Year 2010 Tributes

For pet names beginning with "H".

Our beloved Haiku aka Boobie, left this world today after her long battle with cancer. She was in our arms and passed peacefully. We were singing her favorite song for her, You Are My Sunshine. She was. You can see her big smile from her picture and she lit up our lives.

She was adopted from the SPCA 16 yrs ago, a small 8 wk old kitten who spied me and climbed up her cage so she could get a better look. She was adopted on sight and became fast friends with Sierra, her same age, who was looking for a buddy. I remember so clearly how happy she was on her ride to her new home, rolling in a sunbeam and not a bit worried.

She was so sweet and so smart. She knew how to climb on a chair and lean on a basket so the door would open. She was also sensitive. Whenever one of us had a "hurt" she would find where it was and cuddle there.

Sierra and her were inseparable. During her illness when she wasn't able to wash herself, Sierra did that for her. She along with us, are mourning her passing and we will never forget her.

She was finally able to rest today and is in heaven with other loved ones. I am convinced she is a cat angel who blessed us and inspired us every minute of her life and now in her death. May she find lasting peace and some of that catnip she loved so much. We miss you, Boobie, and love you so much.

It killed me to say goodbye to my best friend in the world. You fought so hard the last few months and will always be my brave little girl. The time we had together will forever be etched in my memory. I'll miss you every day my girl, until we meet again at Rainbow Bridge.
Love always, Daddy

Hamish McPug was a wee lad from Scotland. His first mom brought him to Canada at 8 weeks old to add to her kennel. He turned out to be neither black or tan but a unigue combination of both in the wrong places for a pug making him useless as a stud dog so I lucked out when he needed a new home. He was the neatest pug but had lots of medical issues including seizures.In 2002 he needed surgery for upper respiratory syndrome and we didn't think he would do well with that but he was a survivor and came through with flying colors. He continued to make us laugh for another 7 years with his weird little ways. He thought he was a rottie and would take on the world. He loved food or anything that might be food.
He has been gone a month now and I still miss him as much as I did that first day without him. So many habits and rituals to forget. No warm little body that snores in bed with me at night.
I love the idea of the rainbow bridge. Be happy little guy. We miss you and love you!!

Mom and Barb

Sleep peacefully, little Hamlet.
We love you and miss you.
Mum and Jonathan. xxx

Handsome Jack came into our lives with a joy for life and an energy that was never ending. He was always so excited when his mom came home from work. At night he would, sometimes, sit on his mother's lap as she watched TV. This was a task as he was 65 pounds but they had fun together. He loved to chase squirrels - although he wouldn't have known what to do with one if he caught it. He just loved to run. Jack was his mother's dog from the start although he loved his father as much. Jack went everywhere with his dad and brother, Hoss. There were times when he would just sit in the van waiting to go somewhere. He would also sneak in the van when Dad left the door open and you just couldn't get him out until he was ready.

Every day Dad would wake up to him jumping in bed - saying it's time to get up with kisses all over Dad's face. Dad would pull him in saying, "just a little more time in bed Jack." Our Jack would lay down - sometimes in his dad's arms and sleep an hour more in bed. But after a time, Jack would stand up and start licking his dad until Dad got up and let him out. There were some mornings, Jack would walk over Dad to get to Mom to give her kisses as well.

He will lay to rest beside the porch he loved to lay under. He was survived by his mother and father, Kitty and Bill Austin; a brother, Hoss; and three sisters: Precious, Soot and Zoe'. He had many friends in the neighborhood that will miss him dearly. He many be gone in our physical world but he will always be remembered and loved. Many tears have fallen.

We love you Jack - your mother and father.

Harley...the last three years were so hard for you with the insulin injections twice a day. You were such a trooper…such a beautiful girl. I’m so sorry I was gone and you were alone when you went to Rainbow Bridge. I hope you have found Sadie and please, please wait for me…I will one day come for you and Sadie…. Harley, I just can’t believe your gone…I miss you and love you so much. You will never be forgotten. Thank you Harley for being a part of my life. Love mama

My Harley Boy,  
I am so sorry, You were the BEST dog in the whole world. I will miss you more than you know. I will take care of Buster for you. He misses you terribly. We are all lost with out you. Grandpa Miles is carving you a special box to keep your ashes in, so you will always be with me. I miss you and love you always!  
Mommy and Daddy!!

