Year 2002 Tributes

Laces thru Lynsey

Loyal, devoted, always waited by the door to give me a big wet kiss when we came home. She made us happy, when we were sad, and gave me evidence that there was unconditional love in the world. Our family misses her very much.

K.T. Wong

Lacey, We love you so much . It is so hard to think about our lives without you . The house seems so quiet without your presence . A.J. is asking about you . We know you feel better and are out of pain. we will always love you and will never forget you. Love MOM and DAD

I got Lacey, and her sister Cagney right after they were weaned. I lost Cagney the year before last (she had a tribute here too). After Cagney died, Lacey and I bonded even more. When I was crying about Cagney in bed one night, Lacey got on my chest, grabbed my face with both paws, but no claws, and started licking away my tears. She was so special to me. A member of my family. And I will miss her immensely.

Alisa Blevins

To Lacey

How what a cruel world it is that lets me love you just awhile
then rips my heart to pieces, as I have to say 'goodbye'

Lacey , my big girl , gentlest dog I have ever known.
The heart and soul of an angel , sweet as a honey comb

My kindest protector from threats imagined and real
You stole my heart in the shelter when I saw you appeal

To this person wanting a big dog, but not another black canine
you laid down in submission and hope; alright then fine.

I will take you, that was all that it took
you stole my heart with that one simple look.

You were almost two, when the person before
decided they did not want you anymore.

I never understood the reasons why
they dumped you at a shelter -goodbye

You were housebroken and beyond the chewing stage
loving and calm, just perfect in that age.

Now your life is coming to an end
there is nothing I can do to defend

from what is inevitable, and all too soon
I'm crying and unwilling to accept this doom

Forgive me my friend as I waited and pleaded for God you to heal
hating and putting off the dreaded event that will steal

Don't want you to suffer; the words burn in my ears;
heart breaking this day thru thousands of tears.

Lacey you look to me to be your rescuer once more,
prevent your death as I did 10 years before

I see the pleading in your brown eyes, as I feel defeat
Mom make it better, let me be able to eat

Oh so fast has the end come near
I struggled to slow this fate my dear

one more trip to the vet for the end
to the Rainbow Bridge to send
My Lacey, my big girl, my furry friend.

Be with Sammy, and the others who went years ago
God knows, I hate this, do not want to let go!

I will say see you later my friend ,at the Bridge; when I go
to gather all my fur babies how I'll miss you so.
Lacey Michael 1 April 1990 -Jan 21 2002
Sammy Michael May 1979 - June 1996
Tasha Dec 1974- June 1987
Teddy Oct 1975- unknown....
Borzel Aug 1971- Mar 1972

Dearest Lacey Joy,
We didn't choose you. Rather, you chose us that day when we went to the pet store looking for a bird. Somehow, we couldn't get past the puppy cage where you were trying so hard to get our attention. We took you out and had so much fun with you that day. Still, I was determined not to get a puppy. I didn't want to give my heart up again like I had done before. After three days of visiting you in that store, we had fallen in love with you and finally took you home. You were so lively and happy and loving and you stole everyone's heart immediately. We couldn't believe how many tricks you learned and how you knew all of your stuffed animals and balls by name. Everyone who came to visit was amazed. We even taught you to nod your head yes when you wanted something. You used to stop playing with your toys and jump up on one of us, put your paws around our neck and give us kisses. How we miss your love. What a joy you became for Daddy and I, and Michelle and Matt and Grandma. We loved watching your "air ballet" where you'd throw yourself on your back and start kicking all four legs up at once as if in a dance. We always stopped what we were doing to watch; it was so entrancing. You made yourself right at home on every piece of furniture we owned and always slept with us at night, cuddled at our feet. How we miss everything about you. Your beautiful face always had a smile on it and we loved to snuggle in your furry chest and legs. We still expect you to be here, waiting by the door with one of those many toys you loved to play with. Your illness and death will always be a painful memory, but one day, the tears will stop and we will remember all the happiness and laughter you brought into our home and our lives. We thank God for the 4 1/2 years of joy we knew in your company and look forward to the day when we'll be together again. We will never forget you, sweet little girl.

Love and Kisses,

Daddy, Mommy, Michelle, Matt, and Grandma

He filled many people's hearts with joy. He gave unconditional love. He traveled to many places in this beautiful country and enjoyed life to its full. In the end, his young life was cut short by a merciless hit and run driver. He put up a honorable fight, and now he is in eternal grace. We have always loved you, Blaze. We will always love you.

Richard & David

Found Lacii July 7, 2002. She was put to sleep August 2, 2002. She had distemper. You were completed immersed in luxury and lavishly drowned in love every moment you were here. You can take our love with you and that you will never lose. Lacii, MAY YOUR ANGEL NEVER SLEEP.

Donna Velez

My Lacy was the most beautiful, most gentle, most loving dog. She came to me 2 years, 8 months ago, due to a series of coincidences. Mine was her third home in as many months, and I promised her it would be her last and most loving home. I took good care of her so we could have many years together. I kept my word to her and I don't understand why she had to leave me. She was a beloved member of our family and we are all divested at her loss. Looking back, I guess she was sick, but I was too close and didn't see it until it was too late. We don't know what was wrong, but assume it was cancer. It started manifesting three weeks ago and she just spiraled downward. She died peacefully by injection. The last things she saw and heard were our faces and voices, telling her how much we loved her. I have to stop now, I can't quit crying.

Marsha Napier

In honor of Lad, my beloved companion and best friend of 11 years. I will miss you and love you forever.

Bonnie

We love you and miss you, but take comfort that you are in a wonderful place with your angels. Behave and don't party too much and stay out too late, you're in heaven now. Until we get there...much love.

The Pruitt Family

Dearest Lady (or "Bubby"), You gave us 16 wonderful years, and brought so much joy and love to our life. I can't imagine a dog any sweeter than you. We already miss you so so much. You always knew when I felt sick or if one of us was sad, and would come to cheer us up. We are so glad you passed peacefully, because we knew you were very sick, weak and frustrated at being in your weak body..now you can run and play and do all the things you dreamed of doing. And best of all, I know you can see again, and see the trees, and squirrels and even cats. LOL Taking you to the vet that last day was the hardest thing we've ever done, but we knew that it was your time to go to a better place, where there is only happiness and no pain.

We loved to watch you chase your ball, steal socks, chase bugs, beg for treats, and use my green slippers as your pillow. We think about all the time, and always will remember all the things you did that made you so special to us. We all loved you so much, including every friend and relative that met you..we all cried so much at the end, especially poor Daddy, but we knew that we were helping you to make it past your suffering and trials. We wish we could have kept you forever, but your body just gradually wore out. At the end, we tried very hard to make you comfortable, but we knew how sad you were, and we couldn't bear to see you like that...I am so glad you are up in heaven, at the "Rainbow Bridge," where you will never have to hurt again.

We will remember you forever, and treasure all our special memories of you. Until we meet again in heaven.. you were our little baby, and we will always love you so, so much. I can see you right now curled up on your bed, or with your head on my green slippers..No matter what other friends or dogs we meet, there will never be another just like you.

Greta, Mommy and Daddy miss you more than you could ever know, and I know you'll still be running around us in spirit... we love you so much, our precious dog baby.

You're now in the hands of God..be happy and play. And we'll see you up there, someday.

Our love always and forever,
Greta, Mom and Dad

Lady died suddenly two days after Thanksgiving from complications due to hip dyplesia. Her spine 'gave out'. It left her paralyzed and in severe pain, so, we had to have her Put To Sleep. She's resting under a big oak tree next to her other little dog buddies in our personal pet cemetery. We sure do miss her.

Pamela D. & Steven R. Hudson

Lady was adopted from a rescue organization about 6 months ago by my best friend Pam. We drove all the way from Connecticut to New Jersey to pick her up. Although her time with Pam was short, Pam was very bonded with her and loved her with all her heart. This is my tribute to Lady since I am not 660 miles away.

Rest in Peace Lady. You are now free of pain. You will be sorely missed.

My Lady was my best friend. She went every where with me. She didn't mind waiting in the car as long as she got to go with me. Where ever I was Lady was always near by. When I would lay down to sleep she would lay by my feet. If I over slept and she wanted out she would wake me up with little kisses.
Lady will be in my heart forever. She is with her dad "Leonard" whom I miss and loved just as much. I know you are happy to see him again. I'll see you again someday. I love you. Your mom. Ginger

Lady, was a shy beautiful soul. She was at the shelter that my wife and I volunteered. Week after week we tried to adopt out Lady, we always got close but to no avail. At the time we could not foster, we had lost our baby in March 2000 and were still in mourning.

One day the director of the shelter wanted to show the public what happens to pets of owners that were not responsible. She decided to show in the local paper a dog being put to sleep. She chose Lady, I did not know. The day I found out was the day I saw her picture on the front page. I was devastated, this dog had such a kind soul, she'd scoot up to me to get as close to me as she could get. I am entering Lady here so that she to will go to the Rainbow Bridge.

In the short time that I knew you Lady I had such a deep love for you and I just wish I had acted on it.

To all reading this, if you have lost your fur baby and you feel guilty about getting another, don't. I could have saved Lady and didn't because I missed my baby. What I have learned is my dog will always be in my heart and that there is room for others.

I love you Lady and hope to see you at the Rainbow Bridge with, Cassie, Jasmine, and Scotch.

Al & Linda Denis

Lady, I love you so much! You were my special, favorite pet. This is so hard...I miss you so much and would do anything to get you back...

Rae Lee

Lady I miss u loads hope your enjoying yourself with Sweepy and Brandy love you and always thinking about you.

Karen Robins

She was with us for almost 12 years and will be missed so much. She was my Babybird and I will never forget her.

Melissa Mikkelsen

Her name was Lady ( by every means a Lady ) she was an American Eskimo by birth but a special friend to everyone. Lady was born 05/25/1987 and went to Rainbow Bridge on 04/15/2002. Know one will ever know how much I miss you for they can't understand the bond that we have had. I cherish the day we can be together again and util then I can only send my love. Thank you for the chance to post this tribute to a wonderful friend.......Louis J. Salway

Lady...its been almost a year since you passed away. We still miss you with all of our hearts! Tara has helped heal our hearts, but we will never forget you! Rest in peace sweet Lady! You will always live in our hearts and our memories! Love, Your beloved family

Lady, I still love you and miss you everyday. You are always in my heart. I love you. XXXOOO

Laura

I answered an Ad for Lady in the newspaper. The lady that had her said she needed to sell Lady as she had another Pekingese & the other dog kept eating Ladies food. So I decided to take her home with me. On the ride home with my Sister-in-law, Lady didn't like the ride in the car, so she was scared & She tried to bite me.
I thought OK, this is a pretty mean dog, but Lady was the kindest dog ever, she just wanted her way. I got her home, & she was the best dog ever. She stuck by me through moves from one house to another, through kids, marriage & through my yelling at her when she had an accident in the house. As they say "All animals have their own personality".
Lady had hers & she was my best friend. She was there every day when I drove into the driveway from work. Its as though she will say hello, or welcome Or I really believe by the expressions she was saying "I'm so glad to see you". When I came into the door she would sniff my pant leg to make sure I was all hers. Lady was a curious dog & I'm afraid her curiosity got the best of her. She would want to go outside, So when I got up in the mornings to let her out, She would either go out, want right back in, or she would go under the fence & take a walk through the neighborhood just to see what she was missing. She wouldn't be back by the time I had to leave for work, So my husband would come home about 2 hours later & find her sitting on the porch waiting to be let back in. Well, the day came that she made her last walk. She was hit by a car. Somehow before my husband even got home, She was already at the humane society. When I came home from work, he asked if I had seen her outside. Right away I knew something was wrong as Lady always comes home. She was at the Humane Society, someone took her there early that morning. I picked her up from there, took her to the Animal Hospital & they X-rayed her spine & found out her pelvic was completely shattered & she could have surgery to fix her pelvic, but her nerves were severely damaged so she would never walk again. I went back to the hospital to see her the next day & to make that dreadful decision & they opened the cage door, she looked up at me & crawled out of the cage. I spent 2 hours with her that day apologizing for leaving for work & she wasn't at home. Apologizing that I had to let her go, put her to rest. Apologizing for not being there when she was hit by the car as I knew she would be for me. But I looked back also at the wonderful times we had & smiled at Lady as she looked into my eyes. I said Lady I will see you again & know that I love you more than anything, but you've lived your life to the fullest & I just thank God I was the lucky one to be a part of it!! I truly believe she knew what I was saying to her.
I miss Lady terribly, Having a very hard time coping with her absence, But I know she is resting now & I WILL see her again.

T Price

We lost a friend and member of our family. She was smart, loving, quiet, and strong willed with spirit. She lived a long life. She use to go in and check on our son at bedtime after he was asleep. She would climb into my husband's lap like she was small dog. She put up with our short comings, made us laugh, loved us without reservation and definitely let her opinion and wants be known. We thank God for having had her in our lives and that she knew we were with her and loving her all the time.

Marvina, Tim and David Marcoe

To Lady: chosen by us as a puppy; a wonderful, warm friend to all; our precious companion; we miss her very much.

Mary Turner

Lady, I will always love you like a part of my family and as part of myself. You are the first dog I ever had and probably will have. I don't know if I will ever get over your death, I don't think I should. I will always love you, I hope you can forgive me for anything you could be mad at me about. I hope you have no regrets, I know I have some. I should have played with you more, and given you more attention. But, I hope somehow you know how much I truly love you and cherish your presence. I will see you under the bridge one day, until that know: you are apart of my heart and my life. Forgive me and have love for me still. I will never forget you or take you for granted.
To my first LOVE.
Your buddy and companion, Taz (Tasvir Hasan)

Lady we got you when you were thrown out of a car at about 4 months. We had you for 10 and a half years. At first Daddy was reluctant to have you since he just retired, but right away you both took to each other. I was the one that took care of you and I know you loved me but you lived for Daddy. You would sit all day on the porch and wait for him to come home. We all miss you and love you. You were very special to us. You were our first pet. But became our child. You will be sorely missed but never forgotten. We love you Sweety!

Walt and Sandy Keller

We will miss your little paws and all the love you gave, you kept us smiling and laughing, watched out for us and made our lives a little bit better. You were our first baby and we will love you always. We will miss you fats, you touched us like no other dog ever has and your presence in our lives will be missed. From the days you laid in the sun, til the nights you scratched at the carpet, your place will never be filled and our days seem empty without you waking us up and welcoming us home. We love you baby and we hope that you will be waiting for us when we get to heaven.

Love your mom and dad.

Lady was a loving little girl. She was special to all who met her. She was in training to be a Therapy dog. She loved to jump the 18 inch high hurdles, run through the tunnel and jump through a tire set on 3 cinder blocks. She loved car seat belt and to travel. She set up so pretty to go to the vet for surgery. It was an optional surgery. She was not able to make it home again to stay. She will be missed by many.

