Year 2008 Tributes

For pet names beginning with "V".

My Best Friend Ever.

I am sitting here on the couch with my best friend ever. This and in bed are where my best friend and I have spent most of the great times we have had over the last 10 years.

I am going to tell you about my best friend because she deserves it.My best friend never tires of watching me play Xbox though she doesn't play it herself. She loves to watch movies with me even the ones that suck and she never says a word about my choice of movies. My best friend wakes me in the morning by tickling me, she knows just when to reach out and touch me when I am feeling down. I can tell my best friend any secret in the world and she would never repeat it. She never holds a grudge even when I might snap at her out of anger. Her unconditional acceptance of me, and the obvious love she shows me when I am at my worst, is the purest representation of God if there is one. I am telling you about my best friend because this is my last weekend with my friend. On Monday I will hold my friend as a lethal injection will drift her off to the final sleep because of failing kidneys. My best friend V will be no more, and I doubt that I will ever be whole again until I myself leave this world to join her in my final sleep.

My friend V is a cat, and yet so much more. I bottle fed her from the time her eyes were open and since that time she has been there when I was sick and healthy, she has made me laugh when I thought nothing could make me laugh. She has been my confidant and my collegue in crime. She has been my foot warmer and my toe biter. When she is gone, the sun will seem a bit dimmer, the sky not quite so blue, and the laughter not quite so joyous.

So this weekend my best friend and I will cuddle on the couch, play Xbox, and watch movies and reminisce about the old days. I will most assuredly cry as I am now but it will be crying together which will not seem so bad as when I cry alone on monday.

Derek

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Stefania E Fabrizio

Vader was our special little boy.
We adopted him in January 2008 and he passed on in March.
He brought us incredible joy and laughter to our lives in the short time he was with us.
Our hearts are broken and we miss him very much. He is especially missed by his big sister, Ninja.
We love you little guy!!
Love,
Mom, Dad and Ninja

Just to remember my sweet little Tee Wee, who was my closest friend and my boon companion. I still miss her as if I lost her yesterday, and she still comes and visits me in my dreams.

Kitty Anderson

I love her so much. She was always there for me when I needed her. She gave me so much love. I'm sorry that she had to pass away so young.

Meagan

Dear Valentino,

I never thought you would leave me so soon.
You brought joy and great happiness to my life. You were my best friend, my companion, my guardian and my confident.
In the short time you were in our lives you touched our hearts the way no one else could ever do so.
I love you with all my hear and will forever carry your memory with me.
I only hope we made you as happy as you made us everyday of our lives.
I will miss you forever!!!
Nothing can replace this emptiness in my heart!!!

Diana Chenier

Vanilla, my sweet little cuddly kitten.~ She was one of the five born from my second oldest cat. Slowly, one by one had gone to where I only had her and a gray kitten. She was intended to be the first to go but the person who wanted her didn't want her anymore. She was still going to be given away, but I had grown to be so attached to her. So my dad decided to let me keep her, which was only a few days before now. Though, at first.. I used to not think much of her.~ Many people favored her, two of my friends, and my dad. She had become quite a favorite to me as well. I had her since sometime in April.. And I had never expected death to come to her so suddenly. I have four cats, and one had been puking on the leather couch, but I had no idea it was her, and she never did show any difference, she acted the same to me. She was playful, and ran around playing with her brother, as she usually did. I had just played with her that morning of that fateful day.. I went to bed, and had been woken up to get something for a friend. At first, she didn't really have a name. I never really chose one for her, I had asked my friend to help me choose a name, and we went into the kitchen to find her, and she was laying on my computer chair. I walked over, and turned on the light, she looked as though she was sleeping, so I simply told my friend she was sleeping.. Then I went to pet her, to wake her up and hold her.. but.. she didn't feel right. That's when it hit me. She died, she was gone, just like that.. I acted like such a little kid again over it. I was somewhat in denial, and had hopes of her coming back. I cried non-stop for hours, and I didn't care that I broke down in front of my friend. She was very precious to me.. And Vanilla was the name I decided to stick with since that was the name one of my friends always called her by. I will never forget that day, even though it just happened yesterday.. I'll never forget the way she felt, she didn't feel like herself.. Her fluffiness was gone.. and it will be a long time before I move on and stop crying over the thought of her name or the thought of her face, or by simply looking at the spots she hung around in.
Vanilla, I miss you more than words can express.. I miss your company when I'm on the computer. I miss when I'd look behind me and you'd be on the kitchen table, walking to me and nuzzling your face against mine. I especially miss your pretty, fluffy face, and your meow.. You were such a pretty kitty.. and I'd always tell you that. You are my baby, my friend.. I wanted to watch you grow, and I'd look at you and vision you older. I really thought you'd be with me for a long time.. I wish you were with me longer. I want to hold you again, and pet you again.. But all I have is your haunting memories that surround me. I feel so lonely, not having you by me anymore, I miss your presence.. I wish I could've helped you.. But you're in a better place now, and you're not sick anymore.~ I just hope that someday I will see you again, and that you know just how much I really love you, and that you miss me as much as I miss you. And your brother misses you too. It makes me even more sad to see him run around the spots you were always in and cry, he lost his sister, his playmate... And soon it'll just be me and him. But I'll take care of him, I love him just as much as you.. I hope to not lose him, either. I miss you, and I'll always remember you Vanilla, you made a big impact on my life. I love you.. so damn much.~

