Year 2004 Tributes

Waldo James Wade Tamie thru Wyatt

Waldo was found in 1993 close to death. He was nursed back to health, and spent the next nearly 11 years keeping me alive with his love. He was my 10-pound bundle of joy and love, who can never be replaced. He was the sweetest dog I've ever seen, and others have said the same. He will be sorely missed. May God make him the happiest little guy in heaven, and may he find my family and other pets, and all greet me when I get there. I love him dearly.

Barbara

We will miss you with all of our hearts!

Paula, Ronnie, & Heather Henderson

She's a sweetheart...may she be at peace in doggy heaven!

Barbara Dray

Wally was the light of our lives for 14 years - from the time we got him at 6 weeks of age until we had to say goodbye to him this past Monday, just before he would have turned 14. There is a void in our lives, a hole in our hearts and a terrible silence in our home. We miss him more than words can say ...

Len & Cyndi

Wonderful Wally. A dog with a huge heart. He loved people so much. He had the most incredible zest for life. Every new day he would greet it with so much enthusiasm and happiness. He loved to swim, to chase a ball, go on hikes but most of all he just wanted to be with us 24/7. Wally was noble, kind, loyal, loving, devoted and a true best friend. We will never ever forget this big wonderful dog. He is in our hearts for ever even if at this time we have broken hearts because it was time for the old guy to go to heaven...

Sarah and Richard

Wampus was a beautiful, warm loving cat who chose us to love her and protect her for over 14 years. She was a good friend to our other cat, Bowie, and they lived and played together until Bowie had to leave our hearts after 19 good years. Today, Wampus died in our arms, but not in our hearts, and we know now that she is once again running and playing with our dear sweet Bowie, together again, until we all one day meet again. They are gone but will never be forgotten, and we have been blessed to have loved them.

Natalie

Wanton brought so much joy and comfort in my life I love her and miss her.

Anja

To My Warlock, my angel boy, the "lion king"...the sweetest boy in the world. I pray that you know how much I love you and miss you. I pray you were not afraid when you passed on, and that you truly weren't aware. I pray that you are happy and safe now, and playing with your good, good friend Petey...and Nureyev...and all the other dogs I ever loved. No one will ever replace you...I know that I will miss you and remember you everyday for the rest of my life, and will always love you as much as I always have. I hope you know that. I love you and miss you so much. My Warlock, my angel boy, my "lion king", the sweetest boy in the world.

Meredith

To my Weasley, you are very, very missed and even though you only lived a short while you are very loved and will never be forgotten and I will see you someday at the rainbow bridge.
I love you Weasley

Carrie Wright

Weaver was a brave bunny.
He fought his way through cancer but he lost that fight a few days before Christmas.
He spent most of his life in a shelter, but he was loved just the same. Here's to your next adventure Weaver

Pamela Tegtmeyer

Well Joy so glad we and the good doctor were there to help you through this bad time. And now I
take off your halter and turn you and your sweet baby into the greenest of green pastures, till we meet again. God speed my friend. Mom

My dearest Webi,

You are my sunshine and my best friend. You will forever be in my heart. It has only been 4 days and the pain only seems to get worse. I miss you so. I miss your beautiful warm brown eyes, your kisses and just being with you. I pray I did the right thing, I couldn't bare to see you suffer. We were inseparable for 16 years and I am so thankful that we had each other. Chloe, Kansas and Ralphie all miss you too. They all try to keep the tears licked off my cheeks, just as you always did when things weren't going well. Thank you for being my soul-buddy. I miss you Webi.

Love, Mommy

Webster, you have been by very best friend for 18 years. You are the most caring, sweet trusting soul I have ever known. I was so lucky to have been able to have you in my life for such a long time, I grew up with you. I thank God for every minute that he gave me with you, you changed my life for the better every day that you were here. No one could every replace you, ever. I will think of you every day and keep you in my heart. No one will ever be as special as you are to me. We will be together again, if anyone ever deserved to go to Heaven it was you. Words can't say how hard it is to be without you, but I know it won't be like this forever. I pray that Jesus will send and angel to give you a kiss every night for me, until I am there to do it myself.

Misty Shane

I miss you and will always love you

Trish

Webbie was such a special cat. He was one of a litter of 2. His brother died a few days after birth. Webbie was attacked by a feral cat & developed Feline Leukemia. He fought the battle courageously for a year. We gave him shots to battle the leukemia & he won. Then he was bitten by the same cat again & began to spiral down right at Christmas time. After refusing to eat for a few days & while still giving him his shots he just didn't seem to be living anymore so we had to make the hard decision to send him on to Rainbow Bridge where his suffering would end. We still have his mother who is now 13 years old. We miss that little toot so much still to this day!

Venessa & Jamie

Weezy's life was very short but very full. When we got her from the shelter she had a bad respiratory infection, hence her name. Ironically enough, it was congestive heart failure that took her life when she was just 2 1/2. She will always be remembered for her sweet, yet also occasionally precocious and rebellious disposition, her love of adventure (riding in cars was a favorite activity for her), and also of course for winning the Purina Pets for People contest where she got to travel to CA and meet pets of famous people and get her paw prints cast in cement for the LA Humane Society. We will always miss her.

