Year 2002 Tributes

Zach thru Zuzu

Zach, your mommy and daddy misses you terribly. We would do anything to have you with us. We are so thankful for your generous and gentle spirit and for teaching us so much. You left us in the same way you came to us, gently.

Love, mommy and daddy

Pete and I made a tough decision on Tuesday, September 10, 2002. We had our beloved boy put down. We did not want him to suffer or be hooked up to all kinds of needles and machines. He was still wagging his tail at us as we took him into the vet. I only hope he was telling us that everything is ok. I hold onto that thought. He died in my lap and arms looking up at me. I just kept telling him that I loved him and that we would be going home in a little while. We know that he is out of any pain and in a better place. He was such a good dog. He never stopped trying to please us even up to his last moments. We will miss him dearly, but we know in spirit he is with us.

Pete and Trish Peters

We will always remember you, our beloved Zachary and will hear your beautiful "Meow" forever, just as you will live on in our hearts". You added so much to our lives and we are filled with such wonderful memories. We miss you and love you more than words can ever say, Anna and Mary.

June 18, 2002 Memorial Reading

In loving memory of
Zachary Legler
November 8th, 1991 - June 18th, 2001

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt by the heart
-Helen Keller
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The days of Zachary's life were brief, and sadly I would loose him much too soon.
He came into my life on a cold February day in 1992. It was Valentine's Day; he arrived for the special love that I had to give to him.
So it is, that my dearest Zachary, now departed, did spend his days in my company, and did teach me the pureness of love and completeness of devotion.
It is this purity, which lasted, but a short time and which I will always grieve for.
Zachary taught me so much about loyalty and though he was not a human being, he was one of the miracles of this world. He was, I believe sent here to bring me comfort. Thank you.
For each life is sacred, and all life serves a purpose. Zachary was delivered onto me for solace, companionship and love. I am forever grateful for how you enriched my life little man.
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So be it that Zachary was gifted as my beloved Companion for 9 years and 4 months, so that I may never be alone, so that I could know and share his special love, and so that I may ultimately have a deeper understanding of how precious and brief our lives really are.

Zachary was loved beyond belief. It broke me in half to let him go, but I understand now that it must have been his time to return. His purpose may have been fulfilled here on earth, but I will always feel an emptiness in a corner of my heart without him here.
Blessed be Zachary, and blessed be those who did know, love and care for him. For we have performed a sacred duty, and in this, we have become better human beings.
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Let a call go out now, into the wind of this that a gentle soul laid down his head 1 year ago today and he has returned unto God's sacred keeping.
Let the trees and grasses whisper of my eternal devotion for him, and that in his time he taught me valuable things, which I will always treasure.
It was something about my love for him that helped me to learn about the sanctity of life and all that is sacred about living.
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Zachary was someone's beloved Creation, sent to me long ago to be loved and cherished. He has returned back to where he came from, and I am grateful that he touched me in so many countless ways.
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Out of my eternal love, respect and devotion for Zachary, I remember him lovingly today and all of the days of my life to come. I pray that his little spirit is somewhere nearby and that he feels my continued presence in his soul.
Please grant my beloved Zachary eternal peace; please reunite us once again when the time is right.
Amen.

Kathleen

You took our hearts the day we watched your birth and you'll hold them for eternity. Thankyou our beloved friend/child in our hearts for the unconditional love, loyalty you gave us right till the end. We didn't realize it was possible for any being to have the capacity to endure all that you have, yet still continue to protect every member of your family, including the way you kept a watchful eye on our/YOUR pet birds until the very end. We will always be amazed by your existence.

