Year 2010 Tributes

For pet names beginning with "D".

As many of you know Daddy was not my dog but that of Cesar Milan the Dog Whisperer. Daddy passed away at the ripe old age of 16, surrounded by his whole family.

I have watched this show since day one and without the help of Cesar & Daddy, I would not be able to control my pack of 5 dogs in which 4 are Chow mixes. I have used his teachings over the years to keep my dogs from being aggressive and it's been a daily struggle. I watch the show every day to remind me to remain calm & assertive no matter what. If this show didn't exist, my dogs would have seriously hurt someone or each other by now. Giving them up is not an option, I love them with all my heart, so I feel as though I owe the lives of my pack to Cesar & Daddy.

When logging on to my email last night, the first message that jumped out at me was "The Dog Whisperer, memorial to Daddy".....I completely broke down. I still have tears rolling down my face as I type this message now. I hope Cesar realizes how much he and Daddy have touched this world. Cesar is like Batman and Daddy was his Robin, everybody needs a little Daddy....quotes from Cesar himself.

Daddy changed a lot of people's views on Pit Bulls and dogs in general. On a show where Cesar was helping a woman with a Rottie who would go crazy when she trained her horses, Cesar had to correct Daddy for reacting to the horse whip she was using; after all, Daddy is trained to protect the Milan family first and foremost. This proved that no matter how perfect your dog is, they need constant direction from their owners. They don't understand this world we live in; they are dogs.

I could go on forever about how Cesar & Daddy have touched my life. I just want the Milan and Dog Whisper families to know that Daddy was "our" dog too and there are people all over the world grieving the passing of the greatest dog to ever walk this earth. Thank you Cesar for sharing him with us.

To my sweet "Silly Dilly" this tribute is to you.You were the only beagle baby that wasn't a rescue. I knew your mom and dad Duke and Dutchess......You and I met when you were only 9 mos old. You were the prettiest little beagle girl.
You came to live with me and Roxie,Spike,Pepper and Crystal.Through the years Pepper passed on and we got a new boy Ruffus. He loved you and played with you every day. I loved to hear the two of you sing your beagle songs. You were my "screech" and he was the bass..Sadly we lost Roxie to bladder cancer. I think that's when you became my "Alpha Dilly". As time went by ol' Spikey had kidney failure he too was your buddy.You were always there for me on the bed at night. Soon you had some new sisters Peppy 2 and Miss Magnolia....I know you and Maggie had a few torn ears and squabbles but always made-up shortly after. Last to come to our family was Mr Willie and he loved you too.

The sad news came in Nov '07 with your diagnosis of bladder cancer. I thought you would survive for only 6 mos like Roxie...But you were a gift and for over 2 yrs you played and howled and made that silly"FACE".

Your spirit and your sweet silly personality will live in my heart forever. It broke my heart to see the blood in the snow when you went out.I'm sorry for ALL the pills I had to make you take. I just wanted to hold on to you as long as I could.

Sadly 3 days before Christmas I knew you couldn't go on anymore.I know you were ready and tired. We all miss you SO much. You were my little Diva Dilly. I miss you morning noon and night.
The "Roxie Light" is lite for you and will glow till next year in your memory.You are very much still with me Dill...I love you so much and miss you..AAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRooooooooo
Mom, Ruffus,Peppy 2, Maggie and Willie

