Meredith Emerson & Ella 5/07            Ella at Meredith's Memorial Service 1/11/08

She was an animal lover who treated friends' pets as her own. Even her faithful dog Ella couldn't be left out of the memorial— she was waiting in a garden outside the chapel, tail wagging as Emerson's friends lined up.

Meredith Emerson adopted Ella from Rocky's Boxer Rescue in March 2007. When Meredith met her new companion she was excited to take her new puppy home.

A hike in memory of Meredith Emerson was held  at Meeks Park in Blairsville.  MountainCrossings.com.

Rocky's Boxer Rescue is honored and grateful to Meredith's friends and family for acknowledging the importance of animal rescue and the need for donations. Her memory will be remembered in every dog's life that is saved.

If you wish to send a donation in Meredith's memory please go to our home page for the address or the PayPal link.

The following is a list of donations - thank you so much for your generosity.
Linda Torres            The Guarisco Group      Natalie Berry          Cindy Scruggs          Betty Blake
Atlanta, Ga              Atlanta, GA                    Hampton, GA         Duluth, GA                Alpharetta, GA

Jacqueline Lewis      Kim Sager                    Kelly Miner              Roxy White              Gail Wilhite
Andover, MA             EastHampton, MA        Atlanta, GA             Lilburn, GA               Jupiter, FL

Isabelle Smock         Alli & Vic Younkins        Phyllis Price & Pearl Dillingham              Christina Cairo
Dawsonville, GA       Smyrna, GA                  Austell, GA                                             Atlanta, GA

Courtenay Miller       Ani Satz                      Aimee Hammmock   Susan Grey             Sharon Mitchell
Savannah,GA           Decatur, GA                 Hoschton, GA          Conyers, GA            Folsom, CA

Elizabeth Brooks      Janette Woody           Clay Hildebrand       Barbara Cebula       Brittany Karr
Cumming, GA            Acworth,GA                Newnan, GA             Marietta, GA            Macon, GA

Lisa Boyd
Lawrenceville,GA

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ROCKY 06/01/03 - 07/16/07

A few words about Rocky

7/17/07 - Last night at 9pm Rocky laid down in Donna's arms and passed away. You feel so helpless and insignificant at a moment like this. Trying everything you know, but powerless to stop the inevitable. We knew when we adopted Rocky that due to his health problems he most likely would have a short life. Even thought you know in the back of your mind that this day would eventually come,  It does not make it any easier. It didn't matter if you were having the worst day ever,when Rocky put his head on your lap and looked up at you all those troubles just seem to melt away. It is real hard to believe that when we come home he won't be at the door waiting to greet us. He gave unconditional love to you and asked for nothing in return except maybe a pat on his head. It is a real sad day here at Rocky's  Boxer Rescue. As I write these words and look out the window at the rain coming down it seems the whole world has a tear in it's eye for such a great dog. 
Jim