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Love, Mom, Dad, Nicole, Kristy, Dana and Nala May God give you the hugs for us and keep that smile! In Loving Memory of our dear Sasha Marie and Pookie Pooh
Sasha
Pookie Pooh
Romeo Coco Simba: my baby Beagle Our dearest Buster, It has been almost a month since we lost you. The house is so
quiet even with the kids there. Our happiness is still filled with
sorrow and tears. Everyday we go to the back yard where we buried
you to talk to you and let you know how much we love you even in the
little time we had. You loved all of us unconditionally and we will
never forget you. The kids still wake up in the middle of the night
with nightmares after seeing you get ran over. The whole family is
going through the "what if's". From the moment we saw you, i knew you would bring so much joy to
our lives and you did. I had a dream about you the other night and
you were so happy and your little limp body that i carried not so
long ago to bury was strong again. Every once in a while when the
house is quiet after the kids have gone to bed i hear little sounds
that make me think you are still here with us. I know one day we
will all see you again and until that day my dearest puppy, please
know we all love! you, and you wont be forgotten.
To Sidney, my beloved pet and friend.
Sidney, I hope you know why I had to put you to sleep.
It was the hardest
decision I ever had to make. I wish that God had just taken you so I
didn't have to make the decision. I second guess myself every minute and
wonder if I made the right decision. I hope you don't think I gave up on
you. I didn't. I loved you so much and you were my friend for 14
1/2
years. I just could not stand to see you in the shape you were in.
The
vet could not guarantee me that medicine would help and if it did for how
long. I just didn't want to see you suffer any more than you already were.
When it got to the point you were not able to get up on your own, I just
couldn't deal with it. I was so afraid that you were hurting and in pain.
I know you could not have been happy since you were so used to running and
playing. I know you are in heaven now and will be waiting at the gate for
me when I get there. I love you Sidney. I rescued you when you were
just
a puppy from someone who could have never loved you like I did and gave you
the best life I possibly could. I hope you know just what you meant to
me.
There will never be another you. I will probably get another dog to keep
Panda company (she misses you so badly) but no matter how much I grow to
love them they will never replace you. You were the best.
It's a lot quieter now since you left, It broke my heart to say goodbye to you two days ago, March 13, 2000. You were so very sick, and I had watched you get to the point where it was hard for you to move around. I wanted to hold on so much. You were my very best friend, and you had helped me through so many painful times in my life. You were always the sweetest, most precious baby. I know I must have told you that thousands of times in those last few months. You looked forward so much to seeing me come home each day. I was so happy when I could quit my job, and spend lots of time with you. These last 4 years have been happier for you, I hope. You brought much pleasure to so many people. I hope that I made you happy in your 15 years. I don't know how I am going to make it without my constant companion, always by my side, where you could keep your eyes on me. I know God is keeping you safe and happy until we can meet again. I will always love my sweet baby and I will never forget you. Love forever, Mama My Maximillion, I miss you so much. You lived a short life, stricken with disease at just 6 months old. I am sorry for your suffering and hope I was able to help you today. I know you would have lived 10 more painful years just to follow me into the bathroom each morning as I got ready for work, tail always wagging. But I wouldn't have let you. I hope you will forgive me. I love you with everything I have in me and I'll never forget you. You were the most beautiful, loyal animal I've ever known and I was lucky to have you and care for you for 3 short years. Sweet Angel Baby, I will never forget you. Mi hai portato fortuna e mi sei sempre stata vicina nei momenti felici e nei momenti tristi. Ti pensero' sempre e sarai sempre con me. Zia Roby Three years ago, my son and I had to put our beloved dog Duchess to sleep. She had several major strokes. I remember when I got married my husband and I got her through an advertisement in the local newspaper. Duchess was an American Eskimo. She looked like a little ball of fluff. She was very protective of us and she would make us laugh when she started running around the back yard like a shooting rocket. I was widowed in 1992. My son was only 10 years old at the time. He grew up with Duchess. It was very hard on both of us. Now we were faced with the same decision with our sweet 3 legged Korat kitty. She had adenocarcinoma, a very aggressive cancer. We did everything possible for her, but she was so miserable, but throughout the horrible ordeal with this cancer she never once complained. We miss Daisy very much as we do Duchess. I lost you (my family, my friends and my purpose) without warning. I am here struggling to understand why I had to lose all three of you-and so close in time. I need you to know that although your physical presence may not be with me, you are always here in my heart and in the hearts of those who's lives you touched. Angel, Kelsey, and Carmen can never replace you. Now they work in an Adult Day Care Center and in the AIDS facility you left..and to my son Freddie..Poodle Rescue in Indiana and surrounding states continues because of the inspiration you were in my life. Sarah--CH Riverspirit A Touch of Sass CD,CGC. Sarah crossed the rainbow bridge 