Love your Mommie, Lynne
Daddy, Rob and the rest of the family,
Robbie, Jasmine, Tiki and Zazu

You passed with your head in my lap and my love in your heart! Your cat, Merlin, is lost without you! Love for always, Mommy & Daddy

Bugga Mommy wants to thank you for all the years of joy you brought to me especially thru my trials with Breast Cancer which you never left my side once not thru one tear, or the anger or fear that I felt even when every member of our family left us behind because they were to scared to face it with us. I miss you on a daily basis, especially when I settle down at night and expect you to prop yourself up on my left him and begin to purrrrr to help me go to sleep. Now all I have are your pictures and the deafening silence and no one to warm my hip. I love and miss you more than you know. I love the way you talked and back talked to but the one thing that comforts me is that you are in the hand of the Lord and although you may be a little loud He will learn to love you as I did so much. I long to hold you just one more time, to have you give me just one more head hug but that is not possible so for now my precious, I bid you a found farewell and wish you the very best in your resting place. Please remember that you mommy loves you so much and always will.

Bonniejean Eaton

A truely unique and loved dog forever!

Michael, Janice, Nikki Walter & Carrie Kittelmann

To the best and last bunny I'll ever have, I love and miss you.

Brenda Williams

Zippy: How mommy misses and loves you.

Zack was all the best things of his Golden Retriever breed; loyal, loving, protective, handsome, and very close to being human. He was a trained therapy dog who went to work every day with his person. He loved all people, snow, deer poop, toys, his two little children, his mom and his dad. He had no enemies in life, a rare and beautiful spirit, and left behind a huge void in the hearts of many. May God love him and keep him until his family embraces him again. You're one fine dog, Zacky. Good boy.

Murphy Family and Friends

Please light a candle and say a prayer for Zack, the best buddy we've ever had. He was diagnosed with cancer yesterday unexpectedly and we had to put him to sleep. He was a therapy dog and brought joy to all he met.
We were blessed to have him.
Thank you.

Pat & Kevin

Where is Zack?
 He is playing in the park.
There are thousands of tennis balls around him.
He finds one in particular he commits to.
He chews it delicately, as it's green fuzz unravels to reveal a rubber center. There are sticks all around him. The perfect size, and texture. Some sticks are actually fallen branches, long, and crooked. Zack picks it up, and drags it to a favorite place in the grass to sit and chew, contently. A big smile on his face. His tail wagging. The bark breaks off in his mouth, and he rests the stick on his paws, as he cleverly figures out a way to shake off the small piece of wood and bark stuck to the side of his jowls. His use of his paws are that of a surgeon with his scalpel. One paw holds the stick in place, as the other, chop-stick like, is used to get the right angle for the perfect chew. When every stick is mulched, Zack rolls over, onto his back, and kick his legs up in the air, moving them up and down. This is heaven for him. The smells, the scents, ride on a breeze. They pass by Zack, and he catches them with his nose. Zack picks himself up, in search of the next ball, and the next stick, and the next person who will stop to say hello, and pet him, and touch him. He gives his approval, not just with a tail wag, but with his smile, and his eyes. People know it's ok to say hi. It's Zack. Where is Zack? Zack is somewhere where there is no more pain. Zack is somewhere where the park is a few blocks away, and always easy to reach. And there is always a stick, and a ball, and a blueberry muffin. Zack is with the people we knew, who are not with us anymore, who love him. Who are loving him. And he loves them. Zack is in us. He is in our hearts. We carry Zack with us, everywhere we go, in everything we do. His quiet, calm, gentle and loving qualities we take with us forever. Wherever we go. As we meet people, even people we don't know, or speak to once, knowing that it may be the only time we ever speak to them, even a passing glance, there is a little of Zack that we pass on to these people. And though they don't know it, Zack's spirit has touched them. And they are better for it. Zack is in us. Though we can't pet him, and snuggle up to him, his energy is stronger than ever. Perhaps even stronger than it ever was. Zack is right here. In us. In our hearts. And he will be with us, in our hearts, forever.

This is a tribute to our beloved ferret Zackari. We all miss you very much and wish we could have comforted you in your time of tribulation. You gave us all so many times of fun and laughter and your you missed more and more everyday.
Zoe and Abbey wanted me to tell you that they miss and love you and to not be afraid and to keep the hammock warm until they can be with you again. I'm sorry I could not be stronger for you we I found you with no life in your little body and wish I could have bared to give you a more special burial. Because I know how loving you are I know you understand and know that your spirit is alive and well. I will never forget you and we wish we could have played more with you and spent more time with you in the living years.
I know you will watch over Zoe and Abbey and always remember how special you were to all of us. I have to let you go now but we will never forget you and how special you were and still are.

