Year 2004 Tributes

Yahbini thru Yuri

YAHBINI
Passed over due to horrific accident.
Forever you remain the 'STAR' that your Aboriginal name meant.
I held and weighed you when your were born and we grew together.
A wonderful nature that loved all that I cared for. Tested successfully as a Pet Therapy dog.
Reunited with his father 'SAADI', who already had crossed Rainbow Bridge.
With much love from your mother 'TSHINTA'(11.5 yrs)and Elaine Longshaw - your devoted person.

Elaine Longshaw

Yankee,

I'm so sorry you're gone. Mom and Dad certainly weren't ready for you to leave. They always thought you'd outlive them. You're sorely missed.

Love, Lynn

You were our darling baby boy, as precious to us as are each of your human brothers and sisters. We miss you terribly but take comfort in knowing you are with God, enjoying your angel wings, and that we will be with you forever in Paradise some day soon. We will always remember the love you brought to us, and know you will remember how very much Mama and Daddy loved you. The Peace of Christ be with you always.

Mama and Daddy

Yanni, Thank you for sharing your life with me. You were always there for me and loved me unconditionally. No matter what kind of day I had, as soon as I saw you, it always got better. I couldn't have had a better friend made especially for me than you. You were my protector, my snuggler, my companion, my friend and most of all, my family. You will always be on my mind and forever in my heart. I asked you to be our Guardian Angel and watch over Yogi, Bailey, Marti and me and I know that you will. I only hope that I can give someone as much love as you gave me. You taught me more than any human ever could and I'll try never to forget all that you gave. Thank you for always being there and giving me so much love and comfort. Enjoy the big field in heaven. Please meet for me at the Bridge when it's my time because there is no one that I would rather greet me crossing over. I love you, Mom.

In memory of our Beloved Pigador - "Yarvey" aka Yarvey Doodle aka Doodle Bug. Retired guide dog, my constant companion & shadow. Please continue to show us the signs that you are still here, it helps us to heal. We love you Yarv! Hugs & Kisses from Mom, Dad, Rex & your little sister, Amber.

Dear Little Buddy-
You died yesterday while John held you in his lap. You seemed to know that we did what we did to keep you from hurting and suffering.

Yellow Dog, you were such a good dog. Ever since you were a puppy you showed us your love had no boundaries. And sometimes we didn't do right by you and I hope for that, you can forgive us. When Dad let us take you, John and I tried to spend as much time with you as possible and we tried to show you how special you were to us. We took walks & car rides, went to the Dam, and we brought you inside the house to hang out with us, something Dad never let you do.

The time came where we came to realize that you were starting to feel your 14 years and you needed to be with someone all the time. We wanted to be those people sweetie, honestly we did. But as hard as we tried, we realized our limitations and thought that the best thing we could do for you is try to find you a new home where you would have all the attention you wanted. We talked to shelters and tried to get verification that we would be notified if you weren't adopted so we could try something else but no one could do that for us.

After talking to our friends and to the vet and after a lot of soul searching we realized that because of your health it would be very hard to find you a new home. Plus, we learned that since you had become so acclimated to us, it was possible that you would never be happy somewhere else-you would always be looking for us, wondering when we were taking you home.

We also learned the extent of your suffering-you had ailments that you never let on that you had because you were just that good-you never wanted to be a burden on us.

John and I had to made the hardest decision ever and we thought the best thing we could do by you at that point is to release you of your suffering while we could be there, so you would know that we loved you and you wouldn't have to die alone. You slipped away quietly while John held you and we both got to say goodbye. It was the most difficult moment we've ever faced in our lives but we would have had it no other way. Because as long as you know that we loved you and we only wanted you to be happy, I know someday my heart will heal. But know this-you will always have special place in our hearts and souls and we will never forget your beautiful face and your kind spirit.

We love you, Yellow Dog. Rest in peace.

John & Jodee Wedgeworth

She was my baby, my friend, my home. She was who I came home to everyday, who I took care of. Despite the love I gave her, she gave me so much more. You are always in my heart, my Yipper, my baby.

Carol Gehring

Oh, my baby girl. Over a year has gone by and the hurt is still in my heart. I can see you when I walk in the door, feel your big old five lbs. up against me of a night, hear you walking. We traveled many miles and every corner I turn I think of you scratching at the window for me to roll it down. And oh the looks you gave me!!! Everyone I see tells me you still don't look right without Yoda and I will never feel right. You are talked about every day I will never give you up in my heart. I needed you lots more then you needed me
'Lil Missy Yoda" I love you

Jim Beth Respondek

Yogurt and Coco were the best frickin rats evern, and I miss them each and everyday. my first rats and will never be far from my heart

Jackie

Though I have only known you a short time, I loved you dearly:)

Cathy Merrill

Forever in our hearts.

