GOOD-BYE TO A FRIEND - "Zoe," the Carson Elementary School therapy dog,
died Thursday night in her sleep. Zoe spent six years at the school.
In memory of Zoe, a fund at the Decatur Veterinary Clinic has been set up
to help pets receive medication/procedures that the owners cannot afford.
Contact them at 2101 S. College Ave., 940-627-2158
Enjoy this slide show of photos courtesy of Joe Duty, Vicki Miller,
and especially Denise Joseph.
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i like ZOE he is a nisw dog vicki miller tood me a lot about hem .... Kelli Scott Zoe..YOU Blessed So Many lives here!! I am sad, I Thank You Zoe and those you loved so much, Miss Joseph and Miss Whitiker!! Catherine Bowersox We miss Zoe....but we know she is not suffering anymore. Eleazar and Aaron Gonzalez that is sad i am sad.. Kelli Scott We will all miss Zoe very much. She was such a great dog. Everybody loved her. She touched the lives of so many kids and I know she is in a better place now. You and everybody else will have great memories of her. The video was a job well done. Let God be with you. Rusty Tolbert Mrs.Joseph,sorry to hear about what happened to Zoey.I'am in 5th grade now but k through 4 where easyer because Zoey was there.Every Friday I sat and wacthed the clock until P.E.time so I could play frezbe with Zoey.I was one of the fastest kids in my grade but Zoey made me look like I was going backwards. Cody Reed Mrs. Joseph, I am sorry to hear about Zoe. I still remember how fun it was to have her in your class. I am sad for you too, but now we know she is in heaven. I loved her very much. Bobby McDonald I was scared when my family moved to Decatur and I had to go to a new school. You made it so much easier for me to know there was another Zoe in school. Especially since she was a dog. I am really sad she is gone. I will always be thankful for her life. Zoe Sherman, I love Zoe, and I miss her. I know she will be a good dog for Jesus and that she can breathe a lot better now. Dewayne Zarantonello Zoe was the best dog in the school Imiss her very much.I`m sorry for Mrs.Joseph. Tia Jones I love Zoe! She was the best dog ever. When I was in kindergarten with Zoe, she loved everybody. I remember playing catch with her a lot in gym! I LOVE YOU ZOE!!!!!R.I.P. Evan Davis I feel sorry for Zoe.I hope she's happy where she is.Zoe,I bet was a wonderful dog to everone in Carson Elementary. Bayli Hampton I loved Zoe she was the best in the world. I was in kindergaten with Zoe she sleeped on my blanket alot.I loved Zoe so so so much she was the best dog ever. That was the best vedio of when Zoe was alive. Haden Davis i will miss you zoe! i wish i could pet you again. i wish you came back alive. i've heard about when you were a very good dog. Michael Rhine I love you Zoe and will miss you! I prayed for you. I want you to come back. Luke Mosley we loved zoey we wished she did not go we love her so much. Savahhan Calhoun Zoe was so touching to everyone. Zoe was the best dog I ever met! I wish Zoe was still here!!!!!!!! Mary Shannon Zoe was a good dog because she would sit with me and let me pet her. She also loved to lick my mom's legs. Ryan Edwards I attended Carson my Kinder and 1st grade years and played and saw her everyday. Everytime I looked at Zoe, it reminded me of my dog name Saige. She is very much like Zoe and I am sad that she is in puppy heaven. I will miss her and will remember her always. Dylan Wells In Kindergarten I played with Zoe. He layed with me when I slept. I remember him licking his cake on his birthday. He is really special to me. I hope that he has a good place in heaven. I will miss you Zoe!!! I miss zoe very much you are special to me and my mom. I know that Zoe liked baloons.I new that Zoe was 6 years old. Cami Wicker I think what Zoe brought to Carson Elementary was joy and happynis she also liked Zozo and when Zoe died Zozo was waiting for Zoe to come but she didn't come and I am really sad right now. Maddison Fisher Zoe got the kids very happy especially the kids in a whellchars and Mrs.Joseph. Emily Baker Things that Zoe did around carson Elmantry