Todd Maddaline

Our beloved Zackery was diagnosed with Diabetes about a month ago. He was doing great with the insulin and seemed to be improving daily. Then last week he took a turn for the worse and was diagnosed with Lymphoma. He deteriorated dramatically in two days and we had to put him to sleep. We got him when he was eight weeks old and he would have turned nine years old in June. He was so loved by our family. He was gentle and sweet. We will miss him very much. We will never forget the love we shared with our sweet boy.

Jack, Melissa and Miranda Berenstein

Zak We love you and we will always remember you

Carrie, Nikki, Mike and Jan

You will always be a part of our family Zanny Banny...we feel your spirit with us and will love you forever. You are in our heart and soul.

Magali Wright

Zappa, our beautiful flame-point Himalayan left us yesterday... he was not quite five years old, but had a history of illness.

Through the years his health progressed and he led a very happy (and spoiled) life, with our other cats and dogs. He was definitely my wife's favorite, curling up in "mom's" lap every night at 9pm for brushing, and racing us to bed each night to get the best spot (between us, curled up with me but always touching mom to be sure she was safe).

Lately he stopped eating. A blood test last month showed none of the expected feline diseases but the vet said with his history it could be any of a number of things. We tried to keep him eating and hydrated but he wouldn't cooperate... interesting how cats know when their time is up...

Yesterday he became very ill and my wife knew it was his time. We called the vet who came out and administered the euthanasia while my wife held Zappa. He meowed a single time but didn't fight it. We held him as his beautiful blue eyes dilated, then my wife felt him give a final sigh, relief at last from his now-frail body.

While we'll miss Zappa's companionship, we thank God for allowing us the opportunity to have such a wonderful friend for the past five years.

Eddie & Tara Malphrus

To our beloved pet Zech,

You were always so special to us and we will never forget you.

Kim

Zeek, You brought laughter to people's eyes. You are truly missed. You will be in our hearts forever and we love you. Howard, Iris, Mindy, Arlene and Rocky.

HR Brooks

I was always a dog person until you and Maddie came along. I love how you would always "knead me" on my lap, how you would come running when I called out catnip, how each morning you would "herd" me to the cat bowl (even when it wasn't empty!) Your step-siblings, Maddie, Clem and Sadie will miss you. I love you so much.

Esther Margolius

He will be in my heart forever

Emma

Zelda was a "free to good home" small black Chow, very laid back and sweet. She was 3-1/2 years old when we found each other and we bonded almost immediately. She was much loved not only by me but the many people we met in our time together.

Gail Muldoon

In loving memory of our incredible Zelda Mae, who left us way too soon, at only 6-1/2 years old. We'll see you again someday, girl.

Linda & Rick

Baby girl, you were my light and my heart for 14 years, and my best friend. My little snuggler. My sugar bear. We got through asthma and diabetes and were beginning to work on the CRF when you were taken so suddenly from my life. I'll always cherish that last night of snuggling, and being able to hold you while I let you go. Thanks for waiting for me. It meant so much to me to be able to hold you for a while and tell you I love you and kiss your sweet beautiful face for the last time.

Be happy, baby girl. Away from needles, ear sticks, asthma inhalers and sub-q fluids. Away from pills and your final pain. I'll never forget you. You will always be in my heart. I love you.

Karen Zimmerman

I love you with all my heart. You brought many wonderful years, with your beautiful smile, and your silly ways. You were always my shoulder to cry on, and a helping hand in my times of need. You always knew when to cuddle with me, and you always brought a smile to my face. I miss you more and more each day, and I can not get you of my mind. I miss our morning cuddles, then remind myself of the ones we had. I enjoy going to the beach and thinking of how much you loved it. You are my best friend, and know that I will always love and miss you.

Dawn Austell

Mom and Dad miss you so much.. We will never forget you..

Zephyr was a very special dog. She was my son's agility partner and showed the world just what a basset could do in that sport. We miss her terribly.