Carmolette Cluff

Lady, you were and will always be a special friend, my best friend. It meant alot to me to come home to that smiley, happy face greeting me at the door. You were an integral part of our family. But you did not deserve to suffer so we had to let you go and move on to a more peaceful place.
Timbers, Zoe and I miss you desperately. You will always have a special place in my heart.

All of our love, always,
Marci (your buddy)

We loved your very much and I think you knew that.
Love from your Family

Lady and Scotty together forever, with their son Murphy at the rainbow bridge. God will keep them together. till we all meet again. With all our love Mom and Dad

They were our loving companions and protected us in every way possible.

Maria Sampson & Julio Almanza

Abby was the most loving and faithful friend I will ever know. I hope she knows how very much she is loved and missed. I will see you at the Bridge, Baby Girl; wait for me there...Mama

To my Anna
Please rest in peace my baby, and wait for me at the rainbow bridge till god calls me to be with you again.
I love you more then life itself and miss you so much and a day will not go by that I will not think of you.
Love you always
Mommy

To my Ladybug
I love you so very much, Little Girl, and I thank God for every moment I was given to spend with you. You always will be the light of my life.

Janet K. Banks

Ladybug was a very special part of our family. She thought she was a person and we treated her that way. She always knew when you needed a hug and gave you one, sometimes harder than you would have liked! She had a soul to her eye's that would melt your heart. Till the week of her death you could not tell that she was 13 years old. She live and acted like a young puppy. She carried each member of the family through hard times. She has been loved beyond belief and will be missed eternally. I can only hope that she is in a place that has a never ending supply of milk bones and snow to shovel with her nose. She missed the first snow fall this year which makes me sad because she loved it so much!

Betty, Mindy, Jennifer and Ken Tunnell

To our "honey" - sweet, loving, precious, affectionate, loyal, fun, and the most beautiful dog in the entire universe. God made you special, and just for us. We did everything together. You lived a rich life of 16 years and touched our lives so deeply. We love you so much!

Jeanne, Joe, Angie

After 15 years of sloppy kisses, unconditional love and companionship, Ginger passed away. She was perfect. A precious, darling baby. Rambo's best friend and Bella's big sister. I love you Ginge. xoxox. May you run far with Serpi!

What Could Be Merrier Than A
Wire Fox Terrier?

Could anything be merrier
Than a Wire Fox Terrier?
She's full of pep and always fun,
Ready to play and loves to run.

Chase the ball or tug of war,
Filled with love right to the core.

A friend to the end of her wagging tail--
Count on her, she will not fail.

What's nicer than this loyal pet?
There's not a thing, you can bet!

Victoria Fleming

Never in my life could I have imagined the joy a dog would have brought. But Kayla did just that...her quirky little character amused me even in her sickness. She always had a smile for me and made me laugh when she would bark while I prepared her food for her voice had fallen horse due to the medications she was on. She was always by my side when I was side, quick to toss her head on my lap in an effort to comfort me...it always worked. I'll miss those beautiful trusting eyes looking up at me and the way she would flop on the floor to scratch her back. She fought a long and brave battle against chronic heart failure only complicated by kidney failure due to meds. She was my friend, my companion and child. I love you Kay and you will be missed greatly! Thank you for the most wonderful 14 years of my life. Your mommy, Lisa

Lady Jane died suddenly and very unrepentantly. We will never know what really happened to her and that's what hurts us the most. We'll miss her terribly. Especially some of the silly things she did like always having to have something in her mouth when she greeted people, grabbing onto your sleeve when you stopped petting her because she wanted more, she gave us hugs and many kisses, her kind and gentle heart and nature, looking through the crack in the door of the fridge everytime you opened it to see what you were getting to eat, most of all we'll miss her unconditional love and devotion to our family. Our hearts are broke but full of the joy she gave us while she was here.

Dee :-)

When I got you at the pound, you were so thin and scared, as you had been badly abused. Your Dad and I brought you home, so we could give you love and care to make up for your first year of life. The love you gave cannot be compared to anything in our lives.

When your Dad passed away five years ago, you were my whole life, and if it wasn't for you, I would not have make it. Although you were in pain, you refused to give in, as you didn't want to leave me alone. But, finally, after a year, your body could not take anymore, so I had to say goodbye.

As I held you in my arms, you crossed over the bridge, to be with your Dad.

Until we meet again, you will always be in my heart.

Love, your Mom

Lady, we will love you and miss you forever. We wanted you to be happy and relaxed again. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that you will always be in our hearts forever. We want you to wait for all of us at the Rainbow Bridge. We all promise to see you again one day. You will never be alone. Take care of Hoppy, Moe, Slick, Little White Eye, Cutie, and all the others who have passed on. We will take good care of Pepper; she misses you very much. Love Always and Forever: Mama, Daddy, Pepper, Choca Milky, Curly, Cali, O.J., and the rest.

Goodbye to a dear loving friend. You overcame so much abuse from your life before I met you. I was so proud of you. I will miss you loving eyes, your snoring at night and most of all your companionship. Rest well my love and wait for me to come.

L C

LADY- I miss you very much! I love you

Brekke Morrow

Lakota had a very unique personality. He was a typical guy. He was my honored friend helping me through a painful separation of a long-term marriage. But, he did not tolerate my crying. I would cry and hug him for support and he would sign and get up and leave the room. As if to say, "Who cares about that guy? We don't need him. We have each other." He was a friend and his last thoughts when leaving was to worry if I would be alright without him. He couldn't stay anymore, his 8 year old frame was just unable to sustain the early abuse of a hard life on the track in Florida. But he had 5 wonderful years in a family that loved him. He has always had a warm, soft bed, plenty of snacks, yogurt and peanut butter--everything he loved. Lakota, the Sioux word for FRIEND. He was truly a special and much loved friend. His Mom Liz

The best dog we could ever ask for; excellent personality; loyal friend

Sue

Langgou was a very special member of our family. He protected my family while I worked, he gave his love unconditionally. When I married, he loved my wife from the very first day. When our daughter was born, he bonded with her and their relationship grew with each passing day. He was our beloved friend. Langgou, we will always keep you in our hearts and we will Love You forever.

Your family -- Richard, Elda & Mia

Dear Lansky, thank you for your love and loyalty, for your quiet assurance, and your unfailing patience. You and I had a special rapport ... we had no need for words, your eyes said it all. You understood me, better than I understood myself. Our many walks together are so precious in my memory, and your wicked sense of humour, when you teased me gently. You were the most handsome big fellow I have ever had the pleasure of going out with, and when you wore your red bandana, and with your rakish, debonair, good looks, I was so very proud of you. Lansky, you enriched my life, and I would give everything I own, to have you back safe and well, but this cannot be. Rest in peace my dear, wonderful friend, your memory will live on in my heart forever. Love always, Susan

Larry was the most affectionate and loving kitty who loved to sit at the window and play with his sister Cleo. We all love him so much and will miss him dearly but we will always remember and keep him in our hearts. He filled our lives with joy and we thank him for that.

A Celebration of the Life of Lasa
6 August 1993 - 25 February 2002

Lasa we started our days with early morning walks and ended our evenings with you sleeping gently by my side. You brought to life my nurturing, loving spirit. I feel very blessed that you enriched my life so much. You gave me so much unconditional love and companionship, your memories and love will remain in my heart forever. I love you so much.

Lasa you loved the outdoors from hiking in the Adirondack Mountains, climbing hills in the Gatineau Park, running alongside the Ottawa River and skiing. You were so full of energy, never tiring, so playful and graceful running through the snow, just this last weekend. You even got to enjoy kayaking, although at first you were not too sure about the water ……… . I remember the first time I saw you swimming at Sandbanks; you were so beautiful and graceful. Every year your friends came to celebrate your birthday ……….. you have left a big space at the patio table ……………….

You were only on this earth for a short time but you touched so many people's lives in such unique ways. You were gentle, kind and loving to all who crossed your path, babies, young children, adults, older people as well as other dogs. You especially liked to give kisses to everyone you met. At Winterlude you were the star, everyone stopped to talk to you, they just adored you …………….. Lasa you have a special place in everyone's heart.

During those last hours I held you close to my heart so you could feel my heart beat, our bodies entwined together. You looked into my eyes never closing them or looking away, struggling hard to breathe ……….. it was so fast……. …….. a life taken too soon……… so unexpected.

Lasa you left this world with dignity and courage. Your spirit has been released, let your spirit soar wild and free, alive with so much energy ……… run girl run………. beautiful baby girl, my best friend, Lasa.

Valerie

In our hearts and I hope to see him when my time has come.
In loving memory and to honor our dog Laska, our best friend.
Laska was and will be a very special dog to us and we thank you for those 11 wonderful years.
We wished we just could spent some more years together.
We love you forever Laska and we will see you when our time has come.
Love forever, my Baby Boy
and truely yours,
Mommy, Daddy and Natasha

Lassie was a wonderful friend and companion for 10 wonderful years. He was a good boy and had not the first bad habit. He will be missed by his parents and brother and many nieces and nephews.

Kathy Carpenter

Dearest Lassie Girl,
You were my very most special friend and mommy is in so much pain that you are gone. You were so loved and will be in mommy's heart until the end of time. Daddy, Bo and your precious babies Albert and Sugar are all missing our Lassie Girl. You are loved and so very missed.

David and Erin Graglia

After a brave battle with cancer "our precious Lassie" went to join her best friend Prince, at the Rainbow Bridge this week. She quietly passed on while we held her and placed final kisses on her. She lived with us nearly 10 years and brought us so many smiles. It will be so lonely without her but I know that her and Prince will be so glad to once again be together. She will be missed greatly by Mom, Dad, Mark, Chris, Korky, Sly and especially Laddie. She has been his mom for the past 2 years. She not only raised him but he brought her back to life when Prince passed on. We are all grateful for her love and devotion and take comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain. We will always miss you Baby Girl......The Ruigrok Family

To My beautiful girl: I really can't even begin to tell you how much I miss you. Everyday I think about you, how you are, and the day we will be together again. I still can't help that it hurts so much to not have you here beside me. I look around a corner and think I see you, or I see a dog die on tv and just start crying all over again. You have been my best friend since I was 6 years old, and I just want you to know how special you made my life, how you made my nightmares go away when I was little, or how you could give me one kiss and make me happy again. I just wish I knew that you were ok up there, and I am so sorry I couldn't help you. I know it is selfish but I would do anything to still have you with me. You were the absolute best dog in the whole world and I miss you more than anything Lassie. I just wish I could tell you over and over again how much I love you and miss you and want to cuddle with you. I miss how we would talk at night, and do itchy butt, and lots of belly rubbing, or playing frisbee. I'll pray for you everyday my little angel, and one day we will be together again, and we can go for convertible rides to get bannana Rita's. Keep the beddy warm for me, so we can snuggle again, ok? I love you baby girl...... forever my best friend

Stephanie

Lassie Girl,
I remember the day I picked you at the Humane Society and you had a sign that said I have a new home....you were so beautiful, as beautiful as you were the day you died on October 9th this year. You gave me many years of happiness, ³kisses² and you were always there for me...never complaining, as you lay in my arms the day you let me know it was time to go, I will never forget the look you gave me and I miss our walks at the Lake so very much and our quiet times together. You have been the most special companion anyone could ever ask for. I know you are with me and will be with me until I meet you at RAINBOW BRIDGE. I LOVE YOU LASSIE

To my best friend, who was always there when I needed her. I hope I gave back to her half of what she gave me over the years. I'll always miss you. But I had to love you enough to let you go on. Now you can walk in parks, chase squirrels, and have fun again.

I love you, "Mom"

I took her in because she had been hit by a car-she was blind in one eye and just needed love- we lost her today to FIP. ....very sad......there will always be a special place for her.....I hope she isn't suffering anymore.

Michael Dunton

You were an extraordinary friend. Although you left us much too soon, you will never leave our hearts.

Denise

Beloved baby boy rest in peace momma loves you. We'll meet again at the rainbow bridge.

Iris Davis

Lazlow, you have always been a very special friend to me. I can still remember the day, 14 years ago, when you climbed up my leg as a kitten and chose me as your special friend. Growing up, I could always count on you to be there for me. You will always be loved and remembered forever. You were a very special part of our family. Someday, we will meet again at the Rainbow Bridge.

Love,
Earl & Doris and Kendall

It's been over a year now since God called you back. You will always be our baby. I miss you so much.

Jack Craven /Dale Adams

In Memory of our dog LBD, for Little Brown Dog.
Died 6/6/2002
To my Friend LBD.. God bless you for your love and loyalty while you were here. I miss you with every fiber of my being. Thank you, for adopting us and bringing so much joy to our lives. You are in my heart forever.
Love you.
Barbara Gibson

"Amber Eyes"
There's a black dog in the moonlight,
That only I can see,
Gentle, silent, amber eyes,
Smiling back at me.

She comes to me at Dreamtime.
I feel her presence near.
Is this a dream or fantasy,
Or is she really here?

She nuzzles me so softly,
I reach to touch her face,
Her image fades so suddenly,
Leaving nothing in its place.

Her memory does haunt me,
At night when I'm alone.
I miss her laughing, amber eyes
And the bond that we had known.

Those gentle eyes so shining,
Do pull upon my heart,
But I know someday we'll meet again,
And then we'll never part.

Leah, my special girl. You will live on in my heart forever!

Lora Leach

The best friend a family could ask for. We miss you, love you, and carry you in our hearts always!

The Galbraith Family

My darling little Leannder (Pixie Face), I love you with all my heart and always will.
I know you will always be by my side as I will be with you.
I think of you everyday and wait till the time comes that we will be together again.
I love you my darling.
Mummy.
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Leap'e was my beautiful tri colored Cocker who lived and loved with us for 14 years. We loved her VERY much! She was the last of our 4 generation of Cocker Spaniels. She is up in heaven with our two cats, Sammy & Winger, and her grandmother Katrinia, mother Sasha, and her father Jasper. I hope she is running free of pain and all is restored as she was when she was young. I will always cherish our memories, and miss her and all the others till I too join them on the " Other Side". I love you all. Thank you for being my best friends and helping me through this life. I miss you.... Love, mom

Cindy Bates

Leemo was a young abandoned/feral cat who was adopted when he was about 5 months old from the streets.

Despite his fully developed wild-survival instincts, he learned to trust, and started to be playful again. He was very gentle, and noble. After some time he became affectionate!

Leemo didn't return home on March 1st, 1999.
We searched for him in every imaginable way; posting adds with his pic offering a reward, daily searches over months, visits to the nearest animal shelters. It will always bug our minds what happened to him.

It has been over 3 years since and we still miss him.
When we drive near the house and see a cat, we always look and think "It may be Leemo".

THE MORAL HERE IS THAT: EVEN FERAL CATS ARE CAPABLE OF AFFECTION!!!

Alvaro Fuentes

I miss you so very much there's a hole in the world that opened today but despite my grief I know you feel better now. please try to be nice to the cats there and I'll see you on the otherside one day.

I love you very much, lees.

Barry Schorfhaar

Lefty,
You suffered at the end, but I know you were well taken care of during your life. We all miss you very much.
Can't wait to see you again one day!!!!

