Marta, the gentle giant, could not have been a better friend to Ali. Large in stature and sweet in demeanor, this Great Dane was a girl who always stuck close by the side of her companion. And the two, side by side, were an unforgettable pair. Ali, sadly had to say goodbye to her best friend this year and it wasn’t an easy thing to do. Life goes on, but the little (or big, in this case) paw prints of our beloved furry friends are deeply imprinted on the path behind us. RIP Marta May.

A donation was made by Melissa McClelland in memorial of Ali’s beloved Great Dane Marta, who sadly passed earlier this year.