Barbara

For Vann, my guide dog, my left hand, my heart. Mama loves you.

He was our bundle of joy.
He was cute as a button. He was as couragous as a lion.
He was smart as a scholar. He was as fast as the wind. He was as faithful and loyal as only an animal can be.
However he was taken from us too soon.

!!!WE MISS "OUR GOOD BOY"!!!

Maria and Joe Rivierzo

Vargas was the love of our life. He taught me so much in the 10 years we were together......
most important was to always take the road less traveled and to just sit and enjoy nature.
I can still see his face as I held him for one last time.....and I knew that he understood.
That I loved him and always will.......
forever.
Mom and Dad

You will always be my sweet old girl who stayed by myside through my surgery and through thick and thin.

Saunda Coleman

He was so loved and will be so missed.

Mila Kharitonova

I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN MY BOY.IT HAS BEEN 3 WEEKS AND 2 DAYS SINCE YOU WERE TAKEN AND MOMMY IS JUST SO LOST WITHOUT YOU! YOU WERE WITH MOMMY EVERYDAY AND I JUST CAN'T EXPLAIN THE LOST AND EMPTY FEELING I HAVE. YOU WERE TAKEN AWAY TOO SOON AND IT'S SO HARD FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND WHY? I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH VEGA AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS AND WE WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER.UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN AT THE RAINBOW BRIDGE MY BOY. LOVE,
MOMMY,DADDY & BIG BRO CHEVY
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Your silky ears are up and your liquid brown eyes meet mine gleefully as we go on each adventure. Where ever I would go- you would. If only I could have spent more time with you. With that nose you could've been a K9 or bomb-sniffing dog, but I'm glad you weren't. You were my boy and I was one lucky owner to have such a smart and reliable friend in you. I was very proud of you and honored to have you in my life. I love you and will miss you forever.

Kimberly Cotter

To our sweet baby Vegas -
Six years was not enough time for you to give all the love you had in your heart.
We will cherish your memory, and are so blessed to have had you in our lives.
I will never forget holding you in my arms as you drifted away.
I am so glad you are at peace.

Allison Curry

no cat ever loved her owners better and no owner ever loved a cat better

Clara

Sweet Velcro,

You were loved with everything I had, and you will be missed with everything I have left.

Til

You were great!
I was so blessed to have you in my life and we will meet again my sweet boy.

Maura Kanuri

You were always the strong one, we never worried about you.
We miss you more then you can ever imagine, but we know that you are up in Heaven with Freddy and you are both probably happy.
I wish there was more that we could have done for you, and I wish I knew exactly why you got sick and passed.
We love you and have enjoyed you for 7 years.
You were our favorite:)