Daffodil was a silly,sweet Beagle girl.I met her when she was 9 mos. old.
She was the only beagle that wasn't a rescue.She was named "Lighting" by her family. When I brought her home from Tunbridge,Vt. she thru-up in the backseat of my car. It was in the Spring,April and the flowers were just starting to bloom.She had long skinny legs and big floppy ears and I thought she looked like a springtime Daffodil blowing in the breeze. Hence her name.
She became "Dilly" and she was.
When she came home with me I had several other Beagles,all older and fatter!! Dilly shortly figured out she could wiggle her way under the backyard fence and get out. She taught Crystal to do it too.After one of her escapes she was "bumped" by a car and came running home. that's when I put a low voltage wire around the inside of the yard to stop her from running away.
Dilly was always there to greet me and anyone else that came to our house. She would wiggle and wagging and AAArroooo..Dilly loved everyone.She was an in your face girl and lots of fun.
The way she sat with her back legs tucked between her front legs made it look like she was slouching and "round shouldered". She would sit for hours on the stool by the front window looking out at the birds and any action on the street. She was my early warning alarm if anyone came by..I called her "Screech"
She loved her toys and hoarded all of them and would fake a growl if any dog or person came near.She liked the squeaky toys and the stuffed birds "Pa-Deep" She would toss them up and play catch. She was a great catch. She would rouse all the other dogs and get them all playing.
Dilly Bean always slept on the foot of my bed. Before she jumped up she would go back and forth at the foot rubbing her back. Her coat was silky smooth and sleek.I would say to her "Dilly do the face" and she would stand on her hind legs and wiggle and curl her upper lip and make a face..very funny!!
Sadly in Nov 2008 she was diagnosed and operated on for bladder cancer.After that she saw a holistic vet and I homecooked and she had all types of meds and herbs to slow the regrowth of the cancer. As time wore on 1 1/2 yrs she started peeing blood and became incontinent at night.She continued to eat and play but she knew something wasn't right as she leaked and could smell the blood and see it on the snow.That broke my heart.It became harder for me to sneak all her pills in her food..she spit them out..the nose worked well!!
3 days before Christmas she woke up and jumped off the bed and started throwing up..I knew that was a sign. I had the vet come to the house and I held my precious little Dilly as she went to sleep in my arms.I had a coffin already for her lined with yellow satin because of her name. She had a yellow collar too and a yellow ribbon. I held her for along time before putting her to rest, I didn't want to let go.She was buried with her toys and Pa-Deep.
Everynight since her parting I look out of my bedroom window on her grave and all the other beagles buried with her...I still cry and miss her terribly.
Dilly your sweet face has been tatooted on my left leg and I just reach down and put my hand there, I hold you forever in my heart. I miss you so much.
Love your Mom Donna
Ruffus and Magnolia and Willie Peppy is gone now too

Dear Dai Chiu

Please forgive Mommy for so stupid and let you get away. I hope you had a good life. Bless you and love you forever. Hope to see you again, one day.

Mommy

A little stray came into our lives a year ago - but for the past 8 months she's been pretty much part of our family. My daughter named her Daisey and they became inseperatable. She would wait in the garden every day for her to come home from school to play and cuddle. Daisey was such an affectionate loving little cat and we all loved her so much.

On the 6th April 2010- her sweet little life came to an end. A vicious dog who should have been put down months ago - mauled her quite severely, snapping her spine and causing major internal injuries. We took her to the vet and even though they said there might be a chance we already knew there was no hope. I kissed her goodbye and told her Alexis - my little cat from years ago will be waiting for her to look after and take care of her. Iv had to tell my 5 year old daughter that Daisey has found a new loving home - for which she has...but just not of this earth. It would devastate my daughter if she knew the truth.

Daisey will be forever in our hearts and never be forgotten. Loosing a pet that was so much loved is like loosing a real child. My heart will forever be broke and the image of her little mangled body will never leave me.

God bless and keep you my little angel
We love you Daisey.
Dee+Brianna xxxx

You cannot see me laying in the sun in the backyard, you cannot see me stretched out with my back legs splayed out on the floor, or curled up on the couch snoring.... This deceives you into believing I am not here, but you are only looking with your physical eyes. Look again. Look with the eyes beneath your eyes, it is what you can see with those eyes that is most compelling. It's time for you to begin living the playful and generous life that you gave me, but haven't let yourself fully enjoy.

Everyone knows I had a better life - and death - than most people on the planet:) Between having my own room with a view and Tibetan rugs, my own yard in which to romp, and my own Volvo wagon, there was nothing the physical world didn't offer for my pleasure. And who wouldn't want a death like mine - laying on a down quilt next to you in my final weeks, being hand-fed pepperoni pizza and dried strawberries, and being touched lovingly and coddled until my last breath.

All that was good, but the pleasures of the physical world - designer ribbon collars, thick cozy foam beds, and soft Audubon Turtle Doves that sang when I carried them - these were not the real treasure. It was the love, it was always you and love.

I think we both knew I would stay until you were strong enough to live without me, and I did, and you are. Until your heart spread like dragonfly wings, until you didn't need me to know you had a heart. As long as I was in a physical body, you relied on me. You believed I was the locus of that love. Now you can find out for yourself what is true.

Do not grieve for me. I am in a place where Fontina cheese is free for the taking, where I can roll upside down in the warm grass and every place is silky and sunny. If you must, grieve for what you won't allow yourself to have. Grieve for all the ways you separate yourself from this radiance, from lying down in a patch of wildflowers at two o'clock on any old day, from knowing you are beloved on the earth.

I miss you so much baby girl. I will meet you on the Rainbow Bridge one day.