4-01-99. Sarah was 8 years. She was my first champion and my obedience collie. She was appropriately named. I hear her as well as see her. Belle--Sunnydale's A Touch of Class, CDX,CGC,TDI. Belle, mother to Sarah, crossed the bridge on 6-21-99. She was 13 years. Belle was my inspiration for showing in obedience, although not competively. She was a therapy dog at an AIDS facility. Freddie--U-CDX CH Renaissance Regret Rien CDX,CGC,TDI,VIP Freddie, my 1st min. poodle champion and finest obedience dog, passed 7-04-99. He was 11. Freddie was the light of my life. He did volunteer work for numerous events. He continues to be my inspiration to coordinate poodle rescue. Freddie was one of the first poodles in the nation t oearn the versitility dog title. His was earned by his therapy and service work, championship, obedience titless, as well as competitive scores. Freddie's name means "regret nothing". There will never be another like you, son!! Please don't ever forget us while we are here. One day we will meet on the other side of the bridge. I hope you can be as proud of me as I am of you. My beloved best friend Benedicte, words are inadequate to describe the pain I feel at your passing. Just yesterday I found you by the side of the road in front of our house, lifeless. Slowly I am beginning to accept it, but it will take more time yet. I am wracked with guilt about letting you outside, but I know how much you loved your outdoors and I would not want to have deprived you of that. Although it is cold outside I know that where you lie, buried in my pajamas with your favorite toys under your favorite trees, you are not cold. You are in my heart, where it is wonderfullly warm. You were my support in some very tough times-you came to grad school with me and saw me through my Master's degree and halfway through the Ph.D. I always thought you would be with me so much longer-four years and nine months were simply too short. It is hard for me to pick up the pieces and move on. Now, in my dreams I will see you come running out from under the trees on the side yard to greet me each day when I arrive home from school. Thank you so much for all the incredible love you gave to me. I hope that I was able to return a fraction of it. You will never be forgotten my love!! You are forever in my heart. I love you. Love, Mommy Today I said goodbye to my first dog. She was my best friend. She was suffering from cancer of the spleen and had no hope for recovery. My wife said goodbye and could not stand to be there as she was put to sleep. But I did not want my friend of 15 years to go alone. As I held her close and kissed her nose and she licked mine, the vet did what she had to do and I held her as her little head just rested on her paws and she left us. My life will never be the same again and neither will the lives of anyone who ever knew her. If there was ever a dog who deserved to go to heaven, it was Sally. I love you sweetie. I pray I gave you at least half of the love you ever gave me. I'll never forget you honey. For the short time we had him, he brought us much laughter and joy!! When I got home from work yesterday, I found him in my pool…dead. I have never in my entire life felt so guilty, crushed, devistated. I felt like I had lost another child..which I did lose a daughter to heart failure in 95. She was 4 hours old. I'm reliving all that over again. I am so hurt and everytime I think of him, I cry. He was such a funny little guy!! Just night before last, he was racing me down the stairs and he was going so fast that he slid down on his belly till the last three steps..then he did a complete somersault!! When he recovered from the embarrassment, he looked up at me with his head tilted sideways as if to say "what the hell are YOU laughing at?" I will miss him. You were the cutest puppy I had ever seen, You stole my heart from the start, We made it through sixteen wonderful years, We shared the good times and the tears, You were the best dog anyone could wish for, When you got old, I didn't want you to go, For the dog who loved so much, It wasn't fair to let you suffer so, Your time had come to go to heaven, I held you tight and let you go, The pawprints left on my heart will never be forgotten, You will always hold a special place in my heart, The puppy that I loved from the start. Love Mom You came into our lives, A fluffy ball of energy, Black and White and Soft, And playful as can be. You'd run and jump and play, And slip across the floor, Slobber after water, Bringing smiles galore. Soon you grew so big, And clumsy when you'd run, You loved to be chased around, And play and have some fun. You did not ask for much, Just a hug from time to time, You would gladly give a paw, And any old bone was just fine. You would sit upon our feet, Waiting to be pet And stand out by the door, When you thought it was time to wet. But most of all you were, The nicest dog around, Your home was the backyard, You would dig into the ground. If dogs could smile big smiles, You would have one on your face, You just wagged your tail, And did it with such grace. Meagan smothered you so much, She was all over you like a glove, You did not let it bother you, You just appreciated "the love". And how you would light up, When she walked toward the closet door, You knew there were treats in there, And she would give you more. Today she lost her buddy, Her very best old pal, You were her "bestest Mickey" And she was your special gal. I told her you are in heaven, Where all special dogs go to, Mickey you were the best dog, We will never, ever forget you. January 3, 2000 My Rottweiler Bear Bear died last night, Dec. 10. She was a week short of her 12th birthday. I know 12 is pretty much the end of the life span for a large breed dog. But both her parents lived to the age of 13 and I was hoping to have her with me for a while longer. Iwas hoping the