Year 2010 Tributes

For pet names beginning with "E".

Loving Eddie was a special doggie. He'd look at me like he knew my thoughts. I'd look at him and I'd know his. There will never be another like Eddie in my life, and I know we'll be together again one day.

"Einstein" Born a Shetland Sheepdog or "Sheltie" on August 20th, 1996. My daughter Nicole and I fell in love with him the first moment we saw him cowering in the back of his cage. He was the last of the litter, and the runt of the batch! He smelled a little like urine and we knew we had to take him home, clean him up and love him for the rest of the days of our lives! He stands as one of the most gentle souls I have ever encountered! A little timid at first, (He hide behind the couch for a week!), once he warmed up, his prescense became home. Over the years he was always there, never wavered, gave unconditional Love for a little food and water, an occasional treat, a pat on the head and a daily walk! He loved the snow during the Winter and one of my fondest memories are at first snowfall. He would head out of the door like he knew the snow was there. Romp and roll, and eventually end up back at the door with snow on his nose and half his coat covered white. Einstein had the most wonderful personality and so many facinating habits. He barked when I teased him or when he wanted to play or for attention. He would rub against the couch or ottamen and make noises of contentment. But most of all he was always there....watching....loving....caring for his family. Having had pets all my life I never realized how very special and unique you were my friend. Until the anquish and panic set in those last final and all to short days unfolded. I know now you are in a wonderful place and I'm slowly finding peace. You are always in my thoughts, forever and ever in my heart, a part of my soul and will be missed tearably. Know that we are all OK, that we laugh a little, cry a little, but continue to find comfort from your life. In the time since you've passed, I have found inspiration from you and look forward to that plane we have come to know as the "Bridge". For I do beleive that souls move on and meet in a different or higher plane. From then, through now, to always. Love, Peace, and Serenity. Your Companion, Mike

"Eisenhower"; Our Son (Great Pyrenees Mountain Dog)  
You brought us 11 yrs 6 mos 18 days; of joy, happiness & unconditional love. You stood and laid at Mama's side every day, right up to the time, it was time to go to bed. Even then you had to make certain that Mama was safe in bed before you could relax; you always protected her, you were our "gentle giant".  
I'll "always" truly remember our daily "walks & talks"; how you'd look up at us as if to say I understand Mom, I understand Dad. Sometimes we'd spell the word if we didn't want you to know, looking back we believe you knew that also. Most afternoons you & I would walk again......I'll never forget those times of great joy, times that we so sorely miss already. I'll miss our playtime when you were younger; how "we" use to "dance together", and roll in the snow. Now our hearts are torn, our home is empty & quiet, we can't imagine going on without you. You had a "special bond" with both of us!  
Rest in peace Eisenhower...Go with God...Until we meet again "Son"  
Wait for us at the "Rainbow Bridge" All our Love forever; Mama & Dad.

Beautiful Ella Bella, you were a flower plucked from us too soon. Forever with your brother, Sidney, over the Rainbow Bridge, and forever missed and loved.

Sweet Elmo,
Thank you for being part of our lives.
The way you stared down three dogs when we brought you home from the Humane Society.
The way you helped Laura recover from jaw surgery with your loving attention
The way you rubbed your whiskers on the book when we were reading
They way you lay on my stomach and purred when I was too stressed out to sleep.
I know you were old and tired and it was your time to pass on.
But I sure miss you.
Mary

To my sweet little Elsa. You were my little girl and no one could have loved you more. I hate that this dreaded disease took over your poor little body..you fought valiantly for 2 years. I was so selfish and I am so sorry. I knew the last days that you were exhausted, but that you wanted to stay with us. I finally had to let you go. I know that you are at peace and I can't wait for the day that we are all together again. I love you with all my heart..rest now sweet pea...
Love you...
Night night..baby girl...
Love, Mom, Dad, Willie and Jackson.

