Year 2004 Tributes

L.A. thru Lynx

LA came to me as commission for finding homes for his siblings in my pet store. From the first time I saw him sleep with his little tongue slipping out I knew he was for me. At 6 weeks he came down with parvo and I just about lost him but I didn't give up on him and neither did he. We fought and won. for 13 1/2 yrs. I've had the honor to be his proud friend. On may 5,2004 he could no longer fight the battle and I helped him go. He was my pal for so long but not nearly long enough and I will sorely miss him

Eve Bower

She was there for me through the good and the bad times.
I will miss all the things that we used to do together.
I know that I will see you again one day.
I love you

Carlton & Margarette Carver

LaiLaiMau-
I could not even write this tribute till over a month later...
How I miss your sweet Meow. Your ever possessive nature! Where is my personal pillow and immediate massager :-) You have been through so much with me. First the small apartment in Lubbock, then the time you had to live at Cathy's with me.. I am still saying sorry for that.. Then off to the townhouse where you jumped and ran and attacked baby Simon continuously, Then finally off to your forever home which you triumphantly claimed as your own. Problem was there was others that you lived with that you could not accept. You told me in ohhh sooooo many ways. We had to learn to get a long and you were not ready to do so. Once you finally tamed your issues a little, Some things started to go wrong with you. I guess the lord was telling me it was time to start wrapping up our time together. Lace Marie I love you and I always will. I never cried sooo much making that decision to have to place you in God's hand. One thing you knew once you had left me and you peed on the Dr's Coyne's table. I went to grab towels to clean up the mess. I asked Daddy to watch you so you would not fall. I then realized what was going on, then immediately cried and laughed at the same time. I protected you til the end. You are my lailaimau. Goodnight Sweet Princess! I will see you on the bridge please be there...

Love your Mom,

:-)

Lacey was a wonderful dog with a zest for life. Her love and sense of completeness that she gave our lives is sadly missed. We think of her and miss her presence daily. We pray that she is happy and content without her family by her side.

Candace Israelson

Lacey was my girl-- I miss her terribly!!!

Wendy

Whiskey May 23, 2000-August 15, 2003 Lacey -May 23,2000-April 5, 2004

Thank you so much for coming into our lives when we needed you the most. You both taught us a whole lot about life and love Mama and daddy miss and love you more than you will ever know and will never forget you. We'll meet again..... My sweet fur babies. Love, Mama and Daddy

When We Meet Again

I was laying on the couch early one day
a dog was barking; from where I couldn't say
I got up from the couch and went outside
then off I went out into the countryside

I took a path thru the bushes and trees
but the sound of that bark kept nagging at me
I followed the path till I came to a river
I reached for a branch and caught a sliver

Under an oak tree I sat down to rest
I watched all the bird's fly from their nests
After awhile a group of ducks waddled by
then a fox gave chase so they decided to fly

I walked down the river past a small ridge
and down in the meadow there was a bridge
Down by the bridge thru the fog
I saw what I thought was the barking dog

Like a bolt of lightning in the dark
I knew right then that was Lacey’s bark
I looked thru the fog toward the bridge again
and sure enough there was my old friend

As healthy and beautiful as the day we met
I ran down thru the meadow to greet my pet
She ran thru the meadow at such a fast pace
it was like the old days when we used to race

I hugged and kissed her as she licked my face
all her sickness was gone there wasn't a trace
We were together again after such a long time
the sun was shining and all was fine

We walked toward the bridge together again
then we crossed it together; me and my friend
This is the way I know it will be
when we meet again my little Lacey and me

In Loving Memory Of The Best Friend I Ever Had--Lacey

Elizabeth Coleman

Please. let lacey be alright. She's the best dog ever, and i love her so much. I've had her since i was born, all fourteen years.

Erika Randall

To everyone else you were called "lacey", but to me, you were "My baby girl"..and I told you that everyday..You had six brothers and sisters and a wonderful MOTHER, (DAISEY) who took special care of each one of you. I was right there when you were born, and I knew you were special. When people would come to the house to pick out a puppy I would hide you, cause you were going to be mine for as long as God would let us be together. Well "baby girl", I had you for 13 short years!!! Last March your mother passed on, we had to have her put to sleep, in a quick decision we decided to have her cremated. This way she would always be with me. it was just understood that if something ever happened to you that we would do the same. I told daddy that when I died, I wanted you both to be put with me for always and ever!!! On Feb. 24th, for some reason you felt the need to leave the house that had always been your home, in a matter of 10 minutes you were GONE!!!! WHY, WHY..that's one question that will always haunt me. We looked so hard for you Lacey, none of it made any sense, so many questions unanswered. The terror that I felt inside was like nothing I had ever felt up to this point in my life. Did someone take you?? were you hurt, and wondering why I wasn't there with you? signs were hung on every telephone pole, newspapers, police, animal rescue was notified in 3 states, not to mention the endless miles driven and walked looking for you..people would ask "how old was she" I'd say "13".."oh, she probably went off to die"...."IMPOSSIBLE" I'd think to myself, lacey would never just walk away and leave me!!! Honey, you never showed any signs of being sick. for 13 nights, when it got dusk we'd turn on the outside lights in hope that you would see the light and find your way back home to us. Well baby girl, since I didn't get any phone calls about you, and all those days had gone by, I told daddy I think we need to start looking for a little girl that was "asleep", instead of one that just wondering around. That changed everything, within an hour daddy and Ryan found you!! 500 yards from your backyard. We had all walked that so many times before, but overlooked all of the places you could go to "sleep" and feel safe! Thank God that the days that you had been gone were cold. You were still my beautiful little girl, you looked like you were just sleeping...the loss I feel is indescribable, I yearn to be able to hug you again. I wasn't given the chance to be with you in your last minutes on this earth. Maybe you wanted to spare us, because it was so hard on us to put your mom to rest. These are things I guess I'll not know. I guess you had more faith in us then we did ourselves. you knew daddy wouldn't stop till he found you. Now I have closure and you can rest "my baby girl" cause your home again! You and Daisey be at the bridge waiting for me when it's time. We'll hug and kiss and I'll pet your soft ears, and maybe then I'll understand!! I LOVE YOU, MOM

My friend and companion...you'll always be with me.

Sunny Williams

Mommy misses you so much I love's ya baby we will meet again

Monica

I love you Lacy I miss you alot

Tina

To my sweet girl dog. I miss you. We were best friends, you followed me everywhere, and listened to all my troubles and joys. I will never forget you. I hope you are enjoying your time with Jesus. I'll see you there.

Chris

LacyJ - I love you and miss you so much - my morning alarm clock is gone but will never be forgotten. I was so lucky to have for as long as I did in my life - please meet me when it is my turn on the Rainbow Bridge

Lori Martinez

Will will miss Lady so much, at 17 years of age she has given us so much fun and love.
We are grateful that we dod not have to make the heart rending decision to end her life but instead she went peacefully in her sleep with her little companion close by.
Love you lots xx

Martin & Natasha

Lady, you were my daughter, my best friend and my constant companion. I learned so much from our time together.
I know it was your time and I miss you so much.
I love you baby and I always will

Sandra Clark

I love you and I will miss you forever.
Truly, you were my best girl and I will never forget you.

Shannon Olson

Lady was a great dog. Nobody wanted her to die. She passed away to the cause of cancer and I wasn't even there to say goodbye. I was away that week. and I received a card and it had the Rainbow Bridge poem on it and I thought it was beautiful. Lady, you will always be remembered.... I love you.

Jamie Smith

To our brave and lovely Lady, we forgive you and love you and know you were ill and could not help your actions, you will always be in our hearts, till we meet again, good night god bless.

Sallyann Moorey

She was our best friend and we miss her tons.

Kisha

My Precious little girl, I will miss taking you on our walks and letting you dig and chase the bunnies. I will miss you sweet face giving me kisses and scratching your back on the carpet and rolling in the grass. But most of all I will love the happiness you brought me. You will always be me in HEART & SOUL. Say hi to Jake and I will see you in Heaven.

Your Friend with love Susan

In Loving Memory Of My Dearest "Ladygirl"

From the moment I first saw you as a goofy 6 week old pup until the moment you crossed the bridge, you have been the greatest companion anyone could ask for. Your loving spirit and gentle nature made you a favorite to all who encountered you. "Daddy" misses you and Sahayra misses her "Doggie". You will always be in all of our hearts. Rest In Peace.

James

Loyal, obedient and loving beyond any measurement, Lady touched our hearts and enriched our lives.
She will always be a part of us.

Gary Adornato

Remembering you fondly; a wonderful companion.

Charles Morey

Dear Lady ... I will never forget your bright shining eyes, your consistent affection, and the joy your brought to my life.

Joan E Bush

Lady, we didn't have you for very many years, but you were well loved every single day of the five years you were ours. When your Utah parents decided that you needed a better life than the dog-run and people traveling several months of the year, they said that we were the only people they would consider giving you to. They loved you very much and missed you every day. The day we brought you home, the cats watched horrified at the canine intruder in their bird-watching-space. With 4 of the 5 cats looking like Halloween cartoons, all fluffed up and backs arched, Llyan simply looked disgusted and resigned as she had owned a dog before. You never paid much attention to the cats, except for a little jealousy and wanting the attention they were getting at the time. I remember your slurpy dog ways and when you laid your drooling face right down on top of Skitty-kitty to get some attention from Tom. Skitty was horrified and so very funny to watch. "Dog-germs!, I'm wet!, I'm dead! I'm going to be eaten! I am MISERABLE!" And I tried so hard not to laugh at her, because as everyone knows, cat have no sense of humor, but take great offense at being laughed at. You always love going places in the truck. You were always a "pickup girl" and would try to follow trucks or even noisy cars that passed us on our walks. The neighbors all noticed that you were slimming down from 95 lbs when we got you, to 62 lbs just last week. You were my walking buddy and helped me lose weight also. You are the only dog in the neighborhood with her own fan club. Whenever we walked and there were kids out, they'd come running to pet you all hollering Lady, Lady, Lady! Look, it's Lady's mom! It will be so hard to tell them all that they won't see you again until Rainbow Bridge. Tom & I and your extended family, Mom& Dad & Pat & Bruce and their kids & grandkids will miss you a lot. We will all see you at Rainbow Bridge someday. Love, Kathie & Tom

Lady was an honored member of our family for almost 18 years. She was a faithful companion and we miss her deeply.

Monte & Denise Byers

Lady ...We miss and love you...Thanks for coming into our lives.

Calvin & Valerie

Lady, you were the best dog that ever lived.
Go find your brother Tramp, and play together forever.

Rana Jean

I love and miss you very much, my Lady Girl.

Linda F

Lady
You were our special rescue dog who came to share our home for too short a time. We loved you deeply and were loved by you. Your sweet spirit and joy in being surrounded by your special people were obvious to all who met you. We will never know what happened to you to cause your unseen, internal injuries but are thankful you found your way back home. We are also grateful that your Uncle Thomas (a vet) did everything he knew to try and save you. May you run free now over the rainbow bridge, knowing that you were special in the lives of many people here. The pecan plantation will forever remember your spirit.

Tom & Hope Norman and Renee

Our dog, for 14 years, left us today for a better life. It was like losing a child. It was horrible. I pray that she is in good hands now and will be happy and not in pain, like she was the last few weeks she was living.

It was a hard decision to make, but finally we had to let her go. She had a great life, an indoor dog, a companion, a friend for 14 years.

We will really miss her. She was my child, my friend, and my loyal companion. I hate to see her go. Why does it hurt so bad?

I pray God protects her, keeps her safe, healthy and happy. I hope to see her again someday. We love you Lady!

Laurie

Lady- was a true lady-boat dog- alpha dog-best dog. Look out for Akeem up there- Love you, Kathleen, Chuck, Chandler and Natalie

Kathleen Grigson

To a beloved friend who loved us no matter what. Who forgave us when we were angry and asked no more than to be with us.
We will remember you always, our beloved friend.

Patricia and John Baerga

We had Lady growing up, she died of old age, and we all miss her.

Chris

Lady came to me, her third home, as a rescue. Through no fault of her own, she was eventually placed with me at age 5. For six short years she brought me love and light. She moved on after developing an undiagnosed neurological illness causing permanent brain damage. I miss her bright smiling face and soft, loving body. Lady, I miss you terribly! Till we meet again, I send you love every day!!!

