Farewell, ol' Smoker-bear

From the NM DOG Facebook Page:

It is with a sad heart that we tell you, our sweet boy NOBEL (aka Smoky & Mr. Smokes) has crossed over The Rainbow Bridge 🐾🌈
Though we are very sad...more than that, we are grateful. Grateful that after having "lived" 10 loooong years at the end of his chain, he was able to know LoVe in a home, as part of a family for the past 2 & 1/2 years. When NOBEL first came to us, I didnt think we would have 3 mos to him but he showed us all what he was made of!!
After months in our care, NOBEL regained the majority of his mobility, he started to eat regularly & show interest in the world & the people around him. When his treasured FoReVeR Foster Dad adopted his little sister NMDOG TASHA...we really started to see a huge difference.
TASHA taught NOBEL how "to Dog" since he had never been given that opportunity at the end of his chain & she filled a hole in his heart that was created when we lost his lifelong chainmate LADONNA. It warms my heart to know they are now reunited.
We are so grateful to NOBEL'S Dad, NMDOG Volunteers that played a part in his journey, to our friends at The Doggie Den for going above & beyond in his care & to each of you that supports our work.... Without you, stories like his would not be possible, thank you ...
NOBEL peacefully passed in his home with the assistance of the good Doctor, surrounded by his favorite people & more LoVe than he could have ever imagined. Please wrap your arms around his family as we will all miss him dearly.
Our giant Koala Bear aka SMOKEY....you will live on in our hearts for FoReVeR

Recently we posted his NMDOG FoReVeR Foster Happy Tail which you can view at this link
NOBELS full rescue story can be viewed at this link