04/12/2026
Hello all. I’ve struggled posting this but I need to. Sadly, ChiHaven lost one of our volunteers recently, Sherry. If you’ve attended one of our fundraisers in the past, you likely met her. Sherry was not only a huge animal lover but she was a Veteran, retired Air Force woman and she was proud big it. Yes, that’s her in her flight suit.
Loosing Sherry hit me especially hard for many personal reasons, but forthright, because she came into my life after I lost my Mom and, well, I needed her. I’ve struggled with the fact that she is gone and for some reason and I haven’t seemed to of grasped it quite yet.
Yesterday, we were contacted about Sherrys three dogs who are now part of our little rescue, because that is what she wanted. Walking into her home for the first time since she passed was very difficult for me, personally, thankfully I had one of our amazing volunteers, Deanna with me to coast me through.
We now have all three with us. The dogs need grooming and vet care, as they are seniors also and were in her home while she was in the hospital, we are not sure if they received all of their medicines etc. it will take some time to get vet records, get them back on track and on medications they need but we’re making it happen.
Sherry, I hope you’re up there smiling, knowing that all three are here, being cared for and loved.
Sherry made a plan, she outlined her wishes for her dogs and left someone in control to make it happen. This is so important and Sherry knew that. I hope we’re making her proud.
We’re gonna miss Sherry, her contagious laugh and her witty sense of humor. We know she’s up there causing havoc, reconnecting with loved ones and all the dogs she gave the best lives to.
Until we meet again, Sherry, you’ll remain in our hearts.
~Leanna
