Year 2002 Tributes

Nacombie thru Nyles

We miss you very much, Mama. I think of you every day! I will always think of you every day, as I hope you will stay with me until it is my time to come! Take care, Nacombie, I love you and I miss you dearly!! We will meet again one day!! I love you Mama!! Love always, Mommy

If tears could build a stairway,
and heartache make a lane,
we'd walk the path to Heaven,
and bring you back again.

We'll never forget you, Nadia. We'll love you forever. Until we meet again... Mama and Daddy

Nagi was our first baby. We found her abandoned as a stray and bottle fed her from two weeks old. She was the prettiest, softest feline we've ever known, always tiny and delicate, grey with black stripes and little black feet. She was full of grace and love. We miss her. We cry for her. We will always love her. She is survived by a brother and two sisters (same mother, different litter) who also miss her.

Nagi, Mommy and Daddy love you. We hope to meet again someday.

Nala you were taken too suddenly for us to be with you and say goodbye. For that I apologize. You will never be forgotten.

John & Lisa Fur Family

Nana was one of the most affectionate cats I have ever known. Her human, my friend Helen, loved and cared for her very much. Nana had other housemates as well, 2 other cats, and a couple of very playful beagles. She will always be remembered by those who loved her.
"No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why." (author unknown)

Nano was the best rat in the world. We went through the bumps in the road but always sucseded. 2 weeks ago she was paralyzed from the waist and she had died on Valentines day.....

Lizz

My sweet little Napoleon. You are still my little man. I will love you forever. I will never forget you. There can never be another you. You meant the world to me and now my world will never be the same. Small, black and tan, shepards body on a tiny frame I promised to love you forever and I always will. My love, my son, my only one.

Love always,
your mom, Mom-mom & Pop-pop

To Poly
Yes Poly I do believe in the rainbow bridge and I hope to see you there. And you had not better be pug stubborn and not come when I call you, my rolie poly olie.
You were my baby my best friend. We had such a short time together. You know you were well loved. We all love you very much and miss you so much. I miss your warm body curling next to mine at bed time. I miss you turning to me and giving kisses until I would pet you. I miss that comical look you would give me when I asked you a question. How I wish I could hear you scratch on the door to come in. Or to even clean up one of the accidents. There is so much that I miss. So unexpected was it. I did not get to say good-bye. At least it was quick, you just laid down for a nap and went straight to the rainbow bridge. My darling I know you are well and happy. I love you ever so much and more. My heart will always be yours. And I will miss you forever.
Love and miss you so much Poly.
love your mommy
Stefanie

Napoleon,

It has been many years since you shared my life . . . but if I could, I would tell you just how much you were loved and how much you are missed, even today.

You were the smartest dog I ever had. I am so sorry that I had to send you to Rainbow Bridge; please understand there was no choice. I look forward to joining you there someday.

You will live forever in my heart.

Kenny Woods

Good-bye dear one, Your tragic passing will never be understood, you are missed, you are loved, rest in peace

Helena MacAulay

I would like to pay tribute to two of my cats.
The first one was Napoleon. He was 5 years old and died on Oct.10,1999.I found him one morning in my kitchen looking very ill. We rushed him to the vet and they said they would run some test. The next morning they called and said that he died in his sleep. The next is Lotus. He left the home in Nov. and never returned. We discovered his body yesterday in our garage. We were completely in shock and are in morning all over again. He was 11 years old.

Ruth Roan

What a wonderful blessing you were in our lives.

Barbara

Please pray for our loss and sorrow for Napom was more than a cat, he was my best friend and companion. I will love and miss him forever and a day.

Michael and Wendy Huy

Tarna and Blarney was a light in our life and when her mom Tarna passed away a year ago Blarney pined for Tarna. Blarney never got over her mom being gone, I have never seen two animals love each other so much. Now they will be together forever at the bridge and someday I will be with them again.

Sue Sebring

Our beloved Nash:
God bless you Boo-Boo. We miss and love you so much. You'll never be Forgotten

Love, Mommy, Michael, and Kelly

Maggie

Simon was the best of everything Newfoundland. We love you and miss you so much! Deepest love, your family!

My love is there for you though you are gone from me. The place in my heart where you are kept is a forever thing. Once again I will see your dance of joy, feel your warm face next to mine and see your sweet doggy smile. With open arms I too, will meet you on the bridge. We will cross together. Until then my friend wait for me. Love, mom

To my Natalie...missing the second piece of my heart

Marla Wadsworth

Natasha, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge at 3pm, April 27 2002. I woke early the next morning, quietly listening for you. It took a few minutes before reality crept in and the tears came again. I miss you my dear friend and companion of eighteen years. The soft caress on my face each morning and wet nose kisses are gone but nor forgotten. How you loved to snuggle under the covers with your head on my shoulder. You were the matriarch of the household and ruled firm but loving. When your time came Tasha you let me know with those wise knowing stares. Yet even when our vet came here to ease your suffering, you still rubbed your cheek against mine and purred softly as though you knew it was time to go. Natasha you were my queen and were regal to the end. Dad and Mom love you and miss you terribly. Goodbye my beauty until we meet again in another time on the Rainbow Bridge

Linda Merle

To our sweet, loving Natasha: We miss you so very much, but we know you are now free from your pain. We feel certain that you are with your former yardmate/roommate, Sinbad. Filled with lots of energy, we are sure the two of you are together, providing all of those souls with love & happiness just as you did for us while on Earth. We love you, Vivian, Jaime, & Jacob Vega. Oh, and Sasha & Buddy, too.

Nat Kitty had the most beautiful blue eyes. She looked into our souls and gave us so much joy and love. Everyone who met her fell head over heels in love with her. She took part of our hearts with her but she is in peace now.

I thankful to have been a part of her life and will miss her.

Bryan Noda

Naughty Kitty, Thank you for being with me for so many years. You were such a good friend and comfort to me. I miss you, but I am glad you aren't getting any older. Even Oleg misses you. You were a special kitty and I know you never meant to be naughty. We will think of you often and keep you in our hearts. Goodbye Kitty...

Say some blessings for Navajo who died on Jan 9, 2002. It is just now after all these months I have finally come out of the dark deep abyss. Her dedication page can be found at http://mustangbeamranch.homestead.com/navajo.html I miss her so badly...I want to join her so bad but she wouldn't like that. Her sister Bass misses her badly too. She looks for her all the time. Her death was not accidental. I have reason to believe she was killed but have no proof of that. All I know is I took her to the vet after she had been sick for a while..not eating and finally not going to the bathroom...the vet said possibly consumption. She died the very next morning at 1230 AM. He does not know why...either. Said that her insides had ruptured ...*poisoning*...but that she did not suffer. He told me, she bared her teeth before she died and to me that was her way of tellin me she was A-OK. Why am I not OK?

Mustang Beam

Nazumi Annabelle Prado is the most wonderful friend anyone could ever have. We love her and she always made sure that we knew she loved us too. We will light our candles tonight. Thank you, Sarah and Christina Prado.

My darling Smeds,

I love you and miss you so.

Mummy

He died suddenly of Cardiomyopathy, no apparent symptoms. He was active and happy until the end.

He was an outdoor style cat, loved to explore and run around. (Though we kept him indoors.) He always would come to the door whenever we entered or exited the house (trying to get out?). Last week we let him explore the grass in our new backyard and he played in the grass until I dragged him back inside. He loved heights and could often be found at the top of bookshelf, cabinet or table.

He had two favorite games: Fetch and Catching Cards. We played fetch with anything he could hold in his mouth. Often with an elastic band. I can remember when he would find an elastic from an earlier game, bring it to me and drop it in my lap, ready to play. The second, Catching Cards, we played with a deck of cards. I would flick the cards anywhere near him and he would knock them out of the air to his feet. He loved to jump, leap, stretch and spin to stop the cards from getting past him.

But, by far, what I will remember him for most was this: He would come to you, when you were lying down, jump up and lie down either next to you or on top of you and start to purr. Then he would stretch out as far as he could and start kneading his pawings into the blanket (or shirt) below. Finally, content as he could be he started to lick and suck on the blanket. Both my wife and I found it very weird and we constantly tried to stop him from sucking, but he was not to be denied.

We both wish that wherever he is now, that he's happy with endless grass to run around and explore, endless bugs to chase, but always a nice soft cotton blanket to lie in, stretch out in and suck.

