Good-bye Goldie

Northwoods said good-bye to an old friend last week. Her name was Goldie. For years, Goldie transported animals for Northwoods Humane Society. She took animals to the University of Minnesota, Minnesota School of Business and Argosy University to be spayed or neutered. She transported animals to the Minnesota State Fair to be spayed. She transported countless animals to the vet and took many cats to PetSmart to be adopted from their "Adopt a Pet" Center. For years, Goldie toiled tirelessly taking animals where they needed to go. She also brought food and litter to the shelter, transported items for fundraisers and took employees to events and classes.

But finally, Goldie got tired and began to struggle on her trips. She just wasn't able to keep up with the demands of transporting so many animals anymore. So sadly, last week we had to say good-bye. Goldie was a great mini-van that served NHS well for many years.

Now NHS staff can be seen driving a newer silver van. This one doesn't have a name yet, but he or she has already started working hard for the animals of NHS. The new van is nice, but today is the day to say good-bye to an old friend. So good-bye Goldie and thanks for all you did for the animals of NHS.