Lauren Lafronz

You were and are my soul, I miss you so.
I love you, Weiser.

Mary Jane

He was the kindest 10 month old puppy who loved to chew anything but especially socks.
It was a sock that blocked his bowel and I just wish I had taken him to the vet sooner.
He was so gentle and relied on me and I have let him down and the pain just about kills me. I feel like a part of me had died with him.
I held him and covered him because he felt a little chilly and tucked him into bed...in the morning he was so cold and so hard and I can't release the pain that hit me in that second seeing him cold and hard like a stone.
Will this pain ease?
He will follow me wherever I go. He is in God's hands now

Barbara Graham

Wellie was and is the love of my life. Its been 13 years now and I miss him every minute of every day, he was my soulmate. He died at 7 1/2 with a brain tumour. He was and is my world.

Helen Townend

Wendee my little love, I am so sorry that you had to go through all the pain. Mommy trusted the doctors, & they shortened your life. My heart has been ripped out, nothing matters anymore. I will miss cooking & caring for you, taking you on vacation, buying you special things, and most of all just being with you. You were and will always be the love of my life. My angel on earth, you were so sweet to everybody. I will always remember when I first brought you home & you needed all that care, I'd sleep with you on the floor. Those were good times. I look foward to being with you again my little angel. Please be there when I cross over. I love you into the eternities...... WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN my sweetest angel,I promise. You took my heart with you and it has been replaced with an empty dull pain that wont go away. I am so sorry that you had to go though that. If I had not taken you there, you'd still be with me today...but you just gave up when I took you for a check up...I am sorry....I only wanted the best for you always....

Yolanda Gutierrez

God Bless you, little one.
You never cried, never bit, never were mean even when you were in pain.
You were the light of our lives for seventeen years.
Seeing you go was the hardest thing I've had to do in my life.
But I know you're at peace.
You can hear.
You can see just perfect.
You can run in the grass and leap through the snow.
And I know you're still making people happy.
I miss you, Wendy.
And I'll love you forever.

Amy Lynn

In September of 2003 a little gray striped kitten came into my year very hungry and distressed. I fed her and gave her water and a few days later she was joined by another little kitten Bart. They were like twins sleep together eat together play. She was run over today, I am blessed that she taught me about pure love and Bart and I will miss her so much.

John Johnson

For my special little girl. I knew this night as I gave you your medicine you would not see the morning. You got to spend your last day lying in the sun and being groomed by your loving mate Willow. We miss you, babe. You lay quietly in your cage till your moment came then quickly left us. There is one less gentle soul on the planet tonight and we are diminished. Good bye my babe.

Carol

Whiskers, you were with us for 15 years and you gave nothing but love to us. We loved you dearly. But we couldn't do anything to stop the cancer and letting you continue in this life in the pain you were in was not something we wanted for you. Please do not hate us for the decision we had to make. We wanted peace for you. Holding you as you left this life, you seemed to say in your eyes, "its ok to let me go", but it still hurts the same. As you fell into a contented sleep, I knew you were crossing the bridge to a world where you are young again and where your fursisters were waiting for you. Sleep peacefully, our dear Whiskers. You will always be in our hearts.

Betty and Mark Michel

Today I had to put my sweet kitty Whiskers to sleep. She lived to be 19 years old. When I found Whiskers she was flea ridden and wasn't supposed to live the night. nineteen years later I had to say goodbye. Four years ago, I had to out my faithful dog J.R. to sleep. Now, along with my 13 year of cat K.C. all of them will finally be rejoined and will be at peace. Love to them all.

Linda Weldon

Whiskers was a good cat that loved being around people and people loved being around her. She purred who ever she was around and followed me everywhere. She used to play with my yarn when I would knit. Whenever I would ready, she would sit on top of the newspapers or my stomach when I read the paper in the morning. Although she died with cat cancer, diabetes, blood in the urine, and tumors, she held on until my grown up children got back from college and work for the holidays. She was in so much pain, but held on just to say good bye to all of us. She was just that kind of cat. We loved her and there will be a small part of our hearts that will be forever with her over the Rainbow Bridge.

Barbara Rynn

Little Whiskers was loved by all who knew him.

Cathy Perry

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 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 baby Love, Mama and Daddy

Best Friend

T

Whiskey wasn't with me (Jack) for long as he developed cancer and left us after we took him for chemo and the works, but he is still missed alot.

Jack Felicita/Nancy Mitchell

I miss my beloved friend Whisky very much indeed. He died very suddenly and I am finding it very difficult to live without him. He was a very large, beautiful and intelligent animal with a great sense of humour. He is greatly missed and will always be remembered. Rest in Peace Anne

My baby Whitey died of feline leukemia after putting up a huge fight. I just hope, that where he is now, he knows we love and miss him so much!

Alexis & Jay

Hi Whitley.