Judy

I want to tell you of a friend that meant the world to me. She was always there when I needed her, but now she's out of my reach. Her hair was golden and her eyes were brown. She had the prettiest smile, never a frown. She would sleep with me at night, and be by my side during the day. She was my shoulder to cry on never turning away. I know for a fact she loved me by the way she would stare, and when we wanted to be lazy she'd let me lay right there. I'd lay my head on her stomach, and she'd never move at all. I remembered she loved to walk, run, and play. The park was her favorite place. I cans still hear the kids calling her name. I remember thinking she was so silly the way she would follow me down that slide, but then I realized she loved to be by my side. Then as time passed and my friend grew older, and became sick there was nothing I could do. My heart is breaking now what should I do? I'll hold you while you fall asleep for good! But one last thing before you do. It's so hard for me to let you go after all we've been through, and after 10 wonderful years I'm so thankful GOD gave me you. She laid her head back in my arms and took her very last breath. Her name was LADY! And yes she was a dog, but even though she had four legs. She was the GREATEST friend of all.

Melissa

Dearest my baby Lady,

Thank you for coming into my life and have given me so much love and fun. I will never forget you. Thank you also for giving me all these baby kittens and you're one of the best mum to them in the whole world.

I am so sorry to know that Cancer got you at the end. I hope I have done the right thing to help you to walk in your final days. I know you were in pain but you still managed to purr so much when you saw me in the last few minutes. Now you are free from all the illness. Although I miss you a lot, I am sure you will be happy now.

Take care of yourself, my baby. I know you are having fun with all your fury friends you met on this earth. I will see you soon.

Lots of Love
Mummy xxx

Ophelia Ho

Ladybug, you were my little baby. I will always cherish are relationship.
I love you baby girl and I know you are waiting for me to cross the bridge together.

Stacey

Lady was a one of a kind dog! lady was loving, caring, and brought so much joy to our family! lady touched our hearts in a way that none of us thought possible, therefore she will forever remain near and dear to our hearts! we love you our sweet Ladybugs and will miss you and think of you everyday! we know you are now pain free and watching over us! we love you Ladybugs! love your family!

Nikki Yarnall

Lady was a very special horse, a once in a lifetime horse. She was my best friend. She took me through 2 divorces. She had a big heart and was game for anything. She loved to jump. We found each other in 1981 and just clicked. We could trust one another. Whenever I had a problem, I would talk to Lade. She was always there for me. There will never be another horse like her for me.

Maryann Madden

I am sorry, I wish I never let you know who take care of you. He was not responsible to have such a loving pet as you. I miss you so much. Some people think "Oh well your just an animal". You were more than that to me. If miss your sweet little head on my lap, when you always knew I was troubled. I believe you have a soul and I will see you again one day. Tell Freddy and Pierre and all the rest of my babies, I love them all. Mommy misses you. My loving friends, my little children you will always be in my heart.

Patricia

I've had Lady Jane since I was 5 years old. I loved her like no other. She was always there when I needed her. She always listened to my problems. She insistently licked my tears when I cried. I'm really going to miss her. She was a very special dog. I hope that she enjoys Rainbow Bridge and will remember me when I join her.

Lora Horngren

Lady Jane left a paw print on our hearts, and we will never be the same!

Michael and Dayna Jacobson

RIP - We will miss you! You were loved very, very much and will always have a special place in our hearts.

YOUR LOVING FAMILY

Keesha,
You are now the angel you were on this earth.
Run and play at the Bridge with a healthy young body with Neko.
Remember Mama loves and misses you so much.

Sheila Cassada

Our little girl will be so dearly missed. She was loved and gave lots of love in return. She is free to run and play and splash in the rivers over the Rainbow Bridge. Always so very loving and gentle. God will like her.

Jim & Ceal

We love and miss our Pepper, Goodbye BoBo!

Greg and Kathy Gillespie

Lady came to us when she was 2yrs old her family was moving away and couldn't take her. I work at home (hair dresser) She became my very best friend, in my home and shop, Lady was always with me, she went everywhere with me, she was always happy. She was so very special. I never knew a dog could be so smart, she was the best. I want to thank God for letting her come into my life. I no she is feeling better now, she was very sick. I have her Ashes here, she will always be with me. Lady needs to no, that I now have another Lab. she is black, her name is Sophie, she is a good girl, But Lady will always have a special place in my heart.
I Love and Miss you very much lady.. Mom

Lady, you were my first dog. I got you when I was six for Christmas. You were my best friend and we did so much together growing up. You moved to Perrysburg, OH. with me seven years ago from our home in Saint Joseph, Missouri. That was hard for us, but we had each other at least. Now I am twenty-one years old and wish you could be with me until my time comes. I taught you to speak, lay down, roll-over, crawl and to dance. You were so smart! Thank you for bringing so much into my life and I'll always love you Lady Pups!

Gretchen Hutmacher

I knew you'd have to leave one day, but not so soon. I'll always miss you.

Regina

Ladysmith Lady Loo Loo, our beautiful Airedale Terrier from Blackheath Farms in Paso Robles, CA, made our lives a joy. She was strong right to the end and she always looked so beautiful. She had that wonderful quality of being devoted but yet independent and able to make decisions on her own. She was very intelligent and gentle and loved people. I especially remember her lying on the floor of Mary's Grade 1 class with 8 or 10 children laid up against her, stroking her beautiful soft coat and her long beautiful Airedale beard.
Ladysmith
- I miss you my beautiful Loo Loo.

Paul Diggins

My best friend who got me through so many tough times.

Carol Kurachi

My best friend

Anthony Morgan

What a wonderful girl you were! At the age of 14 your family didn't want you anymore - well I did - I was looking for you! Our time together was far too short, but oh so grand. Now my dear Lambchop you are healthy again and I know waiting at the Bridge with Pandora and the old girl who made me want you......Cinderella.

This is my personal tribute to my Dear Companion, Lance. I shall miss your shinny moist black nose, and soft brown eyes for the rest of my days. Thank You for teaching me what unconditional love is about. I love & Miss you so very much. When my life here is done, and I'm going home. My first stop will be Rainbow Bridge.In Memory of My Best Buddy Lance.

Dawn Marie Gerhardt

Beautiful Lance,
I wish I knew. I'm so sorry. My heart is broken. You were a wonderful companion. I love you.

Bunny M

These 4 babies were from 2 mommies who were first time mommies and didn't know what to do. I know these little babies are being raised in a fun and loving environment filled with rivers of linatone and trees full of treats. Even I never got to know you 4 kitlets, you are loved and missed. You are with my other 3 furkids and I will see you someday.

Carol Owens

My "Little angel with fur" is now a real little angel! I love you and miss you more than you'll ever know.

Lynda Chapin

We will miss you Laney!!!

Sandy, Glen, Jill Johnson

To my angel little Baby Girl,

We came into each others' lives just when we both needed someone the most. I was on my own for the first time, and you had been alone for quite a while. I still remember getting the call from Kelli - "There's a cat living outside my door. Can you take her?" It was only a few days after I had moved into my apartment, and the first thing I planned to do was get a cat. It was fate, and you were a Godsend.

I remember the day I picked you up. You came so easily, and her roommate who’d known you as a stray for so long said, "I think she was ready. She wanted a home."

It was tough at first. We both had to get used to each other. And you were in pretty bad shape when our paths first crossed - fleas, an ear infection, required medications and signs of abuse. You squeeked instead of meowing, a result I was told probably came from damaged vocal chords. But I knew we would be okay. We both had lots of love to give, and now, someone to give it to.

As life tends to be, things got better, then worse. We had to leave our apartment and move back home. And you had two new cats to get used to. It couldn't have been easy, but you did great! I was so proud of you. We stuck together through all of that, and in time, you grew to love my mom - your "nana" - as much as I and both of her own cats did.

It was SO hard when I had to leave you. I was only going to be gone for a couple of months, but even that seemed terribly long. But I hoped to stay in the states and take you with me. The Air Force had other plans. They sent me to England, and this time, I was forced to leave you for two years. But I felt okay about it, because you were in “Nana’s” good hands, and she’s loved kitties even longer than I have. And after England, I was going to come back and take you with me to a stateside place. This time, it was God who had other plans.

After six months, I came back to LA to visit your nana, you and Sneakers - Her one remaining cat, since Taffy had passed away a year ago. When we lost her, I thought it was the hardest thing I'd ever have to do. I was wrong.

In those first five days I was home, your little body decided it could no longer go on.

I remember your last day, and will forever. The vet didn't know what was wrong. They couldn’t tell without knowing how old you were. Since you and I met after we'd both been around for a while, I had never really known for sure. They agreed you were too weak to go on. When I brought Taffy in, I couldn’t stay. I thought it would be too hard. It was different with you. After everything we’d been through, I knew I had to be there for this, too. Since we’d met, we’d never let each other be alone or lonely. I wasn’t about to start then. We'd been together too long to let you pass away alone.

You hadn't made a sound since I'd been home, but I will never forget the tiny squeek it must have taken all of your remaining energy to muster before you passed. It was a thank you, an I love you, and a goodbye, all rolled into one.

But I am the grateful one. All the time I thought that I was saving you, but YOU saved ME. And it means more to me than you could ever know. You were always there for me, and came into my life when I needed you the most, and for that, you are and will remain, the love of my life. I am so glad that you waited for me, and gave me the chance to come home and see you again, the chance to say goodbye.

Your soul and spirit are over the Rainbow Bridge now and I brought your little cedar box of ashes back to England with me. They are on display with my "Furry Angel" Candle and frame, with a picture of you from that last trip home, in a place of honor in my room. As you will be held in a place of honor in my heart.

Take good care of Taffy for me and “Nana”, and of Grandpa, who I'm sure you've met by now. There is no doubt in my mind that you are giving each other lots of love.

I will always remember you and what you did for me, and will carry you with me forever. Your little body was too small to carry so big a heart, soul and spirit. The most precious things about you are free now, and will remain a beautiful memory for me and all those who knew you.

My precious, sweet little Larisa, thank you, I love you, and I'll see you at the Rainbow Bridge.

Love, Mom

'Stately, kindly, lordly friend, Consended. Here to sit by me, and turn, glorious green eyes that smile and burn. Glorious eyes, love's lustrous meed, on each golden page that i read.' -Algernon Charles Swinburne, "To A Cat"

Larry, you are missed more than you know. wait for me.

Isabel Smith

A funny, silly, nutty male. My only male surrounded by a harem of females. He was Larry, and his sisters are Moe and Shemp. I will miss him ripping open the cat food bags and making a mess of his food. I will miss him talking and bossing me to put new food in his bowl. And I will just miss him for his silliness, as we sometimes called him a Cog or a Dat, because he would just plop in front of you and demand your attention. He was definitely one of a kind and not replaceable. His sisters and dog brothers will miss him, and I will miss his presence in my life.

Goodbye Larry, I Love and I'll always miss you!

Amadea Botel

Dear baby Larry,
Thank you very much for giving the lovely time while you were on this earth. I just could not believe you're also one of the unlucky ones that has this genetic diabetic illness. It killed you before I even have a chance to nurse you back to health. You have given me so much love and all your furry friends miss you here very much. But I am sure we will meet very soon.
Take care of yourself, my baby.
R.I.P.
Love & Kisses
Mummy

Still missing you

Pam Cook

words can not explain the sorrow and loss of you my special angel but one day I will hold you again and we both shall look down from the little star where you wait for me.

Linda John-Scheder

Latte was a huge part of our lives. She acted way out of character and ran into the street and was killed. I miss her sooo much. RIP

Jackie Merker

Laura was the most wonderful, loving and gentle dog any pet owner could hope for. She was my first dog and, although we had cats, it was a special relationship. She just happened to be running loose at the Humane Association when Tina and I visited to start the search for a puppy. It was fate. She was three then and had been badly abused as a puppy and spent most of her life at the shelter. Thank God that our facility does not euthanize. She was so submissive due to her treatment that they had to put her in her own pen because she would let other dogs eat her food. Tina had always wanted a boxer, and there were boxer puppies there that day; but, as I said, it was really meant to be. We just fell in love with Laura from the first minute we saw her and not even the precious boxer puppies could keep us apart. Laura has been battling cancer for almost three years now. Our vet accomplished a miraculous operation to remove the original tumor and she made a full recovery. The cancer eventually came back and almost exactly a year ago we saw the specialists at UGA and they gave her 3-6 months max. We tried some radiation and that helped without being too traumatic. And we got a full year of high quality time together. She was such a good dog, but a couple days ago it started to become clear that she was loosing the battle. She never complained and seldom evidenced the pain she must have been in, but she finally couldn't fake it any longer. And today we did the hardest thing we've ever done, which was to put her to sleep. Again our vet was wonderful, and sweet Laura passed away in our arms this afternoon. We will always remember her and, if there is something after, maybe we will see her beautiful smile again some day.

