Year 2005 Tributes

For pet names beginning with "S".

I am sending this Tribute in honor of our two toy poodles who we lost in the same year just months apart. Sashai was our first toy poodle whom we all loved. She was a great dog who was such a part of our family for years. We got Sadie in 2004 because Sashai was getting old and was having seizures. Sashai got along with Sadie so well and her youth came back playing with Sadie. But a year later she must have had a stroke and went to puppy heaven. Sadie seemed sad but became our new friend whom we loved. But Sadie became ill in Oct 2005 and was diagnosed with bone cancer in November. She was xrayed and showed cancer throughout her little body and we were told she wouldn't live long. She couldn't bare the pain any longer so we decided to put her down Dec 26, 2005 and that was the hardest decision to make. We now have two dogs in puppy heaven and I am sure they are having fun with all their friends. We do miss them dearly.

Rich & Nora Robbins

To our Loving Sadie, you were such a good dog. You were taken from us at such a young age(8 days shy of 6 months). I will always remember the day we got you. You came from a big litter of 11 puppies, it was the day before fathers day(June 17th 2006) and we had picked dad up after work to go pick out a puppy for father's day. After looking for awhile, Dad picked you out of the litter. When we got home you adjusted very well, we had 3 mini dachshunds to play with, in fact Sierra had 5 puppies at home and you would try to drink off of her. It was so funny. Although the puppies didn't mind Sierra would growl at you. You would just keep trying. We have a picture of the time that you did get lucky and got a little milk. All of the puppies found good homes, and you were so full of energy, that in August we got you 2 chocolate lab puppies to play with. Boy were you happy. Sierra, Annie and Buster just didn't want to play all the time. When Nikki and Sophie came to play everything seemed to be so great!! You 3 were always eating our shoes and chasing the cats. With 12 acres to run on there was lots of room to run off energy. You had just started getting your BIG DOG bark, and I thought that was so great. Then came the day that brings me to this page(October 19th 2006). Dad had come home from work and all of you were out playing in the yard. You guys were always so happy to see mommy or daddy come home. Daddy really feels bad that he was not able to stop fast enough before hitting you. He laid out on the grass with you for awhile to comfort you before bringing you in the house. You were so Alert and we really hoped that you would be ok. Daddy called the vet and they decided to have you stay home for the night. You drank water and wagged your tail a few times, it seemed like everything would be fine. Ashley slept next to you all night and you were so good. Daddy took you to the vet, right away the next morning. He was told that x-rays showed that you had broke your pelvis and both legs, in fact you had no feeling in the right back leg, nerve damage they say. We all came in to tell you bye, Sadie it was so hard to say good bye. You mean so much to us. I miss your bark and your tail that never quit wagging, we all do. We all know that you are in a wonderful place, Free of pain, and that we will meet up with you again someday at RAINBOW BRIDGE. Until than always remember that we love and miss you so much! Rest in peace Sadie Girl!

Love, your loving family,
Mommy and Daddy, Ashley, Austin, and Madison. Sierra, Annie, Buster, Nikki, and Sophie.

Sam came into my life a gift for someone else.  
Little did I know he was to be God's gift to me.  
Sam was my companion, my best friend.  
He was so happy to be adopted.  
He appreciated everything you did for him.  
He taught courage in adversity, loyalty, unwavering devotion and gave unconditional love.
He was always there for me.
He left paw prints on my heart.

Irene Rogers

The best Dog a family could ask for. Strong, loyal, brave, stoic until the very end. Never whined, complained or was sick a day in her life. Watched our home and her low bark at night from her kennel always made us feel safe. Spent the majority of her life outdoors until the end. We miss her more than she knows...we wished we had petted her more, took her for more frequent and longer walks, loved her more and not taken her so much for granted. She would wag her tail at any attention from us and loved us without question. For 15 years she was with us and our lives feel so empty without her. I cannot bear to look out my back yard and not see her there. Her last days were spent in the middle of our living room on her bed. Even as sick as she was, she never wimpered. We stroked her and tried to get her to eat. She would look us in the eye with all the gratitude a dog can muster...and it is this we are left with. A truer heart cannot be found. So undeserving of a love like that, are we, who did not take the time for her as we should have. I hope there is a heaven for dogs like Sam, because she was truly an Angel if there ever was one.