Janet

It is with great sadness that I write to let you all know that Legacy, our beloved hamster has gone to the Bridge.

Legacy had not been well for some months. However, it was not his diabetes that was responsible. He developed a tumour on his foot, and no treatment the vet could devise would make it shrink, although many things were tried. Eventually, we just decided that quality of life would be the definitive criteria. But his will was adamant and his spirit indomitable. He fought on until last night, and then left us quietly.

We salute his determination and his strength, and will miss him always. He was such a tiny little being, and yet he had the greatest heart.

To our brave hamster, Legacy. May you be pain-free and young always, at the meadow over the Bridge.

Pam Bowyer
Jason White

You may never know just how much I loved you, but everything happens for a reason and I may not ever find out what really happened to you, but I will always remember you take care of you sister and keep your spirit alive. Until we meet again someday, run free with your friends...

Kathy Guminski

Legs crossed over the Bridge on month ago today. He was loved by all who knew him. He always tried to please, got along with everyone and simply lived to be loved. No being has a more beautiful soul than he has. I'm sure he is in God's lap now. We were blessed to know such a wonderful furbaby and he gave us 14 years of unquestioning love and joy. Until we meet again. We love you so.

Donna Estes

I cannot imagine what life is going to be like without her. Seeing that empty bed in the corner brings tears to my eyes. We had her for over a decade. I'm 22 years old now and she watch me grow from a child to an adult. She comforted me when I was sad, she slept in my bed when I was scared. We grew up together. Leia was my first 4-H and junior dog, we won many prizes and trophies together. Leia touched the heart of many people that she saw. She was sweet and well mannered.

Leia, if we could just see you and talk to you once more we would tell you how thankful we are that god brought to us this perfect dog in our life. I hope what we did for you was the best, we could not let you suffer in any more pain. This was our gift to you, I know right now you are running around , eating everything in sight and having a great time with your dad and dante.....Until we meet again at the bridge. We will always love you.

Danielle

I'm so sorry I couldn't find you Lennon, I hope you didn't suffer before you passed on. You're very much missed - a total character and my beloved companion, nothing fills the gap where you should be. I hope we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge, until then you will live on in mine and Paige's hearts - a VERY SPECIAL cat.

Sian

Lenny Ayres
6/17/97-11/14/02

Lenny passed away during the night last night. This is what I wished. His last 24 hours seemed to get more painful for him, he gasped at any effort.

Lenny was a special kitty
Born deaf, he talked a lot
He often said:
"Daddy, time to get up I'm hungry"
"Oh, Daddy your home, feed me, NOW"
"Mmm, that feels good, brush me some more."

As a kitten, he had silent meows
But, he quickly learned to read lips
Soon, figuring out how to meow out loud
He practiced a lot, almost silencing his brother

Lymphosarcoma crept up on him quickly
Cancer infested his bone marrow
Anemia set in, lethargy followed

His big blue eyes would capture any heart
Even a non-cat lover couldn't resist this big fluffball
Lenny was a special kitty
Rest in peace fluffy.

Miss him so very much. He was a good dog and has been all over the country in traveling with us. Thanks for swimming with me.

Christopher Grubbs

Our cat Leo got outside the night of October 8th. Leo has not returned and we hope that he did not suffer. Leo was a very unique and curious cat. I believe Leo used all of his nine lives. Leo, you are missed very much by Shane, Jacob & Ryan, you were our friend. Lady and Frosty miss you too and hope you are resting peacefully.

Teresa

Leo was my little Lion. He was a dear friend and a great comforter. He was blind, yet still could find his way around. He was a good boy and he will be missed by me and his papa. I love you Leo. I pray that you are in Kitty Heaven.

Rebecca Mastoras

My sweet, loving, little golden boy "Leo" .....with the name, strength, and determination of a Lion, but the heart, soul, and gentleness of a Lamb. Thank you, my beloved friend and companion, for all the love, joy, and happiness you brought to me and all who knew and cared for you. You are truly one of a very special kind and will be deeply missed by many. I needed to let you go, but someday, my Leo, I will see you again......we will meet on the "Rainbow Bridge" and be together forever. Until then , my precious little buddy, you are always in my heart and I'll carry you with me wherever I go. I love you and I am missing you so much...

Your Mommy De-De

Leo, please know we will meet you at the Rainbow Bridge and will never let go again from our loving embrace.
Please understand we sent you on your journey out of love for you and to ease your pain. Mommy and I miss you so very very much and love you with all our hearts.

Leo was a gift he was our son Matt's puppy, Matt died when Leo was 7 months old at the age of 18 years. Leo was our life-line, he taught us to smile again and to find purpose in life. Long walks, long cuddles and kisses, many tears. When you suddenly got ill we could not bear to see you suffer, so the day after Boxing Day we took you to your final resting place. When you gently slipped away from that awful cancer, you took our memories with you. But we loved you so much and know it was for the best. Thank you baby for the years you gave us - sleep tight. We have a new puppy called Lewis who has a lot of your ways!! You are not forgotten and we still love and miss you. Mum and Dad. x x x

I guess the best way to start is by thanking you for the many years of happiness you and I had together. I was with you when you were born and I was there when you passed. I am so sorry and will always regret the short time you spent with people that abused you but I came for you and I am the one that was blessed with your love. Despite the torture you went through, you were a loving and protective baby that I will never forget. I try to remind myself that you are now with your mommy Gizmo, and Hitler and Ava, and each one will protect you now and be with you until I can again. Your passing was the hardest I have had to go through since you were there for me when we lost our other babies. It felt like my heart was ripped right out. Even though Fresno would never act like she cared, she helped me those last days with you and she is now so lonely as I am. I have so much more I could say about you, but till I am with you again I will just say goodnight, not goodbye. I miss you and I love you...Mommy and Fresno

Leonard, A tribute to you would be to thank you for all of the unconditional love, support, and joy you gave me for the fifteen years we were together. I hope I was as good at giving you these things as you were to me. You were the best, darling Leonard. You are in my heart forever.

Paula C. Fava

We loved each other dearly and unconditionally as we shared so much together. I miss you LeeLee and we will meet again and cross the Rainbow Bridge together. We traveled thousands of miles together LeeLee and you have been a best friend who will live in my heart forever.

Cy Sawyer

Lesha:

The sweetest little doxie anyone could hope for. Through the good times and the bad. Always there, making me laugh. I will never forget you. We love and miss you more than you will ever know.

Jan

When my husband was away, he was my best pal. Jon, bless him, looked after him & took him for nice walks once I lost a leg. My Lestat knew the pain of that....he was with me then. Sadly, I tried to hold on to him when I knew he hurting. I could not find the strength to let him go. He was my friend & I loved him. Jon took him as soon as he got home to be put to sleep. I knew he was hurting too. It was if we had lost a child!! I still hurt. I have pictures all over the house. I can't seem to let go. I'm on my own again, Jon is away, it's always worse then. Does it get any better? Tell me please. Mags

Miss you and love you Levi. We'll never forget the joy you brought to our lives. Died from Lymphoma 5 weeks after diagnosis. We're heartbroken.

Lori and Steve

I came across this beautiful poem, and it just fit the essence of our wonderful boy, Levi, who went to the rainbow bridge Aug. 25th. He was far to young to be leaving us, but we understood that he had to go.

I was standing on a hillside
In a field of blowing wheat
And the spirit of a Rottweiler
Was lying at my feet.
He looked at me with kind dark eyes
An ancient wisdom shining through
And in the essence of his being
I saw love there too.
His mind did lock upon my heart
As I stood there on that day
And he told me of this story
About a place so far away.
I stood upon that hillside
In a field of blowing wheat
And in a twinkling of a second
His spirit left my feet.
His tale did put my heart at ease
My fears did fade away
About what lay ahead of me
On another distant day.
"I live among God's creatures now
In the heavens of your mind
So do not grieve for me, my friend
As I am with my kind.
My collar is a rainbow's hue
My leash a shooting star
My boundaries are the Milky Way
Where I sparkle from afar.
There are no pens or kennels here
For I am not confined
But free to roam God's heavens
Among my Rottweiler kind.
I nap the day on a snowy cloud
Gentle breezes rocking me
And dream the dreams of earthlings
And how it used to be.
The trees are full of liver treats
And tennis balls abound
And Milkbones line the walkways
Just waiting to be found.
There even is a ring set up
The grass all lush and green
And everyone who gaits around
Becomes the Best of Breed.
For we're all winners in this place
We have no faults, you see
And God passes out those ribbons
To each one, even me.
I drink from waters laced with gold
My world a beauty to behold
And wise old dogs do form my pride
To amble at my very side.
At night I sleep in an angel's arms
Her wings protecting me
And moonbeams dance about us
As stardust falls on thee.
So when your life on earth is spent
And you stand at Heaven's gate
Have no fear of loneliness
For here, you know I wait.

Levi- We will always love you. You are and always will be in our hearts. We miss you, My buddy, MY pal!!

Lucinda, Charles, Scott & Michael

Our little man - we miss you very much.

Vicki and Kristen

Lewis, we're going to miss your head-butting, your tiny meows, your pink ears, nose and huge paws. We'll miss the weird way you would drink from the bathtub faucet. We'll miss the way you would sit on our heads when you wanted attention, as if you didn't get enough. I'm sorry we couldn't be there when you passed on, when you were in so much pain. I could hear your crying over the phone. Lewis, we were so many miles away. I'm so sorry. I'm sorry that all I had to hold was your body. I'm sorry that we didn't get to say goodbye when you were still alive. Onyx is looking for you and missing you so much. He's sitting right next to me right now. Everybody loves you so much. Please, Louie, visit me in my dreams, and let me know that you're all right, that you'll be just fine. Kevin said maybe you'll come back as a cougar, nice and sleek and fast. Come back as anything you want, but please, just come back. Remember Whisper? Who could forget! You were such good friends. Dad picked up your gorgeous, tired body tonight and you'll be buried next to Whisper, where you loved to roam, in the bushes and trees, among the birds and squirrels. I love you, Lewis, we all do. We'll never forget you. Remember, I have all of those pictures of you, even though you'd run away when you heard the first shot being taken. I'm quicker than you thought. I miss you so much, even though it has been less than a day. Thank you for all of the wonderful times, for coming to me when I was having a bad day, which happened alot, as if you knew I was in pain. Don't worry, we have Dave to take care of us now, but you can still keep an eye on us if it'll make you feel better! Just please come back. I love you. Don't ever forget us. Til we meet again.....

Lexi Emerton

Lexa,
My little girl. I miss you more everyday. I thank god everyday that you came into my life. And I thank God that I held you when you left this life to go to heaven.
There will never be another dog like you. There may come a time for another, but none that will touch my heart like you.
Someday we will meet again, until then may God bless you every day.

Love, Mommy

My Little Lexasauraus,
I am so very sorry that I was not with you when you had your attack. I love you more than you know. Please know that you are in my heart, always. I know that you and Rescue are once again together at the Bridge and that makes me feel so much better. I miss you both so much and will love you forever. I miss your howl, baby. You are forever in my heart and dreams. Thank you for sharing my life. Love, Mommy NJJ

Lexi, You brought joy into our lives and were our best friend. Those faces you would make, the nips at our noses, how you were always excited to see us. You loved us unconditionally and we you. You will always and forever be in our hearts, we could never forget someone as special and beautiful as you. We love you, Lexi, forever and always. Love Dad, Mom, Krystal and Tyler

There are no words that can express how much you are loved and how so very much more you are missed. Thank you so much for 10 wonderful years of unconditional love and companionship. You will always be in our hearts and thoughts until we meet again.

Love Mum, Eric, and Lottie

We only knew here for a short time but her special spirit will remain in our hearts always, not to mention her special stature and precious face....

Eric & Jewel

I love you so so so so so so so so so so much

Jessica

You were a very faithful friend and companion. I look forward to the day we meet again

Clark Thomas

She was so young, she was so sick, she is so missed .... Lexy we love you so.

Tuula Pajak

Lhotse was originally my sister's cat. She had a very nervous temperament, so when I went to visit Amy in Austin, I noticed that she wasn't doing too well. It seemed that Amy's other cat Shadow and her son Thomas were being too rough with her, and Lhotse was spending most of her time under the bed. So I took her on. She started doing much better after that. Lhotse and my cat Mimi became very good friends, and spent lots of time playing (and fighting) together, or just grooming each other. Many times I would find them cuddled together asleep. Lhotse wasn't really my cat, so we didn't get very close, but I think Mimi got very close to her, so I appreciate very much what she did for her. In May of 2001, Lhotse began developing serious digestive problems, and when I discovered on May 28th that she had an inoperable lymphoma in her lower intestine, I made the decision to put her down. I never realized how much this affected Mimi, and I didn't realize until today that they died almost exactly a year apart (Mimi passed on May 23rd of this year). I feel certain that they are together, and I am very glad that they have each other.

Jennifer Hurd Claerr

Liberty, you were my oldest and dearest friend. Life is empty and cold now without your constant love and companionship. You will never, ever be forgotten and you will always be missed terribly. You be good birdie wherever you are now, and always remember how much Mommy and Daddy love you. You know Mommy always came back and got you, no matter how long I was away or where I left you, and this is just another one of those times, but you KNOW I will be back for you because I can never live without my Liberty - my best little friend, my soulmate, and my love. Sleepytime, Mommy's baby... I will love you forever.

Sable was a very special lady for her 15 plus years. She was afflicted with laryngeal paralysis and congestive heart failure. Sable had a tieback and, at 15 years, underwent major surgery for removal of her spleen and over six-pound tumor. Our girl showed us how to go through life - never did she cry or wince. Thank you, Sable, for your two kids, Tiger and Lily. Thank you for being you. Love Mom and Dad.

Lic was a very sick cat. He needed to be put to sleep at age 12 and a half, but we all experienced heart break. His presence will be missed. Lic is now at Rainbow Bridge and has joined all the other cats who now welcome him. I love you, Lic! There's always a spot on my bed for you to curl up in.

Brianna

To Licker: I will always love you. You meant the world to our family. You were always here and the emptiness is now overwhelming. I love you, I love you, I love you.

Kim, Alison, Granny

I hope you have crossed over to rainbow bridge and are stretching and lying in the grass and sunshine, I now consider you part of the sunshine and the moonlight.

I will love you forever.

Liza

Licorice was 26 years old. She was abandoned and found by my Mom when my Mom was 7. She I have known Licorice all of my 11 years, and she got diagnosed with Kidney Failure and deafness when I was 10, and she slowly started to go. Her vet told us that she had 4 weeks to live on the first Wednesday of June. She got put to sleep today, 7/29/02, and I am happy to think that her suffering is over. She has the determination of all the angels in Heaven to live and live full. Licorice, I love you.

We thank God every day for all 19 and a half years with our angel "The Licorice Baby" (also the title to her song)! We lost her last Monday 13 May 2002; however, she let her Grandpop, Marty know this date that she is ok! What a relief!

We'll still miss you Lic but we know that we'll be with you someday.

Always remember - 5:45 am is your special time with Grandpop.