Oh Daisy, I have this sadness in me that may never go away. One of the only times I don't think of you is when I'm sleeping. I miss you so much. Your predictable smile, your bravery, your love of life, you made me laugh so many times. We never had a dog like you. A moment or so goes by when I think I'm OK, then reality checks in and I realize your gone. After losing Grace back in November at a young age, I was just starting to recover and then you had to get sick. Never in a million years did we expect to lose you too,and also at such a young age. It just isn't fair. But life isn't fair, I guess. Know that I loved you with all my heart. The moment I saw you. You stole my heart. I think of you riding with one of us on the jet ski, you on my lap when we went for pontoon rides and how you eyed everything on the lake. Your love of walks, shaking the leash so hard when someone went by, you sometimes hurt my hand, even. Your bark, especially when you saw a chipmunk or squirrel. There was a determination in that bark to get that bugger.  
And you chasing a heron along the lake shore, as if you'd catch it.  
And I'll never forget your running around and looking up at the sky and barking at the thunder. Most dogs run and hide, but not my Daisy. You just made us laugh, I loved it. I'll miss you on our vacations. They wont be the same. Especially now that you and Grace are gone.  
You were our retirement dogs. Just know that I hope to see you all again. That's one of the things that keeps me going. Right now, I'm not sure about getting another pet. It hurts to much thinking about it. But I do realize there any many animals that need homes and lots of love and you know that I have that to give. I hope your are with Grace and the others. She was probably so happy to see you again.  
But this time, let her show you the ropes. I'm happy your there with her, she was afraid of alot of things. I think she looked up to you.  
Her partner in crime. I love you both and miss you both. Till we meet again at Rainbow Bridge. Love Mom,Dad,Lola,Shadoe and Lily.  
I hope you get to meet all or our other pets, Muffy, EmmyLou, Brandy, Whitney, Molly and Silver and the birds Blue and Sunny. Give them our love.

Goodbye my golden haired-angel. On that fateful day, June 6th in 2002 you found us which also happened to be my son's birthday. You were a birthday present from God to my son and my family. In the morning I could hear my dogs going nuts and I went ouside to see what was going on. As you came around the polebarn I thought you were a fox because you were so skinny and dirty. You were so scared but you still came to me. I called the kids and asked them to bring out some food and water. While you were eating on our front porch I looked you over. You had so many deep wounds and gashes and your ears were so flea bitten. I could also see all your ribs. Then you decided to stay. I called all the local animal hospitals and shelters giving your description. The kids were so excited and asked if we could keep you. My son said you were a birthday present, we have to keep you. I said no...we must try to find the owner if she was lost (that is if they were decent people) My husband came home and fell for you. We took you to the vet to get you cleaned up and they judged that you were about 7 months old. We took care of you and you stayed. To sleep you would you slept behind our garbage cans, hampers or near garbage bags in our house. My other dogs and cats took to you right away. And of course I had to fall in love with you. After awhile you crawled into our bed and loved to sleep above my head on my pillows. No matter how big you got! My life would be forever be changed. You were such a "girl"! You grew to be a "beautiful classy lady" as my husband said. You became our "Marley" from the movie. You were there for everything my family had to go through. There is no way all of my stories of you can fit on this tribute page. You were so full of life and unconditional love. You had the most beautiful brown soulful eyes that I have ever seen. You were never angry or whiney. You just wanted to make everyone happy. You were a "perfect soul". About two years ago you developed arthritis, but you were such a trooper. This year we started you on painpills to ease your limping & pain. You had bursts of your "old" self. But in the last week of June I could see something was wrong. You would not drink water or really eat. You wanted to be by yourself. Your hair just started falling out and you barely moved. Your belly was so bloated...getting you outside was so hard. The vet did not have to tell me what me what I already knew. It was time. We could try other alternatives, but when I looked into your eyes...I could tell you had given up on life. All weekend I brushed you, held you and tried to rub your belly if you could manage to roll over. We made an apt. early Monday morning, June 28th. It was time to say goodbye and let you leave this world with some dignity. You laid on your favorite pillow and ate some peanut butter on treats. (your favorite, next to french fries and pancakes.)I held on to you so tight..maybe too tight..when the doctor gave you the shot. The whole family was in the room with you crying when you left for heaven. I do not regret putting you to sleep...but I miss you so much. You left a huge hole in my heart that can never be fully filled. Our cats, Libby and Zorro (especially Zorro) keep looking for you. Goodbye Daisy Girl, May you forever be free of pain....We will never forget you!

