Year 2005 Tributes

For pet names beginning with "M".

My dear, precious, sweet Maggie May passed away on March 31, 2005.  
It was so hard to lose her. Almost to the day she left this earth, she was still so happy and playful - but her poor hips gave out on her and she could not pull herself up.  
It was so said when her precious puppy, Heidi, died two years ago.  
But now, there is no other dog.  
The area in the garage where her bed was is so empty and lonely now.  
David said he had no idea that he would Maggie as much as he does.

You are now at peace my precious little puppy.  
You are running and playing all you want, and your hips will never give out again.  
I know you are playing with your dear little Heidi.  
Both of you will be there waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge.  
I love you both forever, and ever.

Brenda

Losing you is hard.
It took a chunk out of my soul when you sighed out your last breath, but I knew that you were struggling all too hard & it was not right for you to suffer so I could have you for another day, as you were really sick & your future was only going to be more illness & would have robbed you of that delightful essence that was my Mr. Choobah Choobah.

I felt silly singing our song to you & having you purr for me up until you left was a great comfort to me.
Joe is heartbroken, I am just broken.
You chose me from the start & I fell head over heels in love with you.
I still chuckle to think of what would have happened if you were human.
We definitely would have ran off & eloped.
You loved me dearly & I loved you wholly.
The pain of losing you is greater than anything I have ever known.
Losing your daddy, Ol' Chowder Puss, was darned hard, but we expected it.
He was an old puss.
He was a sickly puss.
You were not.
Not until a few weeks ago & then you really caught us unawares.
Although we thought you were just full of hairballs, something ugly was growing inside you.
You were a champ at hiding your suffering, but your body gave it away.

Today I am left to remember the day you were conceived, the day you were born, all the love we could cram in eight short years, & just how hard I wanted you to stay.
Manny, my beloved Choobie Choppah Choobah, you were my heart & soul.
There were days where I went on only because of my love for you.
I hope that you will always know just how much you meant to me.
I love you eternally.
Joe loves you too.
Your brother Leo is grieving for you.
Your sisters Dottie & L.C. are curious as to where you are.
The rest of the gang seems sort of lost.
We all grieve for you, some better than others, but we all know this loss.

I am hoping that just because your body was no longer for this plane, that your soul will come visit & restore my hope that I will definitely join you once my number is called.
Please get together with your Daddy Puss & watch over us all & help us get through the pain & shock of losing you.
Just as I'll always remember your purr, which you rewarded me with until the very end, always remember my love for you.
Rest easy ol' Manny Choobah Choobah, you don't have to struggle anymore.

Kerry & Joe

Marcus Aurelius, as his name suggests acted bravely to defend us but she was the sweetest little boy. He never ceased to how us how much love he had and he was always respectful of his brothers and sisters. Little his brother, Dax he was the glue that keep the family going. We will always miss your sweet smile, constant companionship, and everlasting affection. We love you, little guy and we'll see you soon. Please keep Dax company.

Sharon and Valerie

My dear Martique, I miss you more everyday. Life is so sad without you, I miss your purrs face loving head and how much you worried about mama. Not one day goes by that my heart loves and misses you. Martique I kept waiting for you to come home, and look for you on the end of my bed. I have you close to me, in ashes and soul. I love you, mama.

to our sweet baby, max. mommy and daddy miss you so much!!! we wish we could have taken away all your pain you went through. there is such a void in the house without you....but we know you are in a better place and with no more pain...now we have the pain....we will always love you!!! max, you were the best part of our life, its just not fair that your life was to short for us to love you! you were mommys shadow, our little traveler and always gave us a hug and a smile when we came home....and yes he really did smile!! we have a lot of wonderful memories and we can't wait to see you again!!!

we love you forever, mommy and daddy

Never have I met a gentler, kinder soul than you my love, and I know your beautiful spirit is soaring high above, free from all the pain.  
Please wait for me my darling, one day we'll be together again.  
I'll always love you my baby girl,  

Mom

Michi Jo Deadmon....you were the very best doggie EVER and my heart will NEVER mend....until we meet again...Jimmy Ralph and Fason will take care of you!  
I LOVE YOU, BABY!  
I LOVE ALL THREE OF YOU!

Carolyn Deadmon

Mickie you were always so funny and loving you were daddy's baby boy we miss you so much there isn't a day that goes by that we don't think of you. Now that minnies with you can be a family, help her take care of her babys. Love and miss you always
M&M you always be a part of the family. LOVE MAMA

My little gray angel, my 'pookie', my friend, who helped fill the hole in my heart when Herbie died, Who slept beside my head every night for twenty years,
Whose purr could be heard in every room in the house, And her kisses were constant, and touched my very soul.

She went ever so peacefully to the Rainbow Bridge today.

She is now young and whole again,

Reunited with her dearest friend Murphy, and with Cleo and Harley.

Goodbye my baby, I love you so.