It has been almost 1 1/2 months since we had to say goodbye. Your dog friend Abby is still looking for you. We know you never cared for her, but she really misses you. We hope you are enjoying playing with your cousin Lestat. We miss you little girl. You left a paw print permanently embedded on our hearts.

Sleep well little girl, you have earned your rest.

Diane, Darryl and dog friend Abby

You have been a part of our life and we will always love you. For the last 7 1/2 years you have brought joy to our household through the experiences we have shared together.
You will always hold a special place in our heart.

The Confortos

Miss Whitney,
I will never be the same without you. You comforted me though many years of hard times. You were always there, and for that, I will be eternally grateful. You were my angel, and now you're gone. Until that day, soon, very soon, I hope to hold you and smell your fur again. I love you baby,
Daddy

Whitney was my "little girl" as I called her sometimes. She had the softest fur and the best thing about her was that when I spoke to her, she answered me. Anyone visiting would get a kick out of that when I would speak to her, she would reply with a quick "Meow". I was with her when they put her to sleep and after only one day, I miss her terribly. She really was my "little girl"!

Jean

"True Heart" "True Friend"

Karen Muehlberger/Susan Svehla

Whitney you are missed so very much! You will forever be in our hearts. Thank you for just being you. I'll leave the water running. I love you.

Lisa Simmons

GIRL:

4 Christmases have Passed, and you are EVER IN OUR HEARTS..................You have a 'New GrandDaughter FurBaby' now, and she knows THAT YOU WATCH OVER HER AND US Ever...............Our Candles Burn for YOU always...........................Daddy and Mommy

My sweet whoosie kitty, thank you for your unconditional love you gave for the last 10 years. I will miss having you lie on my chest and your sweet kitty hugs. I know you'll be waiting for me to join you.

Tena

Petie: you were a Godsend to my family, bringing hope, happiness and joy to us at a time of tremendous adversity. You always kept your optimism, and most of all you loved Sammi with all your heart and soul. We will always remember you as the kindest being that ever graced this earth. Your loss has devastated us.

Steve Nearman

To my little boy who made me laugh. I love you and I miss you. - 'Mom'

Good buy to my little shadow, I'll miss you terribly till we meet again. If only people could be as loyal and forgiving as pets.

Pat Pelenski

'Til we meet again, my Sweetie Peetie. You were there for me through it all, and I miss you terribly. You will always be my Handsome Boy. Love now and forever, your Mom.

My Lovey Little Baby,

Thank you. Thank you for choosing me all those years ago. And you did choose me. I did not want you at that time but after your persistence, I gave in. Thank God. 13 years of incredible joy and laughter and love you have given to me. You were 2 yrs old when we (was married then) got you; the first thing you did was disappear for two weeks. I thought, well so much for that. Then you came home. Pregnant. You produced the most beautiful kittens I’ve ever seen. We had so much laughter and joy those eight weeks; kittens flipping and jumping and climbing. I cried when we gave the 3 away; we couldn’t keep them all. We wanted to keep Dizzy; he looked just like you and he was an ornery little thing. He got away from us somehow unfortunately. You were the best mommy; we lived in a "boarding house" with friends and there were many dogs there, some quite large and some cats. But NO dog or cat was allowed upstairs while we had those kittens. I came home one night and came up the winding stairs and on one landing were about 5 dogs and at the top of the steps was little Wicket, little 5 pound Wicket. They were scared to death of you and it was so funny. I actually heard you roar once, when a dog got up the stairs. I never heard that sound out of you before or since. Scared me a little bit. But you trusted me, didn’t you? You let me watch the birth and you let me turn tiger baby around when he was crawling the wrong way. You purred through the whole labor.

You were so cute, little black kitty with no tail, not even a nub. You were, what they call a "rumpy" Manx. When you stood on two legs to look out the door you looked like a little bear. Everyone fell in love with you.

I left you with Daddy when I left Daddy because he was so sad. I thought he needed you but I wanted you so badly. I had to get away from him, it was a disaster. Luckily for me though, he decided to give you back to me. After that, it was just you and me. For about 6 years after that, up until January 8 2004, it was just you and me.

I had that boyfriend for awhile, you liked him. It didn’t work out and I was upset about some things and you were always there for me. I used to look forward to coming home from work to you. I would even say out loud in the car "Mommy’s coming Wickey". Coming home was wonderful; you usually watched for me in the window or you’d hear me and be at the door when I opened it. Of course, you’d immediately dart out because of your incredibly curious nature but I didn’t let you go out the outer door. I’m sorry about that but you had that allergic reaction to those shots and I didn’t want you to go outside without shots.

I miss you so much; I cry every day. It almost seems to be getting worse as time goes by. I must’ve been in shock. I want to say I’m so SORRY for not coming down to the vet when he called and said you were full of cancer; I should have had him bring you around and come there and held you for awhile. You might have thought you were going home and been comforted by that. I was so distraught because I only had 3 days notice anything was even wrong I told him to go ahead and let you go. I cry and cry about that now. What kind of mommy does that to her baby? I’m so sorry baby. I hope you weren’t scared. I’m so sorry. I’ll never forgive myself for that.