Pat Tefts Leblanc

I am writing this for my nephew Chris and his good friend and dog Zephyr. They had many long years together which were filled with fun and love. Z was the best.

My sweet baby Z - I Love you with all my heart. You fit your name so beautifully - a gentle, warm spirit with so much love in those beautiful blue eyes. God called you home so soon. I know you are happy and safe and loved in heaven. Ti and I will Love you and miss you until we can be with you again. Thanks for Loving us and for the last nose kiss - it means the world to me to have had that. Tell Vigaro, Mac, Shanie, Little Ace, Tigger, Wojo & Mom that I Love them and miss them too. Be happy little one and we will see you again when God calls us home. Love always and forever sweet Zephyr Turye!

To Zeus

All of my life I have had female dogs. You, my dear Zooey, were my first son. We played in the ocean, the desert, and amongst the pine trees. During those wondrous four years I loved you so... but now your life is done.

I'll see you over The Rainbow, my sweet son,

Love,

Mommy and Daddy

I love you and will miss you always!
Love mom

Zeus had an accident while doing what he had taken on as his job--protecting his family. Words cannot explain how much he is missed. He was always a happy pup, and we have faith that we will see him again someday.

Todd and Kathleen Eiter

To our best friend and companion, Zues. We love you and miss you. You will not be forgotten.
Until we see you again, we love you...
Mom, Dad, Megan, Wayne and Ming Sue

To first see Zeus at first glance you would think he was a black lab and not a german shepherd. Zeus came to us as a pup from a large litter. His mom was mostly black with tan markings but his dad was snow white. Somehow Zeus came out all black with a tiny bit of tan on his feet and legs.
Zeus was the runt and because he got trampled on by his brothers & sisters trying to get fed first, his ears never did stand up all the way. Zeus may have started out the smallest but he outlasted them all and turn out to be the biggest. Now he's back with his fur family at the Rainbow Bridge.
Zeus was my loving companion. He loved to run along the surf at the beach chasing the waves or a seagull. He loved chasing a stream of water from the sprinkler or the hose. Zeus also loved to go out in a rainstorm and I has happy to oblige. He loved the water so... even in frozen form. One could not make a snow ball fast enough to throw to him. And the only time you'd see him with white fur was after he dived through a snow drift.
Over the last few years Zeus lost quite a bit of fur and the vet couldn't figure out why. Some of it came back during the last year but not all. During the last year of his life he really could not enjoy what he loved to do as he suffered from degenerative myleopathy and slowly lost the use of his back legs. It broke my heart. I had the very difficult decision to send him on to the great beyond. I didn't know where he would go until my sister sent me the poem Rainbow Bridge and someone was kind enough to tell me about petloss.com. Both have been able to bring me some comfort but nothing can replace my Zeus. I had all kind of pet names for him and we loved to share a bag of popcorn and raw carrots and cucumbers together. I try to think of all the fun times we had and not how he last was.
I know he is in a happier place with all his wonderful black fur back, running, jumping and chasing the water in whatever form, waiting for the day that I can be reunited with him at Rainbow Bridge.
Loving and missing you greatly Zeus, my special friend --- Laura

Zeus, may God rest your soul. Zeus died of Leukemia, he was diagnosed and only lasted two wks

Sheila Soto

To my friend and my campanion, "ZEUS" whom I will never forget. We all miss you so much and hope we will all see you again at the rainbow bridge. Love, MOM

Zeus & Blaise were born on March 9, 2002. Zeus lived one day and Blaise lived 2 days. They were wonderful puppies, but God obviously had a very special place in Heaven for them. They are greatly missed by me and all the people that got to see them. Life is a precious thing! I miss you and love you.... Zeus & Blaise! You will always be in my heart!