day would never come when I would have to say goodbye to her. She became ill suddenly on Wed. and died Fri. night. I can take comfort in the fact that this disease caused her no pain and she died in her sleep. She just stopped breathing. The vets tried to save her but to no avail. I will miss her terribly. She was my best friend. She suffered a major stroke or heart attack this morning December 22,1999…I had to relieve her of her suffering, which was by far the hardest thing I have ever done…Twirp was my strength through hard times…and was the most perfect dog I have ever seen. She was indeed a blessing in my life…and I thank God for the time I had to share with her…I will miss her terribly..MY FURRY FRIEND…who I liked better than most people…I LOVE AND WILL MISS YOU TERRIBLY…………DADDY In Loving Memory of Our Furry Son, Gizmo Ewok Blackford August 9, 1985--October 23, 1999 Our Dearest Miracle Son, Mommy and Daddy so dearly miss your sweet face, sparkling eyes, and
We had to put to sleep our beloved rotti, Kikoman, on November 29, 1999. He was only 7 years old but had been found to have bone cancer quite aggressively in his front legs. Our Kiko was our first rotti but will definitely not be our last. A more devoted and gentle animal could not be found. He loved our family and watched over us day and night. While he was a woman's dog, his love for my husband was boundless. His whole being was such a warmth in our home. It is with many tears that we say goodbye to our friend, companion, and protector. I know that he is with my Dad who passed away this March. Kiki is watching out for him and going on long walks in Heavens green woods and fields. Kiko, I love you and I miss you terribly. Good bye my friend. James was a field trial springer spaniel who lived in many places, from the Pacific coast to the far reaches of the Canadian bush, to the aboded neighborhoods of Santa Fe, and finally to the pastoral lands of Montana, and the quiet neighborhoods of a university town. He was so athletic, as a "young man" he was able to climb a tree to retrieve a lodged Frisbee, and jump a 12 foot storm fence by using the cross bar as a spring board. He was devoted to me from his first breath--which he took in my hands, as I "owned" his mother and delivered his litter. As an old man, he was nearly blind, deaf as a post, and stiff with arthritis, but he never lost his nobility, his dignity, nor his devoted offer to be of service. James outlasted several human partners, and I will miss him forever. I would like to say goodbye to my favorite 2 cats and dog Socks, Tippy (the cats) and Perple (my dog). Perple you were there to protect me even from my friends. Once people found out what type of dog you were they feared you. You were always nice though. When I saw you lying there dying I couldn't (still can't) stop crying. You would make your rounds to make sure that everyone was where they were supposed to be and that they were safe. I will always love and miss you. Socks, well it was funny how you came into my life, I found you outside when I was 6. You were a drop off and my Dad said that I couldn't keep you so I took you back outside and let you go. The next morning however I found you in my arms and I was terrified that my Dad would get mad so I was taking you outside when my Mom stopped me from doing it. She told me I could keep you. You and Perple were best friends and you always gave him his space. I love you very much and will always miss you. Tippy when you first came into my life you were so little that we had to watch out for where you were. You were always there for me and you had your own habits. The one that I will never forget is the way that you got your own way (even with Billy's chair) everyone loved you because you were quiet and would not bother people when they didn't want to be bothered. Another one of your tricks was to sit on Billy's lap while he was eating and sleeping in his chair. This one I think everyone liked, it was when you wouls "shop" at Mercers' for cat food. You hold a special place in my heart and I will never forget your devotion. I love you Tippy. Janet I miss you as much as a person can Misty you were so nice to me. When I was born the hospital let you in. You licked my face you were very old. But you cared. And I had to wear a cast for six months. You helped me a lot because I couldn't roll around. But when it came off it was more fun, you really didn't like anyone except my mom, my dad, and me. Every one elseyou would make sure nothing happened. When we took walks you would guard me. But you got old and one day my mom got a babysitter and took Misty. I knew something wasn't right. My mom came home late but not with you, Misty. When I got older my mom told me she put you to sleep. I didn't even get to say bye. Diamond, I got you when I was 8. But my dad was never home so my mom had to take care of 3 kids and one dog, it wasn't easy. And one day my dad took my sister and my brother to the store. My mom told me she needed to talk to me aboput Diamond but I was only 9 and we had you 6 months so what could happen? She told me she found someone to keep Diamond but she never told me that she was looking and what was even worse my dad was bringing Diamond that day to her new owner. I cried and cried. What could be worse than loosing your 2 best friends? I miss you guys very much, I am ten now. And Diamond is still living. I wish I could see them both someday. Miky, Monchy, my little baby, mammy loves you, don't forget that. Now you are in God's hands. You cannot be in a better place that that. Thanks my baby for giving meaning to my life, for your love and companion, for all the happy moments, for the laughs…thanks a thousand times. You will always be in mammy's heart. My baby, play with the angels and run around God's yard, free and fast as you always liked. There no car can get you now. I