Debbie & Robert

Yogi was the friendliest cat you could meet, she was like a person and like a little sister for us! No other cat could ever make up for her.
She was a little star and we'll always miss her. We miss her walking into things, making cute little noises, laying out like a lamb in front of the fire, munching on tuna fish with that one remaining tooth.
And we weren't there the day she died, we couldn't give her one last hug, so we're giving it to her now! Miss you yogi you were very special to all of us, the house just isn't the same.

Charlotte and Louise Cobb

Yoshi crossed the rainbow bridge about an hour and a half ago. He curled up in a nice warm part of his favorite hammock, snuggled down, and went to sleep. We only had him for a short while, but he is deep in our hearts and will not be forgotten. Yoshi was a rescue ferret, the first male we ever had. He had a lovely harem of three girls to share his company with, and until the middle of the night when we kept his company for our own, they constantly were with him, caring for him by keeping him warm and keeping him comfortable during his last days. We dearly miss him now, and the girls seem to know that he is gone, as they are examining every part of the cage. It's raining here in Phoenix - appropriate weather for the untimely death of such a fine friend

Rickey Lynn, Jennifer, Lori, and the girls - Baby, Widget, and Pinky

Beloved baby of the Urquizo family.
Yoshi always took care of us.
For a blind pug he lead our hearts and always knew where he was going.
We will miss you every single day.

Mary Lou

YoYo was a good boy and a fighter. He had diabetes and Cushings for a year before he died. He took the medicine really well and didn't let his physical limitations slow down his spirit. All he ever wanted was love and a Milk Bone.

Mark & Kellee Karber

Yueliang, You were just incredible, simply incredible. You were everything I ever wanted in a companion. I first met you when I was a teenager in high school working at the nokill shelter, Snowflake. I was cleaning at a foster's home in the basement, where the cats were kept, and she told me to search for a new kitty, a little torbie who was barely a year and who had just been separated from her kittens. She said you were hiding and no one could find you. I was there with four other people and we all looked for half an hour. No one could find you. They went upstairs to report this, and as I was about to follow them, I got this burning feeling at the back of my neck. I turned and noticed the table, up against the wall, squished so tight no one could fit behind it. I pulled it back and sure enough there you were. Two large, angry, bright green eyes me mine, and I was in love. I watched you for two and a half years. No one wanted you, especially not since you had to go with your good friend (she's doing well by the way). After a year at college I got my own place and I could finally take you home, friend and all. I loved you so much. You were the smart one, the most human one. Your love helped see me through Mwezi's death, and when you greeted me every morning it was heaven. Since the kitten died, I realized how important everyday is. I told you I love you at least once a day. I'd pat your head and take a time out from my papers and reading to sit with you. You grew to trust me, and I grew to be a better pet mommy. When you got sick I began to die inside. I knew it was going to happen. I had waited to long to take you to the vets. I didn't think it was serious, but it was and for the rest of my life I will have to live without you... But you still let me hold you. The other cats rejected you but you rose on your tired feet to love them, purring and mewing... The night you died I picked you up for the first time ever and you purred. I held you as you died. I told you the story of our first meeting, how I found you and fell in love with you. You wrapped your paws around my finger in such a human way and purred as I talked. Nik and I sat on either side, and we kissed you, and we cried. It was so hard, Yue. You were too incredible, too perfect. You were everything I'd ever hoped for, and as much as I hate the fact that I lost you, I'm so glad that, even for a second someone as incredible as you loved me back. I still can hear your purr, and I still can see your eyes. You will be with me always. I love you, my darling. Wherever you are, just be happy. Sleep and cuddle and play and be happy. I love you, my Yue.

Megan

In loving memory of my little blue-eyed angel. Found as an orphan at two weeks of age, I bottle-fed her until she was old enough to eat on her own, but she always saw me as a mother. As she matured, she became a "surrogate mother" to many orphaned foster kittens I rescued in the Portland, Oregon area.

Yuki was extremely attached to me, and demonstrated this with vigorous kneading, which required acrylic nail caps to be placed on her claws to save my skin! She was about to become a blood donor for the animal E.R. where I worked as a technician, when a heart murmur was discovered. She did very well for years, and it was not until the end of March, 2004 that she became ill. We did a complete workup and she was diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. In spite of medication and rest, Yuki's little heart gave out on Monday morning, April 19. I found her laying peacefully in the hallway. It's as if she sensed that I was struggling with a very painful decision, and she spared me from having to do that.

Her foster brother, Bobby, my boyfriend Duane, all of my students at the veterinary college, and of course I myself, miss her more than I can ever say. However I know another star shines brightly in the sky, and she has joined the little orphans who didn't get a chance to grow up, loving and caring for them just as she did here on earth. Yuki, your loss is so painful, but I know over time this will heal. Until then, I honor you with my tears, and as long as I live, I will never forget you.

Love now and always, from your Mommy, Cecilia Sullivan

Named after our late collie because of the same fur color, sex, and personality.

Diana Chen

My Yuriest Yuri! We'll always remember you as part of the family.

The Chen Family