Melanie

our Zeus was a wonderful smart dog he could do so many commands all of our friends and family loved him in fact when he died we actually got sympathy cards sent too us now that shows how much he was loved. he will always will be missed ,although his grave site is about 50 yards out our door on our property that way we can see everytime we sit outside on our bench

Joya R Bibb

Lived with us for a short time, but loved and missed forever XX

Paula

Theres not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. I hope you understand why I made the decision that I did. Please know it was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Please forgive me. Mojo misses you so much and Reggie too! I love you and miss you so much, you were always there for me, 11 years was not long enough to love you. I look forward to meeting you at the bridge and seeing your sweet face again, have fun running and playing now that you can see again my sweet dog, always remember that I love you and I can't wait to see you again.

Amy

In memory of our little boy, Ziggy. We miss you so much and we hurt so bad. I'd give anything to hold you in my arms again. We had to start spelling so you wouldn't know what we were saying at times, but you caught on to(ride, outside) and other words. You were one smart boy. You took a big part of our hearts with you. I love you so much. Holly misses you and won't eat hardly at all. She misses her little buddy. Dad is really hurting. He can't quit crying. You had such a sweet spirit, yet you weren't afraid of any dogs. You always took the big ones on and won. You protected ma and dad every day. I miss you so much at night. Your little body isn't up against me and dad. We love you Ziggy and always will. You taught us so much, most of all love. I just know Jesus took you into his loving arms. Please be patient little boy, We'll see you again and you'll greet us with a sweet kiss. You are no longer hurting, you're with Jesus now and we'll be there soon. Be looking for us Ziggy, love ma and dad.

Thank you for snoring under the conference table. You kept work in focus.

Stephen & Judith

Little One,
There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. I hope you understand why I made the decision that I did. Please know it was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Forgive me. I've already told Hailey about you. I think you would have been great friends. Nana and Dadaddy miss you, too. We'll be planting some flowers for you to enjoy this spring. I love you and miss you so much. Sixteen years was not long enough to love you. I look forward to meeting you at the Bridge.
Love,
Momma

Ziggy, you were so sick when we first found you. And you lived 14 glorious years with us. We loved you so much! You brought so much joy into our lives. We will never forget you. We will see you again someday! Mom, Dad

I want everyone and Zinny to know how much I loved her. She was the one that could make a bad day turn in to a good day. I never needed an alarm clock because she was also there at 6:30 cherping for me to get up and play with her. I will miss her very much. she will always be in my heart.

Lindsey B

I am so lonely with you gone. I will miss you forever. Thank you for growing up with me.

Michael

To my Zoe you were truly one of kind. You were such a part of our family. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!! Thank You for being my friend.

"A light from our household is gone
A voice we loved is stilled
A place is vacant in our hearts
Which never can be filled."
Thank You for the 10 wonderful years. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU! YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

Cindy Stone

We only had you for a short time, but you filled our hearts with so much love and you made us feel safe. Thank you Zoe Hantman

We did not have you long, but I am glad I was able to be with you and love you for a brief, little while. Please look for Buddy Bear and wait for us.

To our beloved Zoe; From a pup we knew you were special .From your four white tipped paws to your uncanny human qualities. You stole our hearts from the first day at the pound. Your unconditional love & loyalty will be deeply and painfully missed. As will your beautiful golden fur coat, your unforgettable puppy kisses, your groans as we cuddle and your ever comforting and magical puppy smells. You have been our best friend, a devoted and loyal canine companion. And most of all a major part of our lives and family for the last 5 years. You will be greatly missed and always loved. OUR PRINCESS-QUEEN OF ALL...... Thank you for ALL the precious memories, momma and daddy will miss you dearly! You are gone but will NEVER be forgotten. Your pain and suffering now gone, enjoy your peaceful new surroundings at Rainbow Bridge. Rest peacefully, baby girl, until we are all together again. Momma and Daddy will love you forever ZOE !!

Ken & Rose Myers
(Dad & Mom )

Zoe was the most amazing cat. She was an angel sent by God. She taught me not only how to love more deeply but how to let go. She wasn't mine to keep only to care for an honor I will always treasure in my heart.

Mary Lynne

We love you Zoey and will miss you forever.