I still talk to you; it comforts me. Your urn is next to my bed. I wish I could hold you again. It hurts so badly to realize that I won’t. I wish I could hear your antics in the middle of the night. This place is deafening with silence and it doesn’t feel like "home" anymore. It’s just a place where I keep my stuff and I sleep. And cry.

If people can have an animal soulmate, I had one in you. I could read you and you me. We were in sync. You used to lay in my lap and I would need to get up but wouldn’t because I loved the feeling. When I went to bed, you came with me. You even knew the word "bed". You’d come trotting along.

I’ll always love you; my heart is broken without you. My life is empty and a piece of me is missing. I hope I will see you again; I’ve been asking Opa to look for you and hold you until I get there. He would have loved you.

Connie

Widget passed away on May 31/03, she was my Baby, my Best Friend and an angel, she will always have a special place in my heart. May she rest in peace

Laurette Chartrand

We will miss you horribly. You were a dear friend to us both. We love you very much !!

Kathleen and Kaelly Collins

I was privileged to be owned by Tarsha for almost 9 years.
She was the foundation bitch for my kennels (Shepherd Hill), and was the light of my life.
I have 'owned' many gsd's, but Tarsha was definitely 'one in a million'.
There will be a void in my heart until we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge.
R.I.P. my darling Tarsha - forever in my heart

Anita Strikwerda

Little Wilbur had a very short life, but we loved him dearly, and we will miss him very much.

Ann, Mike and Joey Hunsinger

Your spirit lives on in all who hold you in their heart.

Stephen & Karin Blair

Thank you for all the joy you have given me in the short two years we were together.
I love you very much!

Marianne New

Our Beloved Wilbur will always live on in our hearts.

Barbara, Larry, Ben & Jeremy

Willie brought so much love to my life and to my family.
A peice of my heart is forever broken now that he is gone. I hope he knew how much he was loved and how much he will be missed.

Dianne

Our hearts were broken when you left us on Valentine's Day. We will remember your loyalty and love always. Until we meet again at Rainbow Bridge!

Scott and Lisa

Willa was the sweetest, most loving cat ever. Her sudden illness and death was most unexpected. I will always feel that I had let her down somehow. I will miss her more than any one could possibly miss anything else. I loved hr so much.

Leigh Burke

He was my black prince, together won many champions

Julie Raeck

A member of the family and a friend in every sense of the word...

Brian & Jeannine

Willie was the sunshine in our lives. We have two other dogs and two cats, but it will be hard to continue life without him. Nothing will be the same. We love him very much and he will be missed forever.

David and Vesna Swift

Willie, I know you were in alot of pain on your final days. The last time I have seen you I knew you were saying good bye. You knew it was time for you to go . I miss you and so does Cody and Patti and the rest of the family I know you are not suffering anymore you went to a better place (Rainbow bridge ) We will see you when we get there. I will miss you doing your Willie thing. Love you and miss you already Steph and Family

My beloved Baby Willie. You brought me nothing but joy and love throughout your life and there is such a hole in what is left of mine. I miss you so very, very much but I will try very hard to remember all of the good times, and not the heartbreak. I want you to be at peace, no more pain and to remember I held on so long because I love you so. And I always will. Until we meet again.....

Becky Sabo

You were such a good boy and gave us go much love.
You are forever in our hearts.

Donna

I got Willie when he was a little kitten. He rode on the axle of my car home. He was "my baby". In October of 2002 he went outside as usual and never came home. I searched the woods, neighborhoods, etc. I put ads in the paper and radio with no luck. I am still not over him because I don't know what his fate is. I just pray everyday that he is safe and happy. I love you Willie.

Amanda Smith

Willie went with me everywhere. when I had a bad day, he was always there, worrying for me. He was funny. He would wait for ever by a piece of paper barely visible on the floor for me to flick it for him to chase it. I don't quite know what to do now without him.

Denise

Willie, you filled our home and our hearts with love and happiness. You will always be our little baby and we will miss you terribly. I hated to put you to sleep, but we couldn't stand watching you suffer. It broke our hearts coming home without you. You will always be remembered as the healthy, beautiful, regal dog that you were. We will miss your sweet smile! My little sweet pea. Smell the flowers for mommy in heaven. Mommy, Daddy and Leah

Her head smelled like the ocean and she smiled when I came home in the evening. She was a good mommy and I will miss her very much. She wagged her way into my life and she wagged her way out. She is with my father now in a little yellow sports car, with the top down, her ears flapping in the wind. She will take care of my dad and he will take care of her.

