In Loving Memory of Keith Carlson, beloved cousin of Placing Paws Founder and Director, Becky Palmieri. Keith had a strong passion for animals and over the years the families many adopted pets provided him with great joy.
He is pictured here with his precious dog Gretchen. Keith and Gretchen were inseparable. Wherever Keith went, Gretchen was right by his side. No one ever messed with Keith because if they did, they had Gretchen to answer to! She was as completely devoted to Keith as he was to her.
One time on a family camp out, Gretchen tried to get to a squirrel from the inside of Keith’s tent. The next morning, Keith’s tent looked like a hurricane raced through the campground missing every tent but Keith’s! It didn’t bother Keith any! He was snoring away while his tent collapsed around him with Gretchen faithfully by his side.
Keith had a heart of gold and was loved by all who knew him, 2 leggers and 4 leggers alike. I am certain Gretchen was wagging her tail with excitement as she watched Keith cross over the rainbow bridge to greet her. They are together once again.
