Scarlet's Rainbow Bridge Memorials
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Remembering Our Beloved Operation Scarlet Kids
Each dog remembered here holds a special place in the Operation Scarlet family. Through their photographs and stories, we honor the joy they brought, the lives they touched, and the love they left behind.
Though they may no longer be by our side, their beautiful spirits and cherished memories will remain forever in our hearts.
Scarlet's Rainbow Bridge Memorials: P-T
Patrick Berry
April 9, 2016
You came into our lives and changed everything! You were beautiful, sweet and goofy.
Our connection was immediate. Every day with you was a blessing! We will treasure those days.
You were taken from us way too soon and our hearts are broken, but we will hold on to every memory and someday we’ll see you again.
We love you and know that your wonderful spirit is still with us. You will always be our “Perfect Patrick.” -Ken and Mary Ellen
Pearl Maiolo
September 29, 2011
Pebbles
February 14, 1999
Peggy Hayes
February 27, 2009
Peg was a very sweet girl who left us with some very special memories.
We will be forever grateful that we were lucky enough to have had her as part of our family and will miss her always!
Kim, Tim and Bo Hayes
Peggy Rose Woodward
March 20, 2009
Peking Olivieri
August 22, 2001
Pepper Stevenson
May 16, 2005
Petie
Male, fawn horsecoat. He was a very friendly boy who was rescued from a shelter in Lancaster, PA. He was formerly known as Pee Wee, and he lived in York PA.
Phoebe Brodhecker
January, 2011
Pierce Hepler
March 14, 2018
From the moment Piercy chose his mommy at Operation Scarlet, he demonstrated a tremendously entertaining combination of unquestionable intelligence, creativity, playfulness, and regular engagement—if not supervision—of household activities from his pillow and beds spread throughout the house. Always a foodie, he certainly supervised meals and knew exactly when he was due his hard bones and his chewies, not to mention his regular walks where neighbors knew him enough for the little girls to call out to him. A comical master of his made up games, Mr. P always had to win and his stubbornness served him well until, one morning legs askew, he made it clear it was time for him to leave us. We know his spirit remains here in this household until we, too, cross over.
Ping
May 25,2002
Ping arrived at the rescue on May 19,2002 and sadly needed to be put to rest on May 25, 2002. Ping along with his Shar-Pei friend, Ling, were heartlessly abandoned at a shelter in New Jersey. They were tied to the door of the shelter to be found by employees in the morning. Ping did not look well when he arrived and was diagnosed with mast cell cancer. His condition deteriorated rapidly and we at O.S. sadly bid him farewell. Ping, you were such a sweet boy and never fussed or complained even though you were so sick. May you now be free of pain, sweet boy.
Poe Pfahler
August, 2005
Pogi Bender
October, 2004
Popeye Mailander
June 1, 2010
Precious
March 30, 2002
Precious arrived from a puppy mill in Georgia in 1995. She along with nine other
Shar-Pei were flown to the rescue from the puppy mill. Her name described her so well.
She was definitely a precious little girl who enjoyed a wonderful life
with Michele and Bob Laucks in Lancaster, PA. Sweet dreams, dear little Precious.
Princess
Female, cream horsecoat. Princess, formerly known as Holly, lost her life in a house fire.
Our deepest sympathy goes to her family who loved her so much. She was a wonderfully
sweet and loving dog and will be missed by many including the members of O.S.
Princess III
A very sweet little girl that will be terribly missed by Mike and Kay Zozula.
Pudge Zook
December 1, 2003
Pudge was a wonderful friend loved greatly by her family, Dawn, Larry and Benjamin Zook
who miss her immensely. Pudge lived with her family, the Zooks, in Manheim, PA for over 6 years. She was 8.5 years old when she died.
Pumpkin
Female, fawn horsecoat. She was found tied to the door of a vet clinic
by the Vet when he arrived in the morning.