My dearest Daisy,
I fell in love with you the first time I saw your little face at Tracy's house. I was secretly envious that you were hers at the time. Then one fateful weekend, Tracy asked me to watch you while she was out of town. When she came back and told me she wasn't able to keep you, I was ELATED!!! You were mine from the beginning and I was so happy to make it official. Your love of adventure and that sweet face will be in my heart forever. You made Jimmy so happy by hanging out with him every night in our loving home. We still feel your presence here. You are my baby and I miss you so much my heart hurts and I don't know if the tears will ever stop. You are such a beautiful kitty. Daisy, your spirit lifted me up. Your little face and long tail always made me smile. Your love of water made us laugh every day! We still turn on the sink in case you are still around in a different form. We have so many memories that make us grateful for the time we had with you. I love that you were so affectionate with Jimmy, he always wanted a pet like you. Why did you have to go so soon, Daisy? You were so alive and so much fun, such a free spirit. I loved to sing to you. I still will. Thank you for being you and for being with us, our Daisy Man, our Daisy baby. I love you and miss you so much. I know we will be together again. I look forward to hearing that sweet purr and meow. You are so cute love. Until I can pet you again, you are here in my heart.
Love,
Mommy

I/we rescued Daisy from a wonderful rescue organization called R.A.G.O.M. (Rescue a Golden of Minnesota) when she was 1. We loved her so much and she was the best dog anyone could ever ask for. She loved to run, play, hunt, chase other dogs, snowmobiles, people, mostly squirrels and rabbits. she was so smart, loving, and curious. She followed me everywhere I went, always curious about what I was doing, what was happening, what's going on, etc. Always willing to do anything I wanted, go for a walk, lay down and rest, play, be quiet, anything. I miss her so much, I want to see her, smell her, hear her, watch her play again and hope and pray I see her in my dreams. When we were told she had an extremely aggressive and malignant type of blood cancer, it was devastating. She had surgery and did very well after that for a couple months, then the cancer started spreading and I knew the time would come soon. It was the hardest day of my life, but my baby is now at peace and is in no more pain and is cancer-free. I love you Daisy and always will. You are my beautiful "red-head" who I cherish and love. |
|Love from your Mom

Dakota was a beautiful dog and always eager for a treat! I will miss him so much. Hope you have been greeted by all your friends and family. Bye Dakota I love you<3

Dakota was absolutely the most special dog I've ever owned or known. He has the most incredible personality and loving spirit and I'll be forever grateful for the many years of companionship and joy he gave me.

My dearest dazzle. I miss you so much everyday. you left us so suddenly and am sorry you suffered because of vets who did not know what was wrong. However you are now free to roam again, you were such a runner. I was blessed to have rescrued you from the pound and had you 5 short years. You were a wonderful dog with a beautiful soul. I will miss you everyday until we meet again. Please say hello to smokey and now pretzel for me, and tell them I will see them again when I pass over your way...
love always
barb stewart Alberta canada.

My precious Deedee I miss you greeting me every morning,wish I could have done more for you,I am so sorry,now u are free from suffering,may u rest in peace. Love you forever .....your mommy :(

My beautiful boy. When you chose me you were a tiny scrap of mange-ridden fur but you grew up to be the most gorgeous cat imaginable. Black as midnight. Sleek and muscular. A tail that almost seemed "too" long. We always said that the extra two inches of tail was where the "evil" plots lived!
To the rest of the world you were an untouchable enigma. An Egyptian God to be admired from afar but not to be approached for fear of being savaged! A natural born hunter, you brought me gifts of rabbits, birds, insects and even snakes! All neatly deposited in the bathroom shower tray, which became your "killing ground". (At least you made it easy to clean up after you!) But, in spite of the fear you instilled in our neighborhood among the people and other cats alike, to me you were my baby. You would cuddle up to me on cold evenings without a trace of the "evilness" that you displayed to everyone else. I would kiss your tail and your beautiful face and you would give that soft little "meow" that always sounded so strange coming from such a "tough" cat. And no matter how far you roamed through the woods and fields behind our house you would always be home on time - especially for "tuna-time" at the end of the day! Nothing would stop you coming home to me.
That was how I knew something was wrong that day. When you hadn't come home that evening I jumped the wall and looked for you. I called and searched for hours but couldn't find you. I searched the next day too. And the following two days. I was a scratched and bruised mess from climbing the rocks and trees but I didn't care. Eventually I was forbidden to search any more as I was in danger of being shot by the farmer myself! (I think that may have been your fate, and when I think of the all the other terrible things that may have happened to you I find myself hoping it was)
Today the pain is still as fresh as it was then. I still feel the guilt. I should've looked harder, further. You chose me to look after you and I feel like I let you down. I'm sorry Nim-Nims. So sorry I couldn't find you. Not a day goes by when I don't think of you. I can talk of you and smile at the memories of your antics but there is always a tear in my eye and an emptiness in my heart which will never be filled the same way.
Wait for me at the bridge my little man. I'll be along soon.
My beautiful demon among the angels.