The Moll Family

Velvet was a bouncy, active female rex rabbit. She loved to dig holes around our backyard. After her first mate, Hamlet, passed on in 2002, she bonded w/ her new companion, Thumper. They were together for 6 years, playing together and giving bunny kisses to each other. This week, Velvet was taken to the vet because she wasn't eating and she was having a hard time breathing. X-ray showed cancer that has spread through her lungs. Unfortunately, there was nothing the doctors could do so we decided that euthanasia was the best way to end her pain and suffering. We took her home that night to spend one last night w/ Thumper. Thumper is very observant and I could tell he knew that Velvet was sick and was about to pass on. I believe Velvet knew what was up too. The two bunnies were happy being w/ each other for one last night together. In the afternoon, Velvet had her last meal, w/ her favorite foods of alfalfa hay and dried carrots. It was hard for her to eat because of the cancer that has affected her breathing, but she relished the last bits of food she had. I wrapped velvet in a cloth and put her in the small cage w/ Thumper to finally go to the vet. I asked the vet's permission to bring Thumper along so that he can have closure after Velvet has passed on, and I'm glad they were ok w/ it. We passed by the Church first where our priest, Fr. Mau, was kind enough to give a final blessing to our family pet.
The vet techs put us in a room where we will wait as the doctor finish the procedure. I said my final goodbyes to her and handed her over to the vet. I waited in the room for about 10 min. Then, the vet tech came in w/ velvet's body as I asked them too. I asked the vet tech to put her body right next to Thumper, that way Thumper finds the closure he will need to cope w/ the loss of his companion. At first, Thumper seems hesitant and scared to even look at her. It seems he was kind of in denial at first. After 7 min. , Thumper started to move around he and was even using the towel to cover her body, as if to say that he has accepted what has happened. Thank you for the memories and a wonderful 7 years with us Velvet. You will be missed. Don't worry, Thumper will be alright. Enjoy your trip to the Rainbow bridge. I'm sure you'll see Hamlet again there, as well as Snowball. Sweet dreams and enjoy eternal life w/out pain.

Lawrence

Though you were in my life for such a short time. You taught me so much and for that I

will be forever thankful. You are in my thoughts and my heart always. I love and miss you dearly.

Stacie

To a special girl,

I sit here missing you so much today, you fought the cancer you had so hard, and I had to let you go yesterday.
My heart is heavy, as I look for you to sleep and play with me.
I miss you meeting me at the back door with your tail wailing and the smile in your eyes. I know you are no longer in pain and playing with Nugget up there but I miss you so much, you were a great lady and girl with so much love to give.
You will be greatly missed, Be happy my sweet little girl I love you with all my heart.
Mommy!!

Velvet from the time she was 8 weeks old was very very special.
Many times over the years I have said it seems her whole goal in life was to please me and she did and I hope that I pleased her.
She enriched my life much more than I ever knew until recently and she always made me smile with her genuine loving manner.
Her sincere warmth provided a healing touch to me on many occasions.
Velvet loved unconditionally and I will miss her dearly.
She was more than my pet she was my Friend and I say to you Velvet, Thank for being my Friend, Traveled down a road and back again, Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidant....to the end!
Over the almost 15 years You have changed my life for the better and I will never forget you!

Carl

Dear Velvet, it has been many years since you have passed. I have grown up and now am loved by different furbabies but I still think about you everyday. I just wanted to say thank you for all your love and devotion while I was growing up - I don't believe I could have been the person I am now without your help. I still look at your photos and smile and remember all the silly things you did. It helps to know you are waiting for me and watching over me.
Love you,
Laura

You were my sunshine, my oldest sunshine.
You made me happy, when skies were grey.
Although you’re gone now, I won’t forget you.
I really miss my sunshine today.

Angie Clark

For a very special boy, who had such a short and sad life but who was such a personality and so loved and will be forever missed and remembered.

Ursula Vincze

Venus was a beautiful White Shepherd with a great heart. She was a loyal friend and she never gave up the fight to live. Venus was an amazing dog. We will miss her terribly. We love you Venus and we'll see you across that bridge.
You're in our hearts forever our brave and beautiful girl.
All Our Love,
Mom and Dad

He was loved by all that knew him. At 17 yrs of age, he had found renewed strength through our 2 yr old lab and chased the lab, daily, through the yard. He will never be forgotten, and will always be loved.

Jennifer Moore

This very loved kitty passed after ten years of life. Her mom Dacia loves her greatly this is a caring tribute for both kitty and mom. Heal and be strong my friends you will meet again at the Rainbow Bridge...

Tisha

Vicious came to us a tiny dehydrated scraggly little thing. He got his name Vicious because he would puff up and try to hiss and frighten himself. He grew into an enormous elegant sleek fellow. We called him parlor panther and lap fungus. He was anything but Vicious. He was so friendly and so personable.
And sweet. He was hit by a car early in the evening of December 3, 2008. He leaves a huge hole in our lives and we miss him terribly. Until we meet again
With much love,
The Gradens

To my beautiful Vicki. You were the joy of my life for over 7 years.
I will miss you lounging on my bed. I will miss you licking me when I petted you. I loved being your pet person. I hope you are looking down on me now and sending me your love. I will never forget you. I hope you are at peace.

