our ODAAT family we have created over the years.
George Eckerdt adopted our boy, Gunnar in 2016. He was truly Gunnar’s savior and best friend. Gunnar was set to be euthanized because of a marital dispute. He would have been dead and that would have been a travesty. Gunnar lived an amazing, full life with George. He went everywhere with his dad, work, vacations… no matter what the day held, Gunnar was by his side. Sadly in November, George lost Gunnar to bone cancer. 💔
Over the years George who is not on Facebook, has kept us updated via mail and email. We have spoken on the phone numerous times and he even brought Gunnar by to see us. He has allowed us to watch Gunnar's journey with him and we cannot help but smile knowing how very loved he was. We are so extremely happy to say that, even though he did not adopt from ODAAT, he has adopted! This very lucky boy Quincy from Pen Yan Animal Shelter has no idea how wonderful life can be... but he is about to find out thanks to George opening his heart and home to yet, another failed dog!
Dogs never live long enough... but we truly believe that is so that more dogs can experience the same love and care that George gave Gunnar. The hole in our hearts from their loss will never be healed, but adopting another pup in need will certainly help the heartbreak... and for that one dog, it will change their lives forever.
We cannot wait to watch Quincy's journey with George!
And this... ODAAT family... is why we LOVE our adopters! 🥰