Bill and Tina

Girlie, its been two weeks today since I took you to the vet for that final shot.  
Your kidneys were done and you couldn't do what you liked best, which was eating. I'm sorry I gave you that sedative from the vet, I didn't know it would make you so out of it.  
I just didn't want to you to be scared or fighting, which you always did at the vet.  
I was right there, sweety, when the doctor gave the nod that your heart had stopped.  
I kissed your pink nose and closed your eyes, smoothed your long fur and said goodbye. I miss you everyday, from licking the shower floor to drinking from the sink, laying on your back and stretching your short little legs, bumping your head on my office furniture and being my little admin assistant, licking my elbows, sleeping in boxes, and so on.  
You were my beautiful cat for almost 14 years, I thought I had more time.  
Make sure you give our human friend Tom some lap time, he's new in heaven too.  
Me, Daddy and Spook are hanging in there but miss you so much.  
We'll see you at Rainbow Bridge, "Layly", when its our time.  
Until then, keep chasing those butterflies and lizards and eat til your heart's content. All my love, Mommy

Such a brave little man! You fought so hard to live against overwhelming odds!! Now you are healthy at last & free of all the pain of this life. Run & play little guy!!! Till we meet at the bridge...you have my heart always.

Linda Kloran

L.C. had the best purr in the world.
She loved company and always met them at the door.
We miss her chirps and trills as she told us all the news when we returned home.

Gail Roberts

Until we meet again my most beloved friend may God hold you in the palm of his hands....I love you L.D.

Joy Angelica

To my Leahgirl I still miss you very much

Genny

Leigh we love u and miss u and grandmom wants a new grey hound but she wont get one b/c they will never be like but we will see u again some day u will always be in my heart

Nicole

LeLa was my best friend and she always took such good care of me.
I will miss her dearly.

Chris

Lela my baby girl I will forever miss you . Lela you were my sunshine my world .my baby girl I will miss you everyday, I will not forget you ,I hope to see you again one day. My beloved baby girl I will always think of you. Lela today was the worst day of my life. Goodbye my baby girl you will always remain in my heart forever.

Helen

Our familys greatest pet ever. You will be missed forever. I will never forget you baby, the light of my life.

Daniel E. Skourup

My sweet, gentle, funny Leo, how much I miss you! I will keep you in my heart forever. I love you and will never forget you. Love, Marina

Leo came to us over 6 years ago. He suffered a life full of abuse and neglect. Not one stitch of hair on him for a Pomeranian. Over time, with tlc and vitamins, he became a little fluff ball and learned that not all people are mean. He will be sadly missed by his human family and canine family .....

Roger and Andrea Florkowski

Leo, Mags and I miss you so much. Things are so different here now, but we still think of you all the time. We'll have a wonderful time when we all meet up together at the bridge, and I'll introduce you to all your new "pack mates" then if you haven't met them already. We're sure you'll love them. Thanks for being a good boy while you were here. I miss you and We love you.

Jess and Maggie

Words cannot express the pain I feel in my heart. I miss you so much. You were a wonderful friend and companion. You will always live in my heart and soul. I must let you go now because you are an angel. Heaven is a much better place with you there. You were more than a pet, you were my family. I will always love you my sweet baby cat.

Jackie Dabbs

You were there when I needed you. You gave me more love and pleasure than I could ever imagine. Just to look at your sweet furry face was always enough to make me smile and fill me with a special warm feeling in my heart and soul. I am lucky in love and it was an honor to love you and be your mom, my dear, darling best friend and companion. May you rest in peace and be reunited with Max at the Rainbow Bridge.

Cindy

Leo- The hardest decision we had to make was to let you go to God. We feel guilty about not doing more for you but I couldn't bear to keep seeing you suffer. Please know that we love you so, so much.. Everyone in the neighborhood loved you. We miss you and we love you with all of our hearts. Love, Mommy & Daddy

In Loving Memory Of Leo Code. I will never forget our happy days together. You will be greatly missed.

I think of you often and I wish that we could have been together a little longer in this world. But, I know that it was your time. Your suffering is over and you are happy with the Lord.

Thank you for the dream you have given me. I loved holding you and talking to you. The Lord has shown me that you are safe and given a new life.

Leo, I love you and so does our family. We will plant a little garden around you. So, if you ever look down from heaven don't forget to look there. I can't wait to see your face and am able to hold you again when I finally pass from this earth. I will never forget you. I will love you always.

With Love Always,

Jeana, Alice & Jimmy

I found you in the street and gave you a name. I moved what your Earthly remains out of the street and petted you. Although you were not part of my heart, I wanted you to be remembered in prayer tonight. Please speak kindly of me to that pack of dogs who have shared my life for 39 years. I miss each of them greatly.

Martha B

Leroy, The Best of the Best of Dogs. Beautiful nature, loved by everyone who met him and all animals too. My loyal baby boy who gave unconditional love and never complained. Put to sleep due to paralysis in hind legs for 8 months following surgery. Mum & Grandma love you, you tried so hard, we should have given you more time, baby, but the vets and all of us just didn't know enough. Please forgive me baby boy.
I love you and MISS you so much! Love you ALWAYS and ALWAYS. XXXXXXXXXX

Keryn

Sweet fella, we loved every minute with you. Thanks for gracing us with your presence for all these years. We'll always love you.

Enjoy all the sunshine, cheese, salmon, and Redi-Wip(TM) that you can now enjoy without worry! :-)
We miss you, but we are glad that you're now in a place where you're forever healthy and free.
xxoo

Kit Warfield

My beautiful black Halloween cat, Lester, passed from my hands back into God's on January 9.
His illness came on so quickly. Nevertheless, we were privileged to have had many hours to talk and say goodbye. It is amazing that a mere 13 lbs can do so much to fill a life. My love for him continues to grow, as it did in each day of his life.
I miss him terribly.
Yet I find peace in knowing that he is back in God's loving grace.
Wait for me Lester!

Barry Hazen

My faithful friend of 19 yrs. Always there to comfort me when I was sad or lonely. I hope I brought as much joy to your life as you did mine. I miss you and love you.

Renee Hovis

Forever in our hearts

Terry and Marilu

We will miss you Lexi. We love you so so much.

Jon & Jennifer Conroy

A special little friend that loved everybody.
We will miss her very much.

Bob and Shelia Rasmussen

My sweet precious Lexi. You were taken from me too soon. Only 5 years to love you. I miss you so much. I cant bear the pain. What happened to you? I'm so sorry I wasn't home to see you go. But I know we will be together one day and ill be able to love you all over again. I LOVE YOU sweet Lexi Loo !!!

Love your mommy

We miss you, baby girl.
You'll be in our hearts forever. Thank you for bringing so much love to our little family.

Marina & George Niznik

Lexie

Always with me through good and bad The best companion I ever had. Even though this makes me sad You will always be the "queen" to dad. Just because we've parted ways I always know there will be a day.

Angie & Butch Conley

She was affectionate and loyal, and smarter than anyone gives shih tzus credit for. I miss her.

Jill Collins

Lexi~ You were my baby. You taught me so much in the short time that we were together. I wish I could have stopped the pain, the fear, everything you must have went through in your final days. I never imagined that you would leave me so soon. Time seemed to stop the moment you left this world. The tears I've cried, though plenty, are not enough to bring you home. But although our time together has come to an end, you will never be far from my mind. I miss you, love, and await the day where I can cross the bridge and be with you forever.

Heather

To my baby Lexus we miss you more than we could ever put into words!!! We wish you a Happy Birthday!! We LOVE You!!

Pam & Larry

We love you and miss you our sweet girl....

Kelly and Wayne

May the joy and happiness you brought to us and others, be spread in heaven until we meet again.
When we meet again, we will be as one and eternity will be ours to enjoy together.
Keep us in your heart as we will you, our bond never broken.

Justin Gibson

Even though we only had you a short while you were my cuddle buddy, and we all grew to love you so much, I am so sorry Lexy girl I never knew you were sick please forgive me! we love you and I am sorry

Amy

She waits for me....& I continue to rescue those furbabies in her honor.

Diane Virginia Avery

Fly free sweet Liam.

Linda Kloran

Libby, I love you. You were my heart. May God hold you and love you.

Aileen Zanteson

Libby, You are going to be sadly missed by Schuyler and myself.
You were such a loving little friend who wrapped our hearts around your soul.
You purpose was to give unconditional love and you surpassed all standards.
Heaven tonight is smiling because of your presence.

Debby Lauber

You'll be in our hearts forever.

Barbara Flynn

Dearest Libby, you were taken from us suddenly and too soon. We now know how much pain you were in, yet you never complained. I wish I had the chance to say goodbye. Always know how much we loved you, and will miss you terribly.

Marcia and Sebastien

Licorice was our beloved class pet
He cheered many children with his warm bunny body

He had the kindest and wisest brown eyes
We all loved him

Susan Reese

We loved our precious little Licky.
He is now with his cousin, Sasha, waiting for us at the Rainbow Bridge.

The Kent Family

Thank you for 18 wonderful years.
Be happy and healthy until we meet at the bridge.

Laura Erickson

To the most beautiful, radiant being who ever lived: it is the one-year anniversary of your passing on today. Your father and I miss you and love you as much as ever. Our love forever and ever, Momxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

My beautiful, boy I miss you so much! You meant everything to Mommy, Daddy, and Emily. We tried to make you better. I would give anything to have you back with me. You will never be forgotten. I know you are in no pain now, and for that I am grateful. You brought me such joy everyday that you were with me. I know I will see you again when it is my time. I love you forever and always.
Mommy

Sweet Lightning, may you purr in Heaven, and always know how much you were loved. We survived so much, and you were always there for me. You are always with me, my little nightlight. I hope that we are soon united in one of your many kitty-cat lives. Love and miss you so much.

Dawn Pace

Our little Teddy Bear Hamster, Lightning Lou Garber passed away today in his cage at approximately 5:00 pm. He was a joy to have and loved to play legos and eat fresh carrots and sunflower seeds. He has been our little friend and family member since Christmas 2000 and was approximately 4 yrs old. It's hard to believe that a little Teddy Bear Hamster could be so loved and so missed. He was such a character and always made us smile. I am sure he will be welcomed at the bridge by his brother Kittums (our orange tabby that passed away last summer). He will always have a special place in our hearts and we will never forget him. Rest in peace little Lightning and have a happy time at the Rainbow Bridge,, til we meet again!!! Love and Kisses from Harry and April and especially Arielle and Zachary Garber..............we will never forget you :)

Arielle and Zachary Garber

I feel lost without her and I will miss her until the day I die. I know she is there waiting for me as she did in life-my angel...my gift from God.

Laurie Moore

Howser, we miss and love you. We will always remember the joy you brought to our lives. We will see you when we cross the Bridge!

Chris, Diane, Jason, and Amber

Thank you for the best of times, my pretty girl.

Rockie and Mindy

You will be greatly missed Sassy. You were a loving cat that the whole family and all the friends you have known will miss dearly. You will all ways remain in our heart.

Becky

My beautiful Lilly, lost too soon at too young of an age. she loved to run with me in our endowment lands. I will always remember how fast she was. How much joy was in her face when we ran together. Her kisses. The sound of her toenails clicking across the hardwood in the morning. Her looking down into the ally from my living room window. I love her so much and miss her each and every day. She was the most precious gift in my life and losing her has been the hardest thing I have ever dealt with. I do so hope she is in a better place now and do so look forward to the day that I meet her again in heaven. Her spirit in life was so beautiful, everyone saw it. I can only imagine how beautiful it must be now. I love you my Lilly. I miss you so much.

