All of us that have been involved with Friends of Animal Rescue have at one time had to say goodbye to a beloved friend. Yesterday, FOAR President, Betsy Goldman had to bid farewell to her Nero. What started out as a temporary foster, turned into a 3 year stay. Nero became part of a constantly growing pack of rescues that Betsy fosters throughout the year. He was a guardian of sorts for the entire crew. He was a strong man that could not fight the ravages of old age and yesterday he went home – to where all animals live in peace. Here is an excerpt from Betsy’s note about Nero. Rest in peace lovely dog.

Best Friends

“He was an angel and a gentle gentleman til the very end. I loved him and will always love him. He was a polite and sweet soul. Did you know he would never enter through a door until he was “given permission”? He never once got mad when sweetie would leap over to his bowl and eat up his food. He got clawed by many a cat when he went up to sniff or lick them –but never once retaliated. The world has a lot to learn from this blessed beast who I will love forever. May he rest in peace. He was our very own cow in the city.”