Neelix, we will love you and remember you always. You were a great part of our lives and you will be missed.

Colin & Luise Lee

My child, my best friend, my baby Neko. She left us just days before her 20th birthday. Beautiful, silken Calico with a Lone Ranger mask black as coal. Warm, purring, loving, rubbing kitty. Wet nose kisses every day. Neko touched many hearts and converted non-cat people.

The love is indescribable, the void overwhelming. The joy of my life, gone now, but never, ever forgotten. Her sweet spirit and beautiful kitty love will live forever.

Mommy loves you and misses you so much.

Laura

Neko was our life, our sunshine, our very best friend.
Neko fought to run when she couldn't walk, to jump when she couldn't stand. She fought diabetes for two and a half years through all the blood tests and insulin shots. She fought a chronic ear infection for years; but she couldn't fight another severe ear infection and diabetes and old age together.
Loving her was the easiest thing we ever did, living without her is the hardest. Almost as hard as the decision to let her go. She couldn't fight anymore. I held her and talked to her and told her how much we loved her until she went to sleep and had the vet give her the shot and told her I would never let her go.
Neko always wanted to fly out of our arms when we carried her anywhere.
She was our little angel. Now our little angel has wings.

Pat & Bob Burdett

My sweet Nell passed, my heart is broken. You'll always be in my heart

Susan Anderson

Nellie, our beloved beagle had to be put to rest 5/30/2002 at 7:30 p.m. she was 12 years old and was suffering from pancreatic cancer. The decision to do this was very hard, as she was my son's first dog, but the cancer was causing her to have so many seizures and it was so hard for her to breathe, we did everything we could to make her comfortable, but in some way she told me her time had come. She was greatly loved and we miss her so. I hope to see her at the rainbow bridge when my time comes. I hope someday they find a way to stop our beloved pets from suffering so, they don't deserve it for all the unconditional love and trust they give us. Good-bye my Nellie be at peace and pain free at last.

Becky and Andrew Hyle

Nelly

August 2000 - October 29, 2002

My child's gerbil, our special mousie.

Nelly and her sister, Nero, came to live with us on December 8, 2000. Two days later, they came down with a respiratory infection. Sadly, Nero, a dark grey gerbil with a white spot on her back, passed away on December 14, 2000. Nelly recovered.

Nelly was a beautiful dove color, a light grey gerbil. She was the tamest gerbil, and would sit calmly in your hand to be petted, and she would thrum and vibrate quietly with a gerbil-style purr. When people who weren't used to gerbils wanted to try holding one, we would always give them Nelly, and she would charm them. She would never nip them.
Nelly was the gerbil to take to visit the Girl Scout meeting when they worked on their pet care badge.
Nelly was the gerbil you'd take with you when visiting your in-laws, because you'd miss her if you didn't. If I held her on the back of my hand, she would deftly flop onto my shirt and race up to my shoulder and up to the top of the chair or sofa. She would squeak in protest when caught or frustrated. She loved people, and loved to be held, and would signal us by patiently sitting in her wheel, or by standing tall on the cage floor, watching us.
When she heard the food rattling, she would dash out to be fed. When Nelly wasn't around, the children and I would play a game we called Invisible Nelly, and would pretend to pass her around for petting, making up wild stories. Her only two naughty hobbies were escaping and clothes-shredding. One of her nicknames was Adventure Mouse. When she escaped, she would quickly get onto the floor and race under the sofa, under the gerbil tables, behind the piano, and, once, behind the wall units downstairs.
She could also chew a hole through your shirt in a most sneaky way faster than you could imagine.

Her passing was sudden, unexpected, shocking, early morning chaos, a race to the vet. That last escape led to heartbreak. It rained the rest of that day, and the next.

After more than 30 years of gerbils, it's still raw and new. She was all this and more, and these words can't show the completeness of her.

How can we bury love? Sweet gerbil, beloved Nelly, we know we'll see you again. We'll chase you behind clouds and under rainbows, and you can shred all the clothing and cardboard your heart desires. You'll have mountains of the treats you loved, the sunflower seeds and red, yellow, and green kibbles. Now you have your sister Nero, whom we were allowed to love so briefly. You have all those who came before you: Sweety, whom you knew, and all the others you never met. If you should find any strays there, tell them we'll take them in, too. Though our frail memories will fail us here as you fade into the mists of time, our love will never fade.
Our memories will be made perfect when we meet again.
God, please reunite us when the time comes; it's a big universe for a small grey gerbil.

Bickel Family

There wasn't one single moment you were anything but pure joy I miss you

Gina

Nelson was the sweetest and most loving thing I have ever know. I will miss you, Nelson.

Lajuanna Beasley

I am writing my annual tribute to my sweet Little Nemo. The grief of Sept. 11th will always be 2-fold for me. Not only did our country and world suffer a terrible loss, but also I lost my best little friend, my Nemo. The coincidence of Sept. 11th made Nemo's loss even harder for me. I spent about 3 months "seeing him" out of the corner of my eye only to find that what I thought was Nemo was a white tennis shoe. After a little more time I decided to try and work through my grief and my "sightings" grew less and less frequent. I know that most people would say that I was recovering from my loss, but I prefer to think that I was able to let Nemo cross over the Rainbow Bridge to run and play with friends and family. Now, my memory of Nemo is filled with joy and I am so grateful that I was able to bond with such a special little spirit. I look forward to the day when we will meet again. Till then, there will always be a secret corner in my heart reserved for my little friend, Nemo.

Valerie

This is a tribute to Neo: Just a little kitten when you were taken from us so violently. I am sorry that I was unable to protect you. I know that Wednesday is taking care of you and watching over you now. I miss you so much that my heart has broken. Please know that, even though I only got to spend a few weeks with you, that I loved you so much. Bye for now,
Love,
Your Mom

Words cannot express how much we miss our dear girl. She will always be in our hearts and minds.

Sonia and Jim Castleberry And Bubba

Nermal

My Dearest, Sweetest,
Little Cat.
Your Sweet Demeanor Is So Rare,
As Is Your Beauty.
Thank You For Letting Me Be Your Person.
You Have Taught Me So Much.
Say Hi To Ben.
You Both Will Always Reside In My Heart.
I Love You,
Mom

Thanks for all your love.

Susana Guedes

He was a great loving cat that he was. I miss him terribly and deeply sad. Its been a couple days and everywhere I look I remember what he used to do at that spot. Sometimes I just wonder why. I just don't know how to get over him so soon. I was there for him when he needed me. He was there for me when I needed it. I hope he is somewhere were I can see him in the future. He was my baby I loved him deeply and I missed him very much. Everywhere I look I think he is going to be there but he is not and that makes me cry even more. He was my sunshine. He got caught under a tire and pinched. When I saw him laying there trying to get away lying there with blood in his month running as he was lying on the ground . I couldn't bear not to cry over such a thing. I saw him and I start balling my mom picked him up and held him till his little heart beat stopped. I was so upset that day that I couldn't do anything. I am still upset over this tragedy that happened to me. I can't believe just like that only about 4 Months he lived a wonderful life that made me so happy. I LOVED Him so much I can't believe that he is not with me anymore. HE was outside playing like always with my other cat and I think he got scared and didn't know what to do at the point and so that’s what happened. His death was after my B-Day I am very upset and I just can't believe that he is not where I want him to be. Thanks for being in my life for the short life that you lived I love you and will terribly miss you !!!

Lisa D

In the shape of a cat, my best friend Nessa. I love you, I always will.

Jeanette McKenzie

Nestle was a sweet and gentle dog who is dearly missed by her family. I want her to know how much I loved her.

Lucia

Brave Companion of the Road
(Title taken from a Nanci Griffith song of the same name.)

Nevada is named after the lyrics in a 10,000 Maniacs song entitled Gold Rush Brides. Before the song begins the lead singer Natalie Merchant tells the story of a wagon train headed out west that stops so a woman may give birth to a baby. She goes on to explain that the baby was given the name Alice Nevada. From the very first time I heard this song, several years before I knew my Nevada, the name "Nevada" stuck out in my mind as a great name for a dog. The name, coupled with the story in the song, seemed to bring to mind the memories of my childhood trips out west with my father and my brother. It brought to light the amazing places I had seen in Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and West Texas. Places where, as the song says, "there is no way to divide the beauty of the sky from the wild western plains." Nevada is a warm name. For me it conjures images of inviting colors, beautiful hues of yellow, white, orange, and red. Simply having the name roll off my tongue brought to mind all these colorful and incredible memories. So when I saw my Nevada for the first time, with his body of white contrasted against his yellowish and caramel tipped ears, it made me think of the sun rising over that serene desert I'd pictured in my head when I first heard that song and the images of the desert I had seen in my childhood. The name was a perfect fit.