thank God for giving us the time to say to each other Goodbye…I'll see you again my baby..If you made it to heaven, I'll fight to make it too. You taught me how to die with pride. The day my turn comes, I'll always remember your courage and strength as you slowly died. Miky, my miky, always always in mammy's heart. Maryfer Born 5/17/97 Abandoned at the SPCA of Anne Arundel County MD in September 1997. Rescued from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County MD by Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. on 9/19/97 Fostered by David and Cindy Steinhoff and adopted by them in January 1998. Sent to the Bridge on 9/13/99 Good bye little brown boy. We will miss your ROO ROO's, your floppy ears and your goofy mannerisms. At the Bridge may you find the peace that eluded you here. We miss you more than words can express. Until we are together again David, Cindy, Big Sister -Steinhoff's Lucy Begonia In Memorium To All my Beloved Pets (And a few others not mine I have also known and loved) Smokey, Charlie, Binkie, Hilda, Siamese Sam, Dino, Old Tuck, Fritz, Fluffy, Scruffy, Nip & Tuck, Nibblet, Sheba, Red, Tish, Robin, Hunter, Tracker, Smokey Short-tail, Sammy, Flume I hope that when God made Heaven, He made a special place for all my precious beloved fur-babies to frolic, romp, and race. How I pray, oh Lord my God, in Jesus' precious Name that I will meet my fur-babies when You call my name. How I pray oh Lord my God, the Last Trump soon shall sound, and we shall rise in the air to meet You to be forever safe on Heaven's ground. And when we walk through the Pearly Gates and down those streets of gold I pray that there will be all my family & friends of old. Mom shall be fishing on the stream beneath Rainbow Bridge, And with her shall be all my fur-babies all my dog and kitty-kids, sitting beside her on the sandbar bank after they have finished a romp and play, happy and together forever, for endless night and day. Oh please my Abba God, in precious Jesus' Name I pray, That in Your infinite loving kindness and mercy, let it be that way. Let the Last Trump sound soon, dear Abba God, and let us all go home to stay. Until that time shall come, give me this in Jesus' Name I plead: the strength and courage to heed Your order to: "Hold until relieved." Marc V. Ridenour I will never forget the first time I saw you, Charlie, the smallest little ginger kitten I ever had seen, I knew I had to take you home with me that day. I had only gone for a ride with my friend to visit her friend and home I went with you tucked up my jumper. Eleven and a half years later I buried you in a lovely spot in our little orchard up the back where I can visit you any time I like. You travelled the country with me and never once ran away. As long as there was food and a heater to sleep by you were happy. Everyone loved you, you had such a lovely personality, you had Nana wrapped around your little paw, you only had to look at her eating and she shared her food with you, your eyes were so gorgeous and innocent looking, everyone just gave into you, and you knew it!! You had a few mates over the years to share your life with, all of them cats and all of them knew exactly who was the boss in this house. You really were someone special and I am so sorry that you died the way you did. If I had known you would get so sick so quickly I would have done the kind thing and had you put down and put out of your misery. I am so glad I got to hold you and tell you how much I loved you and how glad I was you shared your life with me. You were a wonderful companion and although I will always have cats in my life, there will never be another like you Charlie . I love you forever. Goodbye. From your "Mum" Cathy. Boo…Boo…Boo…I think of you every single night and every day of my life ever since you left last year August 98. You have no idea how much joy I had when I found you while I was walking my dog on my way home. I chased you around the tree and finally caught you wrapping you in my coat and took you home and fed you milk. I named you Bruce because of your big goofy ears. People laughed at your ears but I didn't care..I loved you anyways. After a few months my whole entire family got attached to you. Your name changed to Boo. I don't know why I just started calling you "Boo". My mom left for a Girl Guide business in halifax in August 1998. I was home with my dad. The first night you came home after your outdoors adventure. The next day Dad let you out for your adventure once again. I seen you running across the street down the road with a mouse in your mouth, I called for you to come over but you didn't. I smiled and went inside. Hours later in the evening, you didn't come home…I got worried sick! I went outside in the rain that night, sat on the curve calling your name. A tear trickled down my face as I stayed there for 15 minutes. When I came inside and dried off my mom came home without warning..I told her about you, she said you would come home soon. The next day was sunny. My mom and dad received a phone call about you! My precious Boo! They said they seen a cat like you on the side of the road by the gas station and in front of the new music store. My dad and his friend went up and found out it was you! IT WAS YOU BOO! After you were buried in our backyard, my mom and dad came up to me and told me what had happened…I sat there for a few minutes then threw myself away from the computer and into my room. I cried for a hour and never stopped..I couldn't believe what had happened. You had died because you ran in front of that car/truck! It was my fault, I brought you home, I made you the outdoors cat, I let you run outside without me watching. It is my fault..Yet it was my mother's fault. She left that day..If she was home she would have made sure you were home. Well I guess this is goodbye my friend. You are my dream