We love you!

Deborah & Marty Emerick

You were always such a quiet; but strong presence in ours lives. We didn't realize how strong until you were gone. We love you and will miss you always.

Nancy & Bob Graef

Licorice was a wonderful, sweet cat who was my mother's companion until her death seven years ago.
She then became my best friend and has lived with me these last seven years. My mother had her for 10 years.
Licky began her life with my mother as a shy, timid cat but gradually became very social. While living with me she learned to appear on command, understood "wait a minute" and several other phrases. She liked endearing terms like "pinky nose" and she purred when she was told what a good girl she was. She was black and white and had a coat of satin, green eyes that glistened even after she became blind 15 months ago. She knew the house so well that blindness did not interfere with her activity. She loved company and parties.... especially parties when shrimp was served. She never used her claws or bit. She was a real lady-not aloof-very friendly. For some reason that I could never determine, she liked newspaper. If it was around, she would lie on it, even if something softer or better was around.
She loved the sun on her back and the warmth of the heating vents. She liked a soft bed and a saucer of milk.
The last three weeks, I cared for her like a patient-turning her, feeding her with a syringe. She had excellent nursing care and a lot of love.--She died in my arms and was laid to rest in a flower bed right outside the den window, where a new shrub will be planted in her memory this coming Spring. She loved and was well loved. I miss her. I will not have another pet. Licorice was my one and only. Licorice brought me much comfort and I think I returned the love. I was grateful to have time over Christmas to care for her to the end and to thank her for being my companion.

Louise Fitzpatrick

Our poor little Lidi, her life was cut so short. She loved to run. She ran from our yard and couldn't find her way home soon enough, we searched and searched for her but she was hit by a car and died. We love and miss her so so much. We are so lonely without her.
She will always be in our hearts.

She was a wonderful, caring, obedient companion and we will always remember and miss her.

Jerry and Kathy Devine

Lightning- Your brother Thunder, your sisters Tigger and Eeyore and your mommy are all so blessed to have had you in our lives. Our lives just do not seem complete anymore without you! You are our little angel now, and until we get to see you again, please know how much we miss you and love you! Take care my baby. Love, your mommy

In memory of Lila, a beautiful and loving silver tabby Persian. She is now with Jesus and in no more pain. She will never be forgotten. I now know to never allow anymore of my Persian cats outside without being with them. My husband accidentally ran over her. I did not even know she was dead until I finally found her this morning. I pray she did not suffer. I searched all weekend for her and found her laying in the grass just moments ago. I am hurting so much right now, but I know this too shall pass. May Lila rest in peace in the hands of the Lord.

Phyllis Davis

This is the second kit that I have sent to the Rainbow Bridge this week. They were twin tabby sisters. Why they left before they had a good chance at life I will never know, but both of these kits have take a large part of my heart with them.

Sandra Craig

Lilah was so small so fragile. We don't know why she failed. Even the smallest of the kittens we rescue take a piece of your heart when they leave for the Rainbow Bridge. Please send her God speed on her new travels. Thank you for being there.

Sandra Craig

Loved for all eternity by Mom, Dad, Dom and J.J.

Lil Bit - You were a "lil bit" of a dog, "lil bit" of a goat, and a "lil bit" a pain in the butt but I loved you so. I'll see you soon, in a lil bit.

We fought for Lilith for 6 weeks but in the end it was not enough and she left us quickly and peacefully. She is missed and loved by Alison and David and her pig-friend Lulah.

Lilli -- My little "Gorgeous" -- I am so sorry that you died the way that you did. You were frightened and crying for me and I ran outside but I was too late. Did you even know I was coming? Was your last look me running out the door to get you? Please tell me that you saw me. Please tell me your suffering was brief. We all miss you very much, especially me and Wicki. She doesn't understand where her little sister went and is very lonely. I miss petting you and kissing your little face. You came to me in a dream one morning not long ago, so I know you're waiting for me with Rags and Edith and Eleanor and Jenny and Banana Sue and Banana Clyde and Cinder and Chatty and Anubav and so many of my other babies at The Rainbow Bridge. I love you so much! Someday I'll see you again.
Until then,
Mommy

Dear sweet Lilly (aka Lillian Desdemona Dolphin Aschner Levine) died tonight, 12/10/02 a member of THE LEVINE FAMILY; she was 8 1/2 years young, a domestic short haired tiger cat. A piece of our hearts broke off tonight when we said good-bye to Lillian. The love she gave so freely of herself will be forever treasured in our hearts and forever intertwined in our souls. She was a dear friend to Marc, to Meri, and to Hannah Gwendolyn. I will dream tonight and for many many nights to come, of our meeting at the Rainbow Bridge. I miss you so much, baby girl. I'll never forget the picture of you at 7 1/2 weeks old, exploring the bathtub. You were so tiny. Aw, until we meet again, you'll always be alive in my heart and in each precious tear I've shed for you.

Lilly was a special friend to me and a special twin sister to Rosie. Rosie looks for you everywhere. I keep thinking you will pop out of one of your hidy holes. I will miss your warmth as I fall asleep at night and your calling me in the morning. I am sorry I was not there as you died. I thought you were outside playing. I can hardly bear your passing. You were always so loving. You helped me through many depressing days in the short time you were here. I promise to take care of Rosie and through her your memory will be kept alive. I loved you so much and I will miss you. Goodbye my sweet Lilly.

Candra

Lilly, I will miss you so much. You were so young. I love you more than words can say, you were my first ferret and you will always have a very special place in my heart. Until I see you at the Rainbow Bridge, I will pray for you and miss you. I love you. Dot, Cass, and Dweezil and the other pets miss you so much. I love you Lilly, "my Angel"

Deidra

We would like to add our cat to the bridge of remembered pets for the Monday night candle lighting on April 22, 2002. Her full name is Lilly Velasquez and she was a tortoiseshell persian. She died on April 16, 2002 at the age of 16 years. The following is a tribute for your tribute pages:

Lilly was such a good girl and a very precious part of our life. She was a beautiful tortie persian who loved to travel, slept on more hotel beds than most people, and was loved by everyone who came in contact with her. She loved her independence but loved to be loved too. She was very persistent in reminding us of our daily routines with her, even if we didn't forget them!. She fought bravely in the end but she died on April 16, 2002. We grieve deeply for our loss but we shall never forget her. Signed Linda and Victor Velasquez

Liddoo McNiddoo, you were my best friend, my teacher, and my guide through the toughest of transitions. Mommy's so sorry she couldn't do more for you... but I know you're relieved to be free of your old worn-out body and ECSTATIC to be with Daddy in spirit. Brother and I miss you so very much! Love forever - until we all meet again. xxxooo

Gina Dell'Grottaglia

P.S. Bro sure doesn't like to dance... (sigh).

(He used to reach his 'arms' to me and we'd slow dance "to the pret-ty mew-sic" or bop around to something catchy; when he didn't want to, that's when I knew something was very very wrong.)

Lily was a beautiful black Persian with eyes that were such deep copper copper color that they looked orange. Unfortunately, for personal reasons, I had to find her a new home. I sent her to a breeder living in Florida who agreed to send me back one of her kittens after breeding her. I soon started hearing how Lily would not breed and all kinds of problems were going on in this area that sounded very strange and suspicious to me. I began asking for her to come back. The new owner moved twice and fortunately for me, I had sent another cat to another breeder in that area who kept me up on where the first one was moving. Of course, the first one said she meant to get in touch with me, just hadn't gotten to it - and she said the same thing when she moved again without telling me and the same thing happened. Finally after hearing constantly how Lily could not get bred, I asked for her to come back more strongly. She had had a litter of kittens here before she left, so I found all of this very fishy. Two months later, I got an email reading 'sad news' informing me that Lily was dead. I was greatly shocked, to say the least. I called the breeder who told me that she had gotten sick and had sent Lily to live with another girl and Lily had died there. I was very upset and furious. She had no right to do this when I was asking for Lily back and in addition, it was breach of a written contract and grounds for a lawsuit. I called up the cat association with which Lily was registered and told them what had happened. They told me to file a grievance for cruelty and sent me the forms. I found a mediator and the situation is still in process. The pathology report indicated that Lily developed a benign (operable) tumor in the intestine but died of liver failure. The liver failure was due to several days of not eating. I am extremely distressed about what happened to this sweet cat and do hope justice will be served in her name. I raised Lily from when she was 3 days old after she was orphaned from her mother, owned by another person That person brought Lily to me to try to raise, which I did. I could not believe that after saving her life she met such a tragic end. It is unbelievable some of the things that go on in this world.

Cynthia Sinclair

Lily,

You were so loved. We miss you terribly. Thank you for touching our lives in so many ways in the short time we had together. We will never forget you, Pooh Bear! You're forever in our hearts.

Love,
Your Family

Lily I hope you know how much I love you and I hope you loved me the same. I know you are happy now without any lumps or pain and you are with your sister Bella. You will always be in my heart. Until I reach the rainbow bridge, I love You.

Jennifer Eldred

For my furry friend, sent from God, to guide and protect my heart...

Linda Charter

Lily was a Princess. Rescued my me after being hit by a car in December 1990, at the age of 5-7. she was regal in her beauty and elegant in her demeanor. The perfect cat. Over the years I adopted more cats, and Lily was an ONLY cat kind of cat so she charmed her way into my "no pets" neighbors heart. Louie and Dana officially adopted her in Fall 1996. She was their princess from then on and they loved her dearly -- as I did from afar. Today, Lily was laid to rest. We will bury her this evening in my garden and will place a Lily on her grave. Lily, we know you are at peace now and in a better place. We will never forget your beauty and elegance and will remember you with love -- our Lily FOREVER A PRINCESS. Until we meet again over the Rainbow Bridge ... I will always love you.

Your mom - Mary Ellen

Lil Miracle, The most gentle & lovable dog I've ever seen.

Nelson Hereid

Lindsay we miss you hair on the carpet... We miss your warm wet nose that would nodge us to wake up in the mornings to fix your breakfast. We miss the long talks and times you would curl up when we were sick. Winston misses you chasing him around turn out the house and wants to know when you are coming back from the doctor. We buried you yesterday in front of our front window where the sunshine is warm and bright. Remember you always loved the sun and especially sleeping on the heat vent. This has been difficult for us to let you go because you are everywhere in the house in our thoughts and memories. Thanks to God for sending you to us and for the joy you brought us each day.

Kent, Melody & Winston

Lindsey,
You can warm up the bed for us in the mansion that God has prepared for us.
I love you, my little girl.

Linnie came into our lives as a very special gift from God. She was 8 years old & still had that wonderful puppy breath! She was the most beautiful, soft, loving puppy we had ever seen. She loved to be held & cuddled. She also loved steeling your pillow at night! Linnie loved her adopted cocker brother, Daniel. She was Daniel's eyes and ears because Dan is blind & cannot hear very well anymore. She took care of him. Linnie, our arms are empty for you. Our hearts are emptier. Thank you for the precious joy you have given us. We love you and always will. You are in our hearts.

Christy Jo

My little Linus, my little love, my little shadow-my arms are empty and my heart is full of pain. The only thing that consoles me is knowing that you are no longer sick and hurting.

You always waited so patiently for us to come home-please wait for us now because we will always love you.

If I only had a day
To hug the pain away

If I only had an hour
to show how much you mattered

If I could of been there at your
last hour Just to hold you as you went to the
Rainbow Bridge.

I love you Linzzee and so does Chris
I hope you will always know that I know

You were sent by God to be my Angel

In Loving memory
Diane & Chris DelleCave

Charlie was always in trouble. From the time he was born, he was ill. He died when he was very little and he was brought back with "puppy cpr." Then, he went blind when a brother hit him a little too hard in the pen..He recovered again...He developed epilepsy...Still, he kept going,,always with a wagging tail and enough love to fill the world. He loved to chase chickens and cats and loved to spend time with me....How cool is that? I will miss my Charlie and look forward to meeting again in a better place.

Lita,

You were the most wonderful dog anyone could ask for. I miss you more than I thought possible. Thank you for just being you and letting me take you home with me. I will miss taking you swimming at the creek, the lake, and the beach. I will miss our long walks. I will miss throwing your ball and wrestling with you. I know you feel better now.
You can run and run without getting sick. You can chase your ball as much as you want- no one will stop you and make you rest. I am so sorry you had to get sick so young. I am so sorry no one could make you better. But you had a good life. You will always be mommy's princess.
I will always love you. I will never forget you.
Love,
Mommy

In memory of "Little" my special daughter, who shared my life with me and kept me company through hard times in my life. Love, mom.

Grace Benfer

He was such a gentle spirit, a real fighter in a very tiny body. He taught me more about love and selflessness in those two weeks than a lifetime could have taught me. I will miss him every single day more than I could ever say. I wish I could have been holding him in my arms as he passed to have let him know how much I loved him and that he wasn't alone. God forgive me for not being there when he needed me.

I love you my sweet little bear you were the best friend in my life and you will always be in my thoughts and heart, love you, Emily

LittleBit will be missed.

Kay

You were your Daddy's girl from the first time he took you out of the box on that long ago Christmas. It was always "Daddy", never Mama from that day on. We thank you for the love and the gifts you gave us - our very special Rascal and later on your Chancy, who knew she would have to comfort Daddy when you were gone. Rest in peace our Little Bit for you were always loved. Your Daddy loves you still.

We loved you so very much Bitster!!!!!!! Our girl!! We will miss you more than anything in this world but we will see you again and have more happy times. Your Daddy is so incredibly sad you are gone and we are so sorry the dr didnt do his job. The dr has been fired because of his neglegence in you case!!!! You will forever be in our hearts!!!!!!!!!! Love Mom and Dad Keep a good place for us up there we will be there soon !!!

Thank you for 15 wonderful years, filled with love and companionship. We will miss you more than you can ever know.

Ron & Kitty Proudfoot

Beloved little man, how we loved your cheerfulness, miss you forever kid, may the stars light your way, for all time

Anne Lindsay Carpenter

Brandy, you were the best, my children's companion, my best friend, my pillow each night, my silent listener. Wherever you are, keep wagging your tail and keep being our happy big hunk of brown stuff. We'll love you forever.

Love, Mom, Joe, and Rob

Little Brindle, your life on this earth was so short, and so hard. I tried so hard to reach you, but I guess you didn't know love or trust. I am sorry. I loved you even if you didn't know me. I will remember you.

Dianne

You will always stay alive in my heart, my precious little girl.

Diane Koro

For all the special times we had together. You were my first little one and will always hold a special place in my heart. Love ya Little Foot!!
Mom

Little Girl

I miss you so much my Little Girl. I miss our walks, our play time, the kisses, the love and understanding you gave me. Your big loving eyes and always showing me your love no matter how the days were.

My last words were to you before you went to sleep were 'you are a good good girl, a good puppy girl' because you were always a good good girl. My love and praises to you made you confident, the love shined thru you, and kind of made you proud some how. Everyone could see that you were a special and a very blessed dog. When you walked down the street, everyone we came in touch with wanted to say hello to you. My Little Girl. Everyone loved you, and everyone is feeling the loss of not having you around any more. We know however that you are in a better place now because you are waiting at the rainbow bridge with your brother 'bratsky' and all other animals. We know that you are no longer suffering.