Sweet Princess Destiny,

I love you and miss you so much! We were lucky to have many years together, but it still was not enough! When I held you in my arms the day you left, I prayed so hard that I could hold you forever. I never wanted to let go! I feel so lost without you! Scottie keeps looking for you every time we open the door, and Anderson keeps asking where you are. He saw a beautiful ray of sunshine peeking through the clouds yesterday, and he told me that it was you looking down at us. I know that he was right. I also know that you are enjoying the freedom to run and explore the way you always loved to do. I saw the message you sent me, and I'm so thankful to have received it! We have received many messages and calls about you. You were very much loved by those who knew you! You knew how to speak to the hearts of others. You will forever be my Destiny Louise Princess, my doctor Destiny, Mommy's little heat stove, and Mommy's Snugglebunny! I know you already have many new friends and are enjoying the company of old friends. I also know that you and your big brother Palmer are taking care of each other like you always did! We are forever bonded by our love for each other. Someday we will be able to snuggle again. Until then, I will always hold you in my heart. I know you will always hold me in yours. You are truly an incredible young lady. I keep remembering our first days together as well as the many memories we shared. You were forever strong, wise, and loving. I love you my pretty princess! Love, Mommy, Daddy, Anderson, and Scottie

Deuce, my beloved 3/4 Arab, 1/4 Welsh Pony, died this morning at 10:30 and is buried in the pasture, next to Sally Ann, Jennie, and Hook. He had cancer. He would have been 33 in May. He'd been my baby since he was 18 months old.

Deuce had been unwell for several weeks and Dr. Becky thought it might be dryland distemper (strangles), but tests proved that was not the case. She'd been out every day with antibiotics and appetite stimulants, to no avail. More tests showed an elevated white count and his lymph nodes were swollen, but nothing definite. Unknown to me, she took a biopsy last week. I'd been hot packing him morning and night, which seemed to make him feel a little better, but he'd quit eating and was dropping weight. In the past week he probably had not walked more than ten feet in any direction. The last two days, his steps were hesitant and a little wobbly and he had diarrhea.

When I got home last night, the decline in his condition was frightening. His diarrhea was worse, he was no longer drinking, and was completely blind. I called Dr. Becky and my dear neighbors, Randy and Marcia, who came with their equipment to bury all my other babies. I spent several hours with him, loving and brushing him and telling him how wonderful he was and reminiscing about all the places we'd been.

This morning he was patiently waiting for me, but his breathing was more labored and he was very weak. I made the calls to Dr. Becky and Randy. Randy headed up to the house with his tractor and Dr. Becky was on standby, as she had clients in the clinic, which is about 10 minutes from my place.

I told Deuce that Bob and Ruby and all our other babies were waiting for him and brushed and loved him. Goldie stood right beside him. We were all in the breezeway of the barn.

When Randy was about 3/4 finished digging the grave, Deuce suddenly lifted his head and began to walk slowly, but very purposefully, out of the breezeway and into the alleyway to the pasture. He was still blanketed and his red halter was on, so I ran back to get a lead rope, which I didn't need. He continued down the hill into the pasture and stopped to rest for a few moments, with Goldie at his side. After resting a few minutes, he continued to the edge of the grave and stopped. He stood for a moment or two and then lay down on his right side. I put one of my leather gloves under his head to protect his eye and knelt beside him, talking to him and patting him. Goldie stood at his back. When he was done, Randy shut down the tractor and came over beside us.

Moments later, Dr. Becky drove up and walked over to us. She was very surprised to see Deuce in the pasture, as she knew he had not been walking much. I told her what happened and she said, "He knows it is time". She patted him and talked to him before giving him the shot, which he did not resist. He was gone almost immediately. I was in tears and Goldie was frantic. We let her circle and smell him but then she took off and ran to the barn. I told Randy I could not watch him bury Deuce, which he understood and accepted and I followed Dr. Becky to the barn, where she had gone to check on Goldie.

I have to believe God has a plan, as yesterday I relocated and spoke with Mike Wendler, the wonderful lady who raised and trained Bob's show mule Ruby B Good. She also took care of Ruby B and Deuce while I was closing my office in Venice and Bob was here building the barn. Ruby coliced and died in Mike's arms before she could be brought here, but Mike delivered Deuce safely. Bob and I lost track of her and I relocated her through the kindness of Stephanie Abronson of Pony Cross Farm and Mitchell Jacobs of the West Hills (Hunt) Hounds. She didn't know Bob died and I didn't know her husband, Ronnie, died and she'd been quite ill and moved from her ranch to her daughter Carey's. We'd agreed to meet at Mule Days in Bishop in May and she said she and Carey would help me find a nice, small riding mule to buy. I spoke with Carey later in the day.