Catherine Ehlers

I love you, my little "Kitten."
I thank God that he ended you suffering and pain.
You are too good of a friend to have to go through that.
I love and will forever.
You taught Zelda well and I am confident that she will be as good of a Tank Leader as you have been.
You have earned your rest and, though the pain still lingers, the joy that a mouse like you brought will forever remind me to look forward and carry on.

Christina

Love you and need you.
So very precious to all of us.
Our real beauty queen.
Take care.
Love you forever.

Barbara Richard

A beautiful gentle soul that died suddenly, unexpectedly and peacefully though tragically killed by a neighbor's car who never stopped and still denies killing her.

Vienna made an appearance to me in a dream on the one month Anniversary of her death, she seemed so real and I looked and her and said: "you are alive" and at the same time appeared in physical form to my boyfriend as he awoke the same morning . She came into view for a few seconds, looked back and then disappeared, just to let him know she was OK and perhaps to say goodbye, as she died in my arms and did not have a chance to say goodbye to him
:(

Jennifer Lynn

Vince you were a great companion. You shared so many parts of my life, before children and as they grew up.
I miss you so much.

Ricki

TO OUR WONDERFUL VINCENT, OUR SPECIAL NINJA TURTLE, YOU WERE A PLEASURE TO LIVE WITH, WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH, YOU WERE OUR SOULMATE, YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR US.
WE HAD TO LET YOU GO AS MUCH AS IT HURT US.
WE KNOW YOU ARE A WELL BOY AGAIN AT RAINBOW BRIDGE.

TAKE CARE OUR ANGEL AND WAIT FOR US ALONG WITH THE REST OF THE GANG.

HUGS TO YOU NINJA

MUMMY AND DADDYxxxx

My precious little boy Vinnie, an Italian Greyhound left me on august 16, 2008 after 14 1/2 years and i miss him so much. He was there for me every step of the way. you just don't realize how much they mean to you until they are gone.I would give anything to have him back. He was the greatest thing that ever happened in my life. I told him every day that i loved him and i know he loved me and hopefully some day we will be back together. It is such an empty feeling without him. I know i gave him a wonderful life and alot of love. Vinnie was the greatest and sweetest little boy and i miss him so much. Hope to see again baby. bye.

Terry Schaeffer

On August 7, 2008 I lost the best friend I ever had to Cancer.
He was with me for 14 years and was a rescued dog from an abusive situation.
I learned more about love, forgiving, sharing and sacrifice than I ever have learned from anyone.
He will live in my heart forever.
We will one day meet again at the Rainbow Bridge and I will once again be able to smile and know the joy of unconditional love.

Cindy Thomas

Vinnie was a special companion in our lives. He was always a joy and helped us take care of the puppies we brought into our family. He was a good watch dog for us and we loved him very much. He had suffered for a little while and I know that now he is at peace. We will miss him greatly and will always love him.

Joenell McKinley

I had you since you were six weeks old. You left us at age 20 and 4 months. I miss you every day. I see you sometimes in the kitchen looking at me, and I feel the empty space on the bed where you used to sleep. It has been 7 months but feels like 7 minutes. You are the best dog ever. No dog will ever replace you or be as good as you were. I will see you again my Vinny- meister. I know you are with your mate Brecky and that makes me feel better for you. For me, my heart is broken. Life goes on but you are always there in my heart, a little ache to remind me of how lucky I was and how awful it is that our beloved pets cannot live out their lives with us.

Sian Thomson

You will be forever missed.

CJ Stephens

my vinny winny, i miss you so much. i still feel you at times, especially on cool nites outside in the yard. you loved to play outside in cool weather.i hope you will be waiting for me.

Susan Lewis

Viola Vendetta
My little kitty, Viola, was such a wonderful companion. A longhair black and white tuxedo female cat; she was a stray, born in a litter of three, to another stray who I liked to try to take care of. The mother was quite thin so a friend of mine and I took the kittens and nursed them with kitten formula. She was so beautiful and snuggly and so playful. She was such a joy in my life. I only had her for 4 years; she took ill in August of this year and the vet had no idea what was wrong with her. She spent 3 days at the vet and she did get better but suffered kidney damage. She seemed like she reccovered fully; she was acting like her normal self-wating and drinking. All of the sudden, on October 17th, she passed from this world, peacefully, in her sleep.
I was totally shock as I thought she was recovering. I love her so much and am quite saddened by her parting. I know she is happy and at peace but I will miss my baby girl so much. Please watch over me, my little angel kitty! I'll see you again some day. Baxter and Myst send their kitty love.