I can't describe how empty it feels without you my Little Girl, you will always be my little puppy girl. I remember the day you were born, when I held you in my hand.

Thank you for the wonderful twenty years you gave me, the wonderful years you kept loving me and everyone else you came in touch with.

Love you "Little Girl", love you. I miss you, I miss you.

Helene Gudmundsson

In Loving Memory of Little Gray Kitty ^..^

To my Little Gray Girl ^..^,

I love you very much and never will forget the best 11 years of my life. You will always be in my heart and prayers. Words will never express my love for you. God bless you Little Gray Kitty.

Love,

your mimi-Erika

Little Guy was a sweet, loving furr kid. I rescued him from a shelter the day after another furr kid was killed by a pitt bull...Little guy was 8 weeks, and we NEEDED eachother. Today, he went on to the rainbow bridge. My sweet friend, thank you for curling up in my lap and keeping me warm. I will look for you at the bridge...I miss you

My little angel Harley with your fawn coat and green eyes, I just want you to know that I love you and even though you weren't with us very long the love you gave me will last forever. Not a day goes by without me thinking about you. I wish you could be here with me but greater things have called upon you. Please know I'll never forget you and I can't wait till we can be together again. You are the most wonderful thing that has ever come into my life and I owe you the world for it my little angel Harley.

Ashley Lytton

To my loyal friend.. together with me until the end. You will stay close to me in my heart and soul until we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge.

Florence Eklund

Jon entered the world on Feb .25,2000...he was such an odd little fellow. Toni became his mother on August of 2000 and had nearly two wonderful years with him until that fateful day in April of 2002 when he slipped away and a car sealed his fate.
Jon was her whole life. She is my dearest friend and I know how she misses him...she used to tell me that she did not know what she ever did without him. Now she has only memories of the little tyke.
Jon, we shall see you in Heaven. "Mommy Toni"

Little guy, you brought so, much happiness and laughter to our family. You will be missed, until we meet again with Our Lord. We love you JoJo. You are gone from our lives, but never from our hearts.

Gary & Debbie McFadden

Little Man was my baby, and I love him as much as anyone can love another living thing. He was the best cat. I will miss him more than I could ever express.

Daisy loved everyone and everyone loved her. She had the sweetest, gentlest disposition of any dog I've ever known. I'll miss the warm greeting she gave me each day when I returned home from work. Tom Dukarm

Skitty, my little Spootz, I miss you so much. You were my companion, my comfort through trying times. This big ol' house is now so very empty without you. If I listen, I can hear your quiet little "mews," calling for my attention. As I fall asleep at night, I will feel your special little spirit nuzzling against me.

Today a precious little spirit went back to The One.

David A. Perreault, RN

My angel on earth....I no longer know how to be....thank you for staying for me for so long....no amount of time would be enough....you are strong again.

C. Mallow

Rocky,
I guess I took so long to do this because I blamed you for what happen to Buddy Lucky. But I now know that it was not you fault, you were just being a cat. It was human stupidity that cause your's and Buddy's death. If you were left alone you both would be here today. In the short time that you were with us you gave us a lot of laugher and smiles. I know that you and Buddy loved each other like brothers. The two of you will be brothers forever. I know you are together now and the both of you are waiting for us. Like Buddy, you too Rocky will live in our heart forever.
Love always,
Your Family xxxx

To my precious Little Shadow,

Words can't express the joy and happiness you gave me all these years. We celebrated the good times and helped each other through the times that weren't so good. We grew together, along with wonderful friends and family, and I will always be grateful to you for making that happen.

I also want to thank you for teaching me the meaning of unconditional love. I never knew I could love so deeply til you came along.

Play to heart's content and I will see you again before you know it.

You two little girls helped me through some tough times.

I'll love you always,
Katrina (Mom)

To my precious Little Sheba,

Words can't express the joy and happiness you gave me all these years. We celebrated the good times and helped each other through the times that weren't so good. We grew together, along with wonderful friends and family, and I will always be grateful to you for making that happen.

I also want to thank you for teaching me the meaning of unconditional love. I never knew I could love so deeply til you came along.

Play to your heart's content and I will see you again before you know it.

You two little girls helped me through some tough times.

I'll love you always,
Katrina (Mom)

Will be missed forever

Bernice Eresman

In loving memory of Dixie's "Little Tortie" who left us today. She was a gallant little cat and will be missed.

Marion

We love you so much more than we can ever say. You were such a huge part of our lives. We hope you know that. Everywhere we look we are reminded of how lucky we are to have had you with us. Even though you weren't here for very long, you stole our hearts and nothing will ever be the same again. You will always be our little girl, our Princess, our angel. Thank you so much for all of the love, comfort, and companionship you gave us. We are looking forward to the time that we can be reunited. Until then, be a good girl. We love you and we'll see you soon.

Liza Jane, Liza Mae and, after the arrival of the Maine Coons, my Little Liza. You were the one constant in my life for the past 17 years. Through thick and thin you were always there with a purr or a rub against my leg.

Your frail body may rest in the garden now, but you'll live forever in my heart.

Sallie Strine

My precious Lizzie was my best friend for over 20 years. We met at the Treehouse shelter in Chicago. She was missing one ear and most of her tail. She was beautiful beyond description. She died in my arms at 10:30 am July 2, 2002. She had a long and happy life. I called her my roly poly piggly wiggly little cat, my cat bunny (because her tail stub looked like a little bunny tail), my fluff muffin, and my limp, plump, little blimp. She was so sweet and gentle, but she did get grumpy as she got older. Don't we all. Thank you God for not letting her suffer.

Margaret O'Connor Flanigan

He was a special dog to me He was my first I will never forget him or replace him he would always sleep with me was so shy and scared all the time I miss him alot an he could hear me right now I would say 'I love you Lobo' you are always in my heart

Samantha

Our beloved shepherd mix buddy, Lobo, lost his battle with cancer on 2/22/02. He was almost 10 years young and had shared his life with us since he was 10 weeks of age. He was 85 lbs of unconditional love and enthusiasm, with a healthy dose of mischief thrown in to keep us on our toes. He was tall and bold enough to occasionally steal tidbits from the dinner table, yet he was a gentle giant who cuddled with our two toddlers, cat Angus, and companion dog Sake on a daily basis. His favorite snacks included green grapes and blueberry bagels, particularly when offered by the kids. His favorite places to be were sprawling on our bed or curled up on one end of the couch with his pal Sake as a bookend on the other side. His absence is so painful for all of us - the void left almost too much to bear. Our 3-year-old keeps asking where Lobo is, then answers his own question by saying that Lobo is in Heaven with Jesus. It is our sincerest hope, our humblest prayer, that this is true, and that the day will come when we'll see his beautiful, furry face - those hauntingly expressive brown eyes - once again and forever. He was quirky. He was a loud mouth. He was a constant and beloved companion.

My darling Logan. Losing you so suddenly has been too much to bear. Sleep peacefully my baby. We'll all be together again one day. Love mummy, daddy and all your feline family

To my best friend! I love you, miss you and pray for you everyday. You may not be here with me physically, but spiritually we are one. You will always be my lo-lo bean.

I love you

Gabriella

Loki Bear- my best friend and sometime snuggle bear... smart as a whip, independent in action yet a softy at heart.
Philomela & I miss you terribly- I have never felt so alone before... would give anything to have you back. Five years was not near enough. I am so sorry for the times I yelled at you or disappointed you... life seems so dulled without your presence and our communication.
We love & miss you more than I ever thought possible. I hope to someday, somehow see you again.
Love,
Your human & your sister Philomela

Loki was my wonderful dog, and the first dog I've owned from puppyhood until death. He was very smart and very loving. He accepted all the changes in my life, from marriage to another dog to our child. I miss you, Loki, and I'll dream of you.

Loki

My special friend to the end,
You taught me what it was to love again.
I will always keep you in my heart,
From that, the two of us will never part.

As you cross that rainbow bridge,
I will be there to hold your paw.
Our many journeys together will live on,
as the new day meets the dawn.

We will always miss you.

Love,
Mamma, Daddy & Rajah

Three months have passed and we still miss our catboy so much. sometimes I seem to catch a glimpse of you out of the corner of my eye, but when I look up or turn, you're gone. What a big boy you were! what a good boy you were! Good little furbaby, we miss you.

The Mom and Bill

He was the most intelligent and loving pet. he was so well loved in our home. He will be sorely missed. He loved to sit in our laps and I loved to kiss him on his furry little cheeks (which we called 'the palps). We are so very sad and hurting. he was so special to us. He slept on my husband every night. God please give us strength through this difficult time.

Nancy, Craig, Zed, Zane Smith

One day I'll open the last door of the hallway and you greet me again as you always did when I came home. I miss you a lot.

Ryan, Killer, Kincaid, Lil8, Qb, Luka, and Niblet

Loki was the best mannered, beautiful, and magnificent Akita I have ever seen. There cannot possibly be another like him. He was wonderful with the biggest deep-set brown eyes that you ever saw.
He is sorely missed.

Bob & Pat Perkins

We had no time to prepare for your loss Loki - you left us far too soon. We couldn't have asked for a more wonderful companion than you, Loki. We love you and will always miss you baby.
Love always,
Gerry, Pat, Connor, Maeg, Mike, Shadow and "Q".

My beautiful Lola possessed so many wonderful attributes and talents. She was however defined by one and that was her ability and love of talking on the telephone. She was an exceptionally vocal cat but never so much as when I was on the telephone. All that needed to be done was to hold the receiver for her and she was off and chatting. Often, I would receive calls just for her. Over the years her conversations became so popular that her name was announced with mine on the answering machine and she would contribute to the outgoing message.

She was so very pretty and the sweetest cat. She and her brother, Willie arrived one cold Saturday afternoon in early April 1988. Sadly, their mother was a feral cat who was rescued while pregnant. She was kept until she delivered her kittens ... among them, Willie and Lola. She was then spayed but was not available for adoption. This, because the her previous rough existence prevented her from developing any socialization skills. Hers only skill was survival. Fortunately, Willie and Lola were to have a better, more comfortable life. Lola flirted with having her own talk show.

They moved in with my cat Clayton and I at a sad and very difficult time. Clayton's sister, Maggie had died only a week or so before and we were grieving and lonely. Willie and Lola very soon distracted us with their exuberant and active......ACTIVE personalities.

Lola was a very smart girl. As a kitten she loved to curl up at one end of an empty tissue box. Amazing, to remember this when she as she developed into a real full-figured gal when she matured. She loved the Barry Manilow song, Copacabana which was about another Lola........"she was a show girl. " You only had to begin to sing this song and Lola would come running. She loved nothing more than to be sung to the repertoire of "Lola" songs and be smacked on the rump to the beat.

Oh, and there were so very many "Lola" songs/Her favorite was the "Lola" song from "Copacabana" but also the one sung by Marlene Dietrich as Lola Lola in Der blaue Engel (The Blue Angel) -- "Ich bin die fesche Lola" or "Naughty Lola".

Last but certainly not least was the aria from which I selected her beautiful name..... ...the lovely "Siciliana" from the opera, Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni. As the opera begins Turridu sings passionately of the lovely Lola of the white blouse. My Lola's front clearly resembled a spotless white blouse. She was definitely as "fair as flowers, beauty smiling." So this was my Lola. Sister of Willie.

At the time Willie died, MacDuff had recently been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. I hoped to have him cured with the radiation treatment offered by the Animal Medical Center in New York City. I took him there on Thursday but was told that they could not do the treatment as scheduled but instead had done blood tests. I was to call them back the next day which I did. I was told MacDuff had kidney disease and was not a candidate for the radiation cure. Soon I would lose him.

That weekend, Lola stopped eating. She was lethargic. I was not overly concerned. I thought she might have some infection and scheduled an appointment with the vet on Monday. I had to go there that day to pick up Willie's ashes.

On Monday, the vet examined Lola and told me she was very ill. It would be necessary to keep her there to be treated. I called more than once every day. Her mysterious condition never improved. On Thursday morning, November 1st the vet called to tell me Lola was dying. I told him I would go there immediately but he said there was not enough time. I told him to please not let her suffer. I still do not know her cause of death.

Lola had joined Willie. I still sing the "Lola" songs when I think of my sweet and lovely girl.

Susan Mauch

Lola was the sweetest soul I have ever known. When I met her on that August night, walking on the path near Pandapas pond, underweight, scabby, yucky eyed, and broken toothed she needed me. Her trust and love, her will to go on and affectionate nature filled us all with a light and joy and I know now that I needed her... more. Once she followed me to my car, let me bath her, nurture her, fill up her tummy with good food, there was never a moment she wasn't part of our family. We named her "Lola" because she was a runner, a hunter and a real "girl". Anything she felt, it showed, on her sweet sad little face and her antics are legendary. Hmmm..the many, many times she ran off during our daily walks in hot pursuit of some creature, only to find me waiting in the dark calling her name and praying that she came to me. Her ability to jump the fence in the back yard, knock over the trash and mess the rug when she was left behind with a pet sitter (and her brother Mikey). She had a daybed in front of the window, facing our driveway. All the times we came home to her sweet profile looking out excitedly, her kisses and tail wagging...welcoming us home. Or to find her sprawled out in the front yard, "baking" in the warmth of the sun. How she loved to have her belly rubbed, to be told quietly how beautiful she was, to have her face kissed. And when she was so excited to tell a story and would "talk" away, her head held high.

She made this house feel more like a home. Being a single mother to three teenagers is lonely and frustrating at times, but Lola was my "mommsie" and many a night I would caress her as we "chatted". The teenagers all grieve her passing, how they all loved her gentleness and affectionate ways. We all grieve...Lola was the sweetest soul we ever knew.

Lola came to us at the age of 9 months after being rejected from several homes. For a 9 pound dog, she had more personality than most people could handle. And that is what we loved about her most. We started out dog-sitting while looking for a new home for her. It wasn't long before we were hopelessly in love. We named her Lola, which perfectly fit that big personality, and promised her that she could stay with us forever. It was because of her that a year later we rescued/adopted her new brother, Jack.

She was so beautiful. She had a shiny black coat with rust marking, and these sweet brown eyes that almost looked human. She made us laugh with her antics - picking fights with all the biggest dogs, always making sure she was the center of attention, getting into everything and destroying most of it. No one who ever met her, could forget her. I always said she was 9 pounds of pure attitude! And she relished our love and attention more than anything - giving lots of kisses.

We never could have prepared ourselves to lose her as suddenly as we did. On January 12, 2002, at the ripe old age of 3 1/2, Lola managed to find a box of D-con (mouse poison) while we were visiting the house of a relative. We rushed her to the emergency room and the doctor was optimistic that she would be fine. We caught it in time. But she suffered complications during the medical procedure. The vet managed to stabilize her, but felt we should take her home - believing that the stress of the clinic was aggravating her condition. So we took her home and put her in our bed, where she always slept with us. We were up with her and watching over her all night. At 3:30 in the morning on January 13, 2002, Lola stopped breathing. She died in my arms on the way to the emergency room.

