Letters to Jessie
We have gotten many generous donations for the Fund for Jesse. Every contribution is important and together you have made it possible for us to provide Jesse with the surgery he needs to have a better life. We thought you might like to see the letters that Jesse has gotten. People who love Goldens are incredible!
"Please add this to the fund for Jesse. I lost my Golden, Baytoven, of 10 years in December - he had had hip surgery too and led a great life after it. I look forward to getting another once my heart has healed. I hope Jesse is up and about again soon!" Amy Aquila
Golden Bond, "Thanks for all your excellent work. Three years ago, I was lucky enough to adopt two seniors abandoned in Grants Pass. I lost one to cancer this winter - and have been checking your website for a friend for Abby (& me, of course). Abby is 14 and going strong. Best to Jesse. Thanks for the running updates on his recovery. Those eyes melt my heart." Judith Bracanovick
 
Dear GB - "Thanks for keeping us updated re: Jesse. It's such a success story." Thank you, Marla Baker
 
"Jessie - Good Luck! I hope you feel better real soon." Chance Cline and family

"Donation for Jesse in memory and honor of Gretel." With love, Susan, Joker & Goldie

"Best of Luck with Jessie." Regards, Phyllis Novack and Brandy and Ginger

"Hi Jessie! We hope you feel better soon" Love, E & T

"What a great organization you are!! I lost my Golden, Amy, to cancer two years ago and am just about ready to find a new 'love.' I will contact you when I am ready to adopt. Please apply this to Jesse's fund." Warmly, Michele

Dear Jessie, "Thanks for being such a trooper! We saw you on Golden Bond's website and wanted to help. Hope your surgery went well. You'll be back on your feet in no time! Get well Soon! Jennifer Keene & Chad Jackson P.S. Please show Jesse his get well card and give him some love from us!
 
Best of Luck Jesse!
 
Dear Jesse, "Our Golden Retriever, Allie, was diagnosed with hip dysplasia when she was less than 1 year old. She has had surgery on both hips, and now is a very happy, active and wild girl! She is the light in our lives and brings us joy every day. Hope this donation helps you get the surgeries you need so you get to feeling better. Our hope is that you find a wonderful family who will love you and experience the job that you will bring to them! Wishing you health and long life! Carl & Jamie Ruggiero


"I wish I can send more for Jesse but we also started to save some money for Hobbes future surgery. He has mild hip-dysplasia. Jesse is one of lucky boy who was able to meet you guys. I hope he will be well and run and play without any pain again (he may never spend a day or a moment without pain in his life yet)." Yayoi Fox

 
"So here you go from Sammy and Mike, hoping that Jessie gets the help he needs and ends up making a perfect match with a new family. Thanks for matching me up with my best friend." Mike Tuominen.
 
"I was very touched and also saddened by the letter concerning Jessie. I would love to help with a donation for Jessie's hip replacement surgery. Please keep me informed on Jessie's progress and his recovery after the surgery. Keep up the good work that you do."
Suzy Petersen and Cody (Dudley)
 
" Even though we no longer have Shelby, I feel for this poor dog. The pain he's going through. With all the vet bills Shelby had in the short time we had her, I sympathize with the cost of treatment. Our contribution isn't much but I hope it helps. Give him a hug for us." Heather Caloia
 
"Jessie, Good luck with surgery." Love, Kim
 
"My husband and I just moved back to Oregon after being stationed in California for the past twelve years.. When I saw the story about Jesse, I wanted to help. I hope you are successful in raising all the money required to pay for the surgery." Lori Huntley
 
"Good luck, Jessie!"
 
"I have had both my hips replaced and know how much better they feel. Hope yours work as good as mine. Get well soon." Lee
 
"Good luck with Jesse. Hope you get the money you need." Jayne
 
"Give Jessie a hug and kiss for us." Stu and Susan Beldman
 
"Jessie, I was recently adopted by my forever family, The Stoddards. Even though I have been here only 3 months I know my family would do anything for me. My mom and dad have very big hearts and my mom was crying so hard when she read your letter. So I asked them to send a check to help with your operation. We all want you to get the surgery real soon and get back on your feet without any pain. We will be checking in to see how you are doing. GOOD LUCK!!!" Love, Brandy, Callie, Smokey
 
"Dear Jessie, hope your future holds nothing but comfort and joy!"
Beth Celorie
 
"Hi - This is from Taylor (age 13) and Gus Jewell (age 14) and Savanah (a 3 year old Golden we "rescued" from your organization and has given us great joy). They all want to help Jessie and the money is from their savings. If there is any way to let us know how Jessie does, the kids would be very pleased. Thanks" The Jewells
 