Cindy, Dan and Mike Nelson

My Darling baby Sam,

When I think about the almost 16 years we spent together, I feel like it was not nearly enough.
Where did all those years go for us.  
How will I go on without you by my side.  
Sleeping next to me, coming to my side afraid of those storms.  
How will I go the rest of my life, longing to kiss your sweet nose again and again.  
How will I make it without you.

Those final years you had such an awful time, being both completely deaf and blind.  
I was your eyes and your ears, and you were my heart.  
We made it together, until you finally had to let go.  
How can I go on thinking about that awful day.

I love you my darling.  
I will never ever forget how you felt in my arms, every year you stayed with me.  
You watch for me, I'll be there soon, and we can walk across that bridge together with Annie, Pepsi, and your buddy Cassie.

Stay safe my darling, never let go of my memory, wait for me.  
My precious baby, my precious friend...Goodbye my Friend....you were born just for me.

Mommy

Sammy- My life, my love, my baby, my soul mate, my best friend, my teacher and my guardian angel. You were my true companion. You showed me the meaning of unconditional love. Journey on to Rainbow Bridge and take with you all of my love. I know we will be reunited there one day for all eternity. I know you are waiting there for me with your brother and sister. May God shine his loving light on your beautiful face. I love and miss you more than anything. Mommy.

The Danko's

Sassy, you had a personality like no cat we have ever known.  
Everything about you was special.

You liked to sleep next to Daddy, and sometimes you would lay on my pillow and rub your head in my hair.

On our many trips, we will always remember how you loved to watch out the van windows, or lay in our laps.

You left paw prints on our heart Sassy, and we will cherish the memories of you forever.

We believe in the Rainbow Bridge and look forward to seeing you again.

Daddy and Mommy loves you Sassy and miss you very much.

Terry and Karen Roberts

To my sweet sweet baby girl.  
I can only think back to how you were always there for me when I needed you.  
Any time I walked in the door or in the room, you were always there, loving me.  
The nights we spent just sitting together for hours on end were some of the best hours of my life.  
You made a rough time bearable.  
I'll never be able to thank you enough for all the love you showed me.  
You will always be Mommy's baby girl and the sunshine in my life. We will love and miss you forever.  
Love, Papa, Mommie, Monkie, BooBoo and your baby brother, Zeeky.

"I do believe that God above created you for me to love, He picked you out from all the rest, to be the one dear that I love the best."

To my beloved Scruffs,

You are deeply missed, there is an emptiness in our hearts and home that will never be filled. You were a loyal friend and a "big brother" to PJ who misses you very much. For the past 9 years you have made this a happy and safe home and I thank you for that. Your were the best dog, and I love you very much. Keep my mom company until I can be with both of you again.

Love, Mommy

Sealy,

You lived a long, full, happy 18 and a half year long life full of love.
We will miss you very much, and we love you.
I'm sorry you had to go, but now I know you're with Sydnie, and she won't be lonely anymore.
I'll see you again one day.

Jessica Hager

Our beloved angel Seamus "Moose" got his wings.
He had fibrosarcoma 3 years ago. He was a real trooper through it all: surgery, radiation, recovery. He recovered better than we did! We were lucky to have him for as long as we did. The tumor came back this past Spring and there was nothing the vets could do to remove it again.  
He was the sweetest, most gentle, loving, wonderful, beautiful little soul.  
Our hearts ache so much for our big cuddly baby boy-we know that he knew how much he was loved & adored. He was the boss around our house & it's so quiet & sad now. Seamus is free now & that gives us comfort. We will always love you & keep you in our hearts little "Moose".  
Until we meet again sweet boy...

Michelle & Matt Miller

Shank, you were my soulmate and your pawprints will always be on my heart.  
Please be safe until we meet at the Rainbow Bridge.  
I love you with all my heart.

Betty B. Williamson

Shelby,
You are so deeply missed. You have been my constant companion for 15 years and I am lost without you. My life has been so blessed by your presence. I only wish I could hold you and touch you one more time. You have brought so much joy to so many people. I still feel your presence in the house. It is so hard to get use to a new routine because I loved the one I had and would do anything to have you home with us again. I so much miss your unconditional love and your kisses. You have always been there for me, and for this I am ever grateful. You had the sweetest personality and you were always so loving. Everyone that knew you couldn't help but love you. I will never forget you. I miss you so very much. I'll miss you making snowangels in the snow and barking for me to throw snowballs that you can catch and eat. There are so many things that I will miss about you. You will always be loved so much. I know you are not suffering anymore and you are in Heaven and I look forward to the day that I see you again. I love you my sweet love.