Deuce was a gentle, handsome little fellow and my life was enriched by him being part of it. I will miss him more than I can tell you. A photo of Deuce in the snow a couple of years ago is attached.

In 1994 while I was on my vacation, my Mom and I decided to take a "peek" at a pet shop in Naples, FL (I am from OH). When I saw Devon when she was a little long haired dachshund puppy my heart completely melted! It was a big love at first sight! Devon and I were like glue for almost 16 years. It has been 9 months since she passed, I still feel lonely and empty without her by my side. Devon, I miss you from the very bottom of my heart and I definitely will look out for you when my time comes.

Once again, the Sabatini Piggie Clan has been devastated by the death of its leader.
Dewey, the last of six-year-old triplets, died Friday (9/17) in the arms of his mom and dad. He had to be helped to the bridge by one of our very special vets, Dr. Shirley Jeffers, after complications caused by old age and dental problems left him weak and unable to take food or water.
Dewey's death came just two months after he reluctantly assumed the helm of the clan, following the death of his brother Louie. Brother Huey had died in February 2007.
Though sad, Dewey's death reunited the triplets. I can see them skipping merrily through the meadows at Rainbow Bridge, along with brothers Midnight and Chester; sisters Mama Pajama and Kimmi, and cousins Garfield and Ziggy. Romp in peace little ones without your earthly ailments till the day we are all together again.
Now clan leadership passes to Blackjack, the next in line for the honor. A black teddy bear piggie, he reluctantly assumes the leadership that he doesn't want but knows he must take on.
The final chapter of the triplets was written with Dewey's death. They were adopted as classroom pets in September of 2004, following brother Midnight into Mrs. Sabatini's classroom at the Walt Disney Elementary School in Levittown, PA.
What was to be the gift of a single piggie from the pet shop of a kingergarten parent turned out to be a trio of agouti piggies, who resembled groundhogs more than piggies. Like all of the Sabatini piggies, the brothers were loved by the kindergartners and all of the kids in the school.
Their birthdate, April 4, 2004, (4/4/04) was celebrated each year with a special party in the school. Even after Huey's death, the parties continued honoring the triplets and all of the Sabatini piggies and other students' piggies too until Mrs. Sabatini's retirement in 2009.

Now, all we have left are fond memories of the brothers three. We miss them more than anyone can imagine. We pray they are well and enjoying their time at the Bridge with all of their relatives and friends.

Till we meet again at the bridge and never ever part.

Love, Mommy & Daddy, sisters Junie B., Millie and Mimi; brothers Blackjack, Cajun, Maguire, Darby and Lil' Bear, and niece Baby Luv

My doo bear I called him. Dewey was a long haired guinea pig who loved to play with his buddy Cinnabunn the rabbit. He was my baby. He slept with me in my bed in his little cat house. He was so human. He would get bathed in the bath tub because of his long beautiful hair. The hair that I will miss so much and his scent...that was my baby. I will love you forever and always. My baby died in my arms, knowing that he was safe and it was okay for him to go when he was ready. I kept telling him I love you and its okay to go when your ready. He took his last gasps of air and was stairing up at me the whole time. I knew and he knew that it was going to be okay. Then I cried and cried and held him very close to me not wanting to let him go. May god bless my baby doo bear and give him all the treats that he loves.
Amen

Dear Dexter,
I wanted to write you because I didn't really get to say goodbye. And so this is really the only way I can. Your heart was meshed with mine, through and through, and I kind of think our hearts may have said goodbye, but not in the way I wanted. I guess I really never wanted to have to say goodbye to you. No. I know I never wanted to say goodbye.

You were, and are, the love of my life. I'm quite lost without you. You taught me so many things: unconditional love, patience, trust, respect. Your insight into everything and everyone never went unnoticed. And I carry that with me in your absence. I'm grateful that I met you, Dexter. And that you were part of my life for almost 12 years. I can only hope that I gave you some of the same joy and love that you gave me.

I'll miss cuddling with you. And your deep breaths and snoring at night. I'll miss your head on my shoulder when I'm driving. I'll miss cooking veggies for your dinner. I'll miss your head tilts when I talked to you. I'll miss our runs and walks together. I'll miss your 'high fives.' I'll miss you greeting me when I come home from work. I'll miss everything about you. Big and small. Good and bad.

I watched as your nose breathed in and out for the last time. I was there, holding you, even though you may have not known that. Part of me died on that table with you when you did, Dexter. A big part. We were one, you and me. We will always be one.