Explaining the importance of his name is easy. Trying to explain what he means to me is much more difficult. I have tried to do so with the following. And while I can never do justice to the feelings that rest in my heart I think this might come close.

He's more than my friend. Ever loyal, faithful, and true he has managed, in a way that only something so innocently pure and perfect can do, to actually make me feel more real, more special, and more connected to everything around me. There is a certain undefined way that he makes everything around me seem in harmony. With him I have strengthened family bonds, rekindled friendships, and created new ones. With him I feel strong and full of purpose. With him I feel appreciative of the simple beauty that surrounds us everyday because when he is with me, I feel content. He makes it so very easy to separate the things that really matter in this world from those that don't amount to anything. He makes it ok to say, "hi." to a complete stranger. He gives meaning to a beautiful day and can make rainy one seem sunny… He makes it ok to sit at home on a Saturday night. He has taught me more than I could ever teach him.

I know that not everyone understands the way a pet can make you feel. Perhaps that's because there is a profound difference between "a pet" and a "companion". To share part of your life with such a special creature is it's own sweet reward. Never judging, never untrusting, never vengeful, never any of the things we find disheartening these creatures rise and wake everyday for seemingly the sole purpose to do nothing but to try and please others. They never want anything in return, save for a pat on head and a warm hug at the end of the day. If only all of us could be so uncomplicated. Creatures like Nevada are the better part of all of us. The fact that not everyone realizes what these special companions are capable of most likely means they have never truly opened themselves up to the experience.

Despite the pain of knowing I am losing him, I feel no regret of ever having decided to make him a part of my life. Nevada was, is, and will always be, the pick of the litter. This is evident from effect Nevada has on who ever he meets. After being greeted by his anxiously wagging tail and being showered with a thousand gentle kisses it's hard not to think this is anything other than the kindest animal you could ever encounter. To that end, someone once asked me what I had done to make him so sweet…I was unable to put an answer into words until now. (And I'm still not sure how to answer the question, because I'm not really sure it was anything special I did) The only thing I ever tried to do was to love him as much as he loves me.

Our time together on this earth will be shorter than I ever could have imagined…how could I have known we'd be faced with parting ways so soon? With so much left undone, so many adventures not taken, so few trips back home, so much life to live. But, in the 3½ years he's been a part of my life he has filled my memories with a lifetime's worth of happiness. Hopefully, one day I will look back and be content in knowing, while our time together was brief it was somehow enough.

I know when the time comes I can look back on happier days. I will cherish everything about him. From the brief moments when I found him to be slightly less than perfect, to the moments of trepidation when I thought he was ill, to the moments of calamity when he did something goofy, to potty training, to the perfect days we spent at parks, to being able to see his sweet brown eyes in the rear view mirror on long road trips, to the long hot summer days in Texas we somehow survived by filling a small plastic pool with water in the backyard, to seeing him put a smile on a stranger's face, to gorgeous morning hikes on the Sanitas Trail overlooking our new life in Boulder, to the simple pleasure of having him curled up next to me to take a nap. I will always feel blessed that I knew this dog.

I remember like it was yesterday…Late one night when he was just a puppy no bigger than my shoe he managed to get out of his cage, up onto my bed, and onto my chest to sleep. At that precise moment I knew I had gotten more than I bargained for…and since then I have continued to love every minute of it. He truly has been my brave companion of the road.

Brian Barker

A tribute to our special baby - Newman
You lived and loved with us for 6 short years
You gave us memories that will always bring joy and laughter and sometimes tears
As you courageously fought and lived with your dreadful disease - epilepsy -
You taught us a compassion and love like no other we had ever known - you touched each and every person that you ever knew
Through the horrible medications and terrible episodes that you endured and the other sicknesses that this disease brought you made us better people - people who spent each day trying to seek out ways to help you and in turn other canines to find comfort and better quality of life
We felt your love with each wagging, slobbery kiss
Those kisses and hugs and pats were the highlight of our lives each and every day
You are missed every day
Run and play at the bridge and wait for us for we will be always waiting and wishing and loving you for the rest of our lives
And as we round that hill, we will see your noble stance waiting for us and we can finally see you whole and healthy again and ready to bestow all the love that you have kept for us as we run to you, our loving Newman

Karen Lewis

He was the best little pug dog, a true blessing from above!
His life may of been cut short but his love will live forever in our hearts.

Linda and Lindsey Hall & Family

Our Newton will always be remembered for his beautiful, infectious smile, the special twinkle in his eyes, and his "gentle giant" ways. His love of his family and life were proudly demonstrated constantly. Our lives were blessed by having this most precious, wonderful guy in our lives for 9 years. He touched the lives and hearts of many who will remember him always with love and a smile.

Ed and Christine

My familys rabbit nibbles was put down on October 24th and it was extremely sad for all of us. we would just like to say we still love you and you will live in our hearts for ever and miss you every minute of the day. Bye

Melissa Stephen, Paula Stephen and Rhea Stephen

She was a special bird.
She kept me company sings when songs were played

Katie

In my twilight years, he was the most wonderful thing that ever happened to me. He filled my nights with little snores and sounds of contentment, usually cuddled up against my side on our bed. He was never more than a few feet from me and (in answer to my prayers) when he died, he was pressed against me on the sofa. He was gentle, compassionate, adoring and had a soul that will surely get him through the Pearly Gates.

Never realized I could be so terribly empty, but expect that I will see that beautiful little fellow at the Rainbow Bridge on of these days.

Ben Potter

My beloved Nicholas (Shih Tzu boy),

You were my child, best-friend and beloved companion.

You were the light of my life ....

You were the sunshine on my shoulder ....

You gave me yourself so fully and freely ....

You were the epitome of sweetness, gentleness, faithfulness ....

You loved me, and trusted me, completely ...

You were my life ....

I miss you so much.

I hope to see you again ...

"The soul of every living thing is in the hand of God" -- Job 12:10

Trudy Ann Bons

Dearest Nick: I was fortunate to have you bless my life for almost twelve perfect years - not nearly enough, nor would fifty have been enough, so I am thankful for the time we did have to share in my twilight years.

You came into my life a little three month old furbaby. For most of the first year I had to boost you onto the bed because you were too small to jump up and the last year I had to boost you up because you were too fragile to make the jump.

Thank you Nick for filling this empty house with the exuberance of a youngster exploring a new world and later with the contentment of an elderly gentleman protecting his domain with an occasional bark of warning to a potential trespasser.

Thank you Nick for thousands of nights with your little back pressed against mine and those soft little snores and contented sounds that gave life to this empty house - and an occasional little doggie fart (which I wish I could have bottled). In short, thank you Nick for adopting me and teaching me the true meaning of unconditional love.

I'm sorry, my dearest little friend for the times I yelled at your when we were establishing our priorities - but we learned didn't we, both of us.

And, finally at the last, my prayers were answered and you breathed your last breath here in your home laying by my side, hopefully without too much pain. After a gallant fight, you just put that beautiful little head between your paws and left me for the Rainbow Bridge. Love you Nick and will see you again. As an unknown author once said "If dogs don't go to Heaven, when I die I want to go where they go." So, one way or another, I will see you again my little darling companion.

Your loving friend - Ben

Our sweet Nickee. Hairy Holland hound. We will love you always as you love us. You will forever have a very special place in our hearts. We miss your Keesie smile. You'll always be the best hound all around. Our Rainbow of Love.

Jana & Brandon

Nicki was one of the sweetest and friendliest dogs ever to grace this planet. Until a few weeks ago, she still acted like a puppy, despite her age and arthritis. I love her dearly and will miss her very much. May her memory always be for a blessing.

Tim Lane

She was my best friend. She was always there for me. She was the most sweet and precious creature that I have ever known. I will miss her until the day I die.

Jon

His short life was taken away by Jaundice (Hepatitis)
He was only 1 & 1/2 years old.

He was so loved and will be sorely missed by everyone in our family.