school is she halped kids Mrs.Josef in the classroom and other kids around the school. I realy realy miss zoe because she was very Kara Harper Zoe played with the kids in carson elamentry school and was playful Mirranda Chapman, zoe loved to be petted by the kids in carson elementary.zoe liked to be around people.zoe knew what to do in carson elementary.everyone loved zoe and everyone misses her. Rose Bryan, Zoe did not died in pain. Zoe lived a good life. Zoe was a good dog because she made people feel better. Valeria Garza, Zoe was the best dog ever. She was way better than my dog Jake. Zoe never jumped on me. Barret Kelton, I miss Zoe so much because she always layed by me during naptime.I loved when she pop the ballons it was loud. Corley Blount, I am the owner of Zo-zo Martin. She and Zoe were BFF's! The Monday after Zoe died my mom and I walked into my mom's classroom and all of Zoe's toys were there for Zo-zo to play with! My mom and I cried. Jenna Martin, Zoe was the best when I was in kindergarden. It was in 2004-2005. I loved it when she always layed on the couch when all the kinders were reading their book. I loved Zoe because I used to be afraid of dogs and then when I met Zoe, I wasn't afraid of dogs anymore. When I first walked into Mrs. Joseph's room, I didn't like Zoe. Then when I got used to her, I LOVED HER!!!!!!!!!!!!! Riley Kelton, "Ella era una perrita muy bonita... Daniel Martinez, Que yo le hecho menos..."Y yo la quiero" Arturo Gloria, I miss her.... Joe Short, I miss her with all my heart.... Janelly Ramirez, I miss her and lover her.... Cevanna Gallegos, I love Zoe.... Elizabeth Bermudez, I miss Zoe, I love her so much, with all my heart. And,.......I hope Zoe you come back alive.... Clarissa Martinez, I miss Zoe so much. I know that she is safe up in Heaven with God and Jesus and they are taking very good care of her. Paige Summerford, I feel sorry that Zoe died. Emily Kirkelie, Zoe was a good dog. She was nice. Zoe was a special dog. Angel Garza, Sorry that Zoe died. Yenifer Lopez, Zoe used to lay on my head a nap time. Dylan Nation, In kindergarten I was in Ms. Joseph's class and Zoe slept on my blanket at nap time. I miss her a lot since she died. She was my best friend. Chryslyn Perkins, My sisters were in Ms. Joseph's class when they were at Carson. You were probably just a little puppy then. I wish I could have been in your class like my sisters. You were a very good dog. I wish that you could have been here longer. Rebeca Galindo, Zoe was very nice to kids. She was playful and sweet. She was very cute. Becca Marsh, Zoe was a good dog and a nice dog. Summer Davos, Zoe was such a good dog. We liked her a lot. She was nice to everyone. We miss her. Savannah Calhoun, We Love you Zoe!!We will never ever forget you!!!! Brooklynne Langston, I loved Zoe Celeste Vanderbeck, My cousin Linsey she know Zoe I now she missed her so that's why I'm writing this to all of Dikater school all of dikater school loved zoe so much that I somtimes I even miss zoe I wish she of goting better. Darcy Crockett, Zoe I fell in love with you the minute I took my first step in the school! that was 5 years ago. Marissa Ledford, |
Brubaker and I took classes with Zoe and we will both miss her very much! Kristy Murphy I watched Zoe when summer school was in our building! She would come in my room and look around while sniffing at all the bones, eggs, horns, and other outside treasures that I have in my room. She would go around once or twice, never touching anything, and then walk quietly out very dignified! She was truly an amazing dog! Joan Hawkins I want to extend a heart felt "thank you" ... for composing such a beautiful slide show of Zoe. She had a mission and purpose in life and the pictures and song say it all. Denise Joseph In the words of Will Rodgers. "I don't know if dogs go to heaven, but I want to go where dogs go." Tom Gilbert Zoe will be missed. As a mother, seeing her in the hallways of Carson just made me happy. Petting/seeing a dog just lifts the spirits in some way. She was one of a kind! To Mrs. Joseph: Thank you for taking the time to