Qi Lin Davis
October 23, 2013
Words cannot express the depth of the hurt with the loss of our sweet
and loving Qi. We cherish the memories of our time together.
Thank you for all you did to bring this very special guy into our lives.
Gerre and Bill
R.J. Raniolo
February 2, 2012
R.J. was with us for over 7 years and enriched our lives more than words can say. He was loved by everyone and especially us.
He fought the good fight but finally couldn’t go on. He is now with his girlfriend, Sara Lee who passed on March 11, 2011.
We will always love and miss our R.J. – Joe and Barb Raniolo
Radar Hooper
July 2002
Rain Hertzog
January 4, 2011
Your name was Rain, but you added sunshine to my life each and every day.
Thank you for the beautiful memories. – Mama Dawn
Ralphie McGinness
October 1, 2013
Ralphie was a loyal companion and enjoyed his time as part of our family.
Thank you for leaving us with some happy memories. We’ll miss you, Ralphie.
Debbie
Rasputin
Rasputin lived in Mountville, PA and will be greatly missed by the Kulp family.
Reagan Rowe
August 2003
Remo Raniolo
June 11, 2002
Remo was rescued from a shelter in New Jersey in May 1999. He had been hit by a car and was recovering from his injuries when O.S. rescued him. Everyone at the rescue came to love his sweet personality. He was quite a ham and was very entertaining. When Joe and Barbara Raniolo from Brogue, PA, met Remo, it was love at first sight. From that day on his life changed and he found out what true love and excellent care was all about. Remo you were loved by many and will be greatly missed by your family and all at O.S. Thank you Joe and Barbara for giving Remo that second chance that he so desperately needed. You will be missed, sweet boy.
Rex Tirado
July 7, 2004
Riley Chelius
July 12, 2026
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Riley, our most cherished Shar Pei girl who crossed the Rainbow Bridge to be with her sister Cheyenne on 7-12-26. They were adopted together from the Operation Scarlet Shar Pei rescue to our home in 2018.
Riley brought some challenges with her when she came to us, but she loved us with all her heart and we did the same. She was very much Daddy’s girl, but always wanted Mommy when she was upset or not feeling well. Mommy was her protector when her new brother Leo would be annoying as brothers can be. She was definitely her own person, and lived life on her own terms, but if she chose you as her person there was no question about how she felt or her level of protection. She loved to go for long walks with her Daddy and was able to be very clear where she wanted to go. She loved to lay on her bed on the back deck and survey the yard and the neighborhood. This was especially true at night, until she met a skunk in the backyard and we had to make her come in after dark. She also knew how to tell time, and would let us know that 4:00 was suppertime. She also let Daddy know what she wanted when cookies were on her mind or her chewy bone after meals. She had Daddy wrapped around her paw. Riley was a star in our lives and gave us unconditional love. We will forever cherish Riley’s memory, and she and Cheyenne will live with our other fur babies in our hearts until we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge. Run free sweet girl.
-Fran and Alan Chelius
Rita Street
5-23-25
Not a day went by that we did not laugh together whether it was crushing the 37 minute mile on our walks or rides through the drive throughs where you placed your own orders. You lit up everyone who met you and I am forever in your debt to you for sharing your life with me.
My wonderful Pei, Rita, was not the dog I went to meet but somehow, Dawn seemed to know that Rita was THE DOG for me. I was and continue to be grateful for her intuition. By the way she was the acknowledged favorite Shar Pei at the veterinary care center. I appreciate having the opportunity to share her once again. – Lois Street
Rock Purpura
April 9, 2004
Rocky Murphy
December 5, 2003
Rolo Kerper
January 9, 2011
Romeo Lawrence
May 11, 2002
Romeo was rescued in 1995 from a shelter in Philadelphia. From that time on he was living a life full of happiness, love and excellent care. He gave many years of joy, loyalty and love to Vickie and Clyde Lawrence, Washington Boro, PA. Romeo, you were a very special dog and will be greatly missed by your family. Sweet dreams, dear boy.