Carly Peterson

My little baby girl who brought so much joy to us

The Andersons

A love beyond all expectations, beyond all understanding.
I cherish the gift of her life and love.

Boyd & Joyce Bruce

I miss lilly alot, even though she has been up in heaven for two years, my heart has not yet healed.

Sam Temple

To my darling Lilly, you were the joy of our lives and will never be forgotten. You bought us so much joy in your kisses and hugs or for just being there when we needed unconditional love. Your picture will always hang on our wall with your lock of hair in it. Your paw print will sit on the China cabinet for us to admire. We love you "moo"

Love you forever and always Mom, Dad, Craig and Abbey xoxoxo

Momma misses you much, my first baby girl!

Dear Lilo,

Only thing I wanted is to give you life.. I'm sorry that I failed.. May you live in our hearts forever, I miss you darling..

Sandy

Lil Red-my beautiful feral. I miss you more then you'll ever know. I love you my little darling.

Lori

I love you my beautiful Lil Red girl. We will be together again baby Wait for me at the bridge.

Lori

We love you and miss you so much, Lil-pil!

Alison & Nancy

Lily was our "mother" dog -- she raised and disciplined all my cats. I loved howling with her laying on the bed at night.

Kathi Stein

I really don't have much of the emotion to say much right now except that I want Lily to know I love her very much and I will miss her forever.
I will never forget getting her on my 13th birthday - the only rabbit with a half stripe in her whole litter - and today when we had to put her down at an amazing 8 years.
Thank you for being there, Lily.
I love you.

Joey Gallo

Lily I fell hopelessly in love with you over and over everyday of your loving giving life. You saved my life more then once. You gave so much more then anyone could imagined that sweet little body containing, I miss you with all my now breaking heart. you can never be replaced

Joyce Lvely

I lost the coolest dog ever, my pal, my companion, my protector, my "spouse". Better than a man! But, she loved men! Loved the cabin, the water, running free. I miss her so much. I don't know if I'll ever feel normal again.

Carol

Lindie was a rescued dog that I adopted and loved for nearly four years.
My special nickname for her was "Velcro dog" with very good reason - she was so grateful for my love and attention.
I miss her terribly.

Elizabeth Hunt

Lindsay was a beautiful, loving dog, the light of our lives, and we miss her dearly. I miss the tone of Alasdair's voice talking to her in his office. I miss the morning routines of breakfast and a walk with Lindsay and her treat (a carrot) when she smelled the coffee. I miss all of her little habits and endearing qualities, her joy in all the simple things that we might otherwise have taken for granted, and her pure love. She made friends wherever she went, she served as a therapy dog in Newfoundland while we lived there, and I cannot tell you how many people stopped to tell us that there was something very special about her, as though there was a little person there inside that shaggy, bear-like, dog suit. We miss you and love you Lindsay, and look forward to seeing you on that rainbow bridge. Please know that we did our best to read the signals that you were sending over the last 6 months. We wanted you to be with us for the longest time that was truly enjoyable for you; we did not want to make you linger when you were unhappy or in pain. Please know that we tried very hard, just as you spent 12 years trying very hard to make our lives happier with your presence. Love and hugs and kisses forever, Mom & Dad

Beloved cat and most of all friend, you shall be greatly missed.
As long as your memory lives within my heart, you'll never be forgotten.

Laura St.Clair

My precious little Rocky was killed uselessly by a neighbors running loose dog who jumped my fence into my yard. Rocky was my best friend, my faithful companion and my baby boy. He had birth defects and had special needs, we went thru everything together. He is forever in my thoughts and in my heart. I can't wait to be rejoined with him at Rainbow Bridge.

Linda Kleinschmidt

He was the sweetest little guy. He had a fun personality. He would always keep me up at night until I moved him in my livingroom...now I miss that.
I will always remember that fun cute loving face of his! I miss you little buddy!

Krista

You will be missed and never forgotten. Please watch over your little sister.

Gena Glider

Tobe was my agility teammate, couchmate guardian and shadow.

Robert Roush

Lion, I have tried my best to take good care of you , now you are gone, I felt very lonely, empty and heartache seeing the usual spots you used to be. Your funny and cute face and remember the times we play together your toys and balls. I know you are afraid of thunder..now you need not afraid anymore. I love you and remember you always in my heart. If you wait for me, then we shall meet each other again in 50 years times. If there is a reborn, be a human and be my children....

Linda

I loved you so much little Lisa. You always had so much to say about everything. It's so quiet, I miss your voice.

Bernadette Wolf

Liszek was a big white cat who was with me for more than 16 years. He say me through most of my undergraduate years, graduate school, a postdoctoral fellowship, a job in Detroit, the job from hell in Dayton, unemployment, a move to Kansas, and a move into my first house. He put up with the addition of another cat and a dog. He was very timid most of his life, but in the past three years he had become more outgoing with strangers, affectionate and trusting, and talkative. He was beautiful, all white with green eyes. I miss him so much.

To paraphrase Shakespeare in Hamlet: "He was a cat, taken for all in all. I will not see his like again."

Maria Swora

We love you alot little we hope you are doing well and in heaven love Jovonni and Jacinda Rico

You were my first dog and I couldn't have chosen a better companion. I miss you so much!

Carol

To my darling little Benny. You've been by my side for the last 20 years and have always been there for me. I'll never forget you and you will always be with me, in my heart.
Sleep tight my special little man I will love you always. Mum xxxxxxxx

Little BirdMan lived with us for 9 months. He was my little buddy and went everywhere on my shoulder or in my hair. He loved to sit in the window, on his ladder, and sing to the birds outside. He called himself "pretty birdie" and "tweetie birdie." Little Man was my best animal buddy, and I am so sad that he went away. I'm glad that I was there with him in the end, and I wish I could have done something - anything for him.
He was the most wonderful pretty birdie in the world, and I will always have a place in my heart for him.
I miss you little man :-( so much.

Catherine

The sweetest little black female kitty that has been with us since a kitten,-almost 19yrs. So afraid of the Vet after getting spayed that we had to have her come to our home for Littlebit's shots, etc. (Dr. Erhart had to tiptoe in) She was my best buddy and my husband and I miss her terribly. We Love You!!!

Brenda Darling

To my big girl who was my protector, my guardian and most of all bestest buddy. You always put yourself between me and any trouble that came along. I miss you, but I know you are no longer suffering and I know you will be there when it is my turn to cross over. God Bless You, Little Bit and thank you for always being here for me.

Kathy Waldren

I loved my Little Bit so much, he was my best friend and had been through so much with me. It was the hardest thing for me to make the decision the put him to rest, but I did not want to see him suffer anymore. But now he doesn't hurt, he can run and jump and play and do things he has not done in years. I know he is in Heaven and now God is taking care of him. I will miss him dearly but I know he is in a better place.

Stephanie Barksdale

My Little bit was the sweetest little girl in the world. I had her for only four years but she taught me to be a better person with all the unconditional love she gave. I will always miss her so very much.

Terry Turner

She was always a lady - dainty, delicate, manners, and a tattletale when her best friend, rascal, tried to leave the yard on the "unescorted walk"

Beth

To my Littleboy:

Daddy and I miss you so very much. I know Sweet Tater missed you too. Both of you are together now; young again, no cancer, no arthritis. You are the best Littleboy in the entire Universe, and that's a very big place.

Nina M. Erwin

To my precious, precious Bug.
The pain of your absence, after 18 years of love and companionship, hurts more than anything I have ever felt in my life.
I don't think it will ever cease.

Darla Deen

Dearest Little One:

May my God, the Power Source, Kiss you and help you achieve unity with the universe.
Your bravery touched us all.

Farewell...

Sarah Anikin

You were much loved and are very much missed.
Give Joe lots of kisses for me until I can join you both in heaven.

Jennie Brown

She was a loved and faithful friend and family member!! Little Girl, we miss you deeply.

George & Tami Enos Family

We feel so blessed that you came into our lives, although for a painfully short time. Loving you made us better people. We will always remember how you seemed to find every sunny spot in the house, how you meowed at the grind of the can opener, how you would skid walnuts across our hardwood floors at 2:00 in the morning, how you loved sitting in our laps on your fuzzy blanket, and how you wanted nothing more than to love us. You were so docile and affectionate, such a precious creature.

We miss you more than words can express. We will always treasure our soft, little gray cat with six toes. We hope to see you again someday, our little angel. . .

Damon and Alicia Chappell

My warm wooly little man.
So short our time together -
The love you gave me will live in my heart forever.
Just reach out when you need a kiss.
I will always be there.

I love you my little man.

Till we meet again.....

Tracy Combes

Little Man will be sadly missed by his mother and father but most of all by his best friend, Little Gal who showered him with love and cuddles everyday. We love you Little Man.

Love, Michell, Jamie, and Little Gal.

Goddess please help my dear friend across the rainbow bridge and I hope she is happy there.

Sarah

You looked me in the eyes and said "Take me home" and I did. Thank you Annie Fannie as you changed my life forever. You are my little girl who I love beyond words and I miss you so much it hurts. You touch my life, my heart and my soul even in your absence. Forever "Chasin A Star"

Jane Accardo

To my family and dear friends:

After almost 18 years of life and love, my Little Miss Muffin died peacefully in my arms Wednesday night at 0900 PM. She blessed my life with loyalty, devotion, and unconditional love. She was there supporting me during the most difficult and trying times of my life, helping me out with a happy face, a wet lick or two, and a cuddle. I put her to rest in the garden, sending her on her way with some mementos and snacks, her little sweater, and some flowers to sniff on her journey. With a few emotional words we said good-bye for now, for I know we'll meet again in the next life, not too many years from today.

Tom

Little One, a ferret, was thrown from a moving car. Fortunately the driver of the next car saw this and stopped to save her. She was taken to Gimmee Shelter Ferret Rescue in Massachusetts. Sadly, she was diagnosed with terminal lymphoma--she was quite ill when she was literally thrown away. Within a few days she died peacefully in shelter mom Jan's arms. Through the internet, people from all over were sending her love and healing, and she crossed over knowing she was loved.

Ronnie Dicomo

Even though you were here for just a little while. You touched my heart. I'll miss playing with you.

Cathy Merrill

My boy,,my friend,,my pal,,my kid-bright to the end,,never complaining. I'm sorry I couldn't help you,,I love you bubba. Dad

There will never be another one like you ... I love you forever, "Little One."

Judy Long

With all my love, I let you go. Be well and be a puppy again

Donna Tipton

Little Thumper, we only had you with us for eight days but you were a big presence in our lives. We knew you were a fragile little wild baby, but how we hoped you would stay with us for many years. Now you are with your tiny littermates who crossed over before you. What delight, joy, and love you gave us in your short life. How we loved to watch you sit up and wash your little face just like a big bunny. How happy we were that you would let us hold you and love you.

You were the sweetest, most precious little baby bunny.

I hope that Tony is holding you and caring for you by the Rainbow Bridge. We miss you so much. We will always love you. Rest in peace, my beautiful little bunny angel. You will always have a special place in our hearts. We are sad that you are not here with us but will always treasure the time we shared together. We love you always.

Jane, Carla, and Sandra

She was the most beautiful of companions, she was a loving and devoted little baby.

Kerry

Spark
We just want to let you know, That you are truly missed, your loving ways, wagging tail, happy bark, and
your waddle when you walked away from us at all times.
God bless you and keep you until we meet again.

Gil & Celeste Wels

She was my best friend and I miss her terribly.
The most beautiful dog I've ever known.

Tracy & Troy

Your big meow and athletic 'flip ya flip' moves are missed.

Flo

He was the best child we ever had. He slept during the day and attacked us in our sleep. When he was lonely, he would come to one of us to nurse. When he was hungry, he would let us know with claws...lol. When he was sleepy, he would let us know by laying across our necks and purring. When he was loving, he would bath us with his tonge. He will be missed, but never forgotten. Loki will be loved forever more.

James & Priscilla Forman

My Loki was my sanity through many bad times. I had to do right by him. I had to make sure he would suffer no more. Though it pains me to the core, I know that giving him over to the Summerlands was the kindest and most loving thing I could do. My happy, bouncing little ferret will ever be remembered in my heart as a dear fur-friend and child.

Jolie

Loki was the best friend I ever had. I miss him dearly. Loki you're always in my heart & on my mind. I love you & miss you, Diane

You were the love of my life. You were so full of life and very gentle. I'll miss you for the rest of my life.