Lynnie

Our dearest little girl, we love you and miss you more than words can say! Thank you for the love, the life, and the joy you brought to our lives. We are better people because of you. Sadie and Cody are heartbroken, too. You were such a fighter...it was so hard to let you go! If it were possible, we would reach through heaven to hold you again and bury our faces in your beautiful fur. Truly, you were our hearts at our feet. Be near, and wait for us, our blue-eyed princess. Run with Sasha, and know that you are ever in our hearts. We love you so!

Claudia & Joe

Thank you Sheol for every moment we had. You could make me laugh and cheer me up like nothing else could. You were the love of my life and I miss you more than I could have ever believed. Rest in peace Sheeshy. You saved my life. I am sorry that I could not save yours.

Chris Wacker

To my Simba Girly Girl, you will always hold a special place in mommy and daddy's heart...you will never be forgotten..we LOVE you very much and we know that you knew it too..love mommy

We miss you very much. We are taking care of your sister for you. Sarah misses you very much. We hope you are doing all right & you know how much we love you. We wish you could still be with us.

Rachel

Smokey Boy,  
We are so sad that your tribute is late.  
Trust me sweet boy and not one day has gone by that we haven't thought about you and longed for you.  
Today we said good-bye to your little brother Bobby Socks.  
When Mommy was with Bobby for those last moments Mommy kept telling Bobby to find you and I have no doubt that you ran to greet your little brother.  
We know that you are busy introducing Bobby to all of your friends.  
Smokey we will never forget how you loved to give kisses and head bonks.  
We will never forget you being our "Little Beeper" because you were so sweet you just couldn't stand to meow.  
We miss seeing you playing Kamikazi with Bobby.  
He bet your little behind so much we remember cracking up yet cheering you on when you would come up from behind while Bobby was sleeping to bite him on his behind.  
You boys were such incredible babes!  
We will never be the same because of you boys and all the love that you gave us unconditionally.  
We miss you Smokey!  
You and Bobby stay close to the bridge.  
Mommy and Daddy are getting old and should be joining you someday really soon.  
Until then.....WE LOVE YOU BABY!  

Mommy and Dad

My Princess Sniffy was given to me nearly 4 years ago. When I got her she was a frightened anxious dog. as time went on Sniffy's personality began to change. She no longer had to fear being hit or thrown into a pool for discipline. I loved her unconditionally and she began to do the same for me. what I'll always remember about Sniffy is that when I was grieving and getting over a broken heart, It was Sniffy who crawled underneath me and caught my tears on her body. She would look me in the eye as if to say, "Don't worry, I'm here and I love you." After about a year of having her, I stopped using a dog leash. She would walk by my side and never left my side to chase after anyone. I purposely moved out of my apartment and purchased my first house to accommodate her. I slept on the living room floor for the first 2 years in my house because of a bad back. Sniffy would cuddle up close next to me as to put her body next to my back. I would come home late at night from work to see Sniffy Sitting in front of the doggy door waiting for me to get out of my vehicle in the garage. She would then hop through the door to meet me and climb up on the car ledge. We would go for long walks at nite. In the early morning she would sit and wait for me to awake. Sitting on the bed next to me staring at me waiting for my eyes to open. She would never bark. Sniffy waited until I was awake and ready to take her out. When I prayed in the morning and was on my face before the Lord, she would lie flat with my head in front of my head as if praying herself. I believe she was a gift from God. When her trachea collapsed in November, she still never cried for comfort. She never wanted to disturb me. She would go out into the backyard to cough and get sick. It was unbelievable. The week she was in the hospital, I would go to feed her by hand twice a day. By now her eardrum had ruptured and her head had a permanent tilt to the right. It looked sad but she never cried out in pain. When I would go to visit, all the attendants would say what a doll she was. They would take turns holding her as if she were a pup. Sniffy was 8 and a half. She only ate out of my hand and went to the bathroom when I asked her to. Unbelievable. On that tragic Sunday, I arrived early to feed her but was told she was going to have trachea repair surgery later in the day. I could only take her outside to got to the bathroom. I prayed over her as I had in the past and asked God to watch over her. I kissed her on the mouth and said I loved her and I would be waiting when she woke up from surgery. At 5:30pm, she was put under anesthesia for surgery. 10 minutes into the surgery, the doctor emerged from the operating room to say that Sniffy's larynx was paralyzed. This cut her chances of survival to 60-40. I said let's go for it. She was a tough little girl. He went back in. Another 5 minutes went by when another doctor came out and said, they had found a tumor in her thyroid. Most likely, it was cancerous, but operable. Her life expectancy went down to 1 year. The doctor then asked if I wanted to change my mind about keeping her alive. I was shocked. I didn't even think I would be in this position. She said to take a minute to think it over. When I went outside to call my sister, I was now fearful and in tears. As I was on the phone with my sister, the doctor came back out and said, "I think Sniffy has made it easy on you to make up your mind. The tumor had invaded her ear canal (which caused the ruptured eardrum) and was now growing aggressively into her scull. My heart broke. I knew the decision I had to make. As I went into the operating room, she was resting on the table with a warm blanket covering her up to her neck. I bent over her and cried like I never cried before. I called her my baby and little princess. The anesthesiologist, had to be present to monitor her heartbeat. I asked him if he was a Christian. He then pulled up his smock, and revealed a tattoo of a cross. I asked him to pray with me. He grabbed my hand and through tears I thanked God for giving Sniffy to me for these past 4 years. I then gave her back to God and asked him to hold onto her til I get there. I lifted open her eyelid and looked her in the eye and told her I loved her. I left the room and knew she was on her way to the Lord. Everyone hugged me and cried over Sniffy. They were all in shock. That day was one of the worst in my life. After I called everyone my mom showed up and almost collapsed. We cried all nite. Since that date, the tears are still flowing. I know that God will get me through this and I will cope. I thank God for Sniffy. I will never never forget her and can't wait to see her in heaven. Thank you for letting me share Sniffy with you all. God bless you all.