cat. No cat can replace you Boo Boo. NO ONE! Your faithful owner : Sherri (13) For Al and Wentworth (Abducted 3 years ago today) I don't know if I will ever see you on this earth, my beloved cat children. I do know that sooner or later we will meet at the Rainbow Bridge. Thank you for everything you gave me in the * years we were together. "No heaven will ever heaven be, unless my cats are there to welcome me". I love you. 1980-July 9, 1999 To my precious, beloved Sally: Please remember that Mummy will always love you "more than all the mountains in the world." My Sally came to me as a kitten in the summer of 1980 when I was 13-years-old. She was the most precious, lovely kitty I had ever seen- and demanding. She immediately became the "boss of evverything in our house." I loved her more than I can say. She was with me through junior high school, high school, college and life afterward. Even though I knew it could not possibly be, I was convinced Sally would be with me forever. She developed an infection in her mouth around Christmas 1998. I took her to eight veterinarians, but none of them were very helpful. In January, they said she would pass within a couple of weeks, but thankfully, she did not. She stopped eating in May, but I could not and would not put her to sleep. I fed her through a syringe for two months until both she and I could no longer take it. I am so sorry my precious Sally for putting you to sleep. I cried for two days until my eyes were nearly swollen shut. I can barely stand to look at your favorite resting spots in our apartment. I wish I would have waited at least another month so that I could have had more time with my baby, but you were a mere six poiunds and I didn't know what more to do. Please forgive me my precious girl and know that Mummy will always love you. All my love, Mummy 1998 to May 23, 1999 How could such a tiny kitten leave such an enormous space by her passing? Our Em was so tiny when the neighbors' grandkids brought her to our door on that cold, rainy December night. Her eyes hadn't changed color yet, and she fit neatly into my hand. But when I put her onto the floor (hovering over her to protect her) and our Labrador Retreiver approached her for a sniff, Em didn't flinch. We had to name her Mrs. Peel, because she didn't know the meaning of "fear". She was the prettiest little calico I've ever seen. Her face was half black and half orange, divided diagonally. She had the loveliest uplifted eyes, and a long, elegant tail. (Remember how Daddy teased you, Em, about having a grownup tail on a kitten's body?) Her favorite toy was a felt mouse stuffed with catnip, her favorite spot to nap was on the back of her Dad's chair, and her favorite things to do were grooming the other cats (she'd try to groom the dog too, but Morgan would nudge her away), chasing the broom when I swept the floor, and being carried around in the arms of her humans. When I worked in the afternoon, she'd curl up in my lap, or sometimes on the desk in a cozy circle formed by my arms, my body, and the keyboard. It was never abother to reach around her as she lay there, purring at me in fellowship. She'd sit on the edge of the bath tub between the shower liner and curtain when we showered; sometimes she'd peek around the liner to see if we need help because she just loved grooming everyone. Mostly, she just wanted to be wherever her humans were at all times. Em, I swear to God I didn't know…I didn't know that a cat with a cold might have leukemia. Puddy and Arthur both had colds at various times, and they are both healthy adult cats. Emma, if we'd known, we would have bankrupted ourselves to save you. When you became very ill, we skipped paying bills to get treatment for you. I begged God to take a few years of my life and give them to you. Your doctor says not to feel guilty, that if he'd known he'd have recommended euthanasia right away; at least this way you had five months of pamperinfg and love. He also said he thinks you knew how much you were loved, and that you returned that love, from the way you meowed and tried to come to us that last day. Emma, your Aunt Jeane frowarded the news of your passing to friends around the world. People you never met have cried for you. Emma's family : Mom, Dad (humans); Morgan (a dog), and Puddy, Arthur, Frankie, Lizzie, and Phoebe (cats); all of whom will love and miss their Em for the rest of their lives. You were my mother's day gift as a puppy and always there for me; you followed us everywhere we went, even when it meant to go into a dog carrier for hours at a time You watched over the kids, trying to keep them out of trouble and safe, even though they never listened You adopted each and every pet we brought home as if it was your own pup even if it was green and had scales or furry with buck teeth You slept at the foot of our bed each night, to listen for intruders Your little punkrock spurt of hair always made you look comical but alluring You grew old with us and never complained when you did not feel good, but hung on to protect the house and us You were the first of my children to pass away Heidi, you will always be that funny little black dog who we still see standing in the shadows knowing that you are watching over us. You will never be forgotten, but always remembered for your undying love. Your family 1986 ~ 12/29/98 My fault, my fault, all my fault. I was gone and you were lonely and wandered across the street looking for company. My neighbor saw you playing in her yard but no-one saw the final moment and the car never stopped. Every day I stare at the spot in the street where my neighbor said she saw your body. I imagine the moment of impact. I see you lying there in the dark alone. Sometime later someone took your body away. The record at the pound said only "Cat, orange, DOA." Bruiser, Bruiser, I never got to say good-bye, or even cradle your body in my arms one last time. No matter how many times I said "I love you", in the end it wasn't enough. You'll never know how much you brightened my life. You were the funniest, feistiest, friendliest cat in the world. You made me laugh and drove me crazy. You were my companion, my comfort and sometimes the bane of my existence. The house is so empty without you: without your voice loud enough to peel paint, without the sound of the cat-door slamming back and forth a dozen times as you explode through it, without the sound of your footsteps..