Forever loved and cherished by Kim, LJ, Sarah, Willow, Milli, and Tigger.

Minnie you are the love of my life, I thank you for all the laughs, my little water girl. You are at peace. Love mama

Have fun with your babies, Mickie.

Kelly

To Missy Bear: Heart & Soul of a Bear, Power & Strength of a Moose, Intelligence and Memory of an Elephant, Gentleness & Grace of a Manatee, lover and best friend - you were all of these to us.  
For 12 years you shared your wonderful spirit with us.  
The "bestest" and smartest pupple there ever was, or ever will be, even to the end.  
Thank you for easing the decision to let you pass, compassionate old lady.  
The pain is gone, only the love remains.  
Aurie, Taz, and we miss you dearly.  
We know that Mr. Bud Waggler was waiting for you in the land of never ending belly rubs and cookies - give him our love.  
We will all be together again some happy day.

Joe & Kathy

Misti, my sweet, wonderful Misti Dog. I miss you so much, and I will miss you everyday for the rest of my life until we are reunited at Rainbow Bridge. I love you more than anything, more that I knew you could love, and I will always love you with all of my heart and all of my soul. You are my soulmate. You were with me for 14 years, always my girl. There are so many memories; I remember Oregon and dog grooming school -- that was so much fun and you were just so wonderful there and you always looked so well groomed and pretty! I remember in Tahoe, how we always hiked and walked miles and miles every day. One of my favorite walks with you was when we went out in that huge snowstorm (I was wearing my Dad's warm hat!) and we walked through the silent, snowy world with the flakes swirling down around us. I remember when we moved to Placerville, how hot it was for us. I remember walking you to the duck-poop pond and we'd walk around it and you'd swim. I love those pictures. I remember taking you everywhere with me, to work with my Dad, to Gram's house, everywhere I went you were with me. I remember East Road and it being just you and me and Bob (what was I thinking bringing a puppy home? Hahaha, now he is so my family, but I remember how he drove you nuts!). I remember doing the dog-a-thon with you every year until you were too old and stiff to do it anymore. I remember when I finally realized my dream of getting to stay home with you (I barely worked anymore at the hospital) here on McKinley. And I got to give you all my attention, my love. Remember when you tried to chase the deer here, and you'd think I was running with you since you couldn't hear me calling you back? Remember when you'd trot ahead of me and again couldn't hear me calling to you and so you'd look back and see me coming and you'd just keep going thinking we were going for a walk? I am so sorry I didn't do better with your disease, the Cushings. I wish I could've caught it sooner. Maybe it was a blessing in disguise, I think it prevented you from feeling the pain of your arthritis. I did the best I could for you, Mit, I love you so, so much. I wish I could do it all again, relive every day just to be with you. When I die, I will see you again and I will spend all of eternity at your side. Thank you for everything, Misti, every moment that we spent together is etched into my heart as the most meaningful time of my life. You are my Angel Eyes, my Gift From God. I will always, always love you with every fiber of my being, down to the deepest part of my heart and soul. I am yours, always, for all eternity. I will see you at the bridge, my sweet Misti-lou. I love you so much. Love always and forever, Jodi

I met Misty 15 years ago. She belonged to a dear friend of mine. I avoided her at first because of my allergy to cats. But she wouldn't have any of that! I soon fell in love with her and enjoyed being with her and her daddy.
Then almost 4 years ago, her daddy died unexpectedly, Misty ran away, and when I found her 4 months later, she was just a shell of her former self. Pining away, she went from 17 very fat pounds to a mere 4 and a half pounds. I took her in, nursed her back to health (a quite normal 9 pounds), and had the most amazing life with her. She was more than I ever expected. Today she died, exactly 3 years and 7 months after I took her in. I always referred to her as my angel baby, and now she truly is one. I loved her with all my heart and I always will. Last month, when she first became ill, I wrote this poem for her:

Fifteen years ago we met, and little did I know  
How much you'd come to mean to me, and how our love would grow.  
You brought such joy into my life, when all before was gone.  
You gave me a new purpose--- a reason to go on.  
I was afraid to give my heart: afraid you, too would go.  
But loving you has strengthened me, far more than you could know.  
I've treasured every day with you--- the good times and the bad.  
Throughout I've felt true love from you--- the kind I'd seldom had.  
I took you in when Daddy died, and vowed through countless tears  
To make your last days special. Then God blessed us with years.  
I thank Him for you Misty, and every day I pray  
That we will still have many years, and together we'll go away.  
But if you see Daddy before I do, I know you'll be happy still.  
For you'll know that your Mama loves you. I do, and I always will.  
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You are now once again with Daddy, Baby Girl. Please tell him that Mama kept her promise.  
Remember that I love you, and I really miss you, but I know that you are finally out of pain, and that Heaven is ever so much brighter because of its new angel.