Rest in Peace sweet Nickie

You are still loved and missed.
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He's over the Rainbow Bridge now waiting for us.
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To see his story and his brother & cousins go to: http://www.geocities.com/cyber4cj/cats.html

CJ

We jokingly called Nicky 'the faithful dog' for the way he jumped off the couch and trotted over to the door as we pulled into the garage each evening from work. He followed me around the house, no matter where I went. At times I thought I'd hear him sigh when I'd sit down, remember something I forgot, and get up right after he got settled at my feet - but he always got up and came with me. He was so good-natured, so loyal, so loving. I honestly think that God put a lot of Himself into dogs - they mirror His love and His constant willingness to forgive.

I read that perhaps dogs are only given such short lives out of compassion for us - if we hurt so much losing them after only 10 or 12 or 14 years, how could we bear losing them after 25 or 30? I miss you enough for a lifetime, Nicky, and I hope that a compassionate God will let me see you again someday. I can't believe that such a sweet little personality doesn't come with a soul, and that such loyalty and devotion won't be rewarded in the life to come.

Love always,

Mommy

Nicky was the coolest dog in the world!
I miss him lots!!!!!!!

Paul

Nicky was my very best friend in the world. He was only four years old. He was stricken with auto immune hemolytic anemia and passed away only 64 hours after diagnosis. I am still devastated by his passing. He was the bright light in my life. Nicky was always happy. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about his beautiful little face and those precious black eyes that reflected all that was good and kind. I think that sometimes Angels are sent to us in all shapes and forms. I think some people and animals come through our lives to bring us something, a gift, a blessing or a lesson we need to learn, and that is why they are here. Nicky gave me a wonderful gift. Nicky taught me about unconditional love. That was his priceless gift to me. He was and is a special soul. That part of him I will have forever. Nicky taught me a lot in his four short years. I am a kinder and gentler person for having this little guy in my life. Until we meet again Nicky, know that I love you. I was blessed to have had you in my life.

Linda

Nicky was the most gentle, loving, handsome dog I have ever known. He brought joy to his family and love greater than we all could have ever imagined. He was a precious gift from God. He has departed from his life here on earth to join his brothers, Sparky and Dusty in heaven, but he will never leave the place he holds in our hearts. Until we meet again, my sweet baby dog. You will be loved forever an always. "momma."

Nicky was my sunshine, she will always be alive in my heart.

Corrine Carrobourg

Nicky,
No words can describe how we feel at your passing. Even six months later, we are still grief-stricken. You were our everything - our sunshine, our happiness, our world. There has never been a little boy more loved than you. We will never forget all that you taught us about courage, faith and love. You never let on how tired your body was or how much you hurt. But you're in Heaven now. We called you our Angel on Earth, and now you're really our Angel. We will always look forward to holding you again at the bridge. Wait for us honey, we promise to come. Until then, know that we love you with all of our hearts and we're depending on you to help take care of your little brothers Riley and Wally (who just joined you in heaven this week). Give Wally kisses and hugs from us and show him around up there. He may be a little scared and he'll need you right now. Love you forever and ever our precious baby boy....Mommy and Daddy

My sweetest, bravest boy.

Monica

We love her and it will be different without her.

The Cullinan family

Walk Out Cheese Go.......Nikki was such a wonderful dog....those were her favorite words....We miss her so much...

The Feraco Family

Nieci was my soul-mate. She was there through my first MS attack and eventual diagnosis. She listened to me and comforted me as I hope I did for her in her final days. She passed on while lying on my lap, with me petting her and telling her that I loved her and it was OK for her to go. I miss her terribly.

Cathy Perkins

My cat almost did not make it after the age of 5. He had a horrible urinary tract infection, and it was up to him whether he wanted to live or die. He lived for 12 more years, until he was 17 years old. He got sick this past weekend, and stopped eating, drinking, going to the bathroom, and could not vomit anymore. So, I took him to the vet. They said that he had a urinary tract infection and he only had one half of one kidney left. They said that if he were to stay alive that he would be on kidney dialysis for the rest of his life. And when he was not kidney dialysis, he would be sick all of the time. If it were just the urinary tract infection, I would of had him home the next day. But because of his kidneys and his age, I had him put to sleep Sunday night at 1:30 a.m. I will love you Niff Niff forever and will never stop. I put you to sleep so that you would not suffer anymore. I hope that you are at peace now. Love, Michelle

Nifty, you were the wings beneath my feet. My treasured companion who shared your life wholeheartedly with me. The memories will last me a lifetime until one day again we will be together to share our lives in Gods special place where no pain exists. I treasure every moment and memory we shared. Wait for me my Nifty dog.

Diana Kinnear

You remained a constant companion during the good times and the bad times of my life. You were my truest and best friend. I will never forget you. I miss you terribly, but I know that you are young and in good health again. Niketa, I love you and you will remain in my heart forever. C

My dearest Niki, I loved you so much, you brought so much love and joy to my life. I will miss you terribly. Be happy and healthy. And someday, We will play and love together again.

Roger

In 34 days it will be a whole year since you've been gone Niki. I still love you & miss you as much as ever! I think of all the joy you brought into my life. It's so comforting to know there are so many loving people here at this website who know the pain & understand how hard it is to lose your best friend. This place has been the biggest source of comfort to me this past year. Even tho I never wrote in or went to the chat room, I read and copied the poems, read other messages, and put you on the bridgelist. The people here have helped me more than they'll ever know with all of the love and support for each other. I'm sure all the pets you've met in Heaven were as much loved as you were. In my heart until we meet again, Momma

Oh Sissy Girl its only been four months since that day but I miss you so much I can't and don't know how to let you go. There's not a moment I don't thank and long for you. I'm sorry I wasn't there to save you. You were the only friend I truly had that loved and accepted me for me never judging me. Sissy girl life will never be the same for me again without you. If I could only turn back time. You'll always be in my heart till I can be with you again. Mommy and daddy miss you and love you so much. Tell Max daddy misses him so much and Little Man to mommy's so sorry she wasn't there to save you from the fire its been so hard to face the day with all three of you gone Aaron gave Little Girl back to us it took me a little while to accept her but she has helped me so much in all this she's so much like you and so much like Max she has the best of both of you sometimes it truly like your souls are in her I even catch myself calling her Sissy she has that bond that me and you had. She knows when mommys needs love and she understand I think when I visit your graves I'll always love you and my heart aches for you so much I'll never truly get over losing you you were my baby my best friend.
I love you and will see you one day again I know we will.
Mommy and daddy love and miss you, Max and Little Man so much I just want to make sure you babies know that and just how much you meant to us. Daddy gave you to me as a gift and you were the child I couldn't have. You'll always be my baby. You were my child Sissy and I'll never forget you and how much you meant to me. I see you in my dreams but I miss your little kisses and how much you always showed me how much you loved me. Every time I go to unlock a door I take a deep breath and hope you'll be there waiting for me to come home. But then I have to realize you're not there and you'll never be there to greet me at that door anymore I don't know how to go on without you in my life. Some days I need you so bad you were always there to listen to my problems and give me hugs and comfort when know one else could. I find myself wandering to your grave and just sitting there for hours just to talk to you and to somehow be close to you again. I'd give anything if I could just hold you in my arms one more time just to feel you and the comfort and joy you brought to me. I miss you so much girlfriend my world and heart are so empty without you in it. I keep my favorite picture of you and Max when you were pregnant with the pups close to me at all times. I know God must have needed you for a very special reason up in heaven to take you away from me so soon. I just wasn't ready for you to leave me but I'm thankful to him for not take all of you at least he let me keep baby girl so that I can have a part of you with me. He must have known how hard this was going to be for me and daddy especially me to lose you cause I don't thank I'd ever see a sunny day with out her help. You'll always be in my heart and my thoughts I'll never forget you never I love you forever and I'll be waiting till that day comes when you'll be looking for me to come home I can see you now looking out that big window wondering where I am and when am I coming home. I'll be there soon my sweet baby and waiting to hold you in my arms again and show you how much I've missed you.
You're in my heart and my dreams Sissy
I'll never forget the love you shared and gave to me
I love you always and forever
Love
Mommy

A special girl who endeared herself to everyone she met and changed the minds of those who were afraid of Rotties. Thanks for almost 10 wonderful years. You deserve that belly scratch.

Jean Bunac

We pay tribute to our loving dog whom we had since she was a baby. She was our first born and our first to go to heaven. She passed away suddenly and we will never forget all the joy and laughter she gave us for 12 years.

