A special young man adopted a Chocolate Lab-American Bulldog puppy from K9 Rescue League in January 2007. His name was Bobby Odom.

There are people who adopt dogs but not all of them stand out as true animal lovers. Bobby came to meet the litter of Chocolate Lab-American Bulldog puppies. He spent a few hours holding and playing with each puppy. Bobby loved them all. He wanted them all but he knew he could only have one. He even called his mom for advice in making the decision. He chose Buttermilk and renamed her Harley. This would be his “until death do us part” companion. He planned a long life ahead for both. He thanked us so much for saving these pups.

Everyday started with Harley and Bobby getting ready for work then off they went together. The months they had were spent together, visiting family and friends, walking in the park or just hanging around the house watching TV. They also spent a lot of their free time visiting Bobby's good friends, the McMillan family. The McMillan's have two children who loved Harley and Harley loved playing with them as well. Sadly and unexpectedly, Bobby was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident July 31, 2007. This was one of the few times Bobby left Harley behind. Bobby's parents wanted to keep Harley but they realized Harley really loved the companionship of the Mc Millian’s and their children so out of pure love, they let the McMillan’s adopt Harley.

Due to Bobby's love for Harley and wanting to help rescue dogs, he foresaw himself starting "Harley's House of Hounds" Rescue. There were other plans for Bobby. We believe the plans were... Harley's House of Hounds in Heaven.

We miss him greatly. We miss his dream for all the animals he would have saved.

As a tribute to Bobby who touched so many lives, we dedicate this page to him.

Bobby Odom and his dog Harley


McMillans and Harley

Donations are accepted in Bobby's memory. Please send donations to:
K9 Rescue League, C/O 1000 Old Canton Road, Ball Ground GA 30107
and be sure to note: Bobby Odom Memorial Fund.

Donations In Memory of Bobby Odom

His Parents, Gail and Trap Bowen, of Newnan ~ Helping to keep Bobby's dream alive

Darla Nicholls of Milledgeville, GA on the first anniversary to keep his spirit and love of animals alive.

LaJuanna (Bonnie) Brown of Cordele, GA in Memory of Bobby Odom

Mary and W. Benton Bowen of Griffin, GA in Memory or Bobby Odom, son of Gail and Trap Bowen, Newnan, GA

Paulette Smith of Stockbridge, GA

Jean Stanley of Macon, GA

Tom and Ruth Ann Kinchen of Graceville, FL

Horse Rescue, Relief and Retirement Fund, Inc., Cumming, GA

(2008) Darla Nichols of Milledgeville, GA, to help keep Bobby's spirit and love of animals alive.