The reality of this loss has been hard to accept. One minute she was her normal, healthy boisterous self and a few hours later she was dead. My heart aches at how quiet our home has become. We are trying hard to understand that our "baby girl" is really gone.

We will love Lola forever and take great solitude in the fact that we spoiled her rotten during every minute she was with us. She had a good life. It was just much too short. But we know that the love that she gave us will warm our hearts forever.

Sonia, Jim and Jack

I remember the day I met you. You were only a few weeks old, and I went to pick out a puppy. You were the one that crawled in my lap and went to sleep, and I knew you picked me instead of the other way around. During the sixteen years you were with me, and Michael when he entered our lives, you constantly watched over us. You provided comfort and love when we needed it. You watched over us and protected us from any threats, both real and imagined. And you were always the first pet to great us when we came home at night, and the first pet waiting impatiently to share our food. We miss you very much, and it was hard to know you would no longer be part of our lives on earth. But now you are healthy, and can run and jump again, and can play with any squeaky toys they have in heaven. And you can keep Sam company until we are all reunited one day at Rainbow Bridge. You will remain lovingly in our hearts forever. Mom and Dad (Kandice and Michael)

Iro iro arigatou ne Lon.O-genki de.Mata aieru yo.Tanoshimini shiteiru.

We love you.

Kenichi, Marianne and Maggie

Londy, you brought us joy from the first day you showed up at our house. You tied our family together as we became "Mommy" and "Daddy" to you. We love you and miss you, but know that you are happy and playing with Casey. Good-bye little one.

Mary and Chuck Allen

Long Shot,
We only knew you for such a very short time. You were born the very day my beloved Harley cat died. You were left outside by your momma dog, while she gave birth to your brothers and sisters inside the house, but you made it till she came bringing you up to the house the next morning. We were so surprised to see you! We had no idea you had even been born! I took you inside and warmed you up, and got you to eating formula, but the hole that momma's tooth had accidentally put under your ribcage and through your diaphragm, was a major hurdle. I patched you up the best I could till I could get you to the vet. You made it all the way through surgery...you were such a little fighter...but as you began to awaken from the anesthesia, your little heart gave up. You, little one, are missed so much. I will see you again. Wait at the bridge for me, Long Shot. Hang out with Harley...she's got some really cool tricks to teach you.

Meredith Suhr

We will miss our sweet Pooh. We'll never forget his cute, warm, fuzzy face. He made us laugh, love and live. To say he was a great dog is an understatement. He was a great friend.

Samantha & John Hillmer

Farewell, beautiful Spencer! The Old Man, Old Buzzard Breath, Spencie, Penny Man, Penny Boy, Spencer Doodle and most important - Am. Champion Loretta's Special Joy - he lived up to all of his many titles. The Gentle Giant with his puppies, tough Alpha with his peers, beautiful show dog, therapy dog, little Jessica's soul mate and protector - he'll be remembered for the wonderfully versatile dog that he was. We'll miss you big guy - Love, Loretta, Pat, Jessica, Dempsey, Priscilla and Rocky

She was the BEST.

Alice

Lotty, our little man, we love you so much and always will, where ever we may be, you will be with us forever, love Mummy and Daddy xxxx 27th May 2002

James Windsor

We miss you and so does your brother, Bud Abbott.

Marlene & Bill Wise

To my amazing little man Loudmouth, who fought a brave nine-month battle with chronic renal failure. Your Daddy Bear and I miss you very much and will love you forever.

The most gentle giant who fought so bravely. You will always be remembered by us on earth, now that you have joined Tess and Bracken in heaven.

Brenda Abbett

There will never be another like you Louie. We miss you so and you will live on forever in our hearts.

Gina and Corey Thompson

My Louie, My Angel, My best friend:
How can I ever say to you what I am feeling inside? You came into my life 7 years ago and you changed me forever. With your cuddles, your love, your sweetness, your never ending battle with your illness. Yet you always stayed sweet and never let it get you down or angry. Your love was a love I have never before felt in my life. I cannot, will not, accept that you are not here anymore. My heart will never be the same; it is broken forever without you. I am so sorry there was nothing more I could do to keep you here just a little longer. It would of been selfish to make you suffer just one more day just so that we could feel your soft feathers and your sweet smell and hear you say "Hel-lo-lo" just one more time. I will never forget you Louie and I know you are with Chandler now, your best friend. Fly together my sweet angel. Know that someday we will all be together again just like the good old days.
Sleep tight my Louie, my love, my life. Mommy Bobbie, Ziggy, Zimba, Ozzy and Smokey

For My Mister. Thanks for the hugs whenever I was sad. Thanks for the hugs whenever you just needed one. Thanks for the hugs now that you are gone. I can still feel you on my shoulder - purring loudly. I know I told you so many times when you were here but I'll tell you again, I love you.

Kari

You were our special furry gift from G-d. We have been through so much together and we will never forget you. You were a very big part of our family and we all miss you terribly. You will always hold a special place in our hearts.

We love you.

Jill Alter

Still very much in our thoughts and will be after we leave Trengove.

Angie & Trevor

"Protector of the people" is what your name meant. You did your job too well. All we could give you was Swimming, Walking, "bye-bye in the car", Toys, Milkies, Sticks, and all of our love for the short time that we had you. Miss you Boo Bear.

Mindy

We miss you - goodbye

Trevor and Angie

Lou-Lou Zac
You came to me ,sent by an angel and now an angel is looking after you.
You are loved so very much and I cannot help but feel so much sadness in missing you so much.
I hope you liked all the things we did and that you were happy living with us .
Oscar and Boof miss you very much they keep looking for you.
I hope that you will always remember our special times together and that you keep a special eye out for me one day at the bridge, I will be wearing your red scarf.
You will always be loved,
from your "mummy"

The first time I met Love was when my sister brought him home one day I fell in love with him that instant he was so small and cute. As time went on, the puppy had a liking for me he became more attracted to me. So my sister let me have the puppy he was my baby, he was my boy. I loved him so much he would cry literally when I would leave him I could see the tears in his eyes each time I would leave from his sight. He loved me very much, and I loved him back the same way. I loved how he would be overprotected and get mad when anyone one get near me, he would do that everytime I would carry him on my shoulders. I would love how he would follow me every where even when I got up to get a cup of water. He was my bestfriend my best companion and my only LOVE! Ill always love u Love always and forever with all my heart. Ill miss u my Love and ill never forget u!! LOVE DAVID

My dear friend Loverboy went to the Rainbow Bridge on 4/2/02. I am heart-broken. Please pray for my baby and also for me.

Marlene

We only had him for 10 days. But he felt loved and was happy. His sweet song will be missed.

Doreen and Ronnie

I had to say goodbye to my dearest Lovey this morning as she lost her battle with squamous cell cancer. It was a bitter day as she has been with me since the moment of her birth until she took her last breathe today. I grieve deeply for her and hope she knew how much I loved her and how much it hurt to have to make that decision. She's with her mother now at the Rainbow Bridge. I miss them both.

Marion Connaughton

For my dearest Lovey who left me a week ago today. I love you and miss you so much. You are not alone, though, for now you are with your mother, Gabi, and Wooji, Flame, Beth and Queenie, the dog, who I know is keeping watch over you kitties and who lived here with you, too. So you shouldn't be too lonesome. Someday we'll all be together again. But nothing can fill the very big void that is here now. You lost the cancer battle but at least I had you with me for almost another year.

My sweet Lucas, I miss you so much! My cockatiel died yesterday @ around 2:05pm. I was downstairs playing Playstation 2 with my dad when my dad said Lucas was chirping. I went upstairs to check on him, and there he was, barely alive, on his stomach, leaning against the wall of his cage. My dad called the avian vet in Plattsmouth and I wrapped him up in a towel and we were off. On the way, (when we were really close) he died in my hands while I was petting him. Oh Lucas, Mom, Dad, & me miss you so much...

Chase

Lucas was the neighbor's puppy that kept getting out and my girlfriend and I took care of him and returned him to his owner countless times. As time went on, Lucas grew bigger and into our hearts. Lucas played with our two dogs and became the adopted family member here. Lucas will be in our hearts forever, living only a year and senselessly passing away, his owner charged with animal neglect. Lucas, and pets that met a similar fate will NOT be forgotten and those who don't take care of their pets need to face stiff consequences as Lucas' owner may be facing. Please love your pets and if you don't have time for them or the $ to take care of them, please don't have them! We miss Lucas.

If tears could build a stairway, And memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. Always remember how very much your mommy loves you. And one day we will be together again.

Debbie Slater

Lucas was a wonderful boy. He was the runt of the litter and we called him "pocket kitty" because he could fit into my husband's shirt pocket. He was one of the happiest cats when he was with our family and his sister. My boys (ages 9 and 10) were his "daddies" and they loved him so much. He would always follow us into the bathroom and jump into the shower. He also love to drink from the bathroom sink. I think he was on the verge of learning how to turn the water on. He would relax on his back and his little legs would always lift when he was about ready to fall asleep. He purred so much and was such a great boy. He loved small spaces and would often get into pillow cases and curl up for hours. From the time he was little he would sleep inside of the boys backpacks as well.
I'm sorry Lucas that I didn't realize you were outside last night. I'm sorry that you were hit by a car. You are my awesome fat boy and I love you forever and Andrew and Turin miss you so much. Lea is sad too. You will be missed forever my little fat boy Lucas Pukass.. schnookkkuuummssss. We love you forever.

To our ever loving sweet puppila that we thought of as our baby....we will always have her in our hearts..she was the light and love of our lives......always friendly and caring for her family...for this we give great tribute and thanks to our Lord Jesus....may she rest now in peace, amen

Joyce and Tony Cerundolo

Oh Lucie, I love and miss you so much, and I hurt so much. I keep thinking I should have tried harder, but I just couldn't watch you suffer, not being able to run around anymore. You were such a young dog for your age, and I will always remember the good times we had on the beach. I am going to scatter your ashes on your favourite beach in Jersey, and hope you will be happy there. I will always love you and hope to be with you again one day - forever. We all love and miss you, and I just hope you will forgive me. Rest in Peace. Love always. Mum.

Lucie was my soul, always giving , taking little. The hole in my heart will never heal. I miss her terribly and am blessed for having her in my life.
Goodnight sweet princess,
May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.
AMEN

India

Lucifer was a feisty blue budgie who brightened up my life with her chirping and playful antics. I never got around to taming her, but just observing her was a pleasure. She loved flirting with, and oftentimes pushing around, her cagemate Michelangelo. She loved shaking anything with bells and admiring herself in anything with a reflective surface. Lucifer was beautiful (polyfolliculitis and all) and a delight to behold. She will be missed dearly.

Laura

Pretty Girl Brit: When I saw you trembling so violently in the corner of your concrete kennel at the animal shelter on that oh so cold December night in Fairbanks, Alaska, my heart broke... I knew I had to rescue you. I was certain that I could help heal your broken spirit, your broken heart.

At times it frustrated me how you would whimper, crawl, and hide if there was a loud noise or a raised voice.

At times I felt overwhelmed taking care of you and your three brothers and I wondered what was I thinking when I decided to take care of four dogs?

But you were such a well-mannered dog, so mature and wise. And once you broke out of your shell (though, never completely) you really were a "bossy britches!" You helped me by keeping your little brothers in line :o)

You lived with me in Fairbanks, Alaska; Upstate New York, and here in Olympia, WA. And it is here, in Olympia, that your journey in this world has come to an end. I hope you were happy and that you felt loved.

I miss you and I love you Pretty-Girl-Brit... I hope Sir Elliot and Fenwick have found you and that you are having fun with them. Take care of them and keep them in line. Please don't forget me or your little brothers Ian and Gus and Juniper.

Love, Your Mommy

Thank you Luckie for bringing Renee such joy and happiness the last two years, She rescued you from the shelter one day, you rescued her from pain the last two years, you truly were and are her guardian angel.

I know that with your passing, that's a sign that she will do just fine :)

I love you my granddoggie luckie poo

Gramma Tami

I found Lucky running up the middle of a somewhat deserted road last September. He was about a year and a half old. I pulled over and he immediately came up to me. He was skinny--you could count every rib. There weren't any houses nearby, and I couldn't just leave him there; I figured he'd been dumped.

He got right in the car and came home with me.

What a handful he was! I have 2 other older, calmer dogs, and Lucky, a terrier mix, was a holy terror. He ran, he jumped, he chased my three cats all the time, he climbed the fence, he was not a good car rider.... and he needed constant attention and love. I couldn't resist his sweet little face and big brown eyes, but I didn't need another dog, so I tried to find him a home.

I was unsuccessful. I tried to work on his bad habits, but progress was slow. People said, "Maybe he should just go to the pound," and "You can't take them all in." But I couldn't do it.

I kept looking for a home for him, but when an opportunity came up, I realized I couldn't give him up. Somewhere along the line, the little cuss became mine. I nicknamed him Peanut, because he was kind of a light golden brown and at 50 pounds, smaller than my other 2 dogs.

And slowly we made progress on his behavior problems. He stopped chasing bikes and cars, he did better on the leash, he was calmer in the car. He slept tight up against me every night.

Christmas this year was spent at my mom's. He opened all the other dogs' gifts and ate them all, played with all the toys, chased the other dogs around the yard, and had a wonderful time at the park. He came up to everyone and begged for love, laying his little head on our chests or shoulders, moaning in ecstasy when we scratched his little lopsided ears.

The day after Christmas, we went back to my mom's for dinner and he jumped out of the car and ran into the street, reverting to his old ways of car chasing. He didn't see the car that hit him and kept going; the little guy never knew what hit him.

I had him cremated, and his little urn is sitting beside the bed on the side where he liked to sleep next to me. My house is so empty without him and I can't believe I miss the little guy this much. I only had him for about 15 months, and although we had a rocky start, I really came to love the little guy. My life is a lot emptier without him.

Lucky ,my baby ...He saw me through thick and thin. I will love him forever. I will see you in a little while. Don't cry baby I will be here for you. You were the bravest of brave and I know you did not want to leave me. Don't worry you never will. You are in my heart forever and that will never change. Be happy and be good. I miss you .... until we meet again. love Cheryl

Dear Lucky, my heart aches with missing you so much. Your three week battle with hemolytic anemia was a valiant one-- you were so brave to deal with the strange surroundings at the veterinary ICU, the medicines, the transfusions. How I loved our daily visits-- lying on the floor with you, coaxing you to eat, singing to you, petting your soft ears and muzzle, talking about the time you'd come home and we'd snuggle on the couch with the pink blanket again! You came home again but couldn't stay-- your body was so tired and systems failing from the illness. We said goodbye at home the day before your eighth birthday and when I left you for a short while, you slipped away so I wouldn't see you go and beg you to stay. I think I knew that you were ready to go to a place where you were once again the king of the pillows, and the woods, and the river. Please look for Brandy, and Blackie and Spike and know that one day, we will be coming there too. For now, Belle, Pinny and all of your humans are grieving without you. Our walks seem so tame now! How I miss your "waggle stubbin'" and you lounging across the footstool while I read the paper. Belle is trying to learn to keep the "fang deer" and the "fang children" away but she lacks the authority just yet! I will see you again one day and then I will be complete. I will love you forever.