(FOOTSTEPS???How could such a small creature make so much NOISE???) Now the house is quiet. Nobody wakes me in the middle of the night by digging the covers off me, bathing my nose and yowling in my face. My sleep is undisturbed..except for those dreams….. All you asked for was attention. (Didn't you know cats are supposed to be independent and aloof?) I never knew a cat who loved to be hugged (not just held but HUGGED, and hugged TIGHT) like you did. Bruise, Bruiser, it's so hard to let you go; so hard to believe you're really gone forever. I keep expecting to see you--sitting in the bathtub playing "catch-the-drip" under the faucet; or running out the door to greet me as soon as I pull in the driveway, or sitting on the kitchen table scooping the coffee from my cup! Good-bye my friend. I'll always be haunted by guilt and regret, but mostly by the pain of losing you. Stephanie Our little marmalade cat is missed more than we can adequately explain in words. He was the very essence of our home and our dearest little pal. His constant desire for attention, his constant purr, the way he would knead our shoulders as he was held and petted for hours in our willing laps, his nagging for treats and his refusal to eat whatever didn't please him at the moment…so many antics and joys to be noticed in his absence. "I love cats because I enjoy my home and little by little, they become its visible soul." (Jean Cocteau) What a wonderful little guy he was and, oh, how we miss the "soul" of our home!! Jim and Ronni She lived 20 years. For a cat, the vet said that is great. She was a very gentle cat, and loved to be rubbed under her chin. She died in the arms of her owner, but kept very comfortable until it was her time. She is with GOD and his best. Robin the mom What a special little guy!! How fortunate we were to have this feral kitten and his two sisters (Louie and Dewey) left on our deck by their mother…… After 2 years, we were finally able to convince him of our worth, he chose to make his home in our house for the next 8 years…… He was taken very quickly (2 days) due to acute renal failure. We just lost him 2 days ago and the pain that I feel has not diminished very much…in time, I will smile broader at the memories of his antics and tremendous ability to show love..I have four other cats and as special as they are, he was my favorite in so many ways. Perhaps, he came into my life to help me prepare for the pain of losing them and cope with it in a stronger manner. It is so difficult to feel such sorrow and anguish and know that others just don't understand the impact that losing one of your special babies can have on your life…… "What the heart has once owned and had, it shall never lose." Henry Ward Beecher A beagle who loved to lick your face and enjoyed riding in the car with his head out the window. He would always snuggle up against me at night on my bed. He was a handful but always greeted me with a wagging tail and a kiss. I miss you and love Casey, my friend. I hope where you are, you are happy and running free. Vicki August 9th, 1998 I cry as I write this memorial for you. You were our little girl and you always will be. We love you so much and we know how much you cared for us by your sloppy kisses and your head upon our necks. When ever we needed a pick me up, you were always there, jumping up onto daddy's chest. I am glad that you slept with us every single night until you left us, we still leave you room in the bed by habit. I still can hear you sigh with boredom at the end of a long day or out fishing in the boat. And that bark that you had that wasn't quite a bark but more like a "ruff" I can still hear that clear as a bell and probably always will. Daddy is glad you got to go hunting one last time and that your last retrieve was the best ever. I know you are still flushing birds and I know you are happy We love you so much and you touched our hearts like no other dog could. Your intelligence was amazing. We are just so sorry this had to happen and if we could turn back time, we would give anything, anything in this world to have you back in our arms again. You are the best and always will be, to us. We love you Molly and miss you dearly! I can't wait to be with you again. Hugs and kisses, Love, Mom & Dad I couldn't have asked for a more gentle wonderful dog. We got him from an animal resue when he was about 6 months old. He was a companion for our older dog and a gentle playmate for the children. He could handle them climbing all over him. If it really bothered him he would get up and leave but never growl. He barked when it was really necessary and then it was only one bark. He'd then leave it at that as if to say "that is all that is necessary". He would always let you know he was around and needed a pet by pushing his nose into your hand. Sabi, lately I knew you were getting older. You would gaze into the distance trying to get those old eyes to work. You would come around and stare at me from the front gate when I left to go so many times. I'd reach over the fence and say "I'll be back soon". Your hearing was gone I believe because I would have to be right by you for you to notice me so many times. I know it was your time; your heart had pumped as much as it could. I am so glad I was there with you when you went, petting you, telling you