Linda Ritchie

You were my Angel in "furries", you were by my side during my darkest hours. It always seemed you knew when I was in pain and stuck by my side. I will never forget you my friend.
I hated saying good-bye, but it was really see you later in a better place.

Lisamarie

Loki was our snuggle buddy, blanket stealer, shoe chewer but most importantly our friend and our baby. He was in our lives but a short time, but we will always remember him .

William and Amy Tillman

Loki was a red Dobe that we adopted from the local pound when he was 8 years old. At the time, he had been there for about 3 months and pretty much given up. He was bony and losing hair from refusing to eat, and just sat there staring at the ground as people looked at him. Once we took him home though, he showed us his famous Dobe smile and showered us with "side hugs" and kisses.
His gentle affection earned him the nickname "Little Dear Friend" (or LDF) from our friends. During the four years he spent with us, he was a devoted best friend who lived each day of his "second puppyhood" with a joy for life.
He passed away after a short illness due to kidney failure on 12/16/03.
He will be remembered and missed.

Monika Churchill

Loki and Pandora it is fitting that your names be joined now since you were so close in life. Pandora I know you were very sad when Loki died. so were we. Loki, I hope you got all the balloons brittany sent to you. No dogs could have been more gentle with a little baby even though Loki barked if she was hurting you. Brittany loved to dress you up in fancy hats and clothes and you never minded. Pandora I know you tried so hard to get better. I know you are now at peace playing and running around eating all the treats you want. Spartacus is sad because his dad and now his mom left just like mine. it is Spartacus's birthday and his doggy friends he used to celebrate with are gone. we know you are with the stars over the rainbow. twinkle to let us know you see us. we miss you. love and kisses-xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Carol Ross

I miss you, little girl, you were my joy though you were not with me near as long as I had planned.
I hear your little nails clicking on the tile in the middle of the night and I just know you are still near.
You'll be forever loved, remembered, and in my heart.

Shannon Bradley

Thank you for the brief time you spent with me. Three years was too brief a time for such a bright light in my life. I miss you terribly, I will never forget you. I hope you felt as cherished as you always made me feel.

Courtney Thomas

Lola was a wonderful dog who wandered into our home and hearts and asked if she could stay since nobody else wanted her... We let her stay and found that We wanted her and she wanted us... so grew the friendship to great heights.
Cut to the last scene... My husband's appropriate toast to our dear Lola on this grave night tonight... "May Lola arrive in heaven 30 minutes before God tells the Rabbits that she's there"

Rosie Strickland

The most beautiful girl in the world is gone. On April 26 Lola Dove, beloved bulldog, died in our arms after a long bout with kidney disease. She was ten and a half. Lola was honored as "Most Affectionate Pet" at the Blessing of the Animals at St. John the Divine and her film credits include "The Waiting Room" and "Two Guns" but her greatest achievement was the way she could make stone cold faces warm over and light up as she trundled by. On her final trip to the animal hospital a stranger stopped to take her picture. There will be other dogs to love and lift us but right now it is hard to imagine another who will possess the lovely grace and snoring sweetness of our most beautiful girl. We are bereft and inconsolable.
Lola, we will love you forever...Josh and Lizzie

Thank you Lolli for bringing such light into our lives. You will be sorely missed. Letting you go tomorrow (4/16) will be so hard but we can't let you suffer. I wish you could have stayed with us forever, but your little body has given out. You are so deeply loved. Thank you for the time and love you gave us.

Nancy Kunz

Loney, You lit up my life with your gentle spirit. Our years together were so special because of your playful, curious, fearless, loving nature that wrapped around my heart and brought my soul such joy. I admire your ability to find peace in solitude and the courage you displayed throughout your life. You are my angel... I will love you, Lones, for the rest of my days... and know that you will always be near in my heart. May you find peace in God's Kingdom... we will be together again... someday.

Marianne

Our constant and forever loving boy who shall be forever missed until the Rainbow Bridge.

Gunnar & Nancy Tonnessen

I miss your kisses and strokes and your totally outrageous personality.

Kathi Stein

Looney departed for the Rainbow Bridge on the Longest Day, 21 June. I had to take the decision to save him from further suffering as a result of cancer. He was just 8 years old. We went into the garden where the evening sun warmed his face, the poppies danced in the breeze and the air was filled with the scent of honeysuckle. I held him as he was treated by our brilliant and kind vet. I told Looney I loved him, wished him a safe journey and asked forgiveness that this was the only way I could help him now.
Looney was a terrific character. Swished his tail in my bathwater; climbed ladders when I decorated; met me at the door every day when I got home. Always talking, always wanted to be in the centre of things. Put his paws round my arm and pulled my hand back when I wanted a rest from stroking his tummy. Licked my hands and face in love and affection. So many reasons why he should have stayed on this earth, but it is said that God calls his favourites to him early.
Looney - you've left a big hole in my heart and my life. Your 4 Burmese friends here can't fill that space. I know you're well again, that the cancer is no longer with you. I look at the stars and see you there, shining brightly, and know that we'll be together again one day. Please wait for me...

Gill Allen

Dear Lora, You were our best friend ever, sweet, loving, playful. You made our life richer and happier. Thank you for all your unconditional love, for helping us in difficult times. Sorry we could not save you. We tried our best to keep you happy and out of pain. Now you are not with us any longer. Be happy on the other side of the bridge. You will always be in our hearts. We love and miss you forever! We always remember you!

Yana, Alex and Liza

Little Lord Poppany.....a dog? I don't think so....he was one of a kind....not a dog, not a human, but somewhere in between. What ever else he may be, he was my love, my soulmate....His loved us unconditionally, and totally with a pure heart. It's been 6 years now, but the pain of our loss will always remain. For his life was the most beautiful experience I have ever known. The huge void in my life can never be filled. He was my son........I am anxious for the day I will see him again.....I Love You Pop.....Mommy

Until we go walkies again, my friend, rest in peace.

Sascha Richardson

My wonderful blue girl, how empty things seem without you. I miss you so much!! I hope you are having a wonderful time over the Rainbow Bridge playing with all of your old friends and new ones. Someday I we will be together again. Matt, Efan and Harley D. miss you too!

Lori

Lou can now soar high and soar free. I will be waiting for the day when he comes to take me home with him. I love you Big Bird.

Kathy Cumberledge

Skip to My Lou.
I will love and miss you always buddy.
You were the best dog in the whole world that ever was.

Ricci

Lou, you were an amazing cat, and I was honored to be your pet for five glorious years. thank you for seeing me off to bed every night, and welcoming me home every day.

I love you Lou.

goodbye.

me

Our sweet sweet soul Louie, our little lover of life and living. Louie taught us to open our hearts to love and appreciate those things that are taken for granted. He was our perpetual puppy and enjoyed each and every day. His sweet heart and soul are missed every day. He was our baby and never ending lover, and lives on in our hearts and heads. Our beautiful brown eyed baby, we love you and miss you forever.

Rene Ward & Family

I love you my precious baby and miss you so very much. Sleep and play with the angels now.

Love Mommy

A tamed feral cat, Louie was loving and affectionate down to the last moments of his life. He was admired and loved by all who knew him here in my apartment community and he made new friends easily on a daily basis. Louie continued to savor his favorite foods even though his health had failed and he was weak and feeble. He was one of my furry companions for the last 12 years, and is deeply missed.

Jackie Schulhofer

We love you and miss you so much Louie. You're with Grandma now and you can have all the table scraps you want and you don't have to be afraid of thunder anymore. Mom and Dad will be with you again someday. Until then you can watch over us and you will always know where we are. You don't have to be afraid of anything now. Take long walks with Grandma and give her lots of kisses. Be a good boy.

Jennifer and Mark Salvati

This is a letter I wrote to a nephew after our dog died, It is now 2004 but I still miss him so much and it still hurts.

This is a note about last weekend, but firstly we are sorry you did not get to see Louis one more time and I am sure that hurts - sorry.

Your dad told you about Sunday when Louis passed away but here is a small permanent record for you. Louis was ready to go and if your dad and Neil were not arriving we would have had him put to sleep last Friday. The problem was his old heart which caused him breathing difficulties. In the end he would lay out in the garden all day to build his strength for the restless nights he was having. Angie slept on the campbed downstairs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday so she could take care of him. We think he passed away Sunday morning about 5:00am - we found him at 6:00am in the doorway to the dining room. Angie layed him on his rug -the one she made when she was a young girl. Your dad and Neil took him to the top of the Orchard to his final resting place. Angie gave Louis things he needed for his journey to the bridge, a few of his old bones, some toys, one of my slippers and Angie took off one of her socks for him. He was wrapped in his blanket and laid to rest. He looked peaceful and his ears were still soft. I gave him a pat and Angie kissed him and gave him a stroke were she rubs his nose - he loves that stroke the best.

Yesterday we put a pot with water in the ground and some red roses and later I’ll make him a cross. We visit him in the morning and last thing at night to say goodnight - It is hard to leave him there alone.

Both Angie and I are very upset and miss him badly, life must go on but it hurts when you loose a big part of your life. It will take a very long time for the pain to go away. I don't know whether this helps - it has helped to put this on paper.

We love you, Nicki and Philip very much,

Angie & Trevor (7th May 1997)
XXX

Love "bunny" was a good boy, a sweet cat, who loved q-tips and mommy. He left us when he was just a baby. Now you've got Serenity and Nepenthe with you. Take care of them all, take care of each other. Mommy loves you.

You will be so missed. You never even let us know you were sick that night. Our hearts are totally ripped apart. We will miss your lick and your affection you always showed us. You are not replaceable. We will never forget you or the times you were here when we needed you. we love you so much Lover. You will always be known to us as BIG BOY

Eddie

Lover was named appropriately by my stepdaughter thirteen years ago. he was brought home by her before her mother died from cancer, and I came along four years later and loved him until he died. I made a home for him, and he let me make the house my home. he was the happiest dog ever, and he was faithful and true to the end. I miss him so much it hurts.

Pattie Rapoza

All animals are special: but there are those precious few that, for whatever reason, make a lifelong impression on our hearts. Loverboy, although I knew you for only a short time, I loved you enough for eternity. To taught me what it is to be brave, no matter what pain or fear faces us. Are are a precious spirit, and I will be honored when we meet once again.

Jennifer

If tears could build a stairway

and memories a lane

I'd walk right up to Heaven

and bring you home again

Sweet dreams my precious baby

Wanda Jimenez

You lived such a short life, but yet touched so many.
We miss you more than words can express and your best buddy Guinness is lost without you.
God Bless you and keep you until we can be together again.
We love you Lukey

Lori & Elliott

Lucas, "my little one". Mommy misses you so much. I still can see you running out into the Vet Office after someone had found you sleeping on a car engine. You had to have your little tail amputated but boy were you a cutie. Of course, I had to adopt you! That little broken leg and that little face just told me, you were an angel from above. The Vet said he had never seen any cat lose so much blood and live. You sure were a fighter, and I was so proud to be your Mom. I can still hear your cries and meows, and I still look for you down the hall at night. But, I know you are out of pain and happy with Kayleigh and Mickey in Heaven. Mommy will be along someday, and we will all be reunited. I love you so much Pook. I wouldn't have traded those 14 years for anything, Love and Kisses, Mommy

Lucie, I am so sorry I failed to protect you. A piece of my heart died along with you. If I would have been home that day you would have never been let outside by yourself and killed by that car that never stopped. Please forgive me Lucie, I love you.

Barbara Holt

14 years as a valued member of our family. We will miss you.