Your Mama with the Pink Fur

There will never be another dog like Lucky. He was truly one of kind. He was the happiest and friendliest dog to all. Whenever a stranger would come by he would immediately jump up on them, wag his tail and give them a little kiss. He was quite the "licker". Every night he'd sleep at the edge of our bed. I never needed an alarm clock with Lucky around. Each morning the minute the sun would come up, he'd be scratching at the door to go out. We will miss his head turning every time we would spell a word. We swear that dog could spell. Our only wish is that Lucky is at Rainbow Bridge having fun with all the other dogs there. He's probably herding them around like he did at the dog park.

Lucky you will always have a special place in my heart and life. Mommy and Daddy miss you so much! You were treated like the son we never had. There will be a void in our life without you.

Lucky I will always remember our times together; you were one of a kind cat. I will go on somehow because I know one day God will allow us to be together again. You were a one of a kind cat. A lot of people miss you and Mark misses you so much too, watch over us Lucky.

Lucky, I can't believe you're gone. You were fine on Thursday and left me on Friday! I miss you and I ache inside, but I know you're with Chuck and Maggie - they've been waiting for you. I love you, my friend, my companion, my baby. Cynthia.

We will miss you dearly little friend, Until we see each other again.

The Shields Family

We'll never have such a good companion as Lucky has been. We loved him, and he loved us. I hope there is a dog heaven, but even if there's not, he will live forever in the memories of those to whom he was so loyal. We miss you, buddy.

Mark Bartels

My Little Old Man-
It's been a week since you went to the Bridge. Please know I loved you so very much, and I miss you every day. I am sorry we could not save you. I look for the day we meet again-
Mom

What happened to you! I could not find you --Lucky died November 2000 I miss her dearly---sweetheart I will see you again........I am so sorry for not being there for you-------Pache misses you too! We did find him a semi mate! Sammie
God love ya
I miss ya
Angela H.

Dear little Lucky,

You never had a chance to experience real love. Instead you were the innocent victim of a cruel act.

I have grieved for you everyday since hearing about you and wish so much I could have saved you.

You are with my beloved Belle now, and I know she will take care of you.

When my time comes, I will gladly carry you both across Rainbow Bridge. Just know that someone here loves you, and will keep praying for you precious little one.

All my love, Jules

Lucky, I miss you very much!
And I will see you on the other side!
I Love You, Lucky Lu

John

You brought so much love to our lives, and we know you secretly enjoyed annoying Peppy and Sydney even while trying so obviously to ignore them! You always wanted to be the center of attention and you know you were. We know that you're at peace now after your long struggle. We hope you find Peppy and Putchket and Cricket - so you can all play together, and be a family again.

Sheila Stephens and Ian Levstein

Diagnosed with cancer just before Christmas 2001, you were brave and struggled to carry on, every day, wagging your tail and grinning. You welcomed the puppy who spent your final 6 months as the bane of your every waking moment, playing with him even up until the last week. The cancer was forced into remission and instead of just 3 months, we had 8. Today it was clear that you were tired and the struggle was no longer evenly matched, so Scott came and helped you start the journey to the Bridge. You slipped away so fast and so peacefully. We all miss you, Lurk, we always will. The cats and Heath will never forget the gentle pal they grew up with. Thank you for your love. Go find Esther, she was always your cat.

Faith

Our little Lucky came into our lives as a stray.
He was with us for eleven years and we will miss him terrible. He was a special fellow that gave us unconditional love every day of his life. We had him cremated and when I go, he will be placed with me. He will always be in our hearts.

Patricia A. Branham

It's has been a year without you, and still we miss you every day. You filled our hearts with joy and laughter, and suddenly it's all been over. The day you died started like any other day, but we could sense something was wrong cause' you stood in the place for a long time and hardly moved, dad rushed you to the vet, and said that your bleeding internally and he diagnosed the problem as a deadly virus, he gave you medicine and told us to come back in the afternoon so that the senior vet will take a look at you. I rushed home from work you couldn't move but still you flpped your tail one last time to show me that you are happy to see me, I was sure you were going to be fine cause' you were a fighter, you survived the car accident and your epileptic disease. At 4 me and dad took you to the vet again and he was very serious he gave you a lot of medicine and told us to wait and see how you handle the medicine. Only a second later you collapsed, we ran to you and the vet ran to get his injection and told dad to massage your heart. You died at the age of ten and half in dads powerful arms, I gave you one last hug and closed your eyes and started crying like a little boy cause, my best friend in the world that grew up with me and had been there for me always went away to the bridge. You were the most beautiful golden retriever that I have ever seen. and always there will be a place in our hearts for you. We got a new Golden puppy boy the same color has you, we decided that a girl will be to hard cause' it will remind us of you. He is great and filling my life with joy his name is Spike, I know that you are happy that he is with us today.

Thank you for your faithfulness and gift of unconditional love as they are forever remembered. We were the Lucky ones to have found you, and you were the Lucky one to have found us.
I love you and know that we will meet one day, until that blessed day

Goodbye and watch and protect us from above

Elad

Dear Lucky;
What a shame that you must leave us in the middle of your life. You were found on my father's front porch in the cool month of October and my mother was kind enough to give you a warm, loving home. You spent 9 years of your life there. Loving everyone, even Heidi dog at which you'd occasionally swat at :) You enjoyed being brushed the most, and curling up by the fireplace. Watching birds and eating gourmet kitty snacks was a favorite time of yours too. Lucky it was so hard for us to let you go, yet we knew we had to do what was best for you, to send you to a land free from pain. Not because we did not love you, because we loved you too much to force you to stay. Suzy cat will be there for you Lucky, you will be good friends. She will take your paw and lead you down the path of the Rainbow Bridge in which you will receive your wings.
May god bless you and keep you, till we can all be together again.
Love; Mommy, Daddy, & Sis (Jenny :)

I still miss you Lucky and so do all your brothers and sisters. Especially Little Jasper who was always at your side. We will all meet at the Rainbow Bridge someday. We love you little fella. You were the boss, now your good pal Jasper has taken over the job as you would have wanted him to. Your Daddy

Lucky,

Though we will forever miss you, we know you are now free from pain. Run free and proud, little one, until we meet again.

Love,

Karen, Momma, Chelsea, Amanda, April, Rose, Joe, Lobo, Anne, John, Francis, Dorothy, Michelle, Peachie, Curlie.

I found Lucky on the street next to my house. I quickly picked him up, in fear of him getting hit by a car, teased by some kids, or killed by a cat. I brought him into my home, and put him into a spare birdcage. He was so scared at first. He didn't eat until that night. I fed him with an eyedropper. I woke up several times in the night to feed him. The next day, I even brought him to school with me, and would giving him a feeding every period. I took him home that day, and it seemed as if he wasn't as scared anymore. I named him Lucky, being he survived his first night, and not many wild baby birds do when you bring them into your home. The next day, I noticed that he started to recognize me. He spent most of his time huddled in a corner near the back of the cage, were I gave him some socks and bedding for warmth. I would come to the front of the cage, and he would hop and flutter, trying his best to fly, to the front, right to my face. Seeing that made me so happy. He was starting to realize that I was going to be his mother. I had such a good night with him that night. Took him out, let him sit near me and watch me type on the computer, gave him little feedings. Next morning, my dad calls me down saying he was twitching and acting funny. I ran down my stairs, to see Lucky lying on his side. I picked him up, he was still breathing. I didn't know what to do. But before I could even think of anything, he died right in my palm. I couldn't believe it. The previous night he was doing so well. I don't know what happened to him. He didn't show any sign that something was wrong. I've only had him for 2 1/2-3 days, and I still cried a LOT when he died. I cried 2 hours on end. Then I cried more during the day. The I cried myself to sleep. I am so upset over this still. It only happened yesterday.

Jackie Vazquez

Lucky was the greatest dog and the greatest friend my family could have ever had. She blessed us for 14 years and we are so grateful. We are all devastated and heartbroken. We miss her dearly.

The Lyon's

My mother took me to the ASPCA in August of 1993 to get my a dog for a combination birthday present and house warming gift. That day, I feel in love with my Lucky dog.
He was a hyper 1 1/2 yr old solid black beauty. My now 10 yr old son named him Lucky, because he was a lucky dog that we had adopted him. He had been abused and was not about to trust anyone very much, but he had alot of love to give, and so did we. When my son was almost 3 yrs old, he escaped the fenced back yard and headed down around the corner, when we found him just minutes later, there was Lucky right by his side. In the past several weeks Lucky had lost alot of weight quickly, I knew in my heart it was cancer and there was nothing to be done for him. I made his last few weeks as easy on him as I could, but yesterday when I came home from work, he couldn't respond to me. I gave him a nice warm bath, blow dried his hair, and sat and held him waiting for our 7:30pm appointment. As I sat in the livingroom floor holding him, I could tell he was about to lose his fight and I had to take him to the vet around 6:30 where I was told he had most likely had a liver tumor that had ruptured while I was at work and they felt he was bleeding internally at that point. My baby boy is now in heaven. He will be missed terribly by my entire family and thought of daily.

Pam Anderson

My almost 16 year old cat, Lucky, died last Wednesday, of Liver/Kidney Failure after a brave fight to the end. Lucky was kind, and loving and never asked for anything except a warm bed, some food and me to love her. She got all of that, but she gave me much more in return. I don't know what life is going to be without her, but having been her "friend" for all these years, I am going to miss her. There will be never another cat like my sweet Lucky. I hope she is enjoying her stay at Rainbow Bridge, where she is healthy and happy once again.

Karen Begovich

There is not a day we don't think of you and your friend Monty misses you to. Love your Mommy and Daddy

Sue and Rob Phelan

Lucky was the most wonderful kitty. He made us so happy and he was affectionate in his own special ways. It is so hard for all of us because we can't remember what it used to be like without him in our lives. He had this special aura about him that always put a smile on our faces. I know he is in a wonderful place now...young and healthy again. I can't wait to be reunited with him someday. It will be wonderful. He will be missed every single day for the rest of our lives and will live in our hearts forever. We love you Lucky.

Lee, Dayna, Shannon and Ashley

Lucky was loveable and loving, he was always at the door when you arrived and when you left. He knew when we were scared, sad and felt alone. He cuddled and spoiled us with his love and affection. Lucky will be sadly missed but never forgotten. We love him always.

My dog Lucky has been the best friend anyone could ever have. He has been supportive through all my hard times. He has never been aggressive and has always been happy every moment of the day. He is loved by my family and myself. He died of cancer that spread all over his body. I will miss him very much and I know he will be better in Heaven and I look forward to that day that I meet him again.

Lucky was the Lord's faithful servant all the days of her life. She was our mother, sister, and dearest friend. Thank you, God, for her love in our lives. Not a day goes by that our hearts don't ache for her presence. How much we miss her! And the Lord will say, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant..enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." (Mt.25:23)Oh Lucky, we loved you so much...

Laura Wagenhoffer

For Mommy's Luce.
Mark always used to say, Auntie Chelle Lucy is the perfect dog, and so you were. Totally devoted to me, loving, gentle the most angelic little soul, entrusted to my care.
I had you for 12 1/2 wonderful years, and even though Mike has now come to live with us, there will never be able to be another "Luce".

Michelle Loftus

My Lucy, my soulmate and special girl. Your spirit will always be with me. Thank you for the years of love and companionship that you gave, so freely. You will live on forever within my heart. Remember, I promised you that I would always love you, for you are my special one. I miss you so, my sweet baby girl.

Susan Redmond

I miss you so much and I am sorry I could not heal you.

Marilla Clephane

we will always be together. i will meet you in gods heaven

JLP

The best little doggie in the whole wide world, we miss you and love you and can't wait to see you again in Heaven. Take care, my little baby, and go play with Jesus and the Blessed Virgin, Saint Therese of Lisieux and all the saints and angels, and our family already there, and we'll come for you when it's time for us to be there too. I will see you, and I am so thankful to have had you here. I love you! with Love, Chrissy

Christine Marie Therese Day

Lucy, we love you always.

A. Newsome

A great cat with a heart of gold.
Not a great mouser, but the moths trembled in fear.
Not a big lap cat, but a snuggle in the ear and a loud purr, gave us both comfort.
She will be missed, as she was the cat I always wanted as a kid, and the unconditional love I needed as an adult.
Rest in God love My Sweet Lucy. I will never forget.

Becky Witt

It was a roll of the dice, Lucy, when I adopted you from the local animal shelter at four and a half months of age during the spring of 1992. I was ready to quit my newspaper job and drive cross country and needed a traveling/camping, jogging companion. I always wanted a black dog, a male whom I would call Louis...But, among the jumping dogs and their frenzied barking, I saw you in the last cage, sitting silently, wagging your tail optimistically, as if you weren't in a shelter, but in someone's yard and had been waiting for me to take you home.

Your original owners said you were "hard to handle" and they were right! During our initial outings, I felt like I had a steam locomotive tethered to the end of the leash! But you had a lot of spirit and a big heart. Your tag card at the shelter should have read: energetic and exuberant, eager to charge - - full steam ahead - - through life.

I was nervous, quitting my job, and traveling alone, not really having a purpose other than adventure. You made a great traveling companion. You never whined about my driving, never once got car sick, and even though we never made it to California, we did settle for a while in a small West Texas town. What adventures we had! Wading in the muddy waters of the Rio Grande, hiking in Big Bend National Park, and outfoxing a rancher who was killing off the town's dog population with poisoned meat.

Well, we moved on, and had many more adventures - - the summer we spent in a tent on Martha's Vineyard, the cold miserable winter in upstate New York where the heat never worked in the low rent apartment, and the water in your dog bowl froze on occasion.

But I'll never forget last summer! We finally made it all the way to California. Even though I sailed on San Francisco Bay, gambled at ritzy casinos in Las Vegas, and toured wineries along the Western coastline, the highlight of that trip was the day we spent In Utah driving through canyons and forests. We started out walking through Four Corners; you obligingly placed a paw in each state. Then we got into the car, and drove along hot, dusty, and winding roads. Midday, we were both so hot and sweaty, your matted fur sticking to the back seat and my left arm and shoulder sunburnt to a crisp from dangling it out the window. On a whim, I took a detour down a secluded dirt road, and ended up on the shores of Lake Powell. I'll never forget how quickly we both ran out of the car and into the cold, clear water, submerging our heads underwater, washing off the sweat and grime of hundreds of miles. That was one of the best days of my life.

This past spring you got sick. I tried everything to make you better, surgery, chemotherapy, herbal supplements, fresh air, sunshine, but you faded away. And now that you're gone, heaven for me would be the chance to relive that summer day again, you and me, splashing in the water, happy to be alive, under the sun, enjoying the freedom of the open road. Good-bye my friend. We'll always have Lake Powell.