To Nikita,
You are free to run and chase the girls. Say hello to Sylvester, Tristan, Brandon, and of course Maurice. You and they share a special place in my heart. Mommy miss.

To Dear Nikita

My poor Angel that was taken away from me so suddenly. You were a light in my life and I will always love you and treasure the time we spent together. I hope you are well now free of being sick and happy now, with Deacon...
I will see you again one day , my baby. I will miss you so dearly and will always keep you in my heart where you will always be so special. I thank God we had two wonderful years together! Keep well and bless your dear little soul. I Love you and always will!!

Celeste

Deb and I said goodbye to one of our babies over the weekend......

Nikita was Siberian Husky.....A Northern Breed dog bred for "working" (sled pulling...etc) But because we had no sled to pull, she was pretty much laid off her whole life. Deb got her at six weeks and had the honor of knowing her for 7 more years than I did. When I met Deb, Nikita greeted me by literally talking to me, as many of you who met her know that she can "talk" With Nikita's approval, I married Deb.
Nikita was a loyal, loving, yet very independent dog. Her intense blue eyes faded a bit over the years, but her constitution did not.....
She fought through three serious operations, the last one being when she was 12 years old......about a year and a half ago. Deb and I would sleep on the floor with her until she recovered from each one.
Alot of people say that dogs will hide their pain out of respect and duty to their master. They will mask any indication that they are needing attention to be fully devoted to their caregivers......
Nikita could no longer hide her pain.
On January 1st, I took Nikita and Madelyn (our Alaskan Malamute)to the park for a walk. For the past couple of years, due to worsening hip dysplasia and arthritis, Nikita had to walk at a very slow, guarded pace. Occasionally, in the past couple of weeks if she fell, she was too proud and dignified to admit it was a fall, so she would start digging a bit where she landed....(she wanted to get a better view of the dirt, you see)and she got up when she damn well wanted to.
But this walk was different. It was a perfect Siberian Husky day.....sun shining, yet the temp was in the low 20s....she was zig zagging...almost running over Madelyn...scouting out new smells, rocks, water....whatever. I decided to let her explore all she wanted. I literally felt like she was pulling me on the Ididarod. Later that evening, Nikita could not stand on her own. We took her to the vet. The x-rays showed her spine was in bad shape....the vet asked if she ever cried in pain when she walked.
Never did she. One vet looked at the other vet and shook his head. The vet gave her a cortisone shot in her hindquarters and took us into a back room. He showed us a picture of a mass that was on her spleen. He said it was "potentially a bad thing".
It turned out, after an ultrasound, to be a bad thing. The malignancy started in her liver and was working on her spleen, soon to be headed to her lungs, intestines, and other bad places.
The shot did nothing to help Nikita stand on her own. We waited the recommended 24 hours. Still nothing.
We took Nikita home. We asked her what we should do....and she wouldn't tell us in words. She would stay by us as long as she could, I'm sure she thought. But every time I picked up her back legs so she could stand, walk and go to the bathroom, she cried out in a somewhat muffled scream. She would then blink her eyes tightly in regret for her pain as she wobbled to the door.
So Deb and I made the hardest decision of our lives. But one that made perfect sense......one that would fit Nikita, a proud, fiercely devoted companion......a dog who respected and loved us.
We showed our respect and our love by choosing our pain over her's.....
We will always love our baby girl!

Kris and Deb Hisle

To my special kitty, the worlds tiniest kitty and the biggest heart. Bo, Shazaam and me will miss you always. We look forward to the day we can be together again at the rainbow bridge.

Meg Weatherford

Nikki, you were a beautiful, special member of our family and will be greatly missed.

Love C

My dear Nikki,
You will be so missed.

Jan

Lance and I sent Nikki to Rainbow Bridget last night. The last things she heard were our voices telling her we loved her. May the God of all creation heal our broken hearts and bring our precious girl home to Him.

Jeanne Rankin

Nikki

You always loved life and made ours more fun!! Cleaning the house without you barking at the vacuum cleaner will not be the same. Your soft fur and special licks will be greatly missed. Have fun with Yogie as I know she will be looking for you. We love you always and will take your ashes up to the land where you loved to walk with us and Valentine. Be safe and happy!!

Sherry

Nikki, Your mommy misses you so, but knows you were tired and had to go. Mommy will always love you 'Angel Cookie Face'.

My darling Nikki...

Little "Slothy", you were ill for a month or so, and shockingly diagnosed with feline leukemia virus on August 20. I tried so hard to help you get your strength up, and you seemed to be coming along, until the 25th when all went downhill. I had to make the horrible, painful decision to let you go, and did on the 27th.

I miss you so. We all do. I can hear you sometimes & feel you lying on my chest. I know you are trying to comfort me in the best way you can. I will never, ever forget you my Slothy, especially the way you would jump onto me and slam your teeth, nose, head, etc. into my glasses, your penchant for tearing up phone books, and the pleasure you had in lording over the dogs (and us) that this was YOUR house and we had better behave if we expected to stay there!

I miss you terribly. Love, Mom

There has never been a more devoted or loving dog than our Nikki. We will never forget you and the time will pass until we can see you again across the Rainbow Bridge. We love you Nikki.

Carl & Billie Sue Barnes

You are my baby and I wish I could bring you back. I love you so much.

Joanne McPherson

Nikki was the sweetest little spirit ever. She brought such joy and grins to us for 9 years and we miss her more than we know how to express. Thank you to the staff at Colorado State University for trying so hard and so gently to keep her with us. And for helping us to let her go in such a loving way.

John, Vicki & Sean McGill

My little poo-girl...and only you know why we called you this! It's only been a few hours since you passed, and I can hardly believe you are gone. We were honored to be present when you entered the world. We are doubley honored and blessed to be there with you when you left. Thank you for trusting us to help you with your transition. You are my one and only little girl. There will never be another like you. You were my best friend and companion, and thank you for making my life a little less lonely. I hope we served you well in the 16 short years you were with us. Enjoy your catnip mice and twisty-ties under the Rainbow Bridge, and keep Fritz and Indy company until the time when we will see each other again, this time never to be parted. I love you with all my heart.

Mommie Lisa

Nikki was my baby girl. My heart and soul. "The best cat ever" (according to her). I can't believe you are gone; but, you are free and no longer suffering. Be at peace my little doll. I love you forever.

Karen O'Donnell

My sweet little girl, who had to leave us much too soon.

We miss you Nik-nak, with your brave but flawed heart.

Helen Kennedy

Sereniti's Nik Nik (Nikki): my good girl, Nikki and constant companion, I miss you. You were my eyes, my ears, and you knew my heart as I knew yours. We walked the path together for 14 years and 17 days. Perhaps your Daddy's pain was too much for you and your heart broke. He misses you terribly. For whatever reason God saw fit for your time to come, I am trying to accept. I know you are in Heaven. Good bye my precious little girlie for awhile.