Dominick

You were so special and precious.  
We love you and miss you so much.

Mike & Vickie Rincon

You weren't on this earth for long, but you gave such joy to us for the time we had you.
We miss you, our "big baby".

Kay and Jeff

Squirt was my brothers cat, he was given to him as a kitten 14 years ago. I ended up taking care of Squirt along with his other cat Bonkers, due to a divorce and that my brothers new landlord didn't permit pets.  
I took care of Squirt for 3 years..who had a low meow..which we all had to learn to listen for..Dedicated cat, he watched over my first cat like a hawk.  
Great friend. I hope he will forgive me.. I am still working thru Ramious's passing and now Squirt. I hope they find peace where they are. For I will need that assurance to get thru times of crying..

Anthony Skoien

I love you, and cannot wait until we are together again...

Take care of Snowflake, and Heppy.

Love, Mommy

Last Friday, January 14 at 7.45 pm my beloved Sunny Blue Sky, alias Prince -Handsome-Cat (Printul Cat-Frumos), alias Gugy, alias my Little Polar Bear, passed on.

My darling Sunny, not only you were the most beautiful blue points Birman, with the sweetest baby face, with the most beautiful blue eyes and the most incredible color, but you've always been sweet, gentle, talkative with a suave voice, and loving, and never fighting with your siblings.  |
You always took the most majestic postures.  
Oh, Momy's love, you were a prince.  
My Sunny, you were my beloved fur-kid for 17 years, 6 months and 10 days. How much I liked to celebrate your birthday every 4th of July!  
You were always part of my life, in the happy moments, and in the sad ones, and you always brought me so much joy!  
We both have struggled in the battle with your hypothyroidism for 5 years, and lately with high blood pressure, and all of a sudden last night your little heart refused to go on. I knew it was coming, but it is so terribly painful!  
It is so hard to say good buy to someone who loved you unconditionally for so many years as you did!  
You are now on the Rainbow Bridge playing with Peachy, Shadowlica and Cinderella.  
How much I loved you, and I'll always love!  
Mamy's Love, all of us, Mama Adina , Grandma, your sisters Miss Kitty and Beauty, and your brother Sir. Julian (Conashu), miss you so very much!

Our girlfriend,

Syd, we miss you so much. In the short time you were with us, you gave us so much love and joy, you'll never know. You were such a great girl. Not only were you beautiful and loyal, you were so smart. You were truly a great pet and a member of our family. We will remember you always and we will smile.

Steven, Jayne, Jessica, Jordan Hager