K. Gomez

My baby girl....
3 years passed by since you were gone.But never,even not fo a single moment,you were absent from our hearts.
There is a dog in our street that looks just like you, and almost every morning when I take Spike to his walk I she her and my eyes are filled with tears cause it is like seeing you all over again. Until the blessed day that we will all meet agian let me just finish saying
We love you,we will never forget you and always but always there will a place in pur hearts for you

Elad

lucky
nanna and momma love you alot and miss alot. i hope you and molly have fun togthar in heaven.
l love you and miss you
love you
love momma

Stephanie

I met my wife in june of 97, she had raised lucky from birth. she also had lucky's mother amanda.the first time i was introduced to lucky she jumped up on my lap all 9 pounds of her and loretta told her to get down. i said she was fine being the big animal lover i am. i scratched lucky and we were instant friends. well as time went on lucky became very attached to me and i her. she followed me everywhere and whined for me when i was gone. our lucky dog was our life, especially my wife loretta's. lucky was always there for her even through her hardest times to cheer her up. you know the unconditional love. lucky was getting old and slow and we knew her time was near but you never want to thinkabout it. she suddenly got sick over the memorial day weekend and we took her to the vet at 2:00 am sunday morning and again sunday and again monday morning when the vet finally kept her, he said it
was her heart, how sad for us. he kept her and we thought she would get better. the vet called us at 4:30 and told me she was gone, i had to go tell loretta, she was sleeping. one of the hardest things i have ever done. she was "our baby girl". our life revolved around her. lucky dog we love you and miss you, and we will see you soon!!!

John & Loretta Hampton

Lucky was a very special part of my family. She was treated like one of my children not like a pet. she will always be loved and never forgotten

Kathy Applegate

Baby we miss you so much! You have been the best pet...even better than we ever would have imagined. Your pawprint has been imprinted upon my heart and we will never forget you. We know that crying will not bring you back, but we miss you terribly. Someday we will meet you up at the Rainbow Bridge and rejoice and be together once again. We love you Lucky! Please see my website at http://www.geocities.com/heavensummernights/index.html

Kim McCarthy

My sweet Lucky: What happy memories our family has for you! I named you "Lucky" because your breeder was raising bunnies to be fed to his pet snake. When I met you, you were so tiny and you snuggled in the palm of my hand. When your owner told me what your fate was, I told him there was no way that was going to happen to this little bunny. So I brought you home....not knowing a thing about making a proper home for a bunny. But we learned together, didn't we? It didn't take long at all for you to learn to use the litter box! You were so smart!! You proved to be such a loving little furbaby. The only time I even made you stay in your cage was when I had to go to work and at bedtime. You had your own little "blankie" that you just loved, and you found your special spots around the house that you liked to lay down and watch what was going on. When Misty came into our home in 1992, it sure didn't take long for the two of you to become best friends. Who would have ever thought a rabbit and a Cocker Spaniel could love each other like you two did. I have so many wonderful pictures of the two of you together, but my favorites are the ones where you're snuggled together and there's even one where you're nose-to-nose with each other, almost like your kissing! I know I did some things I shouldn't have with you....esp when it came to food. How you'd love a strand or two of spaghetti, and if you didn't get it in a timely fashion, your little personality would show your anger. Everyone, except me, would laugh so hard when you would run past me, and "spray" me. It was almost like you were saying "she belongs to me". We had many good years together, but I wish there had been more. That last week, I knew you weren't feeling yourself. So we went to the vet and he put you on that nasty liquid medicine that you hated. I felt so bad having to restrain you and force it down your throat three times a day. But I was only trying to help you, Lucky. I wanted you to get well so much. Then that last day.....I was getting things ready for Bob's birthday party and had you on the counter in the kitchen with me most of the day. I knew you were really sick because you didn't even try to nose around ... you just laid there on your "blankie". The whole family was here that night and it seemed that you were waiting to see them one last time. To make you more comfortable, I put you in your cage, but we were all close by you. Then all of sudden, your little heart just gave out on you and you were gone. I ran outside, crying for you to come back to me. It ended up being such a sad, sad night. I found a special spot under the pine tree where we laid your body to rest. I cried for so many days, Lucky, and Misty kept looking all over for you. In all these years since you left, I've thought of you so much and want you to know just how very special you were. I remember that Easter that you sent cookies and a card to all the girls at work.....the girls laughed so hard when they read "East is east, and west is west, and west is what rabbits like to do all day!!!" They all thought you were such a special bunny, too! I love you sweet, Lucky Bunny, and hope you're at the Rainbow Bridge. Misty and Peaches have now joined you, and Darcy (who you never met) came up there on March 23, 2004. Please have fun together, and meet me at that Gate when it's my turn!!

Sherry Frantz

Lucky,

We all miss you terribly. Our lives feel so empty without you. I don't think any of us ever imagined life without you so we never knew how difficult it would be. We think about you all the time and miss you every minute of the day. We just hope you did not have to suffer when you left this earth, and we hope you know that even though we were not there with you at the vet that night, we thought we were doing the best thing for you. We wanted you to be in the best possible care so you could get better, but we never, ever wanted you to have to die alone. We thought you were going to stay overnight and get to come home the next day. Our hearts are breaking, and we want you to know we love you more than words can say.

Mike, Gwen, Sheri, and Tess Purkey

Lucky, We knew you for just a short while but in that time you showed us you were a real fighter, and when you left for the rainbow bridge you took part of our hearts. Love Always, Mom

She will always be loved and never forgotten

Kathy Applegate

I would like to pay tribute to Lucky I was his sponsor from the humane society. Lucky you never got a chance to go to a forever home, you just proved to everyone even being taken from an abusive home, you still could love people no matter what was done to you. While at the shelter you got to feel what real love was all about when given by the loving people that took care of you day after day. But you are at Rainbow Bridge with my sammy sus and she will take care of you until someone that loves you will go across the bridge with you to your forever home, and if that someone doesn't come along then wait for me with my sammy sus, fritzy, and my penny, and queenie, and with my sweet pretty bird, don't chase pretty bird. I love you Lucky even though I never got a chance to hold you in my arms. I will when I see you again. I wish you could've had a better 4 yrs. Of your life. Kisses to you and my other babies. All you babies be good and have lots and lots of fun at the bridge. Love to all of you. Mommy

You were loved by all

Kathy

You were a special dog Lucky. I will miss you so very much little boy. I love you

Samantha

The best pet anyone could ask for...

Penny

We love you Lucky!
We will see you soon.
Be good up there.
Play nice with Dutchess.

Arthur, Janet, Amber, Chris

Lucky, You came to me in 1999. I never knew how old you were, but I think it was many more years than was represented to me. That's o.k. You are the most beautiful Shetland Sheepdog I have ever seen. I don't care what's popular, tri-colors are the best!!! I truly believe that you started this life as a puppy mill dog sold to a pet store. You started life good, but your owners failed to take their military careers into account. You see, If you are military, you can always be called overseas.
Can't take more than two animals. That's why my parents would never let us have more than two. Your family had four precious purebreds. You had Cushing's disease, so you lost the draw bud. Too bad, their loss! I'm just sorry that it cost you a trip to doggy jail. You got sprung by Sheltie rescue, and then returned. Heather wanted you, but her life fell apart, and it just wasn't in the stars. I never knew who broke that tooth, and I'm real sorry it happened, we talked about that.
The two things that I was most sorry for was the fact that you lost a little girl you cared for the most. Every time we went out, and I would see you make a beeline for little blond five year old girls, ears up, ready to go "home", it broke my heart. I don't know who she was, but I know you loved her with all your heart. Who says dogs don't remember.
The other thing is having Cushing's disease. The expense made it difficult for anyone, including sheltie rescue, to give you a home. It made it so hard for you. Your weight made it almost impossible to bear. Yet, you walked when you didn't want to, you put up with endless vet visits, needles, medicines, and hardship. I think you are awesome.
Most of all, I thank you for your trust in me. I thank you for your love and devotion, especially when you had no real reason to trust. I hope that I did good by you. I guess I'll find out for sure when I go to Heaven. I have never been able to communicate with a dog like I could with you. You were the most expressive dog I have ever had. I hope I did right by you, and I know you are the most beautiful dog in heaven right now. I can see you. I feel your nose poking under my arm in the car.
Maybe I'll see you there, but if I see you across the field with a little blond girl, I'll be just as happy!

Sandra Woodhouse

Lucky I love you (we all do)! You were with us for so long and we thank you for that! Thank you for being such a special part of our lives and our family! We miss you and will always love you very much!

Sandy (and Family)

Big Old Moose dog you were the best anyone could ask for. As I pass your "spot" I remember you and how special and incredible you were and how lucky we were to have you bless us in our lives. You will be missed but I know you are up there playing with Templeton and H2 and Aunt Mary and they are continuing the love there that we gave you here. Please know I did everything I could to keep you with us and that I tried all I could to make your last days happy. You are so loved with all our hearts.

Rae Anne, Tim, Tom, Kazia & Joshua

Lucky... She was my angel my savior. I spent my summer days with her, the short time I had her. I got her from a pound when she was nine months old and she was a very hyper pup. I named her Lucky because we rescued her from the humane society. I was only about ten when we got her. She helped me through that summer, and she was my best friend... I really miss her...

Abby M

Lucky, you will be missed very much. You were a loyal friend and companion. You have lived up to your name and been lucky all of your life. Love, Billy

Reunited tonight with the little dog she thought of as her "puppy". She was my first dog and adopted me to show me how loyal and loving dogs can be. She created a home for herself with me and then 13 years ago the puppy whose death occurred today.

I thank God for you Lucky my little one. I also ask you to take care of and be a mother again to Morris until we meet again. Watch out for my crossing and come to get me please.

Paul Coe

He lived a short but happy life with his brothers, he was a good bird and loved baths, no bird will replace that cuddler,i loved him like his brothers did, and now its hard to walk out to the cage and know that that little friend wont be back, you really lost them for good, I love you Lucky

Katie Zurbrick

Lucky was my best friend. He was someone who I could always share my deepest feelings, and hopes.

Brittany

My story starts out good but it gets worse. My dog Lucky was a stray that wormed his way into our heart. We had him for about four and a half months before his heart worms kicked in. He would run and play fetch with me every day. When he would lay down, his tail would thump on the floor. When he got sick on the 14th of January 2004, he could not breath when he laid down. He had blood in his urine and he was coughing up blood. We had called the vet near us and they got him in. She gave him and antibiotic and a pain reliever. Later that night, he started getting worse. We called an emergency vet near us but they said it would pass. The next day, he would not eat or drink so we took him to the vet close to us. They kept him for the next 2 and a half days. His condition started getting worse and on Saturday the 17th, he passed away at about 5:00pm. He would never hurt anyone. He wouldn't bite a soul.

Addison

To the animal, dog and companion that I love the most. Lucky Lady you will always be here with me.

Jennifer Jones

A wonderful companion and best friend. His love and devotion was endless. He always wanted to play and seemed ageless. The smallest things were a great joy to him, especially going for a ride. He will be missed, but never forgotten.

Steve Grad

Lucky, we will always miss you.

Tony, Chris, Maria, Julie Medina

My dear boy, I miss you so much it hurts. You have been the best friend I could ever have. For seventeen years you have loved me even on bad days. I can't put in to words all the good things about you and the great times we have had. There will never be another one like you. No one will ever take your place. I promise you I will think of you and love you forever. We will be together again You, Me, William, and all your buddies. Tell Mel we love her. Till we meet again. Mom.

Sheila and William Ford

The best friend a family could have, thank you for all the happy times you brought us.
We miss you and your memory will live on with us forever.

Connie and Craig

This is my story of Lucky. Lucky will always be in my heart. He was my kitty for 15 years, and there will always be a special place in my heart for him.

I picked him out from the litter when I was 11, living in Guam. I liked him because he was black & white, had a black spot on his pink nose, and had a white spot on his back. That's why I named him Lucky. He sure lived up to his name, too. When he was not even a year old he was lost for 3 days and nights and on the 4th I spotted him walking and crying by the boonies, which were beyond our backyard. I remember he came running and meowing to me when I called his name. I was so happy to see him running to me, I thought I had lost him. When I fed him he talked to me with his mouth full of all the adventures he went on and how happy he was to be home again. That cat knew how to MEOW, what a talker! He had an opinion on EVERYTHING and everytime I came home he had something to tell me about his day.

Lucky came with us to the mainland in 1991, to Illinois. My dad didn't want to take him but I begged and cried and he gave in. There was no way I wanted to leave him! We moved to Zion, IL. I finished junior high and high school there. During those years, we allowed Lucky to go wandering outside (we neutered him around 1 1/2 yrs, after his habits had set it, so he still liked wandering around outside). He's been in catfights, been shot in the head by a b-b-gun by some jerk who was bored and wanted something to do, and almost hung himself on a leash but luckily his collar allowed him to escape. Yes, there were many vet trips. He was a trooper, never let his wounds stop him from doing what he wanted to do. He was pretty lucky to have stayed alive through all that stuff.