Anne Arnold

Nikki came into our lives when she was 8 weeks old, just 2 weeks before our wedding in October of 1999. A beautiful brown and white rat terrier; she was so full of life and playful as all get out. She would chase a ball for hours on end and never get bored. She would sleep in the bed with us at night, and alert us if something didn't seem right. One night she absolutely refused to lay down in bed, she kept going over by the bedroom door, wanting to go downstairs....well, we finally gave in, and let her go down, followed closely by the two of us, it turns out, my husband had left his hearing aids on, and she could hear them all the way upstairs in our bedroom. (Just one of the many times she saved the day.) Our daughter Madison came along in October of 2000, and Nikki couldn't have been happier; finally someone little to play with!! Nikki was so good with Madison; Madison could do ANYTHING to this dog, and she would just sit there and play. We couldn't have asked for a better babysitter, if Madison was getting into trouble, Nikki would bark or whimper to alert us. She had a wonderful personality and wanted to greet anyone who came knocking, and that's ultimately what cost her her life. A friend of ours was coming to see us that night, and we (my husband, daughter, Nikki and I) were all sitting out on our porch, our friend pulled up, and Nikki ran out into the road to great him, she was hit by a car coming the other direction, as we all stood on the porch and watched helplessly and in horror. My husband ran to her and picked her up, and although we don't want to admit it, we knew she wasn't going to make it. Regardless of what we subconsciously thought, I called the vet, and told him I needed to see him right away, that Nikki had just been hit by a car. I wrapped my beloved friend in a towel and got in the car for the 5 minute ride to the vet's office. I kept talking to her, and trying to keep her with me, but by the time I got to the parking lot, I had heard what I thought was her last breath. She was no longer moving, and her eyes were fixated and frozen, but when I felt her tail go limp, I knew. I knew that my best friend was gone forever. She is never far from our thoughts, and often during the last 3 weeks since it happened, we find ourselves looking around for her, especially when we drop a piece of food on the floor, expecting it to be gone before we get a chance to look down, we listen for the paws on the door waiting to be let out or in, we feel for her warm soft fur when we get into bed at night, I long to have her head once again rest on my stomach and have her look at me as if to say "I know that there's a baby in there Mom, I'm no dummy." (if you don't understand that, I am pregnant with our 2nd child) My husband took Nikki the next day down to his mom's house and buried her in the back yard next to the other dog we had to bury 4 years ago. Things are tough, as I said, we expect to see her around every corner, whenever we have food in our hands, we expect her to be right there waiting, but she's not. We were doing well, up until yesterday, when we got a bill in the mail from the vet clinic, for Nikki's final visit; then everything came flooding back again, and the tears again began to flow freely, and the anger........I cannot understand, a $70.00 bill to have the vet look in her mouth, stick his stethoscope on her chest for less than a minute, and say "I'm sorry Melissa, she's gone." We are trying our best to focus on the good times we had with her, and the funny things she used to do, but it's just not the same around our house anymore. We are even contemplating moving, because I cannot look out the window anymore, without the whole accident replaying itself over and over again in my mind. And, how do you tell a 2 year old that her best friend is gone, and is never coming home again? That's the part that gets us, when Madison asks, "Where's Ki Ki?" How do you respond to that? She doesn't understand where her puppy has gone, and understand why she isn't coming back. Our lives will eventually get back to being "somewhat" normal, but we will always remember, and always love, and always miss our Nikki. She was a small dog, but a BIG part of this family!!

We love you so much honey, and never doubt for a single minute how much we miss you and long for you to come back to us.
Missing you more than ever-
Mom, Dad and Madison

My most beloved Nikki has passed on to heaven as of 11:50 PM CST on 11/15/02. She had come down with congestive heart failure a few days before and was on meds for this. She leaves behind a son, Bradley (8) and 3 adoptive dogs, Baby (7), Forrest (2) & Harley (2). Nikki fought a brave battle in the past several years with Hip Dysplasia, congestive heart failure, kidney and pancreas problems and a malfunctioning thyroid. She was a real trooper though. She would still try to chase a rabbit if she was allowed only to suffer with her hips later. She kept the other 4 dogs in line that's for sure. Nikki loved stuffed small hedge hog toys with a squeekey in it. Her and Forrest used to throw them into the air and catch them then she would gather all the hedge hogs we had and would just dare little Forrest to try to take 1 away from her. It was very funny to see this 125 lb Rottweiler play with a 65 lb mix breed dog but they did and he would love her all up and she loved that. Popcorn was one of her favorite things as a treat and also Frosty Paws which were given to all dogs on what ever dogs birthday it was. Nikki will be sadly missed by all, we love her until all eternity.

I just wanted to say, that I love my Nikki Kitty and I will miss her tons. She died from Liver Cancer. We knew she was sick, she was always throwing up. And then she stopped eating. We didn't know what was wrong with her though. She was suffering so much, so we had decided yesterday (April 29) that we were going to have her put to sleep, well I guess she didn't want us to have to make that decision, so as soon as we got to the vet, she passed away. They tried to revive her, but she didn't want to come back. She will always be loved and she will never be replaced!

Trinity Causey

Never met a person or dog he didn't like. He was a trusted and loyal friend. Everyone needs a dog like Nikko. He was known as "Bud". He was our little Bud.

Lynn

How I spent my dash

We spoke as owners of our best friend. We referred to the dates from beginning...to the end. We noted that first came his date of birth and spoke the following date with tears. But what we thought mattered most was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time he spent alive on this earth, and now only those who loved him know how much that little line is worth. For it matters not how much we own; the cars...the house...the cash, what matters most is how he lived his dash.

Are there things we would like to change? For you never know how much time is left, that can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough to consider what's true and real, and always try to understand the way he would feel.

And to be less quick to anger, and show appreciation more, and love our best friend in our lives like we have never loved before. If we could treat him with respect and more often wear a smile...remembering that this special dash might only last a short awhile.

So as we speak of Niko, with his actions to rehash...we are proud of the things we can say about....how he spent his dash.....

Love, Tom, Cassie and Shelby

This is the story of my special Rottweiler, Nikoda. We also called her Nikki, Nik Nik, my snuggle-puppy, and my rotten rottweiler :-) I got Nikoda as a 3 mo. old puppy. I was 19 at the time and never heard of a rottie until then. We got her at a puppy mill (again, which I'd never heard of until after the fact). Young and naive, no one thought to inform me of what I was in for. We went to get her and it was between her and her sister, who was larger. The bf at the time wanted the other girl, but Nikki came over to me and gave me kisses...so she was the one. Drove her home and gave her a map of PA to chew on to keep her happy. She never got sick in the car. I spent the first night with her on the kitchen floor so she wouldn't be so scared and lonely. We had great times. I was so happy with her. As she got older we really began to bond. She followed me everywhere and would panic if she couldn't find me. If I was lying down too long, she would put her rottie snout under my nose to see if I was breathing. She was SUCH a camera hound. She loved her picture taken, no matter what you did to her: weird poses, stupid outfits, etc. She's even seen Santa 2x and the Easter bunny! She loved to open presents too! And talk about a couch potato! She'd watch the Animal channel for hours!! She wanted nothing more than to lay across my lap and watch tv together. She was so tough, so protective, but if she got a boo boo, she would run, ears down, full speed to mama for a hug and an "it's okay". She was my girl. She was so healthy with the exception of minor things: separation anxiety, bad knee. She was lean and muscular. My bf said she'd live to 12, but deep down, I always knew that something would happen and she would swiftly be taken from me. I knew it would be a disease, but I didn't know what. I assumed cancer. Unfortunately, I was right. In Feb. of 2002, she was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma. It was in her heart. What an awful, aggressive disease. It moves so fast and is almost always untreatable. We did everything we medically and humanely could. We so wanted her to reach her 7th birthday on June 20. But on May 6, she took a drastic turn for the worse. After all day in the ER, a plasma and blood transfusion, we took her home to hope for the best. But no luck. By 5a.m., I realized she was now suffering and not going to get better. I quickly made the decision to give her one last gift. The irony of it all, is that her last night with me was like her first night with me. I laid on the kitchen floor with her talking to her and comforting her, just like our first night. She went peacefully..more so than I could have hoped. She died knowing I was with her and that I loved her. We all miss her so much, including her Golden Retriever sister, Madison. She was like a mom to Maddie. I hope that people read my story. I want the world to know what a great dog we lost. I cannot wait to see her beautiful brown eyes again at the Rainbow Bridge. We love you so much Nik Nik. Love from all.......

Nina was a very special bunny.
She was always there, no matter what happened.
She helped me through hard times.
she will always have a special place in my heart.
I really miss her, the house seems empty and cold without her honking, and hugging.
Nina I always love you.

Hilde Seep

To remember Nina - with one blue eye and one yellow - my constant companion. Strong of heart and will you taught us much about courage. I love you and miss you every minute of the day. Forgive me for letting you go, but in spite of your courageous efforts you were not going to get better darling.

Gabrielle Redford

Happy Birthday Ninja, We still love and miss you everyday. You are still the best dog in the world and you are in our hearts everyday. Love, Mommy & Daddy

Nip arrived at the Rainbow Bridge in a spit second. Dogs and trucks don't mix. I'm sure the Bridge is brighter for his presence... more joyful more full of love. With Nip there. all the pets are having more laughs and alot more fun. He was that kind of dog. I miss him.

Nancy Herman

Little buddy, we miss you.

Millard English

She picked us at one week - 5 weeks later home she came.
She was vixen, clown, demon & angel. She was smart, funny & beautiful. She ran lead dog, single or in tandem. She loved well, she lived well. Our girl, our queen, our Nisha. Swiftly fly . . . swiftly fly.