I'm making a tribute to a dog named "Harmony," who touched my heart, only knowing her for a few days. I'm a Nanny to a great family,and also my name in here is "desertrosewolf." I've come in here several times for the last 2 years helping others with grieve, but it is never easy to lose a great pet, even if you haven't had a long time with them. My employers were so very excited to bring another family member home to add to their clan. I didn't mind the extra responsibility to care for two big great danes because I love dogs. Their other dog, "Claire," is a real sweet heart and came from the same kennel, Harmony was out of, in fact they were sisters. Harmony was a 6 year old Great Dane, black and white. She has touched so many hearts. I had only knew her a few days. Harmony was scheduled for a simply spayed and check up, but something went wrong. She became very weak after 24 hours after surgery. We really do not have answers of what happened. Everyone from my employers,me,the vet,and vet techs tried everything to save her. Even her Sister Claire, gave her some of her blood. It was the best thing to do for her, is to let her cross the "Rainbow Bridge." We all know it was the best thing to do, but she will surely be missed. I could feel the big eyes when she was looking at me that she had a wonderful life and gave her all. I'm so sorry for the loss Melody and Dan. To her breeder that gave her many years of happiness.
Goodbye sweet, Harmony. Make sure you run with my dogs in Rainbow Heaven who have passed along - "Taffy, Sadie, Sheena, Chloe, Rosie."

In memory of the most amazing puppydog that ever there was. We love and miss you so much - everything you were and still are to us. You can never be replaced.

Love you forever and always big brown boy

Jo and Alan xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Our beloved Hayla, you are now free of pain to run through open fields with flowers or whatever you find that may comfort you. Where ever you are the sun will follow and on the rainy days you will always be sheltered by rainbows. We will miss you always.

Haylee was taken from us waay tooo soon! She was the joy of my life for just over a year and I loved her with my whole heart and soul! Haylee was born on the same day that my first baby Chelsea passed away and from the moment I realized it, I knew she was supposed to be with me. She was the most beautiful girl I have ever seen and her little spunky personality always put a smile on my face. I couldnt wait to get home to see her, she was so happy. Haylee loved to play in the hose and chase squirrels in the backyard and the way she tapped danced around the hardwood floors in our house when she was playing with her daddy was the cutest thing I have ever seen! Haylee was so full of life, just this weekend we took her for a long walk and she found a stick she wanted to bring home with her to play with, she was so determined, she carried that big stick in her mouth the whole way home! I miss her so much it hurts and I will never be able to go to sleep the same way again without her crawling under the covers with me and making the little grunting sound she made when she was comfortable and settling in to snuggle. Haylee was my angel, my bright little star, she made me so happy and I am so devastated by her death. She lived a very short life but she was so loved while she was here with us. I will think of her every second of everyday for the rest of my life and she will live on in my heart forever! I loved you so much my sweet Haylee girl and I am so sorry that I couldnt save you! I know you are in heaven now with your sister Chelsea and your Mom and I know they will take good care of you now. I will never forget you Haylee, thank you for all the love and joy that you brought to my life!!!!!! Love, Hugs and Kisses always, Mommy and Daddy

He is one of a kind, such a loving wonderful little man. I am going to miss him

My Henry, I wont make this long because I know that no tribute I could write would ever come close to describing the miracle that we knew you to be when we found you. When its my time to stand before God, I hope I am granted one request...Let me be with my dogs again.

Hercules and I chose each other. He had had a very rough life. When I saw him and he meowed at me from his cage at the shelter he was mine for life. I gave him the best life he could have had for his last 5 years on earth. He was such a special cat, handsome and smart. He would gaze into my eyes and see into my soul. I got to hold him as he passed, his heart would not stop beating because he was so strong. It was the most special time holding him for those last 45 minutes. He is so happy now to be free of pain and I am sure he is strutting around kitty heaven with the power of Hercules as he was so aptly named.

He will always be with me heart and soul.

I love you Hercules

My poor big loveable baby Hercules.
You went through so much.
Never complaining when both of your knees on your back legs went out and they were operated on to fix them.

Always there with a wag of the tail and a huge kiss to welcome me home.
You brought so much joy to everyone you met in what was far too short a time here.
I still miss you and talk to your picture every day.
I still laugh when I remember you spashing all of the water out of your water bowl when you saw your reflection in the bottom of it the first day you saw it.
Or when I remember you biting at the water from the water sprinkler when the new grass was being watered and the way you barked at it as it moved.

I know you are in a better place now and I'm hoping to see you someday again.
I still miss and love you very much.

Dear Hershey,
I miss you soooo much. You will always be my sunshine girl. I miss your morning sunshine smile - the wag of your mini tail, your gleeful shuffle, and barks of happiness. I miss the way you sleep - snoring and on your back. For a small dog - you sure knew how to take over the bed! I miss your cute furry ears, your thick and gorgeous black/tan fur, your cute little paws, and the laughter in your eyes every minute of day. I miss how you greeted me every time I walked through the door - always happy to see me. I miss your presence every moment of the day - as you followed me everywhere. You just wanted to be near me all the time. There isn't a room in our home, blade of grass in our yard, flower in our garden, or moment in time that you have not touched with your love over the best 14 years of my life.