what a good dog you were. I hope you could hear and feel me. We all are going to miss you so much. Sabi, you really were a very good dog and I love you. Jennifer and everyone A MEMORIAL TO MY CAT Curled up under ground with his toys in endless sleep, His old bones settle into a peaceful curve And fossilize into an archaeologist's dream. Taking along the tears I cried into his fur, He leaves me the custodian of his memory, And when I go along, no one will know either of us lived. So I will watch the summers drift over him, I will wipe the slush from his grave as he waits expecting me, Turning to snow, turning to rain, as I journey back to the earth again. Mom Am having such a tough time without you here. Always depended on you to supply love and kisses at times when no one else seemed to find me lovable or kissable. Though you were only eight, I don't remember a time without your bright eyes, sweet face and wagging tail. You were courageous and concerned with only my happiness until the quiet end. I miss you, Muggs. You've got my heart. Love always, Ellen In Memory of Our Friend Bear (1985-1998) My husband's dog of 13 years passed away yesterday-August 7, 1998. He had lost his will to live in the past week, not wanting to get up, eat or go out. My husband saved Bear from an abusive home in the Public Housing of Cleveland when he was 8 months old. Bear was a 90 pound black lab/retriever mix. He was 60 pounds when he died. He died of old age. My husband came home yesterday from work to find that Bear had left us. We hope that his passing was gentle and that he was thinking of how much we loved him. The pain of this loss has been devastating and much more traumatic than I ever expected it would be. There was no time to say goodbye, no time to play with him one last time, no time to pet him one last time, or tell him we loved him. Although I had only known Bear for the last six years of his life, he had brought great joy to my life. He was always such a loving and caring dog. When my husband and I married, he started sleeping on my side of the bed and would always want to be next to me-as if he was protecting me. I can still see the stupid look he would get on his face. I can still see him running. I can still hear Bear and my husband howling together. I remember the times that his stomach got the best of him and he ate my box of Godiva chocolates and Hickory Farms cheese. Bear loved to beg for food and usually got it with those sad eyes of his. I am waiting for the time that he will walk into the room that we are in, but I know this will never happen again. In my mind I can still hear the sound of his paws on our hardwood floors-coming to see us. Bear brought great joy to every life that he touched. He will be greatly missed and always remembered with love. Thank you Bear for the love and joy that you brought to our loves for so many years. We will always love you and cherish the memories that you have left in your passing. You will never be forgotten. With Love - Laura and John I just lost my beloved dog Buddy, who was a companion to me for 13 years. He was such a kind spirited, loving soul. He was diagnosed with liver cancer 1 1/2 months ago. The doctor gave him between 2 days and 2 weeks to live. I made the decision to keep him home, love and care for him as best I could for that period of time. Finally, two days ago he stopped eating. I knew God was calling him home, so today, with an aching heart, he was given back to our Maker. I want to thanks Buddy for all the love he gave to our family. He truly was our gift from God and we'll never forget our Buddy. We'll meet again one day. Thanks for all the love. The Miller's (Karen, Jeff and Justin) On May 2, 1998 I said good-bye to my best friend. Sophie was a 13 year old Yorkie. In the last 20 months I have lost all three of my dogs:Bobby, 14 years young, Angie, 13 years, and now my little Sophie. Bobby and Angie demanded a lot of attention, as they had some rather unique health problems. Sophie was only too willing to stand in the shadows and allow me to tend to their needs. The pain I feel is indescribable, as she never really got her day, and God knows, no dog ever deserved my undivided love more. I have to believe they are all together again. I miss you, My Darling, Sophie. We'll be together again. My love to you……. Chere A cat of Style and a cat of Taste. She had her master (me) wrapped around her little tail. The most precious cat I ever knew, the most beautiful too. I believe God will give her back to me when I get to Heaven. I believe I will see her again, because I have a God in whom I trust. She got kidney disease and the vet said the best thing to do would be to put her down, so today at 4:10 pm on April 29, 1998 wisper's body was put to rest, and put to ease. She is happy, and so am I (yet awfully sad). I will always love my cat, I will always love my Wisper. Love, Natalie In memory of Tadesca's Rave v Sole Baye, born May 4, 1997, who left this world after only 11 short months and a short illness on April 19, 1998. Rave was greatly loved for her dynamic personality in a munchkin body. We will never forget you Rave -we love you- Mom Tania, brother Riot, Gizmo, Rosie, Thunder, Gypsy and Bond (1983-1998) My beloved Feline It has only been 3 weeks since you have been gone. I can't tell you how my heart continues to break a little more each day without you. You were my little shadow for 15 years. Always know I loved you and I did everything I could for you but it was your time. I will forever love you and will continue to miss you feveryday for the rest of my life. Be at peace now. No more suffering. Love Forever (October 31, 1977 - March 3, 1998) Although she lived longer than any other cat I know, Alex was more than just a cat. Alex was a best - and sometimes "only" - friend to her master, Eric, throughout his childhood and teenage years.