Elwood was a very spirited Basset hound. We had him from a puppy. He liked to be the alpha dog at the dog park and at times needed a little time out. He liked to get in trouble and never listened very good, like a typical Basset he thought we were here to serve him. He was not a boring dog, and had the most expressive eyes, of any dog I ever had .He was a tough little guy to the very end , when bone cancer took over him and forced us too say goodbye. We miss him a lot.

Emilie “Pinkie” Stephenson was an Australian Shepherd with a passion for life and a never fading smile. She got her name from her emerald eyes that allowed all that met her to gaze into her gentle soul. Although she was born on a farm in Arkansas it quickly became clear that she was meant to spend her life camping and hiking around the Colorado Rockies with her mom. Forever taking care of her brothers and anyone who she heard say “ouch” Emilie was the most loving and caring dog that I have ever had the privilege to know. She is survived by her loving mom, Lindsay Stephenson and her two brothers Mushka and Suki. Rest in peace my pink princess, you will never be forgotten.

My sweet Emma Dog, words cannot express the pain and sadness that I feel. You were the light of our life for 14 precious years. Your Daddy said today that you made him a better person. You will live in our hearts forever and we will see you again someday, I promise. Rest my precious angel. You will never be forgotten.
I Love You with all of my heart.
Your Mommy,
Jana

Emma,

You were such a wonderful girl. You came at a time that we needed you to help us recover from the loss of Abbey. Even though you were both chocolate labs you were her complete opposite. And that was so good for us. I felt so bad when we moved and I had to drive you all the way to Texas. You were frightened and there was no way to explain. But when we started going to the dog parks I figured you forgave me. I think you were just happy to be with us.

I hope I made the right decision when the time came. I wanted you to be healthy on the med regime for a lot longer but it didn't work that way. We promised ourselves when you seemed to be uncomfortable we wouldn't make you suffer. I also hope you knew I was with you for everything.

I know Abby and you are playing frisbee at Rainbow Bridge while you wait for us. That will be just great day when we see you again.

Always,
Jerry Jill and Skyler

Our loving little girl was the sweetest furbaby that ever lived. There was truly nobody that didn't love her. We have three other Pekingese but whenever we took them with us, they are great travelers by the way, everyone loved her best. She was born way to soon. The breeder said she was so little and premature she didn't even have hair. I guess that is where all her problems began. I got a call from her breeder saying she had this baby who was blind. The person for whom she was bred didn't want a blind puppy. I had her half brother and she knew how we love dogs. We brought her home and that was it. All the other dogs we had seemed to know she was different. It didn't stop Emmy. She got the lay of the house and before you knew it she was running through the house chasing the cat or playing with the other dogs. I can't believe yet she is gone. It happened so quickly. She got so sick, so fast. On Friday a week ago she seemed a little off of normal and by Saturday she was at the vet being diagnosed with acute renal failure. MRI confirmed our worst fears. Emma was dyeing. She crossed the bridge Monday morning. Her sister, who was 14 years old, and passed away last July 31 was waiting for her. I know we will all be together again. Until then sweet Emmy you will live in our hearts forever Mommy, Daddy and all who knew you.

Eemes - Although you were here for a short time, your saucy self brought too many smiles to count, too many laughs to mention, and too many morning cuddles to remember. You taught us so much about life and love, and you remain the glue to our three amigo family. We will miss your prancing paws, siren howls, raft dives and turkey paw hugs more then you can possibly know. Thank you for being you. We love you forever, Mamma's Kammie & Kate

Hello my sweet Emmy. I cannot describe the despair I am feeling at not having you here anymore. You were "da best" and "Mama's Big Girl" and all of the other pet names I gave you. I so wanted our time together to go on and on, but that was not to be. I am grateful you were in my life and that you were my companion. The hole you have left in my heart is big. However you left many precious memories from the daily routine stuff to our motorhome trips and the fact you were on the Rat Terrier Calendar not one but two years.