Rose Leonard
June 12,2002
Rose was rescued from a shelter in NYC and arrived at O.S. in August 1998. She was a very sweet, gentle girl and melted everyone’s heart. Rose’s hard luck story changed the day Connie and Frank Leonard from Harrisburg, PA offered her their home and their love. From that day forward she was a very happy girl for she knew she found her “forever” home. Frank and Connie, thank you so much for giving Rose that special gift called “a second chance”. Cherish the memories for that was her special gift to you. Farewell sweet Rose. You are now with the Shar-Pei angels.
Rosie
March 5, 2003
Rosie Neumann
March 7, 2013
Roxanne Coe
December, 2004
Ruby
Ruby – Pottstown, PA
Rupert Gongaware
June 23, 2005
Rupert Lumadue
December 21, 2012
Rusty Lynch
February 11, 2005
Sable Long
October 5, 2004
Sabrina Staller-Bonsall
August 28, 2004
Sadie II
Female, fawn horsecoat. She was from a shelter in Reading where she was known as Cinnamon.
She lived in Lititiz PA.
Sandi Brodhecker
November 15,2003
Sarge
Male, fawn brushcoat, about 2 years old. He was a stray in Brooklyn, New York.
He is living in Boiling Springs, PA.
Sasha Crowle
July 6, 2013
“Goodbye, sweet Beanie Girl, you were a fine office assistant, and a great TV buddy.
Even though you took the long way home to us, you loved us, your forever home,
and your brothers… and we loved you.”
Sue
Sasha Fogel-Mays
January 10, 2013
Our little girl – The companionship and love you shared with us was a precious gift.
What a beautiful place our beloved pets hold in our hearts.
But it would have been sadder to never have known and loved her at all.
Farewell my angel girl. – Love, Bob and Bruce
Sasha Lulu
January 2002
Sasha was an adorable little Shar-Pei who brought much happiness to Sean Noone and his family. She had a wonderful life with him and his children and will always be lovingly remembered by them.
Sasha Stambaugh
July 25, 2003
Sassy Breedy
June 8, 2026
My sweet girl passed away on Monday June 8, 2026. She was 16 years old. I rescued her when she was nine and had her for 7 of the most wonderful years. She was my 11th SP rescue and the most lovable dog. She will be with me forever💗💔- Chris Breedy
Sassy Oldfield
February 16, 2016
That was her spot on the sofa and no one else was allowed to sit there. I miss that face so much.
We did have a lot of wonderful years together. – Allison Oldfield
Scooby Doo Pawling
November 2003
Scooter
May 3, 2005
Scruffy
August 6, 2014
Seamus Woelfel
December 4, 2004
Shadow
Male, black & tan pattern horsecoat. He came from a private
home where he was known as Champ.
Sharpie Shaw
February, 2016
Sharzan
Female, cream brushcoat. She was found as a stray in PA, and she lived in Willow Street, PA.
Shanghai
Shanghai was a very sweet dog who had shared many special moments with Tim and Mary Grace. They loved her very much and she will be greatly missed.
Shayna Hawkins
September 17, 2004
Shayna Samuels
September 12, 2009 - January 20,2024
We lost Shayna today. She was a joy to have and
she lived a year longer than her sister Molly, who was 13 ½ when she passed away. She was well-loved and will be greatly missed.
Mara
Sheba
Female, fawn horsecoat. She was a stray from New York City.
Formerly known as Cuddles, she lived in Willingboro, NJ.
Sheena Minninger
January 4, 2004
Sherlock Arment
March 4, 2005
Sho-Lai
Sho-Lai – Patrica & Chris, Oley, PA.
Shrek Gatchell 3
Shrimp Goldfarb
April 13, 2015
Sienna Ford
July 26, 2013
Sienna was an angel to us. She came into our life and fit in as if she’d always been there.
It was an incredibly sad day when she so suddenly left this world. She will always be with us.