let Zoe be a part of the school. I know you have lost a best friend. Bye Zoe! Marla Rhine I will miss her greatly. She always brought a calmness to my classroom. The students enjoyed seeing her come down the hall going to her 'Mom's (Mrs. Joseph) room. Maria Carrillo Zoe aka "dazoner/bowzer", I am sorry to bother you because I am sure that you are relaxing in your recliner in the sky. I wanted to tell you two things that I sure will miss about you. First, I sure will miss you sneeking into PE class, thinking that nobody saw you. Second, I will never forget trying to take you back to your classroom and have you cut through the nurses office, convenient bathroom or look for anyone who would talk/pet you. You were the only one that I know that could make a 1 minute walk into an all day event! Miss ya Zoner! Kathy Hess Thanks so much for sharing Zoe. I know a lot of people were touched and helped by her and the unconditional love she gave them. Marj Riddle We ALL miss Zoe!!! BUT our green hall Zoe....or Black Zoe as the kids call her, misses her most. She has no words. But as she waits every morning for Zoe and Rhonda to come for their morning play time and it breaks my heart. She knows something is wrong. She has hunted for her all week. Lillian Hinson Zoe will bring smiles to a lot of people for many years to come. She knew her job, loved her work and was an exceptional animal. I remember her with fond memories. Nancy Vaughan J. E. and I are so sorry to hear about Zoe's death. We enjoyed petting and loving her when we came to Carson. I know how sad everyone must be, however we're thankful for the six great years we all had to love her. Betty Carson, Zoe we will miss you coming to visit us here at Decatur Garden Center. Doggie heaven needed a wonderful Zoe like you. Paige Haynes What a wonderful gift Zoe and Denise have given the children they have served. Zoe is the best kind of therapist - accepting, loving, and listening without talking! I know there is a big hole at Carson and many students and teachers are sad at the loss of their precious Zoe. Glenda Goodwin I am sitting at work in tears...what a beautiful video. I was very sad to hear about Zoe passing. I know she will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. It was always a pleasure seeing her in the hallway when I was at the school. Thanks for sharing her with us all. Lori Ticknor It was such a joy to enter Carson elementary and there would be Zoë looking for a pat on the head. Watching her make her daily round, getting some lov'n in the office, the special home made dog bones from Mrs. Vicki, roam the halls, visiting her special friends, and out doors to play. She brought a lot of love,kindness, and a sense relief to the whole campus. Donna McKee We loved Zoe very much. We will miss her!! Kayla Hess We went to Carson a few weeks ago to present our Equine-Assisted Counseling Ministry to the teachers. Zoe came bounding in the lounge right up to me and said hi. I only met her once, but was saddened to hear of her death. We have lost 4 counseling horses over the years and no one can imagine the impact animals make on kids! Even though they are animals, the loss hurts. I pray for those who were deeply involved with Zoe for their grief and pray that the Lord replaces her with another. Missy Cates He was a beautiful dog, He reminds me of the Boxer I had in My last year of school. His name was Bruiser, and he passed away while I was in the US Navy. But you can tell by the pictures he was well loved by everyone. I guess he's joined Bruiser in Dog Heaven and having a great time playing together. Melvin Hicks Zoe will be missed, but her memory will remain with thousands of students (and parents and teachers). She brought smiles and reassurance to the kids, who were attracted by her loyalty, unconditional love and patience -- the qualities we all seek in our lives. Skip Nichols I loved the idea that Zoe was at the school for the kids. Now she is teaching life lessons in her death as well. What a great tribute. I have to admit, I cried. Jeannette Ward
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