Beck, Bru, Sher

You are my whole life and that will be forever. My friend, my companion, my family and my pet soulmate. Ill never forget your eyes and how comforting it was to be with you. Everywhere I look I see you. Every time I close my eyes I see you. I don't think I can ever love anyone as much as I love you and ill never forget you for as long as my days are . I'm in tremendous pain without you here but I know your in a better place free from seizures and meds. Your the strongest individual I've ever met with a heart bigger than any I've ever known. Together we beat the odds for many years and it was worth every battle.
Someday we'll meet again and until that day ill cherish the memories we made together.
Farewell my son. Godspeed. I love you

I will miss you & think of you always!!

Leann Kanaly-Stepka

Another kind and gentle soul has gone to be an angel. After a yearlong battle with kidney disease, Nitty slipped into a coma and passed quietly on Sunday morning, July 7th. She was kind and loving, dainty and agile - showing up on my doorstep and blessing my house for 427 days. She was a teacher of patience and understanding. Her loss was sudden but Nitty was a lady - and a lady always knows when to leave the party.

Goodbye, sweet Nitty kitty. I'll love you always. Bloop.

"...love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation." - Kahlil Gibran

Nixon, you were with us for such a short time. We miss you so much. We hope someone up in heaven is playing fetch with you right now and forever more. Goodbye.

Isabella Albright

Beloved Noble, Friend and Confidant.
Although I feel rudderless without you near me, I know that you are as near curled up here in my heart as you were when you would ride perched upon my shoulder, or sleeping in my arms.
I miss you so, and love you without end, my dear and faithful friend.
Your Annie

Noel was a petite little cat that was the love of my Husband, Kevin. The first Christmas in the house, she hid under the cedar chest and all you could see was a tiny pink nose come out once in a while. As she grew older, she lost her sight. Noel's life wasn't easy. The vet told us that it was possible that she was abused. We know that she didn't live outside a cage until we had her because of the grooves on the bottom of her feet. I am glad that she came to us and we enjoyed her for her life.

Jaci and Kevin Ofenloch

Ellie will be put down tomorrow. She has really fought this cancer for so long. But now she is in pain, and the best I can do for her is to allow her to go quietly. I will miss her so. I love you Ellie.

Dawn Becker

Noel was a kind, sweet, loving, outgoing fur ball who gave nothing but unconditional love.

You were only with me a short time. I had so much planned for you. Your life started out alone, but you were not alone when you died. You were loved. From the day I rescued you from that park, until today, when I drove you to the hospital to be spayed, you trusted me. I feel that I let you down. I can't explain why you did not wake up from the surgery, I want so badly to know why. I am so sorry. I wanted so much for you. I didn't even have a chance to name you, but I will always think of you.

Rhonda

I lost my kitty on Wednesday, 2/20/02.

He was born on Memorial Day in 1989. He was 13. He was a big black cat and pretty fluffy for a shorthaired cat. He was starting to get little white hairs all over him. He had asthma and allergies, but dealt with them pretty well. He sneezed and wheezed a lot, but he was a very happy cat. He loved his brother gizmo a lot. They would sit and groom each other and lie together for hours. People often said that they'd never seen cats sitting like that before.

He was a very very affectionate cat…to everyone. He made everyone think that he had special feelings just for them. When people would come over, he'd go right over and lie down on them or sit on the arm of the couch and try to rub his face all over them. H did this head-butt thing where he'd push against your face with his forehead. It was very sweet, but he did it to everyone who sat on the couch. It was so funny to hear people say " Oh look, you r cat loves me! He wants to come home with me!!" I'd be like "uh, yeah."

We had a special bond, nooney and me. He had lots of names. It started with Bones. That was his real name. Bones morphed in to Bo-nana. Then to Nanny then to Nooney and Nooner and Noo- Noo. His close people called him Nooner, Nooney and Noo Noo. Strange, I know. I also have my special names for him; Pooper, Boober sweet potato head, and a myriad of other things that came up during our days.

He slept with me nearly every night, except when he wasn't feeling well. He'd start out on his pillow, yes he had his pillow, but he'd slyly work his way onto my pillow and lay up against my head. He really liked being on my head. He'd sprawl and tuck his left arm under him and stretch out his right and "knead" with it on any exposed section of skin that he could reach. I often awoke with little tiny scratches on my chin. Boy. That's love for you. He'd also lie on my chest at night or in the morning, or anytime we were bonding. He would again stretch out an arm and knead me but he'd also get so close that his whiskers would hit my face. He really liked that. He didn't much like his belly rubbed, bur if I got it just right he'd be a total love monkey, licking my face and head-butting me and touching me with his wet little nose. If I scratched his back just right, he'd start licking me with that scratchy cat tongue and it would feel like he was practically scraping my skin off. His motor was always running. He was quite a purr-er.

In the morning when I got up for work, he'd come into the bathroom with me and I'd pat him and he'd stand up for me to scratch his chin, then he'd walk around some and come back and rub on my legs until I got out of the bathroom. He was so cute.

He liked people food a lot. Lately he'd taken to being a sneaky boy and if nobody was looking, try to drink the milk out of my cereal. I lover him though, so I always gave him the milk. He also liked a club sandwich, a burger and those chickens that they have at lucky's. A couple of weeks ago he got in to the trash and picked every bone that was left clean!

He was what I call an indoor/outdoor cat for most of his life. For the last 3 years he's been an inside cat. He loved to escape and go outside and hide from me. He liked to hide a lot…more on that later. He'd go in the bushes and make me chase him back upstairs. Sometimes he'd go to the neighbor's house and act like an orphan cat. He was a silly little monkey. Back to the hiding thing: Since he was kind of sickly, I'd have to know where he was at all times. When I couldn't find him, I'd freak out. Most of the time he was here all along, sitting on something black, trying to be invisible, as if he were saying "I'm black and you can't see me!!"

He passed away on 2/20/02. He had started acting strange a few days earlier. We had to make the horrible decision to let him go, and not let him be in pain. It was the single hardest thing I've ever done.

I loved Nooner very very much; he was the one thing that brought me joy every time I looked at him. I don't think that there will ever be another animal in my life that will be what he was for me.

~You will always be in my heart, Nooney. You were my sweet little boy. I'll never ever forget you, my little monkey of love. I can't wait until we see each other again.

Jenifer

To our majestic friend, rest in peace my darling with your brother and our dad.
We will see you again.

We miss you and our hearts are broken, but you deserved peace.
May god take you and look after you.

Mark Julie and Mum
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A gentle giant who loved everyone and everyone loved him.

Ken & Kim

To Norman, my beloved cat. You have been with me since you were 8 weeks old and you saw me through the worst of times. Coming into the house today and not having you there to greet me was one of the worst days of my life. Cliffy does not want to go to sleep since you won't be there on his blanket like you have been for so many years. We all miss you and love you.

Andrea, Kevin and Cliffy

Today I held Norman in my arms. His body gently draped over my shoulder. I held him next to my heart. I could hear his gentle breathing. I felt the softness of his fur and pressed my fingers deeply into it, hoping to make a permanent memory of what he felt like. I cradled him and buried my face into his neck wanting to inhale him. I wanted this moment to last forever and I loved him like there was no tomorrow.

I loved him like there was no tomorrow, because for now there is no tomorrow. Today was the only day in ten years of sharing life with Norman that I was able to hold him. Norman was a feral cat. Today he was tranquilized in preparation for euthanasia. I wasn’t going to let him go alone and I wasn’t going to miss the only chance I had to hold him close and make sure he knew he was loved.

Norman came from a litter of four kittens rescued from a garbage dumpster in Petaluma in 1992. They were about six weeks old and very wild. Being a rescuer at heart, I had to give it a try. With the help of my darling husband, we worked with the kittens for several weeks. We were making good progress with socialization when we were interrupted with the arrival of a litter of younger kittens, which had to be bottle-fed.

When we were able to resume the socialization of the first four, it seemed we were starting all over. One became tame and was adopted. One, sadly, didn’t survive. The remaining two, we kept. Norman was always very shy and afraid of everything. Fortunately, he bonded with Sadie, another female we already had. When she died two months ago at the age of 16, Norman withdrew. The small amount of touching we had previously been allowed to give him was practically gone. He seemed to have nothing to live for.

Recently I noticed he was limping and by some power greater than myself was able to get him into a carrier. A Forgotten Feline vet examined him. It turned out that he had a heart murmur, severe gingivitis and tooth decay, skin cancer on his nose and an auto-immune disease that inflamed the pads of his feet. Although each condition in and of itself could have been treatable, the totality of the circumstances led me to this heart wrenching decision. I knew that I would not be able to follow up his care and may never get him in a carrier again. This was possibly my only chance at helping him, and I chose to prevent a horrible death for him later down the road.