Diane and Robb Ford
Sierra
Simba
January 29, 2002
Simba had a handicap in that he was blind. Needless to say, he may have lacked eyesight,
but he had an overabundance of love and gave it freely to his family. He was deeply loved
by Wil and Janice Chamberlin and family. Simba you were a dear, sweet boy and will be missed by many.
Simba Marsteller
June 2009
Simba, You always brightened our day ever since you came into our home making us laugh,
cuddling, playing with Tyson. You were taken too soon and we will miss you!
The Marsteller Family
Slugger McGinness
October, 2011
This “wrinkled wrestler” was the most awesome couch potato we’ve ever had.
He was one of the best. We miss you, little man.
-Debbie and Pat McGinness
Smoke Timmins
December 7, 2010
Smooch
July 2026
Dear Smooch,
You didn’t find a home, but you found a family in everyone at Operation Scarlet, Inc. Run free, sweet girl. Always loved; never forgotten.
Snickers Schlauch
December 2008
Snowflake
May 11, 2011
Operation Scarlet’s Mascot for 11 Years
She was loved enormously by many and will be greatly missed by all.
Snowflower Hertzog
October 5, 2013
Snuggles Spitz
December 3, 2013
Snuggles was a sweet, affectionate and happy girl who brought so much fun and entertainment to my home.
Thank you Operation Scarlet for rescuing her! – Sue Spitz
Soo Wen Gesell
February 1, 2005
Sophie Snyder
January 2004
Sparky Behr
June, 2012
Sparky joined our family in 2005. He was the 900th Pei rescued by Operation Scarlet.
His name was very fitting…Sparky was a goofy bundle of energy, yet regal and dignified as well.
He touched our hearts and blessed our lives. We will miss you, buddy. -Carol and Ken Behr
SpikeLee Richards-Muzzillo
March 10, 2005
Spiro
Spiro was the first Shar-Pei that was rescued by O.S. He came through Scarlet’s doors in February 1991.
He was a very friendly boy with a sweet temperament. He will always be remembered by all at O.S. and will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Squiggy
April 6, 2004
Star
August 9, 2016
Starr Ford
February 21, 2014
Starr was our little clown–always making us smile. She looked like SHE was smiling all the time.
She was one of our Original Three, and remained loyal to the end. We will miss you, Starr Doodles! Run free!
Diane and Robb Ford
Stillwell
Storm Moyer
January 22, 2005
Su Ling Rowe
December 2009
Su Ling was a joy and a blessing to us.
We could always count on her for a tail wag and her uplifting spirit.
-The Rowe Family
Suds Colgrove
September 10, 2004
Sushi
January 29, 2002
It is with much sadness that we needed to say goodbye to Sushi. He will be missed by
all at Operation Scarlet. May he find peace and contentment at the Rainbow Bridge. We all know that Scarlet
will be there to meet him and take him under her wing.
Suede
Suede was born at the rescue and died at the age of seven. He lived with his family in Sinking Spring PA.
SweetPea Minninger
September 13, 2005
Tai Davis
February 16, 2015
Tai Pei
Male, red-fawn brushcoat. He came to us as a private placement.
Tang Washko
July 23, 2013
On July 23rd, our precious boy, Tang, went to the Rainbow Bridge to be with our Licorice who died a year ago.
Tang is now with his best friend and brother, but he has left us with broken hearts that will take a long time to heal.
He was an incredible dog and truly loved all people. He was our gentle big boy and we will love him forever.
Joe, Lisa and Ana Washko
Tanner Kolodrubetz
December 22, 2005
Tao Tao Hanna
August, 2005
Tara
Female, red-fawn brushcoat. She came with Tessie from the Harrisburg Humane Society.
She lived in Harrisburg, PA.