Until we meet again, my love.
-Your mom Nicole

Diego you had such a beautiful spirit. You were a faithful companion and the sweetest dog I knew. I really liked it when you cuddled close to me and Daddy. I'm really sad and wish you could come back to life. I hope you're happy and playing at the rainbow bridge with all your new friends.

I can tell Daddy really misses you too... We cry when we think of you.

It was the saddest day of my life when you left. You will always be in my heart.

I will always love you and never forget you.

I love you and will see you at the Rainbow Bridge.

Love your friend Ashley
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Oh my little man! My heart is broken. We have been through some pretty tough times together and I don't know how my heart will ever be the same. You were a great little dog and I'm so sorry I couldn't make you younger and better. You were always happy and made me happy when I really didn't want to be! The hole in my heart feels like a cavern. Now your pain is gone, your mind is restored and I'm sure you are running with Sharleigh, Boy and Charlie! I miss you and I will always love you little one.

Your Mom.

My little buddy. you went so quick. I wanted more time with you. the times we would go for walks i knew that you enjoyed them as much as i did. lori, Alexis and Brittany miss so much. i know you were sad when shelby passed away. so were we.your with her know buddy and the two of you can run together once again. i will miss you. the times i would pick up the girls and you were precious to me and to them. everyone loved you. we will be together once again my friend dont you worry, but for now wait for me. i have and will always love my little buddy. lots of love from Bobby, Lori, Alexis and Brittany.

Our precious girl, Dolly, left for the bridge on July 20, 2010. We were together for 9 years. Dolly was rescued her when she was 6. She was smart, gorgeous and loving.

We love you heartbeat and will miss you as long as we live.

Run free at the bridge. Wait for us furry love.

Until we meet again heartbeat, We love you, Mommy and Daddy

Doodles mummys baby im so sorry i wasnt there right at the end and for that i will feel forever guilty but i know in my heart it was the right thing to do, ur eyes had lost there shine that day and ur little body was letting ur bouncy inqusitive mind and soul down it no longer wanted to do what ur head wanted to do even though up till that very last day u still tried so hard to be ur usual bouncy self and still struggled out for ur usual walks.. I know u wouldnt of wanted to go on if u could no longer go out, walks were ur life. We all loved u so much Dude and i know even though ur useless body is gone now ur mind and spirit will always be here watching us with those beady big brown eyes sleep tight dude say hi to Jay for us and one day we will all be together again from your loving family Mummy, Daddy, Shannon, Nanny and Charlie of course xxxx

Dozer,  
You were my love, my chld, my best friend, my protector and my life. I am so sorry that I couldn't do more to protect you from illness. I miss you more than you know, I wish you were still here next to me, I miss your face, your fur and your beautiful, soulful eyes. I will love you, and think of you daily, forever and ever!  
Run free, have fun and know that I will see you again someday! Then we will lie in bed as we always did and watch TV!  
I love you.  
Mommy

Our big beautiful Ryan, our male ASCOB cocker spaniel, passed away on 4/26/10.  
We buried him yesterday along side four other cockers who preceded him in death. We miss him terribly as does his brother Casey who looks for him everywhere.  
Ryan was a kind and gentle dog. He was a pleasure to have as part of our family. We loved him dearly.  
Please God, don't let him be lonesome or afraid and tell him we love him and will see him soon. I beg you to look after him until then.  
We miss the greeting at the door when we came home, his following anyone into the kitchen hoping to get a bite of what we were eating. He always thanked you for his dinner by giving you a bump with his nose on your leg. He never growled or barked unnecessarily. Sometimes he would get behind me when I walked around the house and bump me on my leg as if to say hurry up or maybe he thought that he was helping me get around.  
Wait for us Ryan, we won't be long. We love you always.

Mommy and Daddy

Duke came into my life 4 years ago,and from the moment our eyes locked it was instant friendship. The love that he gave and showed me changed my soul. Duke fought hard and we fought hard too. He needed surgery for adrenal gland cancer and we went out into the streets and held a poster that said PLEASE HELP SAVE MY BESTFRIEND in 6 days we were able to raise $1200 in cash donations, but Duke became septic and was not strong enough for the surgery he passed away and our lives will forever be changed without him here.

My dog Duke was my best friend and everyone loved him. My nieces and nephews used to lay in his bed with him and play with his toys. He was so gentle and loved them. He would swim in the pool with us and take rides on our kayak. He always knew how to get between them and grandma because he would get treats but did so, so gently.