We all loved you and know you are no longer suffering. You did your job well Emmy. Quite a big responsibility for a #15 pooch!! There will be no replacing you. You were my once in a lifetime dog.

Say hi to all the others, Thelma, Toby, Julia, Duke, Toto and Spike.

Thank you Emmy,

Mama loves you and Dad too.

My dearest Emmylou and amazing companion of 11 1/2 beautiful years. We rescued one another. I had no idea my life needed as much saving as yours did. Your name Emmy came from those huge green eyes of yours that looked like Emeralds. Over the years it just transpired into Emmylou because it flowed so beautifully when I called you and you almost always answered to me when I did call you. Your sweet "Meow" will be missed. I loved walking into the door every night hearing you on the other side waiting for me; greeting me with that precious voice of yours. I will miss our chatting contests to see who could meow the loudest and the longest. I will miss you sleeping on my head or next to me, always having to touch me somehow. I'll miss you sleeping on the heating pad on the bed next to me. I remember when we started fighting for that! I'll miss you chewing on my hair when it was wet on the pillow. I'll miss you crawling under the blankets, scratching at the sheets until you found your purrfect spot and then snuggling up against me during the cold Chicago winters. I will miss you lying on my chest purring for hours as we meditated together. But mostly I will miss the presence of your pure positive energy in my life every, single day. I don't know how to get up in the morning without you eagerly waiting to be fed chatting away excitedly knowing food was only moments away. I don't know how to walk in the door without you waiting for me, running to the couch honing your pads as you talked to me about your busy, busy day the whole time. I don’t know how to leave home without you watching me leave as you were ready to drift off to sleep for another hard days work. I don't know how to take a shower without you peeking your head in the curtain and then lying on the heap of clothes on the floor waiting for me until I was done getting ready. I don't know how I'll ever get used to life without you. Thank you for teaching me how to live in the now. Thank you for loving me no matter what I looked like, no matter what kind of mood I was in, no matter if I was happy or sad; you always loved me. You are at the Rainbow Bridge with Patti, Bailey, Whiskey, Felix, Spiderman, Inky and Buttons having the greatest time. And you’re all waiting for me my beautiful Emmylou. You are out of pain and no longer suffering. I find great peace and comfort knowing that. I felt your soul pass though me as I held you in my arms yesterday. I am truly honored and blessed to have shared such a moving experience with the love of my life as you transitioned. Never ever ever forget that I love you, I love you, I love you. Nothing can ever take that away from either of us. Until we meet again my sweetest Emmylou at the Rainbow Bridge . . . Always . . . Mommy

he was a loving caring dog and was always friendly to who ever entered our house.he will be greatly missed by my family and every one who known him.he was alway making me laugh when we were messing around in the garden especially when we had the hose pipe out.he loved chasing the birds in the garden(i think the birds and eric had a secret game going on).the house seems empty without him and i keep doing things as if he was here.time is a healer i have been told but we will never ever forget him and he cant ever be replaced.I LOVE YOU ERIC AND ALWAYS WILL....I MISS YOU XXXXXXXXXXX

9 years ago I was grieving the loss of another baby when Ethan and his brothers came into our lives. I thought the grief would never end, but it was hard to not get caught up in the 3 little furballs that came to live with us.

I thought that I wasn't honoring Ethan enough because I don't feel the same depth of pain and loss that I had the first time, but then I realized why - every time I thought of Ethan all I could do was smile. So I think the biggest tribute to him is that he brought me so much joy that it has spilled over into my life even after he's gone.

Love and miss you big guy! Thank you for sharing your life and joy with me. I will always remember you.

Evers,

While you were taken too soon, you had an amazing, fun and loving life. You were lucky enough to be with your sister every day. Chance and I miss you dearly, but we know you are in a better place, free from pain, and with an endless supply of treats and toys. You will be in my memories forever, and Chance and I will see you on the other side.

Love always,
Your Dad, Doug