I married in 2000 at the age of 22, and Lucky moved with me to my new apartment. He missed going outside, so I used to walk him around on a leash. That was probably a pretty funny sight, walking a 14 lb cat around with a halter leash, bigger than most small dogs, smelling the trees with his tail twitching, chattering at the birds, and rolling around in the grass and playing.

Lucky was a very interesting cat with a big personality. He talked all the time. He didn't just meow, he'd make all kinds of weird cat language noises. He could be so loud sometimes too. That cat had lung power! Lucky wasn't afraid of dogs. He'd actually be the one chasing THEM around! He loved Blue Jays and would chatter out the window at them. Whenever one of our family saw birds out the window, we'd whisper "Birds, Lucky, birds!!" and Lucky would hear us and run to the window and look out for birds. We used to do the same thing when we saw cats - "Cats Lucky! Look - cats!" And he'd run to the window and look out all excitedly for a cat. It was so funny! He loved catnip, when he was a kitten he'd go crazy, then when he got older all he'd want to do is eat the stuff. He loved catnip filled toy socks, those were his favorite toys. If we were standing by him and he wanted attention, he'd kinda crawl up your leg and stretch his paws out to you. He loved being "massaged" on his back, like how a masseuse pounds your back with his or her hands. He liked it when my brother would "play the drums" on his back too - he'd take two paper towel cores and do a drumroll on Lucky's back - oh he loved that! If he would stop, Lucky would demand more. I have no idea how Mike started that up when I was away at college?! Lucky would let me clip his nails and give him baths (grudgingly and sometimes he'd protest). His breath was stinky. He had a kink on the end of his tail because one day he was lying underneath my dad's Lazyboy recliner and he closed it accidentally on his tail. Lucky followed me everywhere and went where I went. He wasn't much of a lap cat in his younger years but when he got older, he always wanted to lay on my lap or on my chest. Once during Christmas 2 years ago he laid on my husband Marc's back as he was opening presents. Silly cat! He liked it when I swept the floor too, I brushed him with the broom as I swept because he kept following it. He loved string and would chase it endlessly. Long strands of hair were especially tricky and exciting. If he wasn't happy with one of us, he'd pout by walking in front of you, then sitting with his back turned to you. He'd still that way until you gave him attention, and then he'd be like, "Okay, I forgive you. Now pet me!" He loved sitting in the laundry basket as I pushed it around on the floor, like his own little box car. Lucky definitely had a personality. Whoever thinks cats don't have a personality can go kiss my butt!

I noticed a bump had formed between Lucky's shoulders after a routine rabies vaccination in 2000. He was 12 then and still loved to run around, jumping, playing, and generally spazzing out as usual. He still acted like he was 2 at that age. I took him to the vet and the doctor said it was a malignant sarcoma, I don't remember the exact name of it, but one of the most aggressive types of cancer a cat can get. I think it was from that damn rabies shot. They say .02% of cats get sarcomas related to the rabies vaccination. Well, the doctor said he'd have to perform surgery to try to get rid of it, and there was a chance it would grow back. So I put Lucky through the surgery, it sucked. My poor kitty. He was not happy afterwards but he healed up fine. In a few months he was back to normal, running and playing in the apartment with us. I routinely checked his neck/shoulder areas for bumps, and yes, it grew back. I was so upset.

We took him back to the vet, and they performed an aggressive surgery and took out the tumor and an inch diameter all around as well. My poor Lucky again was not happy. I tried to make him as comfortable as possible and he stayed in our closet and slept and healed. He got better and was fine once again, running around and playing. Nothing could stop super-kitty! But I kept checking for bumps, and yes, it grew back AGAIN! Once more, we took him to the vet, once more, they performed surgery and removed it, and tried their best to get out as much around it as they could. Once more, Lucky had to heal. This time he was pretty sick and tired of having these surgeries and he let me know he was not happy. But he healed up once more, and got back to normal again.

Well, that took up about 2 years of time. We were planning on buying a house then, and started saving up. My dad let us stay at his house while we saved up so we wouldn't be stuck in another year-long lease at the apartment. Lucky's bump grew back in the meantime. The vet said they wouldn't do any more surgeries on him, that we needed to take him to a specialist - up to the University of Wisconsin in Madison - to have them perform surgery to remove it and to have Lucky go through radiation therapy. Lucky was 14 then, and he was started to show his age. I know he wouldn't want to be put through all that misery again of surgery, plus radiation - that might have made him worse off! And we couldn't afford the costs. I had to make the decision. I couldn't put him through that. So we saved up money, spent time with Lucky, and bought a house.

Lucky moved again, to our new home. He had so much space to run around in, he was happy. He liked playing, and we let him outside in the backyard on a leash so he could enjoy the outdoors. He was a happy cat. Things were okay, but his tumor grew and within a year it was huge. I feel like a terrible owner, allowing it to grow. But he was 14, he was getting old, and I didn't want to put him through that stress again. I didn't have that kind of money to spend on surgeries and radiation therapy either. I loved Lucky too much to see him be hurt again. But I knew eventually he would hurt, and I'd have to make another life altering decision for him.

2003, a year had passed living in our new house. Lucky's tumor was big. In the fall it was golf ball sized. In November, soft ball sized. And in December, the size of a small football. My poor kitty had to try and walk around with all that weight on his shoulder. His skin had started to pull tight and it was making him walk stiffly. He was aging fast, slowing down, looking old, and losing weight. The pain of age and sickness was bringing him down. I watched him lose interest in playing and take more interest in sleeping. He ate less and slept more. He no longer greeted me at the door after I came home from work. I'd go up to our bedroom and he'd greet me while lying in bed. My poor kitty. He only came downstairs to eat, drink, or lay by the fireplace when we had a fire going. He loved that, it was bliss being warm and cozy laying by the fire. He loved to watch the fire flicker and dance before his eyes. He wasn't like normal cats, he was a Guam cat. He had very smooth, slick, and shiny black & white fur, a wedge shaped head, big ears, slanted yellow green eyes, talked too much, and above all he LOVED to stay warm as much as possible. The fireplace was one of his favorite spots in the house.

New Years day passed in 2004, and Lucky was very sick. He was all skin and bone because he didn't want to eat much anymore. He never left his bed except for bathroom breaks. Then on Sunday, Jan 4th, I noticed he was pretty sore in the rump area, and his anal glands had gotten plugged up again (this happened to him 2 years before). He was in pain, he was weak, so I had to schedule a vet appt for Tuesday. My poor Lucky, I knew it was time for the final decision. I thought about him all day at work on Tuesday, and after work we put him in his cage and brought him to the vet. He protested all the way there. The vet tried to get some of the blockage out, but Lucky wouldn't stand for it. He remembered how it was before and he was NOT happy.

The vet said he was suffering. His tumor was so big, and it was pulling on his skin and hurting him. The tumor was probably growing down to the bones. He didn't want anyone near his butt, and because of the tumor it was hard for the vet & staff to try and hold him down to get rid of the blockage. Plus, he had a little bit of arthritis. He was in pain.

I knew it was time, but I wasn't ready to let him go. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I cried and cried, I pet him and told him I loved him and then watched life leave his eyes. My Lucky, my kitty. I hope he knows how sorry I am for doing that to him and that I love him very, very much. I will never forget him, I loved him so much. We had a special bond that will never be replaced by any other cat. There will never be another cat like Lucky. He will always be with me.

Michelle and Marc Shortess

Lucky, we love you, baby. We are sorry for any pain you went through. Enjoy your journey until we meet again. You are forever with us as us with you! Love always..momma, daddy, josh, Andrew, mini and bones

Lucky Bean came to us a little kitten in April 1993. We had recently moved from South Africa to Canada and had had to leave our two cats (Topsy and Toby) behind. Cats have always been a huge part of my life so we wanted to get a new friend soon. She came wrapped in a yellow blanket and her name was Spice but we changed that to Lucky Bean - which is what we called the red seeds of the Erythinia tree in Africa! A Canadian cat with an African name.
In 1994 a new human baby joined our family and LB decided that it was her baby! From that moment on she belonged to our daughter, Kathryn. If Kathryn was shouting or crying LB would run to check what was going on and once or twice she gave Kathryn a gentle nip on the cheek as if to say "Enough" The last time she did that was 2 days before she died so she was Kathryn's 'other mother' right to the end.

Lucky Bean had a huge personality - she was very gentle but very persistent. She slept with our daughter every night but only on her terms - no matter how much Kathryn cajoled her she would only settle down when she decided it was time. Sometimes she would come to my room instead and then I would tell her "Go to Kathryn" and she would give me a funny look as if to say "Weeelllll OK then" and stalk off!

LB was killed by a car outside our house on the morning of January 21, 2004. On a dark, icy road she chanced her luck for the last time and was killed instantly. A neighbour stopped to tell us that he had seen her little body there and my husband gently carried her inside. It appears that she died instantly which is a great relief. Kathryn went to see her and stroke her (which I could not bring myself to do and neither could our teenage sons) I think that is good because it helps Kathryn to understand that she is indeed gone! We did not know what to do with her as the ground is frozen here but our vet arranged for a individual cremation and eventually we will plant a shrub or tree for her and put her ashes there.
I miss my gentle girl so much - weaving around my legs, running when she heard the can-opener, sitting looking out of the window, curling up on my CLEAN laundry! Bad girl!
I miss stretching out my hand at night and feeling her there and she would start to purr the moment I touched her.

Good Bye Lucky Bean - we all loved you very much and your going has made our house less of a home. Thank you for the wonderful memories and forgive me for letting you die like that!

Margaret

Lucky Boo Boo Boy was the baby of our family. He followed us everywhere and slept at the side of our bed every night. We miss him so much but know that God has a special place for all our furbabies. His 'sister' Kelly who is deaf and blind also misses Lucky very much. He will always have a special place in our hearts forever.

Dennis & Yvonne Izumi

Found Lucky Cheeseburger on the road. Thought he was already gone, but he was still alive. Treated him for shock, had a vet tech friend help out. He was tested for FLV and was +, very unfortunately. Helped him across Rainbow Bridge. Very relieved to have stopped and discovered he was still alive. Happy that he didn't die alone and cold.

Dakota & Riley

Lucky, you were my best friend, my constant companion. I love you so much my little white desert dog. I am glad you came into my life when you did. We needed each other. You will always have a special place in my heart. No one will every be able to measure up to you. My thoughts are with you, my little Lucky desert doggie from Kuwait. I hope you get to roll in lots of grass and enjoy long peaceful walks and lots of doggie massages. MDT

Lucky was my best friend.
I miss her so much.
She was the best dog in the whole wide world.
She was a big mush who wanted nothing in return from me other than my love and affection.

Lynn Rogalny

Lucky was a stray that showed up at our house and we already had 3 inside cats as well as me having severe asthma and allergies so we tried to find him a home and took him to my mom's house 3 miles away and she was going to keep him until we found him a home. My brother decided to take him with him and went to stick him in the car and was rolling the window up and out Lucky went thru the window. We searched for over a week for him and he was no where to be found. About a week and 1/2 later my husband and I was watching a movie and my car alarm started going off so I jumped up and opened the front door to find this cat on my doorstep. He had been use to hearing my alarm go on and off the few days we had him outside and he had set my alarm off. This beautiful cat had journeyed his way back to us. After all this we decided we had to keep him. We took him to the vet for check ups and they recommended a FELV test. We didn't think anything of it and then we received the news he was positive. The vet wanted to put him down but we saw no reason to destroy a healthy cat (at the time) so we kept him and gave him the name LUCKY. He was so LUCKY to find a wonderful loving and caring home. We gave him interferon and vitamin c on a regular basis.
We had our other babies vaccinated against him and we enjoyed our beautiful baby boy for almost two years. Lucky's leukemia recently progressed and he is now suffering no more. Lucky has a beautiful burial spot in our backyard in almost the exact same spot we first met him. In our eyes Lucky was a winner of this battle. He traveled 3 miles back to us on the busiest streets in town. He was a fighter and a winner. We don't know exactly how old LUKCY was but we consider him to of been almost 2. We consider his life to have just began when he came to us. He is greatly missed by his mommy, daddy, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. We will never forget our beautiful baby boy.. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU LUCKY RAY!!!!