Norman was a special beauty. He was a gray and white short hair with striking green eyes. His fur was soft and smooth like a rabbit’s. He was a gentle soul who just wanted to be cuddled, but was too afraid to allow it.

I will remember today as the day I got to hold Norman, that he became free of pain and fear, and that he found his beloved Sadie cat.

Frank and Pamela

My family and I loved Norman. He was the sweetest dog, he had a very gentle soul. We will grieve over his loss, but are left with nearly nine years of great memories.

Amy

I promised you when you got sick, I would not let you suffer, lose your dignity or your quality of life- to do that would be selfish on our behalf and we love you too much to do that to you. We can only thank you for the endless years of happiness and love that you have bestowed upon us. We will miss you more than you can imagine but know my friend, that we take you with us in our hearts all the time, where ever we go.

So for now, it is goodbye my friend. A better place awaits you with no pain.
Only love and joy
And a place with God
And know one day we will meet again

We love you...with all of our hearts.

Nancy and Chris Charles

You have been a faithful companion ever since I brought you home with me from CT on that vacation trip we took. I thought I was going to dog shows and wind up with a stray cat - it was meant to be - Sleep tight dear Norwich - I will miss you.

Patricia Miller

My wonderful, gentle, loving, Boxer passed just over an hour ago. She was mine she was ours. A wonderful wonderful girl who wouldn't hurt a soul. She looked into my eyes as I was saying goodbye.

Anne, Ralph, Matthew, and Seth

Nosy was a special kitty and friend. She always came running when called - so she could get loved! Lap sitting, petting and purring were some of her favorite activities. She never acted like she was 13 years old; still at kitten in every way, running jumping and playing. She came down with Hyperthyroidism two weeks ago and we decided the high tech radioactive iodine treatment was the best procedure. Little did I realize how serious this was, nor did I realize that the vet that we left her in the care of left these kitties alone from 5PM to 9 AM. My Nosy girl had some sort of problem overnight and we then spent 4 days of agony and up and downs trying to save her. We said goodbye last night, but I was not ready for her to be gone - she was so full of life when I left her with this vet! I am angry and so full of sadness. She loved people and was such a good companion. I will miss her wonderful face, her sweet meow, her sitting on my paper, her warm body in my lonesome lap! Goodbye sweet girl, please forgive me, I love you.

Linda Wright

To my sweet Boogiecat, my Catpig, my Snoozer: you were the Best cat in the world. I loved you beyond reason.
You were the funniest, the cutest, the most loving cat I have ever known. The little brown spot on your belly that, when we first brought you home, we thought was dirt; your "Hamlet" pose on the floor, your fierce ecstatic purr, your endearing squeak. I will miss the softness of your fur under my hand at night, the clear intelligence of your green eyes, your adorable brown chin and pink nose. I would have done anything to save you. Rest peacefully, beloved friend. You are in my heart forever and ever.

Susan Rosenau

My sweet baby Notrump crossed Rainbow Bridge at the vet's office on May 21, 2002. He was there for x-rays and he died in his sleep. He was the best cat in the world.

My heart is broken in pieces. It was completely unexpected, so I didn't even get to say goodbye. I can't stop crying. He was my baby.

When we came home, he would run to the door to greet us, throw himself to the floor, roll over and purr so hard he drooled.

If he was on the bed when we came upstairs, he would show his joy by striking poses and rolling around -- we called this his "floor exercises."

He slept between us at night, right where my hand could rest on his soft furry belly.

If I laid down on the couch, he would immediately jump up and snuggle on my chest -- I called him "my furry sleeping pill."

He would climb up on my husband Ken's shoulders in the morning and ride them down the stairs to be fed. When Ken sat on the couch, Notrump would climb on his chest and rub his face on Ken's glasses.

When we first brought him home from the animal shelter, he was the tiniest thing, maybe a pound and a half. Still, he could chin himself up the stairs like a champ. He had colitis back then, which meant that this tiny scrap of fur was constantly farting, and could clear the room despite his diminutive size.

The colitis also meant chronic diarrhea, which at first he was not smart enough to avoid stepping in. So the tiny kitty would leap into your arms purring, and you would realize that the tiny kitty was covered in poo. It didn't matter. He was lovable from the first minute to the last.

He trusted me to do anything to him. I could call him and he would come, wherever he was. I could throw him in the air and catch him, and he didn't mind. I could wear him on my head like a furry hat, and he didn't mind. All he wanted from life was to be loved and give love back.

I would have done anything to save him, but I didn't have the chance.

I will have a hole in my heart forever. I cannot believe he is gone.
It hurts so much.

I can only hope that maybe he will be waiting for me at the Bridge when my time comes. For now, all I can do is cry.

Goodbye, Boogiecat. I love you still.

He drew a circle that shut me out -
Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout.
But Love and I had the wit to win.
We drew a circle that took him in.

Edwin Markham

We love you big guy. We will meet again at the bridge. Take care of your little brothers (Crop Circle, Runner and Thistle BrackenFoot). A piece of my heart died with you and will be whole again when I all of y'all again.

Love,
Mom & Dad

Blessed little one. Your at rest now. I love you still, always will.

Teresa

Her name was Nubia, my precious red Doberman. Nubie was born 10/10/1994. She suffered a heart attack on 10/23/02 at 5pm and died. She was a wonderful, loving girl and my other dogs are grieving right along with me. It was a terrible shock to find her on the floor and my Rottweiler was frantic with concern. She is still waiting for Nubia to return and looking to me to explain why she isn't coming up the stairs. Oh ow, it hurts. Lots and lots of tears.

Lucille Christie

Wonderful dog and companion for 14 years. Part of our family who will be missed terribly.

Reed Parker

Nugget, our special, beautiful boy...you gave us almost 5 years of utter joy and happiness. You were so loving and kind. You brought a smile to everyone's face when they saw you walking down the street or at the Little League Field. Always so happy with your tail wagging so hard it made your butt wiggle. You were taken from us much to soon. God must have needed you because you were perfectly healthy and the next day you were diagnosed with Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia. You were such a fighter and so brave through the chemotherapy and blood transfusions. We only had 9 days with you after that and you made each day a happy memory. You never showed any signs of pain or weakness. On our last day together I knew that you were ready to move on because your beautiful eyes told me so. We think of you everyday and wish that you were there to greet us at the door, to cuddle and snuggle with us and to lick away our tears. Our FOREVER dog, we know that we will meet again someday at the Rainbow Bridge until then we hope that you will be our guardian angel. We love and miss you more than any words could ever say. Love, Cheri (Mommy) and Ti (Your Brother)

Nugget, you were at my side through the lonely years. I can remember envying the joy you felt in simply living. When I was so lost in sorrow and depression that I would stand and stare into space you'd jump at me, or bark at me until you brought me back to the present and you. I cannot remember anything anymore rewarding than running you in a field test. You were a wonder. So smart, strong, energetic. Training and working consumed my life for years. What a wonderful gift God gave us in the dog.

Marsha, Charlie, Autumn

Miss u Nick....killed by a coyote

Kerri

Our beloved pet allowed us to share the house with her for 12 years but she had now gone to doggie heaven to be with her mom and dad. We will miss her dearly.

Jean

Forever our big boned girl

Teri & Bill Robinson

Dear Little Poo, as we affectionately called you, Mom and Dad miss you so much and your place in our heart will always be there. Rest in peace until the day we meet you again.

Rose Marie Oberg

From the time you'd come in, until the time you'd leave
there would by Nyles, right there by you're sleeve
He'd show off his toys, and coax you to play,
or back up into you, to keep harms hand away
You could tell right away, that he loved everyone
and he'd growl in you're face, but only in fun.
He'd weasel a spot, at you're side on the couch,
and soon have it all, what a hog! (I can vouch)
In winters cold grasp, sometimes twenty below,
He'd gladly share heat, and under blankets he'd go,
"Lets go for a car ride!", and at the drop of a hat,
not in back, right up front, and you could bet on that!
Yes life does roll on, and leaves nothing left out,
but his time was too soon, and with that I've no doubt.
I'll store in my heart, with fond memories, and joy,
My dog was just "Nyles", with his bounce, and his toy..
On July 29, at 1:10 pm,
My close friend and companion Nyles was released
from his torment, and given into the hands of God..
"May he roam free in Heaven forever.....

Al Chesney