ADOLFO ROSSI
Westie Owner and Foster Volunteer for WRCA
Volunteer Service 2008 - 2011
Adolfo Rossi passed away peacefully at home, after a brief illness,
Tuesday, January 11, 2011, surrounded by his wife LaVon Smith, two sons Justin
and Nathan, family, friends and his loving Westie, Snowy.
Adolfo, a Westie owner, reached out and gave back to the breed he dearly loved.
Our organization benefited greatly of his time, positive energy and love of Westies. In
addition to attending WRCA events, he helped transport rescues within the state,
completed adoptive in-home checks and provided transport for Veterinarian appointments.
But, alas, his biggest joy was being a foster home for the WRCA rescues who needed
that special TLC touch. He readily provided ‘hands on’ rehabilitation
to our most challenging cases of abandoned strays, medically deemed unadoptable
by shelters and owner surrendered neglected Westies. Often investing months
of rehabilitation time, necessary to nurture these little ones back to healthy
and happy adoptable Westies. His personal effort never wavered in the necessary
medicated baths, grooming, blow drying, change-over to the WRCA diet and administering
medications. He enjoyed seeing their transformation, from often times a ‘throw
away’ to now a beautiful Westie once again. His calm patience shined
when house and crate training was required.
He will be remembered for a quick smile, gentle nature and his acceptance of
all Westies. His positive efforts will live on through the Westies whose
lives he touched and the appreciative WRCA adoptive homes where there now is
joy. He will be missed greatly….until we meet again at The Rainbow
Bridge...
DONATIONS:
His family requested, in lieu of flowers, donations made in Adolfo Rossi’s
Memory at Westie Rescue of CA. Personal Donation Link:
Services Information:
‘Celebration of Life’
Temple United Methodist Church
Sunday, January 23, 2011
2:00 PM Memorial Service
Reception Immediately After – Fellowship Hall
65 Beverly Street
San Francisco, CA 94132
(NOTE: Entrance on Beverly Street)
Map Link: http://www.templeunitedmethodist.org/location