Jane and Tom

Thank you to Zoey.... On a night not long ago you saved our lives by alerting us to a fire in the house. Today you lost your life.... But your spirit will live on each and everyday..... Will always love you JoJo

Cheryl

Zoey...you were my best friend. thank you

Amy Jones

For my zoeybear... my baby, my girl - what will we do without you?

Mark

I lost my Zoey today. She was my very special friend, my companion and my baby. She was always there to greet me when I came home from work. Cuddled with me when I was sad. I fell in love with her from the beginning. Walking through the pet store to by my dog a new bed for Christmas, the animal rescue people were there. I slow gazed at the cats and there she was. her fluffy white body and bright blue eyes. So quiet, So calm. It was love at first sight. I asked to hold her and never put her down. We bonded that day right there in the store. At home she bossed the other cats around, even through she knew they had been there first. She was a princess. She always ate first and wanted to be petted first. She loved to hide from the dog and scare him. She was beautiful and friendly and calm. She would never hurt anyone. Sadly on April 7, 2002 my Zoey met a horrible fate. Having snuck out of the house to just sit on the porch ( as she had gotten good at sneaking out)2 dogs allowed to run loose my their owners chased her under my car and then snatched out and tossed her in the air like she was a toy (poor thing only weighed 6 pounds and never stood a chance), by the time I got the dogs off of her, she was throwing up blood and she died before I could even get her in the car. I will never forgive those dogs or their owner who says it our fault that the cat was out. They have their pets and I will never have mine back. She suffered so much for those last few minutes and she didn't deserve it. She deserved to have a long and happy life. I will miss her so much.

Allison

A joy to behold, a wonderful companion, the best girl ever and the holder of my heart. You fought so hard, and so did I. I felt a part of my soul leave when you left. I have to accept the decision that you made, however, as it is yours to make. I miss you, I'll love you always. Rest well, Zozo, and wait for me. Love, Mom

Celia Trimble Boone

She was my first pet, and so far, my last. she didn't do much, but she didn't have to. I loved her more than anything in the world. My mom said once she couldn't get up the stairs, she would be put to sleep. it was true. I came home from school and my baby wasn't there. I miss here very much, and cannot stop thinking about her. I hope, when I leave this earth, she will be waiting for me, eager to see me after such a long time. I love you very very much!

Olivia

Zorba was a truly special cat. He chose my husband to be his new daddy at the cat shelter when he was a kitten. He would come to his name, follow us around everywhere and loved us and his little cat friend Comet with all his heart. We pampered him, kept him safe from everything known to man. We could not keep him from God though, and God decided he needed Zorba's special love and affection in heaven. We will meet with him on the Rainbow Bridge, until then, he will stay on God's lap full of soft, sleek, black furry-purry love.

Zorba was our first "grandchild". He is missed by Julie and Eric, who gave him all the love he could hold. We are glad we knew him.

Peter and Francie Piccone

Zorra and Fluffy,
You were the reason I came home every night. Zorra died October 2000 and Fluffy died November 2002. You are back together, sisters forever! Thank you for all the love you have given me, I will miss you forever, Lots of Love Vrouwtje

Dear Zorrita:
Sooner or later we will meet you again . Wait for us on the Bridge. With love: Mary and Victor.

We love you so much and you brought so much joy and love to your family. Romeo sure misses you. Please look down on us knowing we will see you again when we cross the Rainbow Bridge.

John, Mary, Matt, Romeo, Maloney

Please keep my puppy safe and warm, tell her I love her and miss her so much it hurts let her know I will never forget her and someday we will be together again

Susan T Flynn

Dearest Zues, You were taken away from us so unexpectedly, we miss you so much. We love you. Mom Dad Lucky and Bear

Our Angel Zuli was a gift of love, named after Erzuli the Goddess of love. She was pure of spirit and loved us her human mom and dad unconditionally. She would take our face in her paws and kiss our nose. We knew how loved we were. I only hope that in her last two years of Diabetes hell she knew how much we loved her. I miss your sweet face Zuli Can't wait to see you at rainbow bridge xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox Momma and Poppa

We miss you so much Zu. You will live in our hearts forever. We love you!

Mary & Mia Raybal