Caron

God where do i begin, today i feel very lost and lonely not having you around, what went wrong i saw you today and i felt so helpless but happy i was able to hold you for the very first time without any protest, you were a little lion but a big softy really. i rescued you at 3 weeks old, we have been through a lot of tuff times but today was to tuff for you to come through the other end. willow i will so miss you the house dosnt seem the same already, just writing this is making cry. i hope you will never forget me because i will never forget you, ive printed a picture of you today to keep near me, iam so sorry little whispie i would of done anything to save you please keep safe you will always be in my thoughts no one will harm you where you are love you so much mum, dad, leo.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Willow, You gave me strength when I needed it, you listened when I needed to talk & you were always there for me. I will always love you. Thank you for the wonderful times we spent together. We will meet again someday, and cross Rainbow Bridge together. xxxx

Christine Harris

I love you little Willow, take care of Babye, and Sarah for me, till I see you again!

Patty Kneer

When I came home from school Willow was dieing. I held him till he passed on. I miss him soo much. I just want to hold him, and feel his fur on my face again. I loved him soo much. I just want him back, and I want to know if he loved me.

Kelly

Willow we had you for 16 years, and now you are gone. We miss you so much. It was so very hard to lose you. You are so dear to are hearts. You were so loyal you did not even want to leave us. Now you are in heaven and out of pain. We love you and will never forget you. Love jorene, bob and kids.

Jorene Boncouri

United with his brother 'pumpkin' who could not live without him and followed two days later on 13/03/2004.
both taken too soon and sadly missed by Chris and mark.

Chris

A faithful, affectionate companion and a true friend.

Jan Riegl

I will always miss you. You came to me because you had no home and you made my house yours. You always looked up to me and I aspire to be the human that you thought I was. I love you sweetheart

Holly Dakos

My sweet Willy. You showed up the day after I had to have Checkers put to sleep from renal disease.Even though I had you neutered, I didn't have you checked at that time for Leukemia or Aids as I had planned on getting your shots after your body had healed from the neutering. Now, we both paid a big price because yesterday I had to have you put to sleep because you tested positive for Leukemia & since you had always been an outside cat & would have never been happy to stay inside I had to do this to protect any other cat you might have come in contact with. I cannot say how much grief this has cost me. Willy was a wonderful, sweet cat & once again because of his original owners irresponsiblility about getting his vaccinations he is now gone. I blame myself because I should have gone ahead & had him tested myself when I had him neutered.

Phyllis Posey

Willy, In the year you lived with us, you brought so much love and joy to our house! As we walk past the places you used to sleep, we can still hear you roar, and see you toss your head, demanding that we come pet you. And, if we had to scold you, you would run to where you could wait for us to come by, so you could bat at us, to scold us.

We both miss you so much, Sweetie! But, we know you will be waiting for us at Rainbow Bridge. We love you!

Barb & Dale Underhill

My very best friend in the whole wide world passed on today. I look forward to seeing her run to me in that 'better' place!!

Carol Bausser

Wilson,

We will thank God everyday for being blessed with you for 8 wonderful years. Thank you for loving us, taking care of us. You will never be forgotten, as you are in our hearts FOREVER. We will see you and be with you again someday!

Rest in peace, brother.

Love,

Your Mommy, Daddy, and Sisters

A little boy who had his own mind ...had exceptional taste for the finer things in life ,,evian water,,,jazz... (Kenny G )was his favorite...,,,loved birds singing .....his favorite; A ride to Wendy's at night with his DADDY to get Chicken nuggets from Wendy's ...Wilson unconditional power and love will never be forgotten.. I LOVE YOU WILSON...I WILL SEE YOU AT RAINBOW BRIDGE

Jacqui and Stan

He was one a kind. Wimpy was a great teacher and a best friend. I saved him and he saved me. We were connected; we always will be. He tried to the end and never gave up or wanted to let go. He stayed for me.. I will never forget.

Marisa Saccoccio

Sweet, smart, loving, caring, nervous little Winchell,

We love you and miss you so much. We have a hole in our hearts now that you are no longer with us. We won't be whole again until we hug you and kiss you across the bridge. Words cannot express how much we love you. You are our baby angel. You were with us for too short a time, but we are so grateful for having you with us.

It was a miracle that we stopped at the shelter that day and found you. It was love at first sight for all of us. We will be together one day and it will be for eternity. We will always be with you, hugging and kissing you, our little angel.

Love,

Mommy, Daddy, Jeffrey, Amy, and Macky

Winchester 1987 – 2004 I want you to know you have been a great cat. You came to us from a cold night, just a slip of feline fancy. You were our original family, not a carry over from any other. You chose us and we kept you. You were us. The red mousy – what a trick! How many people did you show your stuff to? 30? 300? Probably not, as we have not made time for that many people outside of our family. Just a few, but each is as important as you. I wish I could remember each of them as well as you. I will look at the tapes one of these days. You will be the focus, but you drew so many others to us. The jump, the lunge, the yard-long slide, a quiet bump; then, the proud retrieval. How special you always were – even after the mouse no longer availed itself to us. Silly mouse! I loved you and it so much. Why can we never keep all the trappings of that which we love?

Such a tail! Thick, sturdy, strong and striped, lush and expressive; like an exclamation point at the end of a well thought out sentence. God, what a tail! What a wonderful cat!