Magic
Star If ever I wished for a baby To hold and kiss and cuddle Never would anyone be so willing to stand for as long as I needed her, Never rushing to break free of my loving embrace. If ever I wished for a protector to stand behind and peek through the curtains Never would anyone be so willing to stand before me to take on the danger Never wavering in her determination to give her life for me If ever I wished for a confidant to hear mundane human troubles Never would anyone be so willing to stand beside me with a strong shoulder to cry on Never holding back the depth or power of her unconditional love. If ever I wished for a dog to play with and walk with Never would anyone be so willing to give me a smile, a wag and join me in silly games Never wishing she was somewhere else with someone other than me. In memory of Magic, my beauty girl.
Zeke
In memory of our Doberman, Spade You were there when my life began, A wonderful cat named Agamemnon (Aggie) passed away today: July First, 1997. During his eleven years of life he filled his days with curious explorations of the outdoors, bat catching, and loving the humans in his life. He was a black cat, beautiful inside and out, and his presence will be deeply missed. I will be forever grateful that his loving and peaceful spirit passed through my life. Aggie, I'll always love and miss you, Hannah:) (07/01/97) In memory of Moose, beloved pet and friend: Moose was a "found" puppy. And the people that found him knew just who to call. I "found" a home for him, but some 6 months later, he came back to me when the family had to move. Then he got out of the yard one day and went for a walk, but my husband "found" him again, hot, thirsty, sitting in the shade by the side of a busy highway just waiting for us to come get him after his great adventure. After all that, we decided he was meant to be with us. And he stayed, for well over 15 years, a loyal, trusting good little buddy with an indomitable spirit despite a bum leg that often went out from under him, the arthritis that hobbled him, and the two strokes that finally left him unable to function at all. Despite having no pedigree and being a bit misshapen for the classic Labrador retriever look, he was a champion in every sense of the word. And now that he has left us, I can only hope, like the ancient Indians believed long ago, that some of that unconquerable spirit of his has become a part of me. We will miss him and always remember. (06/11/97) Bumper died yesterday, 5/30/97 at about 8:45PM. She was 15 years and 7 months. She grew up with and had three loving and supporting sisters; Kayce, Macaulay and Tristin. She also had a Mom and Dad who loved her very much. We all have many wonderful memories of Bumper and treasure them so. Although we sometimes complained about her as she got older, we all still loved her. We told Macaulay that she simply went to Heaven - I can say I am sure there is a place for loving pets like her. |
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Our beloved Sheeba ~ We miss you so much! When you came to us you
were a pup who was sick with parvovirus and you fought that and
gave us 11 years and 9 months wonderful years. They were the best
years of our lives. There was not a person who came to our home or
who came across you that didn't fall in love with you. The way you
would sit in your chair when people visited just to say hi was so
beautiful. The way you would come up to anyone and not jump on them
and give them a kiss was showing that you were more than, just a dog.
You were are best friend. You were so beauiful and a gift from God.
You were a true-per when we brought Nala here to stay, even though
you didn't like other dogs, you sure gave her a chance. Sheeba as I
sit here and write this we all want you to know you will be greatly
missed and the tears will never stop flowing. We look forward to
seeing you in Heaven when we get there. Thanks for all you brought to
us. We love you dearly and miss cuddling with you and especially OUR
WALKS TOGETHER. 
pleasure your adorable little face gave me
every day. You were so brave with all your treatments and medicine
you needed. You never put up a fuss. You were the sweetest ,
kindest, most loving dog ever, and you never gave me one single day
of anything but happiness. I'm so glad to have had you 17 years. I
know that letting you go to the Rainbow bridge was a good thing for
you and you were ready. I cry everyday, not with that thought, but
just with the pain of you not being by my side every day, and
knowing I won't see you again until we meet in heaven. Be peaceful,
sweetie, and know how much Mommy loves you and misses you.
your wonderful kisses every moment of every day. Our lives are like torn pages of a book without you; the beginning and the end is now a story waiting to unfold in Heaven when we are reunited. You will then spend Eternity in our arms, adored and cherished, just as you were here on earth for the 14 years, 2 months and 2 weeks you graced our lives for. Your Spirit is in the warmth of the Sun's first ray, in the whisper of every breeze, and certainly, you are the brightest star in the night sky, far outshining even the Big Dipper! The sparrows, doves, and squirrels still come daily with their birdsong and chatter to pay you homage. Grandpa Bob and you are doing a wonderful job watching over us, remember though to take some time to play cloud peek-a-boo with Grandpa, he needs his exercise! Never forget that you are the Master of our Hearts, our precious furry son. Please know that if Love could have saved you, you never would have gone. Until we meet again….Kissers and Huggers, Your Mommy and Daddy Forever.