Tasha Breighner
May 4, 2007
When our family lost our first beloved shar-pei child in 1998, we came to Operation Scarlet just to look at the dogs. We just happened to see Tasha there and she reminded us of our first dog. Tasha just loved children and our family fell in love with her. Of course we took her home and she was instantly a part of our family. Tasha accepted our second OS dog, Magoo, hesitantly. After Magoo passed away, Tasha welcomed her role as the only dog in the house. She was a tremendous watch dog barking at anything or anyone who even stepped on to our street. Children always got a free pass in the door, but adults got the warning from her basically saying ‘you can come in, but you had better be nice to my family’. When our third son was born, she watched over him constantly. The two were inseparable. Tasha was a wonderful part of our family for almost nine years. She died peacefully at the age of 13 on May 4, 2007 and gave us so many wonderful memories. We will forever miss our faithful friend and look forward to meeting her at the Rainbow Bridge . Bob and Julie Breighner and family, Dallastown , PA
T-Bear Gibson
October 23, 2015
T-Bear was a gentle friend to me. Once I got his ear conditions fixed, he became a younger, playful Pei.
On days I couldn’t take him to work with me, I did everything I could to get home to see him waiting for me at the door.
He will be greatly missed by me, but forever in my heart. –Buddy Gibson
Ted Fries
April 10, 2013
Teddy Sica
January 12, 2009
Tessie
Female, red brushcoat. She came from the Harrisburg Humane Society.
Tessy Leonard
February 13, 2009
Thurston Gerberich
February 7, 2005
Thurston was a gentle soul. Everyone was scared of him because he looked furious, yet he was the biggest baby you ever met. We miss you Thurston. We know you are running free with Gilligan & Izzy! – Jean and Scott Gerberich
Tia Lawrence
August 2010
She was the best little baby I ever had and I miss her so much – Vicki Lawrence
Tiffany Yinger
August 30, 2005
Tiffany (Tiff)… You were a sweet girl who was loved & will be missed by so many…
You will be in our hearts forever… We love you sweet girl… Love, Mom, Dad, Kelly, Dale & Frank
Tigger Restaino
February 6, 2013
To our beautiful Tigger who always loved to be by our side. You were this timid loving dog.
Unfortunately, you left us much too soon at the age of 7. I hope you are sitting in the sun on a patio
where you always loved to be. God bless you my boy. We will miss you very much. – Joanne Restaino
Tika Leonard
September 6, 2009
Tika ALWAYS liked to carry a toy when she went outside. She would drop it shortly after going out the door. When we lived in Harrisburg, we had a swing in the back yard. I would lift her up and set her on it beside me. We would slowly swing and I would sing to her. That was a close moment for her and I.
Timber Rader
June 11, 2009
Tiny Brodhecker
June 9, 2005
Tobie Harden
June 5, 2004
Toby
April 15, 2004
Toby Crowle
May 15, 2013
“Though we did not have you long, you left your pawprints on our hearts. You were a strong, smart, mostly happy, and very beautiful boy.
You tried very hard to quiet the demons in your mind, and we were so proud of the times you succeeded.
But they were stronger, and though we wanted to help you defeat them here, you are now where they cannot hurt you again.
Show Buddha and Zeus the really great dog you would have been, I know it is there, sweet boy.”
Toby Strang
February 2004
Tony McGinness
December 2006
Trevor Kummerer
June 2003
Tu Ling Smeltz
November 6, 2004
Tyson
Tyson was rescued in 1997 from a shelter in New York City. Tyson lived in Lancaster, PA
with Dorain and Rita Horst who gave him the love he so deserved. You were such a sweet boy, Tyson, and will remain in the hearts of your family forever.
Tyson Marsteller
October 3, 2015
Ty, you have been the best friend ever. We are so lucky that you joined our family twelve years ago, and those years passed so quickly.
There is never enough time to spend with a dog who always loved being with the family and behaved like a gentleman.
Everyone who met you loved you and was impressed by how gentle and loving you were.
I hope that you can finally rest in peace. We will always love and miss you! – Marsteller Family
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