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Krystle Snook

You always made us happy when we were sad or lonely.
You made each of us feel so special.
I am proud and always will be, to have you as part of our family.
We hold dear to all the memories we shared and will never let them go. We love you and can't wait to be with you again someday.

Natalie, Wesley and Amber

Violet, you are missed every minute since you have passed.

Melissa Grove

I'm so sorry Gerald left you behind during Katrina. He didn't mean to ever hurt you...I'm so sorry. I will always love you both! kelly xoxoxoxox

Virgil has been an absolute joy for us and has shared so many memories.
I’m sure a lot of people will never forget him.
It has been an absolute blessing to have him in our lives, so remember him with joy, not sadness.
We enjoyed our last few days with him, lying next to him, giving him water, massaging and petting him and taking lots of pictures.
Virgil was put to sleep on Sunday, February 10, 2008 in the comfort of his home.
He was buried in our yard and will be lovingly remembered always.
So long, Virgil, Virg, Virdil, Vern, Verd, Pig Dog, Chicken Dog, Rat Dog, Possum Dog, Hedgehog Dog, Monkey Dog, Vicious, Baby Boy, Mama’s Boy, Old Man Dog (so many other names that we’ll have to remember and write down at a later date), may you enjoy the beaches and grassy fields in heaven until we are together again.

Viscious was the most loyal and loving cat that anyone could ever ask for.
He was my shadow throughout the house, my companion when I sat on the couch or at the computer and could never get enough of sitting in my lap.
He was so vocal yet so intuitive at the same time.
I remember just watching him sleep at times and thinking how lucky I was to have him as my little buddy and how cute he was the way he would curl up in his various feline positions.
He was the most acrobatic and personable cat anyone had ever met.
He would greet everyone at the door and always come around to make sure everyone checked out okay.
He would wake me up when I overslept for work with his loud meows and hang out with me in the morning while I got ready for my work day.
In the afternoons I would be greeted by him at the door and at night he would hardly leave my side.

Viscious passed away last night after a few hours of pain and suffering.
He had no prior health problems and he went into shock unexpectedly and hours later slipped away.
My heart is broken and I never imagined he would leave me after just 7 short years of his companionship.
I will never forget my little friend and feel deep hurt and pain in losing him.
I know he is in a better place however and I will miss him greatly.

Tina

My heart, my life will never be the same without my best friend who has been by my side for more than 25 years~*

Shelley Stomieroski

My darling bubby boy - I miss you so much it hurts. I think of you every minute of every day, and my heart aches for you, the scent of you,the feel of you, your beautiful face, your loving.I will always love you, and I long to hold you once more , I know you will be in my heart for ever, my soulmate, my love, and I in yours.Sweet dreams my precious Vito, until we meet again, I love you.

Graziella

My sweet,precious little Vito.
What happened,honey? We were playing with you this morning,admiring your chubby cuteness,and then this afternoon you were gone.I am still shocked-you were just a baby,and we'd hoped to have a lot more time with you,my special little guy.
Your sister Sophie and all your furry critter brothers and sisters all miss you very much,as well as Mommy,Daddy and Daisy-she is still crying.
Rest in peace,my little angel.You are forever loved by us all.
Love,Mommy

Carrie L.Davis

Vixen was the bravest, sweetest dog I ever knew, and I knew some good ones. At 8 1/2 she developed cancer of the jaw, and she had half of her top jaw removed. She adjusted just fine & went on to eat pig ears and rawhide. She never was anything but grateful to be alive and home with her family. She did whatever we asked of her without complaining. She passed quickly and hopefully painlessly on Saturday morning with her mommy & daddy holding her. We will love and miss her forever. Goodbye our sweet angel!

Mary Mulhern

Vo was a greyhound unlike any other. He was calm but silly, with a temperament that is rare in all dogs. He had so many unique habits, too many to list on this page or any page. We put him down because he was suffering from bone cancer. We are so sorry that you had to go through this. We will miss you so, so much and none of us can wait until we see you again at the rainbow bridge. Hugs and kisses, Vo!!

Tobi Ku

Voodoo will be missed by all canine and human!

Andrea Jaeger