Does the Bible speak of the human need for animals? Or, is it only the unconditional love that we crave? You fulfilled this requirement. You brought forth love and nature with no need for forgiveness ever; just pure love, presence. God shows us these things too.

I so hate to let you go – but I know that I must. Please go. Do not allow me to accidentally step on you again. I have never wished to hurt you before, I never want to again. Sleep deeply and breathe only in our dreams. Let me cover and warm you one last time with blankets of towels. I cannot hold you all day or all night anymore. I cannot comfort your fragile form. You need to go on – dream of that place by the wood stove. Nestle yourself into the carpet and catch the long sunbeams that gather in the south windows in the deep of winter. Sit in your dreams and look out as the wrens and sparrows peck through the crust of the snow for nothing but dead insects. Leave the window and know you have the feline banquet line waiting for you. Unlimited tuna, addictive Purina and fresh water await you. Fill yourself, then, sleep deeply.

Goodbye, Winchester. Thank you for listening and rarely scolding me. You have been such a friend, such a cat. You have allowed me the time to see others through your eyes. I have learned nature love and patience through you. I have appreciated you and my life has improved. Please rest. You are so tired and I love you enough – I have to let you go.

I think you have let go, but I cannot. I am trying so hard to find the easiest way to do this. I have read about your illness. It is inevitable. I want you to make the choice. Instead, you come and sit on my lap. You purr again. And again. Your fur is not soft as it was, but it still breathes and cares for me. It talks, through your eyes, your soft head bumps, as a sentinel when I finally come to bed.

I look for words of comfort. There are none. Only a sad decision, already made, but not decided by whom... You, Winchester, are about the only living creature on Earth who joins me when I read other’s poetry. Some of it is so soothing, some so inspiring. Some is just a whim of entertainment. I look for something deeper. Something with the courage to do what I must do.

Jerry, Jan and Kyle Brady

You were the fourth baby girl I lost in exactly four years to the day. I remember the vet telling me that you went so peacefully and quickly, that we should all be so lucky. My WeeWinn, someday we'll be all back together hiking the mountain trails where we dearly loved to be. I love and miss you, silly baby.

Trish McKeen

Best Chesapeake Bay Retriever girl in the world!

Betty Floro

Winnie girl, we will miss you so very much. You brought so much joy to our lives everyday. We hope you are running and jumping in heaven today, and please, please don't lick everyone all the time. Remember, "No barking."

Derinda & Vince Hazelton

Winnie was a friend, a wonderful spirit. Very smart and very loved.

Micah Arceneaux

Winnie was only 3 years old and fought kidney failure due to birth deformities until the end. She was very sweet and loved so much. Much to sweet young to be taken.

Cynthia Buchanan

Winnie…..I remember when we brought you home as a pup…you and your brother Cammie. You were two little bundles of fur. But it wasn’t long until you made yourselves right at home, and we were all the richer for it. You and Cammie were inseparable. You played together, slept together, and ate together, and you liked nothing better than to go for rides in the car. You also loved your walks. The weather made no difference. It didn’t matter if it was cold and snowy….or blazing hot. But it was about then that you started to have trouble with your front legs. We soon discovered that you had an inoperable benign tumour that was pressing against your spinal chord. But you didn’t let it get you down. You still enjoyed life to the fullest, and were never happier than when you were at my feet…or even better in my lap. And then all too soon, we lost our little Cammie. You mourned his loss for a long time…as did we all. Finally we brought another addition into the family….Riley. A little King Charles spaniel pup. You weren’t too sure about this “interloper” at first, but it wasn’t long until you were the best of friends. Unfortunately, the tumour continued to slowly grow, and you lost more and more use of your front legs. Life was no longer the joy that it once was. Finally, on January 18th of this year, it became unbearable, and the last kind thing I could do for you was to end your torment. Our vet was so good…he came right to the house, so you would be as comfortable as possible. You passed away while lying in my lap, the one place where you had always found comfort….your whole life. I know that you are happily playing with Cammie once again, and that brings me some comfort, but I miss you Winnie. So does Riley…and Mom. Sleep well old friend. God speed.

Jack

Goodbye to a wonderful companion who lavished us with love and laughter for more than ten years.
May you enjoy your afterlife with all the other animals who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

Lance and Karen Schlegel

We love you beautiful boy. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. We will never forget you!

Winston was our miracle furbaby. He was diabetic for over six years. When he was diagnosed, the vet gave hime six months. Well he proved them all wrong. He was a fighter until the end. At least he was able to cross the bridge at home in momma's arms.

Tammy and Dan Love

My Best Friend! Together Alway's,

Michael James

We rescued Winston from an animal shelter just two short months ago -- he filled our lives with love and laughter in the short time he was with us. He succumbed to complications of Heartworm treatment on Friday. He was our little slip of a guy -- he slipped into and out of our lives so fast, but we will never forget him.