Lucy, you were a brave girl. I can't stop asking God why such innocent creatures are burdened with such terrible things like Lymphosarcoma. Lucy, my sweet girl, you are gone from this life but you will never ever be gone from our minds and from our hearts. You will be missed with each passing day. We will always love you.

Donna Freeman

I thank GOD for allowing me the honor of taking care of such a spirit. She asked so little, she gave so much. I regret only the look in her eyes when she asked for help and I could not give it to her. She gave me such happiness and all I could get from her was a tail waggle and a smile (but that was always enough). God Bless you Lucy, and God comfort all of you who are hurting through the loss of you pets.

Russell Frick

Dear Lucy, how we miss you. You were our most precious friend for 15 years. I wish that we could have helped you, God knows we tried. We hope that you are healthy and happy now, we will never forget you. Love, Mommy and Daddy, Ron and Rie

Lucy girl, I'm so sorry that I could not do more for you. I listened to all the specialists and made the decision to go ahead with the surgery in the hope that life would be better for you. And, maybe for you it is better now, but my heart breaks. Since Mags has been gone you have comforted me greatly --- I could not have made it without you. Now . . . . I am so alone. I miss you begging for bits of chicken & grabbing grandma's hand w/ your paw to see if she would give you a morsel. When I play pac-man on the computer there is no one asking for their head to be petted. I will never forget you Lucy ---rest in peace with Maggie (I know she met you there) I'll be there very soon. Love, mom

We rescued Lucy about 3 years ago from the Golden Retriever rescue in Santa Monica. She was very thin and had no hair on most of her body. All she wanted is to be loved. She craved any human contact and would be content with just touching a part of our body. Lucy passed quietly in the night and is mourned by her family, Nancy, David, Becky, Bonnie and Samantha, and her canine sisters Einstein and Whoopee. When she gets to heaven, I want her to look for my dad, Bill Cronberg - he will care for her until we arrive. We love you Lucy, and will miss you. Godspeed!

Lucy, we loved you so, and Mommy don't know how she'll go, but I will. I love you, and wished we could have made you better. We'll always remember you.

Mommy and Daddy, Ron & Marie

I LOVE LUCY! We used to say that to you often. You were such a beautiful kitty, with such a great personality! You "talked" to us incessantly, and followed us around "helping" all the time. I don't know what to do without you curled up on my desk while I work on the computer, or curled up next to me on the couch, chirping with your funny little purring sound. You kept me company all hours of the day and night. I miss your beautiful bright turquoise eyes, and your huge fluffy tail. I miss your begging for a few little bites of chicken or turkey. I miss your sweet face that you would actually let me kiss! We were so blessed to have had you in our lives, and we thank God for that privilege. I pray that you're happy and whole again, chasing some small creatures, and lying in the warm dirt of God's flower beds, as you did ours. WE'LL LOVE YOU FOREVER LUCY!!

Dan, Cheryl, & Daniel Pease

Lucy was our beloved pet for 15 years. She was a beautiful and loyal girl. On the morning of March 25, 2002, on my wife's and my 13th wedding anniversary, she passed away. We are thankful that she did not suffer; it's just that we had NO time to prepare for her death. We think that she had a blood clot that went to either her heart of lungs. At any rate, she passed away about 7:15 A.M. Monday morning. We already miss her terribly and her "running buddy," Fred, also misses her. Lucy, thanks for all of the wonderful memories. We hope you're looking down from "doggie heaven" and smiling! We love you, old girl!

Alan and Susan

A dear and loyal Burmese kitty. I miss her strong will and zany persistence. She was warm to sleep with and always helpful when I was reading or using the computer. She had nice manners and showed off for company. Lucy was beautiful and I am sorry I lost her so young (only 6). May she play and run in peace. I love my little Lucy forever.

Wendy Shomer

My dear Lucy, we shall never forget you. You taught us the meaning of love and tenderness. Love Fabienne, Ana and Alan

Aloha oe my "Lovely" Lucy. I'm so grateful that I had the opportunity to have you in my life for so long. I'll always remember watching you flush Pheasant on our daily outings. You were a natural and it was your favorite thing to do. I'll continue wondering what you would have done if you had actually caught one. You were always happy to be number 3 in the pack, but you really stepped up when Ralph and Alice died and you had to assume the position of pack leader to Chica, Nella and Bob. You lived a long, full and active life and were never sick so I thought you'd be around for a lot longer. It's comforting to think that you're now reunited with your beloved Ralpy Boy and Alice. I know that they'll look out for and take care of you until I join you. Until then, God Bless you all.

Papa, Chica, Nella, Bob and Mojo

Lucy helped me raise 4 puppies for Canine Companions for Independence before she died suddenly. I love you Lucy, thank you.

Mary Hall

Lucy, I miss you so much. I am so sorry I didn't know to do more for you. I hope you can forgive me. I'm glad that we rescued you, and you lived in doggie luxury with us for such a long time. You were a good old girl, and we all loved you so much. You will live on in our hearts forever.

Laura-Grace Orfinger

Sadly missed and remember with loads of luv.

Elaine, Nick, Sam, Kim, Kelly

We miss your little white mustached face.

Donna and Ken

My sweet dog, I hope you had as good of a life with me as I did with you...
Mommy loves you

She was brought to us as a orphaned, one-day-old baby. I loved her so much. She was such a special friend.

She loved to run and play in our yard. She would run after me and try to fly with her puny wings. Her favorite food was clover. She loved wheat grass too. She loved the juicy ends of the grass seed stalks. She fell asleep and didn't wake up. I will always love her.

Christy Swartz

My best friend. We adored you especially me. You are in heaven and I will be coming as soon as god sends me. We will always be together. Kitty is with you and Rickey Dog misses you. God bless.
Love, Mom

Ludwig will always hold a special place in our hearts- as a happy, tough dog we loved so much. We hope you've found peace now, and can't wait to meet you at the rainbow bridge! We love you!

Daddy & Mommy

Dear Pooh,
Today and every day we celebrate you, and miss you terribly. This would have been your 5th birthday. We wish you were here to enjoy your birthday and receive all the love you deserve. Knowing that we'll see you again helps us to look forward to that day in the future. But until then we have to trust that you are more comfortable and happy across "Rainbow Bridge" than you might have been here. We selfishly mourn our loss of you daily. Maybe now we can realize that that is not what you would want. Zoe misses you and has had a hard time adjusting also. We love you so very much and hope that you are chasing tennis balls all day long without consequence; that you are as happy as you made us while you were here. We love you. Momma and Daddy. Happy Birthday, Pooh!

Gailene & Derham

People cheered up when they saw Luke. He was a gentle and funny soul swaggering along about his bull-terrier business down Broadway. Luke was about sixty pounds of wrestler-trim muscle, mostly black with a white collar, bib, and blaze. He had a little brindle on his legs and a bark that could shake the trees.

It was a rare walk that someone did not stop him to pet him, and often just to admire him. (He had a certain dignity that kept people from taking liberties.) Luke would stand quietly smiling up at them or staring off thinking his own deep thoughts.

When he was in his middle years, and we went for long Sunday walks through Central Park, he seemed to think he was surveying his country domain. He was, after all, a king.

And just about every night we’d spend a few peaceful moments looking out over the Hudson; he’d be in my arms, his paws resting on the railing. I think he liked that part of the day best, but it certainly kept me going. He was able to do that up to the day he was put to sleep.

On his last walk at the end of the day, Luke would spin around like a dervish in the lobby of our building as only bull-terriers can. That was an oddly controlled frenzy…made you think of the Wordsworth’s “Surprised by Joy.” Losing you, Luke, is a pain much deeper than tears, far more abiding.

There are probably not many other dogs that knew to pull you into the street to catch a cab if they got tired on a hot summer day. OK, so Luke got kicked out of obedience school. But that was not because he had not figured out the scam and decided it wasn’t for him. You were a real New Yorker, my friend, and knew from “sit” for no good reason.

Dear brave heart, you always had your own ideas about what was right, where to go, and what to do. Some of the best prize-fighters—not the biggest or the most ferocious—get nicknamed “the Truth.”

That may not sound as menacing as a brawler called “the punisher.” But the pros are wary when they fight someone called the Truth. Because you can’t fight the truth with style, fancy footwork, or fury. It takes heart and control—not denial—of rightful anger. Not righteous wrath; that’s grandstanding and usually wrong. Just the truth.

You were a tender and loving soul, noble Luke, my rock and champion, gentle and true to the bone. Sweet rest. Chase your Kong-toy with a demonic look in your beady little eyes near the Rainbow Bridge. Pull a smart-aleck trick on Jake the poodle. And put in a good word for all of us who love and miss you, funny little guy.

Robert

Old pal of mine, you are free now to jump, swim, run and bark with wild abandon. You will live in our hearts forever BooBah. Now, where's the ball? I won't say goodbye, just that I will see you later, but now I miss you more than words will ever say.

David, Debbie and Jenna Everhart

My "Little Lu" was the sweetest, most affectionate cat. I'll miss all her little silly behaviors. She would pat your arm when she wanted to be petted. She loved to help me type on the computer. She has kept me company all day every day during the past seven months I've been unemployed. I'm grateful for the fourteen years we spent together.

Joanne Van Vranken

Our loving Angel, birdie in a hole, clack clack clack.
Pet me, love me, touch me, don't stop!
Her passing has left a huge void a hundred times larger than she was.

Frankie

Lulu, you were with us only eight very short months, but you filled our hearts with love and touched our souls with your spirit. Because of you, we will never be dogless again! We are so happy that your last months were spent with two people who let you know you were dearly loved after all the hard times you had been through. Sleep well, sweet baby girl, and take care of your brother Elliott so he doesn't get lonely. Thor will be there shortly as well, so keep an eye out for him. Love & kisses from Mama and Dad

My dear sweet special baby girl. You don't know how much you are loved and how very much you are missed. It's not fair that you had to leave us so soon, after only 5 years. But I couldn't stand to see you in pain my dear one. Your leaving us, has left a emptiness inside of me that aches for you to come back. I have never done anything as hard as letting you go. You and I went everywhere together my sweet girl. I just don't want to go anywhere anymore without you with me. I know that in time, this pain I feel inside, this extreme loss, will fade some. But my love for you never will. It's only been two weeks since you passed on, and I still look for you in the window when I get home from work. Still step over where you used to lay while I was in the shower, still have your bed next to my chair in the living room. I know that I am going to have to get rid of those things eventually. But for now I just cant. Coming home to an empty house, became to much for Toren and myself Loulee, I couldn't stand looking for you and your not being there. So we went out and got a puppy and have named him Max. He isn't here to replace you, no other dog alive could do that. EVER! He's here to bring laughter back into our lives and he's here to help ease the pain of losing you! Loulee girl, know how much you meant to us, and how much you are missed and loved! I will never forget you or the years that we did have together! Please rest in peace and I will try to start putting my life back together, knowing that your not suffering and are running and jumping again like you did as a pup, helps me alot. I love you LouleeGirl!!! Always will my sweet, loyal friend!

Kyra

Not enough time...........I'll always feel you hopping up onto my shoulder. Lie in the sun, chase the shadows, be happy till the time comes when I met you at the rainbow bridge with my cherished others in your company. You will be missed.

Sylvia Sollid

I thank God for sharing the 5 short years with us. We will always love you. You were our loyal companion. I will miss you following my steps as I cut the grass, your smile as I come home, your wagging tail as you eat, and your eagerness to play frisbee or chase a ball. Go in peace, my friend, play now with the angels. I look forward to petting you again...

Rich and Molly Murphy

I hope you are at peace now, sweet Luna. We miss you so much and wish you were here with us. Farah is so lonely without you and this house is so different without you. God bless you Luna and we'll see you again someday. I love you so much.

Paige

Luna, you were in my life such a short time, but touched my heart in such a big way. Know that I love you.

P.S. I hope you dance.

Love,

Mom

Angie George

Lupine you gave us 18 years of love and warm laps. We will miss you little kittie. You put up a good fight these last two years. I still expect to see you in your bed, and waiting for us to brush you. We love you very much Lupine.

Lupine's Memorial Page: http://lupinekatz.tripod.com/

Paul and Kathy

She was so little and sweet. I can never know what really happened to her poor, gentle self. The boys caught her in a trap and then killed her. But she is with Jesus now. I picture her rubbing at his feet. God tried to tell me this, even when I couldn't accept that she could be dead. I will love her always, as she loves me. Thank you for the story of the rainbow bridge.

Valerie Crumley

ODE TO LYNSEY - MY LITTLE PUP

In and out of the shelter more than once...
A little hyper and always ready to bounce.
She caught my eye and then she came to me...
A little mutt...her name was Lynsey.

I took her home and cleaned her up...
There she was...my little pup.
At night I'd take her for a walk...
When I asked, she was never one to balk.
She'd nudge her leash hanging by the door...
As if to say, "let's go walk some more!"

Little by little she would learn new things...
Sit, roll over, crawl, and to bark when the doorbell rings.
She'd hold out her paw when asked, "give me five"...
And offer the other when told, "the OTHER five."
She'd scan the walls and ceiling as she sat on the rug...
And let me know if she spotted a fly or bug.
A tasty reward was what she wanted, and always got...
But not until I gave that bug a swat!

She'd always let me know that she didn't appreciate...
A ride in the car...Yikes! A to visit the vet!
"YAP! YAP! YAP! I don't want to go", she'd say...
But, she was a little queen by the end of the day.
All bathed and clipped and freshly groomed...
She'd forgotten about thinking she was doomed.

As time passed, the walks were few and far between...
But she kept as spry as any pup I'd ever seen.
I'd come home from work and pick up her ball...
And give it a quick toss down the hall.
She'd go fetch it, bring it back to me, and then...
Expect me to throw it again...and again...and again.
After an exhausting game of fetch with the ball...
She'd turn and run toward me down the hall.
I'd crouch on hands and knees...and over she went.
Just like a deer leaping a fence!
She'd drop the ball by her dish and gobble up her food...
As if, during the day, she wasn't in the mood.

We played these games day after day, year after year...
But then, old age began to creep up on her.
She wasn't so interested in chasing the ball any more...
And, on occasion, left a little "present" on the floor.
Her hearing wasn't as good as in her younger days...
She didn't even hear scary thunderstorms pass by.

Her appetite waned, as so did her pep...
She had difficulty getting up the porch steps.
Her breath was as bad as a passing skunk...
And her ribcage looked as if it had sunk.
To keep her going, we did all we could do...
But, after sixteen years, we all knew...
That the years had taken their toll on her...
And our "little pup" was no longer there.

She didn't resist when I picked her up...
I cradled her and said, "You're still my little pup."
But, this ride in the car would be her last...
She didn't even fuss or try to protest.
She was so tired...we both knew that her time was up.
But, I'll always remember her...as my beloved little pup.

Lessons learned from my dear canine friend...
To be loving and loyal to the very end...
And if we growl or snap once in a while...
Life is better when greeted with a wagging tail (or a smile).