Paula & Jeremy Adkins

Lucky was and is a very special part of our family, we love her so very much. She was no ordinary dog, she was an Angel sent to us from above.

The Wells Family (Chuck Wells, Kathy Wells, Alan Doody, and Amanda Knight)

My Dear Sweet Little Girl Lucy,
You touched my heart and my soul with your sweetness and love. I miss you very much and so does Ricky Bird and Sunny Bird and Mikey Bird..How I miss the sound of you singing and seeing you and Ricky Bird together..Rest in peace my little one..

Ilene

She was the perfect hampster, I hope she is happy at The Rainbow Bridge, and I hope to see her again! --Rebecca

Dear Lucy,
You were the daughter we never had.
Our time with you was magical.
We love you.

Mel & Linda Eakin

You were and will always be loved

Carisa

She was our graceful gentle baby. She lived gracefully and she died gracefully. Our hearts are still grieving for the loss of our dear sweet Lucy. She shared our lives totally, where we went she went. Now she comes with us on our hearts but we miss not being able to kiss her beautiful head and cuddle her warm sweet body. The pain we feel at your loss Lucy will never go away. But we are glad you are at peace. Our darling

Lynne Green

Lucy was one of my ambassadors to the ferret world for my eighth grade students. For the short time she was in our lives she brought us great joy and happiness. She will be greatly missed by all. I will always think of her fondly. Until we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge... I love you Lucy!

John Pedersen

I loved her so much. I am heartbroken.

Kelly Deadmon

Lucy, Daddy and I love you very much and it broke our hearts to have to say bye to you so soon after Kadi left us. I guess you missed her more than we knew, but I'm glad you two are back together and having a big time. I know that is what that last little tail wag was-you saw your sissy again. You'll always hold such a special place in our hearts and no one will ever take your place. We love you and miss you always. Say hi to KayKay for us and we'll see you both soon. Love and kisses from all of us. Mommy, Daddy and Maggie

Charlsie & Ken

Lucy was a well loved dog who fought a long fight against cancer. Everyone even her vet was shocked that she survived as long as she did.

Lynn Tester

Mommy loves you muchly, always and forever.

We all will miss you so much.
I hope you know that you were loved alot.
May you rest in peace with your babies.
I am so sorry.

Punky

Little sick Lucy. We hoped our love for you would be enough to see you through. Unfortunately your life was destined to be short from the beginning. You had quality if not quantity. We miss your endless games of fetch, head-licking, tv watching, and all the love you gave back to us. Sweet Lucy - may you always have a mousie to chase and a lap to sleep on.

Jerome & Jane Jackson

You've just gone sweetie pie after 4 months of visits to vets and in the end, the kindest thing was to let you go. You were purring right up until the end - you were always a friendly, happy little kitty.
I miss you so much, I hope you're healed and running around the Rainbow Bridge - until we meet again Lucy...

Lynn

Dingo, girl. Things are so different without you. We miss your funny fur, your goofy ears, your harummmph and your Springbok pouncing. Sheppy is so very sad without you and Z. longs to hug you. I hope you are at peace and that they have good cookies where you are. We love you and miss you so much. Sleep well, Loose-Wheel Dingo-girl.

Zach, Laura and Philip

We will miss Lucy very much. It doesn't seem real that she is gone. God must have had a plan for her. We love you Lucy.

Judy

Lucy,

I swear you were sent by God in our times of grief. You were there when both Dad and Mom passed. You helped to hold Janet and I together. You seemed too small to contain such a large heart. I tried to protect you and care for you as best I could, such a tiny thing! I am sorry I could not protect you in the end. You touched so many people. So many called us to express their grief. We will always love you. Our house seems so empty now. You are in our hearts and minds forever. Rest now. I know you were so tired.

Rob

Lucy was Maureen's dog. In Dec. of 1989 I had to under go a serious operation which left me bedridden most of the time during that time we had the passing of 2 pets spirit our cat and Lauren our dog Lauren died in our arms she was 11yrs old. After their passing Maureen used to go to this pet store and look at this cute little puppy and ask "how much is that doggie in the window" We ended up buying her when she was on sale. Lucy was an indoor dog she was afraid to go down steps so she used papers, she would always go on her papers. Lucy was named after Lucille Ball from "I Love Lucy" the old tv show. Lucy would take Halley when she was a small kitten and carry her around like she was her baby. they got along great, both had the same colors in their fur. We had Lucy for 13yrs. her health started to go and she had arthritis in her hind quarters> we had her on Rymidal it helped for a about 7mths then she could not even stand up her other organs started to get affected, we new it was time to let her go. This was the third pet we put to sleep in 8mths. We stayed with her while she passed. We miss her she was a good friend.

Robert and Maureen McLellan

Beautiful blue eyed white frisky much loved.

Cheryl Gronning

Lucy never liked being a show dog and just decided she would rather be the ultimate friend and confidante...and that she was. Never demanding, always patient and loving. Grandma and aunt to all the younger dogs who have entered this household. Lucy left this world with a quiet dignity that can only be possessed by a Golden. Her leaving has left my heart torn in pieces and I know that Christmas will never be the same for me again.

Diane Lewis

Thank you Lucy for all you gave us. You were a special cat. I loved you very much and you are missed.

Monica and Jim Bosacki

She was our little girl, our little Puffa-lump.
She had a personality that was endless; with surprises, fun and happiness.
She will always be in our hearts and always missed.

Troy Barnes/Mike Azzaro

To me, Lucy was the "best cat in the whole world" and I always told her so. I loved her so very much and will miss her for the rest of my life.
She was my little gift from God. Thank you, Lucy, for your love and companionship. I look forward to when we will meet again in heaven.

Jeannette R

We love you so much Lucy Marie. We will miss you so much. You were such a good girl. You were Papa's little baby. I don't think I can imagine life without you. I will miss the nights with you the most, cuddeling up with you. This is so hard being here without you. I know you are up in heaven with Ricky. We'll see the 2 of you again someday. Just know that you are loved very, very much.
Love Always,
Papa Mark

Lucy, I remember the first day I met you, you came right up to me and I knew we had a bond. We had 8 wonderful years since I adopted you. I love you and will miss you with all my heart! I will never forget you.

David

It's been so lonely here without you with me, but I know that you are in a better place and that you are not sick anymore, you are a healthy kitty now. I think about you everyday and miss you so much. Everything around me reminds me of you, how I wish you were still with me, but I know that I had to let you go.
My heart aches so much but I have so many such sweet memories of you and that's what keeps me going. Someday Wegi boy I will see you again...
Mommy loves you with all her heart and will forever baby boy. Sweet dreams my little angel boy. Love always, Mommy

You were born on a bright sunny day of July of 1989 and since that day you were the sunshine of my life... Apart from the 6 months that we were apart from each other in 1996 or the occasional little weekend trip, I don't remember a day you weren't close to me. You’d always be with me wherever I was and your needs where always number one in my priority list.

You were the most loving and sweet friend I could ever have!!! I always enjoyed our daily walks... Our nightly talks… Your lazy mornings… Your lovely kisses… Your loving heart…

When you were a puppy, you were the most precious little thing anybody could ever imagine. You were always the first one to jump out of the box; you stole my heart since the day you were born.

You grew up and every day was a blessing with you by my side. When I had difficult times, you were always there for me… We also had many happy times and you were there too. You shared my sadness when I felt lonely or down and you also shared my happiness when I was happy and content. The world was always a little better because you were always there with me!

It was very hard to see you getting older… You looked disoriented and lost… It was hard for you to wake up and go for your morning walks… You couldn’t see very well and you couldn’t hear my calls… But you still were there for me every day. I didn’t want to let you go but I knew in my heart that your time had come. Forgive me my little one if you wanted to hang out a little more… But I couldn’t see you like that anymore.

You’ll always be in our hearts and souls… We’ll miss you terribly!!!! Wait for us in the Rainbow Bridge… Play again, run and have fun, until the day comes when we could be together again, not be separated ever again!

Maria Consuelo Marino

Luke always wanted everyone to be happy.

Cristi Brick

Thank you for your love...I will always miss you

Millie Pap

Luke - you have been my friend for 15 years. I will miss you so much.
Love, Elizabeth

What a wonderful boy you were! We miss you so very much. It just isn't the same here without you. Our hearts are aching for you. You will always be our #1 boy.

Lisa & Paul

I had you 15 yrs. since you were 8 weeks old and I loved you more than I can say.

Deidre Feeley

You were and are the sunshine in all our lives, the joy in all our smiles, and the love in all our hearts. We will miss you forever. Thank you for letting us be your loving family, Lukie. You will always be with us wherever we go and whatever we do, and our memories are cherished ones we all hold dear.
We'll be with you one day. We love you, Lukie, always.

Di, Ken, Scott and Steve Rosen

Lulu's life with us was short, but I am happy that we were able to show her what love was about, before she left this world.

Kim Grant/Dave Sterzing

A beautiful, high-spirited, totally loving and devoted friend.

Mary Beth Alger

Dear Lumpy, My heart is heavy with the loss of you from my life. Though you would drive me to distraction I shall miss you for ever. You came to me like many of your friends, unwanted and unloved, yet gave your love to all. All those evenings we'd share with you sleeping on my shoulder while we watched tv together. Choddie and Bagpuss will I'm sure be happy to see you again, and I hope you'll wait for me all of you til we can be together again.

Love always

Andy

Luna, Moon Goddess, was my protector, my teacher, my guide, my inspiration, my comfort, my beloved. She was a high being in a kitty body, beautiful and perfect inside and out. She was brave, selfless, wise and totally loving, filling my lonely hours, licking away my tears with her tiny tongue, making me laugh, keeping me company when I cried. She sat up like a Buddha, stared deeply into your heart with her blue eyes, and lived and died with total grace. Luna left this world suddenly and without warning, leaping out of her body straight into the Light. My heart is broken, but I know she will guide me from the Other Side. I love you forever, my Luna, my beautiful girl.

Barbara De Angelis

I almost didn't see you that day in the pet store, late December in 2001. There were so many big bunnies in the box & you were just a palm-sized puff of silver & white fuzz, only a few weeks old. But when the largest bunny scampered away from me, there you were, huddled in the corner. I reached in slowly & scooped you up in one hand. I only had to hold you a few seconds before I looked at my boyfriend & said, "We are not leaving here without this bunny." From that moment on you were the absolute light of my life. I could watch you for hours thinking "how can anything in this world be so cute?" When I was down, I only had to hold you to feel better...my all-natural antidepressant! Just the knowledge that my Luna was waiting for me at home made so many horrible days bearable. I've had many pets over the years, most of them rabbits, but none affected me like you. In a few months it'll be one year since you left, but the pain is as fresh as if it happened yesterday. And the guilt still hangs over me. The vet said you were in perfect health to be mated & have babies. Would you have gotten sick if you weren't pregnant? Would you still be here if I knew the change in your behavior was due to illness & not the pregnancy? Why did I have to be so selfish? I was the one who wanted to see the beautiful bunnies I was sure you'd have. Not a day goes by when I don't ask those questions, when I don't run through the events in my head & think "I could've done more & done it sooner." I'm sorry, Luna. I apologize to you & to your babies that I never got to meet. I love you & miss you more & more each day. There'll never be another you...

Luna was brimming with all the love a little hedgehog could give. Her precious little face and curious spirit will be missed by all she touched. I will especially miss her eating all of the little 8 legged invaders that dared to come into the house! She was with me through times of loneliness, and I will never forget her.

Mindy

I will always be thankful for the love you shared with us. Rest in peace my dear Luna. You will forever stay in our hearts.

Dale Oconnor

Happy jumping spirit, loved by all she met. I am in agony that you suffered. Please come visit me my little one.

Molly Bischoff

Luna Lucce, on this January 2003 Anniversary of your passing, I would like you to know that you are thought of and missed. When I see a full moon, I see the image of you. CODY MONSTER loves you and BABY BLUE wishes he could have met you. You are a shining light, guiding our way. All pain is past. You are free and will live in my heart forever.
I remember ... Momma Andrea

My darling Lupa, although she is gone from now, I know she is at the Rainbow Bridge with all the other loved, and unloved, pets. I loved her so much.

Pam Shepherd

The last of the good ones. Hard to believe he's gone.

Gigi Lange

We love you Lynxie

Jayne