Year 2006 Tributes

For pet names beginning with "A".

Just when we thought our family was complete, you had to leave.
I don't know how to go on without you, but I do know it will be with you in our hearts.  
You are forever a part of our lives and we love you so very much.

Chris, Jen, Drew & Ella

In Memory of Alister

You started out unwanted,
They passed you all around,
No one wanted to keep you,
Not even the duty-bound.

Your owner couldn’t keep you,
The reason turned out to be,
Only an excuse not to care for you,
Then she brought you to me.

She said it was only temporary,
And much to my dismay,
Instead of taking you to her father,
She packed up and moved away.

“Oh, what am I to do with you?”
“I cannot be your mother,”
“I’m having trouble taking care of myself,”
“I can’t look after another.”

You gave me a look that said to me,
“Oh what am I to do?”
Those big gold eyes pleading with me,
“You can’t abandon me too!”

While gazing into your beautiful eyes,
I made a promise to take care of you,
And started a brand new life as a mommy,
What else was I to do?

Although some said I shouldn’t keep you,
Desertion I could not allow,
Hence, I became a fur baby’s mom,
I had given my vow.

I began to fall in love with …,
Your orange striped coat of the softest fur,
Your short little tail, your one wonky whisker,
And that engine for a purr.

We had to get used to each other’s habits,
You sure were an odd cat I thought,
You would drink from the toilet easy enough,
But not from the dish that I bought.

Raspberry yogurt, sour cream and onion chips,
Catnip, newspaper and shoestrings,
The water from a can of tuna, spaghetti,
These were a few of your favourite things.

I pledged that I would change your world,
That I would love and cherish you,
You in turn, were always there for me,
Whenever I was sick or feeling blue.

When I brought home baby Autumn,
You welcomed her without persuasion,
You even allowed her to “nurse”,
But only on one occasion.

12 years and 6 months later,
My how the time does fly,
Even before you realize it,
It was time to say good-bye.

Were you trying to tell me your time had come,
When you refused to drink or eat?
I thought if I could love you enough,
This sickness you could beat.

After 3 long months of patient care,
I no longer could deny,
Though such a tough decision,
We had to say goodbye.

Our remaining time was filled with lasts,
Last time I carried you to bed,
Last time I tucked you in,
Last time I kissed your silky head.

I’m sending you, precious, away on a journey,
To a place where I cannot go,
A place of eternal sleep and peace,
That only you can know.

I tried to give you comfort,
By gently rubbing your ears,
Softly saying, “It’s okay,”
Knowing the end was near.

As the vet tends to his business,
I quietly tell you, “It’s all right,”
Then as you take your last breath,
I pick you up, and hold you tight.

I learned when you open your home to a pet,
You cannot fully comprehend,
That you also open your heart to love,
And welcome a cat, companion and friend.

If God takes note of a sparrow’s fall,
Then it’s true He must have cried,
At least a hundred thousand tears,
That November day you died.

I know I’ll never forget my fur baby,
Our love will never depart,
Because my darling Alister,
Your paw prints are on my heart.

Alister's mommy

My little Amber

I miss you so much, I look for you every time I come home.  
You left me so quickly, I still cannot adjust to it. 
You were my little girl, your beautiful blue eyes looked at me with so much love. 
My heart is still hurting even though you have been gone for almost three months.
No longer do I find your toys in my shoes, no longer do you sleep next to my pillow.  
I loved you, you loved me, we were a team.  
Rest softly my sweet Amber, I will never forget you.

Mommy

In memory of Amy, the most lovable little ratbag there ever was.

Jill Clark

Dear Andrew,  
you were an amazing and tough little guy. You showed up at our place as a starving wandering feral kitten, wild as could be. You survived accidents and predators and lived 15 years..we never could totally tame you and you lived on your own terms. You and Teena were very good friends and you took such good care of her when she was dying..you were one of a kind. Rest peacefully dear little one, next to your Teena.....on the hillside.

Karen & Bob

Angel you came into out lives like a gift from heaven when we lost Dottie. At that moment you wiped away out tears for Dottie. You gave us all your love everyday. Even with your disabilities you brought so much happiness to our lives. Once again... You made our lives so much richer by sharing your love with us. When we were down you lifted us up. Even though you are no longer with us your spirit is all around us. Until we meet you and Dottie at the Rainbow, know you are always in hearts and thoughts. It's never goodbye only until I see you again at the RAINBOW. Angel...thanks for the compassion and loved you filled our daily lives with.

Denise Rodriguez

Angel, you were and always will be my very best friend.  
I hope that you knew how much you were loved and cherished during the time we had together. The tears you saw me cry were a tribute to that love.  
I am so sorry for the way you were taken from me and for the pain you had to endure.  
Like you did when you were in the hospital the first time, when you were so tiny and sick, you bore the pain like a true hero and still managed to be a source of strength and comfort for me as I worried about you and prayed that you would be OK.  
I thank God for the 4&1/2 years we had together and for all of the love and joy you brought to my life  
Someday, you and I will be together again as we cross the Rainbow Bridge and we'll never ever have to be apart.

Until then, remember that you will ALWAYS be in my heart.  
Good-Bye for now, my beautiful little Angel.  
You truly were and are an Angel.

Dennis Wunn

You are my baby girl.  
Words cannot say how much I loved and now miss you. Life without you will never be as happy. From the moment I saw you at the shelter I knew we were made for each other. You are in my thoughts everyday, as you are in the whole family's.  
We love you very much and will see you again at the Rainbow Bridge.

Mommie

You left me to soon Anna. I miss you so much my little hound dog girl. We will meet again. I love you.

Love Momma

Annie was beautiful, bright, playful, loving. Everyone loved her. She loved everyone. She was my best friend.

Nancy Akin

My love, my friend, my boy. The unwanted stray who changed and molded my world, in time I will look back and smile... But now I'm lost. Goodnight dear sweet Dish.

V. Tracey

To My sweet baby Athena (Thingy), I miss you so much my sweet little booger… I think of you every single day. I miss your sweet face, the way you'd nuzzle my neck as a greeting, then run off to play with your sisters. The way you'd greet me at the door and not leave me alone until you got some love from me. How you were my shadow, my companion and my best friend. Your sister Xena misses you too. I still think of that day I let you go knowing I was doing the right thing, but still how hard it was to let you go. You were still only a baby, just over a year old, but I couldn't let you suffer any more and let God take you to Rainbow Bridge. I know you are happy and painfree and yes, I will see you again!!

Love Yvonne