"Good luck with your fundraising" Stephanie Deutwachter
 
"Jessie, you are on our minds and in our HEARTS.we hope that you're comfortable very soon" Gwenn Roberts & GB adoptee 'Blake'"
 
"Dear Golden Bond, I found your web site last fall and promptly ordered a calendar. Our son and daughter-in-law rescued a Golden in November from GB. Baron has been a treasure to them. Enclosed is a check for Jesse's medical expenses." Barbara Schauer
 
"We all hope Jessie's operation is a great success. Rusty is doing very well - it seems he has always been here.. We look at your website often." All the best, Eleanor and Tom Robinson, Rusty, Fred, Syd & 9 rescued cats
 
"Dear Jessie, Hope this helps a little. Our lab is going through weekly acupuncture for arthritis so I can only imagine what you're going through. Just remember you will be fetching a ball at the beach in no time." Love, The Bomonts
 
"I hope it's not too late for this!" Erin
 
"We hope this helps for Jesse!" Thanks Doug Rittman
 
"$ for Jessie or any other golden in need of medical attention."
Tom & Terry Carlson & Kate & Abby (our two golden girls)
 
"Hope this will help a little bit. Hopefully we can raise more. Steve is bringing a copy of the web-site story about Jesse in to work."
Linda & Steve Gallier
 
"Thank you for the incredible and wonderful work you do for Goldens. We lost our golden friend after almost 16 years in November. Teca was a "miracle with paws", as someone once said all dogs are. We miss her dearly." Susan Girouard & Mike Yamada
 
"Hope this helps! Some from us, some from people at PERS where I work." Later, Mike & Deb
 
"From, Ricket Winston, happy adoptee"
 
"I hope Jessie gets the operation he needs, and that you find him a loving family." Katy Meredith
 
"In memory of my beautiful beloved boy, Max. I'm donating what I wish could be more, to the Fund for Jesse. I know Jesse's surgery is tomorrow & he will be in my thoughts. I hope this $ helps." Thank you, Marla Baker
 
"Good luck and fondest love to you, Jessie!" Corky and Dagwood
 
"Years ago we had a wonderful Husky named Nike who had hip dysplasia surgery with Dr. Slocum in Eugene. It helped her so much. We hope Jessie gets his surgery soon. We send this from our golden retriever, Max & our current Husky, Shasta." Hug Jessie for us! Russ & Donna Cooper
 
Enclosed is a check for the Jessie fund. I know how tough it is on you folks to keep your head above water and wish we could do more." Keep up the good work, Don & Katherine
 
"Kasey wanted to send a little help for Jesse. We all will be thinking of Jesse during his surgery and recovery. Please keep us informed on his progress via your website."
Here's wishing all goes well, Patty, Louis & of course Kasey Larson
 
"I logged onto your website this morning (as I do faithfully once a week), and saw the urgent notice soliciting donations for Jesse's hip surgery. My husband and I adopted Buddy through your organization, and feel a strong need to help lend our support to you whenever we can. We are therefore enclosing a check for Jesse's Fund in the hopes that this will bring a quality of life for Jesse he certainly deserves. These sorts of stories break our hearts, because I noticed he was purchased from a pet store and then was given up because he got too big. Please use the money for Jesse to get his surgery and update us on his progress on your website. We check it all the time; it's great. Our only regret is not being able to send more money. If we could, we would pay for the surgery in full! If you ever need help in the Tacoma area, don't hesitate to give us a call. We'll help any way we can." Debbie & Steve
 
"Please put this check towards Jesse's medical costs. You're a wonderful organization! Our Annie has given us so much job - goldens are a wonderful breed - so sweet and loyal."
Keep up the good work, Sandy & Phil
 
I saw the cry for help for Jesse and I have enclosed a check. It is not much, but I hope it will help this wonderful dog. My heart is filled with nothing but love for Goldens. Thank you and all your volunteers for the wonderful work you are doing and hope you can continue finding homes for these wonderful dogs." Barbara Franco
 
Enclosed please find a check for Jesse. I wish I could send more. I have a 15-year-old Golden named Honey. She suffers from arthritis in her hips. It can be so bad at times I must help her to rise..She has a host of health issues but always remains happy, just like a Golden! So, I understand the pain Jesse must have to deal with. Thank you for your web site. I do enjoy it. .God bless you for all that you do to help these wonderful dogs!
Jody Maddox
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