Brian and Linda Hardbarger

Miss you warming my lap and lying on my chest while I pray, Little Buddy. Love, Daddy Miss you sugarbear and I will never forget you. Love, Mommy We know you are in a far better place than we could ever provide and are free from pain and sickness. But we miss you immensely and you will always be in our hearts as we know we are in yours.

John & Deborah Stewart

My darling guide and soul mate.

Tina Ladd

I rescued my Greyhound friend Winston (Spunky) along with my other buddy Revere (Sweet Pea) from a dog track in West Virginia in 1993. They were the best friends a guy could ask for. Revere has left me first a year ago and now my buddy Winston has gone too. My heart aches and my whole being is torn apart inside. I miss him...I miss them both. Perhaps the tears of loss and pain will wash away the grief and the memories of our time together will once again shine brightly in my thoughts but for now I can only hurt. They were great pals. Man kind could learn alot from our animal friends. I miss you Winston, and you too Revere! I love you dogs!

Jeff Zaucha

Winston was a pretty cat: big, furry, gray & white. He was ornery sometimes, but playful and gentle at other times. He was hit by a car and died instantly. He never went in the street as far as we knew, so it is frustrating, sad and confusing! He is missed and loved.

Terri Hay

Winter, We will miss your beauty, we will miss your wonderful personality, we will miss the way you would ask to have your head rubbed, but most of all we will miss your love. Thanks for all of the love and most of all thanks for coming to Florida with Dani and me. We love you. Mark, Trish, Dani and Motzart.

I miss Wisey so so much. He could have lived so much longer, but they let him go

Zoe Carswell

Thank you Wittle for all the love we shared. Thank you for playing fetch with me, for giving me kitty kisses when we went to sleep at night, for the way you followed me through the house with your tail held high. I will always love you...until we meet again my fuzzy kitten.

Kimberly Baty

A stray who showed up on the doorstep (literally--we think a dog we had who died in 2001 led him here!) in terrible shape about two years ago, he was the sweetest, gentlest dog I have ever known, despite having to have eardrops, eyedrops, syringe feeding, etc. etc.
He was already very old when he arrived, but I think his last two years were very good for him and for us, despite his medical problems and the fact that he was almost blind and deaf.
His liver and kidneys finally shut down in January, and we will always miss him.

Hedda Leeming

"Wizard" came into our lives as a skinny, hungry, abandoned kitten 13 years ago. He grew to be a big, lanky, funny, loving companion. He struggled with Feline HIV for years and we learned a lot about alternative health care because of him. He finally succumbed to his health issues and we tearfully helped him into the next world where he joins his old friends, Shadow (a black Lab) and Cindy Lou Who, a cat who went ahead of him in November. We will miss his voice, his antics and his humor.

Jan Elliott and Christina Shetterly

Wizzy, I can't believe how much I miss you and want you back!! I am sorry, for I feel that I have let you down. You were here first, and although your body and temperament couldn't keep up with a two year old, I wish I could have changed something. I will love you forever!!

Tami Bukvic

Wobble was my stress "pull'er out'er" I would hold him to my chest and I could feel the stress being pulled out.
I will miss him so much.
He died in my arms and I could feel a snap in my chest.

Eileen

Our dog, our friend. We miss you so much. Our hearts are truly broken.

Dan, Kathi, Joe, and Nick

wolf we will always miss you. you were such a wonderful dog thank you for all the happiness you gave us we will all miss you very badly but we hope to see you on rainbow bridge.

Mom Dad Brittany and Kacie

Wolf was a stray, about a year old, when Rick found him in the summer of 1994. He had been abused, was filthy, starving and almost dead from the heat. He turned out to be a wonderful dog and we felt safe with him here.

We came home one night to find that he had passed away while we were gone. The pain is almost unbearable. We weren't there for him when he needed us, while he was there for us for so many years.

We love and miss you Wolfie, and we will never forget you. Rest peacefully baby.

Rick & Nora

Wolfy touched the hearts of everyone who met him. He was the most gentle and likable dog I have ever known. He had a personality unlike any other. I will miss and remember him forever.

Don Mills

Wolf was my baby dog. I got her when I was 10 years old... the first night we brought her home as a tiny little 2 lb puppy she tore up the house. When we woke up she had all the toilet paper in wee little bits strewn across the house.
And since then she has been a loving little mischievous dog.
Recently she came down with some type of cancer -the vets believe- , and her systems had been shutting down.
We finally had to have her put to sleep...
my poor little baby dog. We will miss her terribly.

Melissa Lansford

A special little dog we all loved, she was one of our family! We will miss you Wolf!

Lansford Family

Wolfe was a wonderful dog to me and he was dedicated to me everywhere I go. Even almost 10 yrs passed by, I still miss him alot and love him forever. I feel that he is behind me protecting me from danger. Wolfe - I can not wait for the day that I come to see you and hold you in my arms again and smell your fur again. How long I want that!

Erich Kost

Our doggie Wolfie was only with us for 2 years, one month, and 8 days. But we loved him as much as we love a human friend. We'll NEVER forget you wolfie. Love you always...........Mom and Daddy.............