Linda Kay Dutton

Miyagi, our beloved "first pug", we are so sorry you left us too soon. You were 8 years old, and we don't know what happened that evening. We do know that you lived a very, very good life. We hope you did not suffer. I know Marina the schnauzer, your first friend, met you at rainbow bridge. You are probably jumping in the pool right now! That's why it is raining here! May you have endless hours swimming in the pool, many rocks to chase, lots of treats, and a warm bed. We love you and miss you lots "Yagi"! Take care!  

Love: Mom, Dad, Kearstin, Russell, Montross and Lil Bit the Pugs, Bubba and Bugsy the Pugs, and Penny the Cat.

My sweetest little girl Monique.
It has been five months since you left us and there hasn't been one day out of those five months that I haven't thought about you, missed you and loved you with all my heart! You weren't a noisy dog as far as barking went, but you had one VERY BIG personality which brought so much life and spirit into our home. You were such a brave little girl the last few days of your life. You tried so hard to stay with us and for just a little while I thought you just might. But it wasn't to be.  
You were such a sick little girl -- you knew it was time for you to leave before I would finally admit it was too. All those years you were with us...how fast they went by -- how wonderful they were. Timothy misses you SO very much. He was your constant furry companion and with you 14 years. Wherever you went -- Timmy was right by your side. He has been such a comfort to me since you left. The first few months after you left it was so painful for me.  
I still shed tears now and then -- as I am right now, but I am also able to smile when I think about all your funny antics and your independent ways and the joy and love you brought to our home each and every day. I will never stop thinking about you and loving you Monique!  
You are my special princess, baby girl, stinky girl, nik nik's forever and ever! I know you are now healthy again and running and playing like you did when you were young.  
Be good my beautiful little girl. We will never ever forget you!  
We love you!!!  
Mommy, Zach and Timothy

Moo Moo was an incredible pet, brother and friend...I am heartbroken over losing him.  
Right now the grief is overwhelming--he died suddenly and unexpectedly two nights ago for unknown reasons...but was "the bunny" (Little Bunny Moo Moo) that I knew and loved literally until the second he passed on.  
He made me laugh everyday with his sweet and gentle ways...he mostly made me laugh when he scolded his toys, especially his ferrets when they "misbehaved" during the night or when he and his brother Licorice chased each other around the house.  
He hung out in the empty bathtub with the faucet dripping where he napped and took his baths.  
He was the sensible one who got the day started for me and his brother Licorice.  
He woke his Momma up every morning with a gentle tap on the nose.  
He greeted me at the door at the end of the day, and was almost always sleeping next to me when I woke up from a nap.  
He was the protector who performed "the neighborhood watch" almost nightly.  
He "helped" me make the bed and would playfully run away when he heard the words "Momma's gonna get this bunny!"  
I understood his language and he understood his Mom.  
He seemed to know when his brother needed extra attention and stepped aside to let this happen.  
He even acknowledged my sneezes.  
He was black and white with the most beautiful, softest fur.  
I will miss everything about this incredible creature and am thankful that he was entrusted to me for his short life.  
Licorice and I love you bunny boy.

Lisa

Where do I begin to tell anyone of Mr. Rags' life. He was truely a blessing sent straight from heaven. He showed up in our fenced in yard in 1987. At that time my husband didn't want any pets. (Or so he thought.) We had to go out of town about a week later and when we got back, the dog (not even named at this point) was gone. To speed things up a bit.........Mr. Rags made a real impression on my husband and they became fast and true friends. Over the years, we had our share of happiness and heartbreaks. There were so many times that we thought we had lost Mr. Rags. Dog attacks, infections, heart murmur, you name it. We've been there and back. On his last day with us, he was so weak from renal failure and his legs were very weak....to the point that Mr. Rags stumbled into anything that was in his path. And that was NOT Mr. Rags. We made THE decision and June 13, and I know Mr. Rags is waiting for us at Rainbow Bridge......along with other brothers and sisters along the way. Mr. Rags died very peacefully in my arms with his daddy sitting right beside us. Until we meet at The Bridge again for the last tine.  
Love,  
Momma, Daddy and Sheba, We all love so much.  
Our Forever Forever Friend and Loving Companion

Muffin I miss you so much.
It seems as only yesterday you left me.
I still think about you every day. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you.
You will forever be my #1 baby.
I will always love you- you hold a very special place in my heart.
Please wait for me at Rainbow Bridge, and we will cross it together.
I Love you.

Kim Hunter

Murphy is my second little girl that I have lost recently.  
She follows her big sister Roxy over the Rainbow Bridge...leaving a gaping hole in my world.  
I had to put her to sleep yesterday after a long and unsuccessful fight with hemolytic anemia.  
After blood transfusions and aggressive medications failed to put her into remission, there was only the option to say goodbye and end the suffering we were both going through.  
Murphy was a sweet girl, always eager with a kiss and a wonderful snuggle buddy.  
I will miss her sweet, furry face.

Melissa Wilson