For Pets’ Sake Humane Society
Memorials
FPS Memorials
In Memory of our Pets and Friends
You can make a donation to For Pets’ Sake in the memory of a friend or loved one, be it person or pet. Special relationships are not limited to a species, and we at For Pets’ Sake acknowledge these relationships come in all shapes and sizes.
To make a remembrance donation on behalf of a friend please use our secure online form which will take you to PayPal for your donation payment. You will be able to upload your digital photo and memorial description using this form.
Alternatively, you may email your digital photo and memorial description to our webmaster at info@forpetssakehs.org. Be sure to label the photo file with your loved one’s name.
If you prefer to pay by check and postal mail please print the Membership form, fill it out, and send the completed form, your payment (made payable to “For Pets’ Sake Humane Society”), and a printed photo and description/story of your friend/loved one to our P.O. Box listed at the bottom of this page. Be sure your materials have the name of the subject of the remembrance donation AND your name on them.
In Memory of Shere Holleman
This week, we lost Shere Holleman, who served as the Academy for International School Heads (AISH) Administrative Coordinator for almost ten years until the fall of last year. Anyone who joined AISH, registered for one of our courses, or attended one of our events will remember Shere for her helpful, unassuming, and efficient support. She was a kind and steady presence, always ready to assist with warmth and care.
What you may not have known about Shere is that she began her career as an elementary school art teacher before earning her qualifications as an architect. Art was central to her life and shaped much of her work in the nonprofit sector over three decades. She held key roles as a Grant Officer for the Hemera Foundation—supporting mindfulness programs for artists and K-12 educators—as well as a Program Administrator for the Boulder Valley School District’s Lifelong Learning Program and the Cortez Cultural Center.
Shere was passionate about creating art, specializing in sculpture from recycled materials, watercolor constructions, and collages. She once shared, “My life and work have at their core a concern for the environment and how to live in alignment with our interconnectedness and responsibility to one another and all beings.”
Her spirit of creativity, service, and quiet dedication touched many, and she will be deeply missed.
– Jeffrey Paulson
Shere Holleman was a beautiful soul, artist, and animal lover, Novel Neighbors book club friend. She is missed.
– Silvia Fleitz
In Memory of Lois Crum
In memory of a very kind and accomplished woman that made positive influences on many people, young and old alike. She will be remembered fondly by the many lives she touched, both in Aztec and in TX.
– Rick Corbitt
In Memory of Abby (2007-2024)
I adopted Abby at the age of 6. She was an abused little girl. She was terrified of men and hands in general. It took about a year, (but) with the help of my other dog and lots of biscuits, Abby became social and accepting of all people.
For the last three years, Abby has been my only dog and of course my constant companion. I lost her on 2/6/24 at the age of 17. I was so
proud of her and do miss her so.
Pet Membership is given in loving memory of my dear Abby.
– Ann Elmore [2024]
In Memory of Razin
Our sweetest boy, Razin. He was ours from ’07 to ’20. He was a proud Pet Member for years.
We miss him everyday. Loving, funny and ornery. Such a special boy.
– Cara [2024]
In Memory of Chester
Beloved companion of Florence Mehalic of Cortez. He was a good dog. A very good dog.
– Randall Daut & Patricia Ryan
In Memory of Cliff Samulski
Cliff was a rescue pup from the Cortez area, that my brother Joseph Samulski adopted and made part of his family.
“… but never before had he seen any dog that revealed at first glance all the qualities a dog should have.”
Cliff was a beautiful spirit that instantly became a valued member of the family, and quickly matured into a wonderful companion and friend. Cliff passed away recently of natural causes.
We wanted to honor and celebrate Cliff’s life, by ensuring that his passing resulted in a benefit towards other pups in your area, needing assistance and adoption. Thank you kindly.
– Jade Samulski
In Memory of Cricket
(2003-2020) Loyal, persnickety, vigilant
In Memory of Ruger
(2005-2020) Playboy, snuggler, foodie
In Memory of Cory
Our wonderful friend, family member, and companion, Cory died on July 8, 2019 of complications from a tumor. She was a For Pets’ Sake foster care dog who came to our house on Dec. 6, 2004 at the age of 6 months. She celebrated her 15th birthday with us on June 6 of this year.
Jack and Cory, occasionally accompanied by granddaughters, went for a walk almost every day. Her first of many Turkey Trots was 2005 accompanied by Pilgrim Jack.
Cory was loving and caring and enriched our lives beyond words. No matter how crazy Judy and my world became she was there to say with big brown eyes and a wagging tail, “Relax, it will be okay, I love you.” We look forward to being together with her for eternity.
– Jack & Judy [2019]
In Memory of Bailey
My wonderful friend and granddog Bailey died in late August 2017. My daughter Anne and I shared his care for 14 years after she rescued him from the back of a pickup on a hot summer day.
We went for thousands of walks. He swam, played with favorite duck toys, and loved our grandchildren. We shared innumerable good times.
He loved tomatoes, carrots, and ice cubes. Walks were an adventure because he loved to smell almost anything and everything. I look forward to our reunion when my time on earth comes to a close.
– Jack [2017]
Contact FPS:
P.O. Box 1705
Cortez, Colorado 81321
(970) 565-PETS (7387)
info@forpetssakehs.org
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