Wolfie was a great companion who added a lot of joy to my life, always wagging his tail even when he could no longer walk. He will be forever missed.

Joan Stark

Trillium's best buddy and Loofah's brother - such a sensitive and sweet soul.

Kathi Stein

My heart is broken and my home is half empty. You brought me so much happiness! I miss you so much, you will always, always be my beautiful boy. Dogs should live forever. Please know how much I loved you, Woodsie.

Krista McLaren

My Sweet, Sweet little angel. You were the best thing that ever happened to me. I miss you so much and I will miss you every day of my life. You are first on my mind when I awake each day. You stayed by my side, loving and comforting me through some difficult times, and without you I don't think I'd have made it. You are and will always be our 'Little Man'. Baby Boy, I'll love you forever, and someday we'll be together. XXXOOO Mommy & Daddy

My Sweet Woody; my Angel Kitty, how I miss you. You brought me so much joy and gave me so much love. You were an exceptional cat with the most loving personality, and you were beautiful and you were funny. I miss you rolling upside down on my feet and lying there looking up at me. I miss everything about you. You were and always will be my very special little angel kitty. I will love you always! Until we meet, 'my precious baby boy', at the bridge,

Mommy Terri

We miss you more than anything. We will love you forever. Not a day goes by that I don't cry for you. I hope that the pain is over, and you are sleeping peacefully my darling.

Lisa and Jay

My dearest, dearest boy, Never have I known anyone like you - human or animal. You brought me more joy and laughter than I could have ever imagined. Everyone who met you saw your specialness immediately and were instantly smitten. How did I get so lucky? You were more than an animal, a pet, you were a force of nature and God broke the mold when he made you. I don't know how I'll get on without your companionship and friendship. You were and always will be my best friend on earth. The house is eerily still and quiet - no slurping at the water bowl or sound of nails as they skid on the linoleum. No sounds of deep, loud purring as I lay my head down on your warm, furry belly. You always knew when I was upset and would come up to me to see what's wrong. I'm glad you're not here to see how crushed I am now. I am besotted with grief that I will never hold you again, feel your body next to mine as you would cuddle in bed with me under the covers, that you will no longer sit next to me, gently putting your paw on my arm or my toe to let me know that you're there and I'm there and we're there together. The 22 years we were together were the best years of my life. How will I ever go on without you? Your sweetness and easy going temperament made me a better person and I couldn't wait to get home to be with you.

I long for the day when we can be together again, hopefully soon. You are my beloved for all time and eternity. I am happy that you are no longer suffering nor in pain. I hope, wherever you are, that you warm, free of pain and greatly loved. I pray for the day when I can wrap you in my arms, bury my face in your gorgeous, soft fur and we can be together forever. My beloved Woody. My best friend.

Gari Weinraub

Woody we miss you, you will forever be in our hearts

Barbara

We miss you Woody.

Lorne, Wendy and Sarah

Woo was the most special Furbaby...With a steel plate and screws in her hip that was broken when she was only 6 months old, she was still a constant companion, doing what cats do as if she had no injuries! Her recovery was amazing! Woo, we wish you were still here to wake us up with your animated meows....We miss you...

Cecilia Yusko

My little friends, I hope you enjoyed your short lives with me. I know I did. I wish we could have had more time together. Each one of you, my little buddies, gave me so much love and many smiles. I will always cherish the memories. Keep an eye out for my Jingles once you cross over the Rainbow Bridge. Love, "Daddy"

Mike Gill

Wren was born into the home of a cat collector amongst hundreds of cats who were uncared for. She was the only kitten in her litter to survive. Despite many problems and illnesses over the years, she fought very hard yet still remained to be so very loving and sweet. Although Wren did not live with me, I loved her as if she were mine. I visited her several times per week at the rescue agency to sit with her because she loved the attention. Some days she'd just sit on my lap for over an hour... I also sponsored her financially.

Wren, you showed me that it is still possible to love even if things aren't going so well in your life. You helped me through a time in my own life where I was very hurt because my partner left me. Although I am very sad that you had to leave me behind, I know that you are in a much better place now and are feeling perfectly healthy! I hope you will meet me at the Rainbow Bridge someday. I will never forget you.

Christine Lewane

Wrigley, my sweet loving cat of 17 years. I am so sorry that you got out late at night. I tried so hard to rush you to emergency to save you from the coyote. You couldn't be saved and I feel so sad I cannot stop crying wishing you were still here with me. My home is no longer the same without you. I miss you so much. I will love you forever hopefully someday I will be with you again. All my love, Teresa

Beloved friend, companion, watchdog, playmate.

Heny Votsmier

I know I had to let you go. You were in pain and putting you to sleep was the only way. You took my heart with you. I know your up there playing with Skippy and your Daddy . One day I will get to see and be with you all. Mom loves and misses all of you. Until me meet at the bridge.

Jo Ann Ely

Mommy and Daddy will always love you!

Thank you, Wyatt, for the many years of joy, love, and companionship. Visit us often and I will see you again. Lilly and I love you.

Jacki Richards