Duke loved the sun and laying on our deck at our beach house. We could never go jet skiing without him launching into the water to pull himself up and sit like a statue on the back while we cruised slowly around. He loved it when the neighbors saw him in the water.

Our neighbors don't have dogs but all of them had biscuits for Duke when he visited them. He would wander over to their houses and bang with his paw on their door until they let him come in and hang out.

Our house is so lonely without his loving, playful welcome. Sleeping in the bed is so hard without him having his head on my leg or on the pillow next to me. He was my friend, my son and traveled everywhere with me. I miss him so much but it's been so sunny since he passed so he must be in heaven having a great time with all of his old friends. I love and miss you more then you know....My #1 GUY....xoxo

Dulcinea was just a kitten 13 years ago, when we rescued her from a shelter. She was tortoise shell, in color and had the sweetest disposition you would ever want. I was going through a bad bout of depression when we got her. When I was totally non-functional, she was by my side to see me through it. She wasn't funny, she wasn't naughty, she was just sweet and a pleasure to have around. She was also a very cuddly kitty and wanted to be with us all the time. With as much testing as we could do, the doctors could find nothing wrong with her, but she continually lost weight, was lethargic, cried when picked up and going downstairs. We tried to force feed her, but to me, we were torturing her, so Jan 12, we took her to the doctor and the decision was made. The doctor thought she might have brain cancer. My husband and I got to hold her in our arms as the sedative took effect and again when the final shot was given. She died peacefully in our arms. There will never be another Dulcinea and we will remember her always. Sleep well, Dulcie. We will see you, again, someday. We love you.

Duncan was a vey special all white Jack Russell Terrier with one brown ear. He was a sweet loveable dog whom we miss very much.His time with us was cut too short because of cancer. It was difficult to let him go, but we had to, to eliminate any pain and sufferring.
He had many sweet ways about him. He loved to go on long walks and loved to go for rides in the car. He loved meeting people and likewise everyone seemed to love him.
He had many special ways about him that we all miss.
In tribute to him we will be planting a white dogwood tree in the backyard and will spread his ashes around it.
God bless you Duncan and may we meet again.

Mom, Dad, Jessica, Keith & Sue.

My Dear Dear Dear Dusty,  
I have been so lost since you had to go. In my mind I know I did the right thing but in my heart I will always question it. I kept you at home as I promised I would. I know when the vet and her assistant came in the front door you wanted to warn me that strangers were in our home. I saw you struggle to get that ferocious voice of yours to make a sound I also saw the pain when you couldn't do it. My darling little baby as I held you in my arms and told you it was OK to go and you looked up at me as if to say "Mommy I love you and I don't want to leave you" I knew you would try to stay on this earth just to be with me. When the first medication went into your little body and I felt you relax and the calmness that came into your eyes that I had not seen for a long time, I knew it was the right thing that I had to let you go. I held you and I told you over and over how much I love you and how much I was going to miss you, you turned your beautiful soft brown eyes up to me and I knew with all my heart that you love me and you will wait for me,as the final injection was given and I felt your heart slowing down, I so wanted my heart to stop when yours did so I could forever be with you. They wont let people leave this world that way so I must wait and when God has decided I have done all I am suppose to do in this world, Dusty dog I will be at the Rainbow Bridge with my arms wide open and my heart complete again. Thank you Dusty for all the love you have given me. Thank you for all the times that I was all alone you would comfort me and let me know it was alright. Thank you for showing me a love so complete so unconditional that I had never known before and I doubt I will ever know again. Thank you for the laughter the tears and the comfort but most of all thank you for being my best friend and showing me how to love.  
I have not been able to gather your toys, your bed or any of your other things up to put away yet, one day maybe I will but baby I don't want to erase your presence I want it here at all times. I cannot express all the things you mean to me or all the lessons in life you taught me, I cannot express the ache and the void without you.  
Please know that I did not want to let you go I tried so hard to fix all that was wrong but I couldn't bear to see you suffering and in pain.  
I read something a long time ago that I felt had been written just for you, ten years ago I changed it to fit you a little better and I overlaid it on your picture that has been in my office, on my desk every since. I want to share it with everyone that reads this so they all will know how important you are. I love you Mr Dusty Dog and I always will....... your mommy

Dear Dylan,

You were a loyal, loving friend and member of our family. We will miss you beyond words. You will never be forgotten and your loving, joyful spirit will live on with all of us. We cherish the time we spent with you and are beside ourselves with grief now that you have passed.  
You changed every member of our family for the better and we will adore you for as long as we all shall live. You were are wonderful son, brother, friend.. our "Regal Dog".

Rest in Peace Little Buddy.

All the Love in Our Hearts,

The Finnegan Family