Until we meet again, my baby sunshine girl. I know you will wait for me - because you always did. And we will one day laugh and run together again. You will always be the centre light of my heart!

Love S - xoxoxoxo

Hi Hobbes! I have been very lucky to have you in my life for so long but it feels like the life you had here was so short. I will always cherish you and love you more than I can say. I am still so sad that you are not here my sweet one. I miss you every day even still. I hope you are happy were you are right now. The other kitties miss you especially Taz.

Love you,

Marybeth

My beautiful little baby passed away on Friday, after a year of renal failure. I treated her so completely and fully that I cannot ever feel that I did anything but the best for her: vet visits, aspirin therapy, pumpkin, expensive food, acid reducer, etc. etc. etc. She really suffered so little, and I am so thankful for that - she was watching TV on my chest on Thursday morning! And then, on Friday, the death moans as I sat and held her. She was gone. Buried that afternoon in the backyard, with a hosta perennial planted above. But now the hurt. The hurt I expected and anticipated, but now seems so heavy and painful that I truly feel it will never go away. We all appreciate how unique our friends are, but she was unbelievable. Even her vet just marvelled at what a beautiful spirit this little female Maine coon was. A soul from heaven. That she is not waiting for me at home, ready to eat, then watch TV, is just devastating. I've thought of seeing a counselor, but first am trying St. Johns Wort, and, at a friend's suggestion, I will look into aromatherapy. The time of year here in Vermont is a very difficult time to lose my dearest and best friend as well, and I think that's part of the problem: the cold, the gray and the early darkness is just eating away at my heart! But I have such good memories, and sometimes feel she is still here, that I know I will make it. Thanks for letting me express my sorrow. It helped already.

My beautiful Holly, when I found you, you had no hair and your eyes were closed due to the mange. With some treatment, you were able to open your eyes and your hair didn't stop growing. You had a beautiful long tail you curled, next to your body, when you walked. You groomed yourself to the end, you were such a "lady." You are my Holly girl and you loved it when I sang the Holly Girl song to you (Barbie girl song). Now you can be with your boyfriend Getty.

Love always

I remember the night I got you as if it was yesterday, the sweetest Tabby/White kitten, you were only six weeks old, you were for a friend of mine and I couldnt hand you over. You were then mine. You were there through the highs and lows of our relationship, always made us smile. We moved house together, every holiday I couldnt wait to get back and see you, and you always had a presant. At Christmas you would have your presants under the tree, you always knew which ones were yours. When we decided we would emigrate to Australia you were coming too. I remember the loss when I dropped you off at Airpets at Heathrow. And then the excitment when we visited you in quarantine. We got a rental quickly to make sure you wouldn't have to stay in there one more day. Not so long ago you started being more lethagic, then that bladder infection came again. The scan revealed more than the bladder stones. You got so ill so quickly, our hearts broke watching you. We made the decision because we loved you so much and couldnt watch our little girl suffer any longer. Our hearts have completely broke, you meant everything to us, thank you for our times together, I havent put your things away yet, the've just moved from their usual place. I hope your happy at Rainbow Bridge and one day we will meet again. We will love you always.

Dear Holly,
I miss you so much. We only had a short year together and I wish it could have been longer. I will see you over the Rainbow bridge. I love you Holly.

Holly, much loved in life and sorely missed now you had to leave us, we will remember you as the loving, happy and absolutly adorable girl that you were and love you forever. Forever in our thoughts but we had to let you go, until we meet again.

To my best friend. The one that was always there to comfort me and make me laugh.  
I miss you very much! You were only three. They were the three best years of my life!  
Love you Honey.

My sweet little Honey, you were so special all of your life and you brought so much love with you that whenever I think of you I still smile. I so wish that the siezures could have been, at the very least, controlled without you being so medicated that you were really not there with us.. I still share my life with your baby sister Mocha, and I still think of you every day. I NEVER go out in the yard that I don't picture you tearing up and down the fence barking at all who dared to come around, and you sitting there waiting for Sweetie to come from across the street to play and you would both run up and down the fence being so fierce. I will never forget you my darling girl and I am looking forward to the day I cross that rainbow bridge to you and then you and I go together from then on. You are so much more than just a memory, you were and still are my heart

It was nothing but an act of God that brought us together...and how you made yourself at home and claimed your right to everything in the house... =0)  
Our hearts are so heavy and yet so void...Mike & I miss you soooo much...we both look for you before pulling in the driveway...I look for you in the morning under the blankets... =0)  
Everywhere we look & walk it screams your name...we are so thankful for the "3" years we were allowed to care for you...I know you are resting in heaven now, free of pain, and running around I'm sure claiming your spot up there....we love you and will miss you 4-ever.

Honeybear
You were my best friend.... Not a day goes by that I don't think of You and shed tears. It has been 2 months and I still miss you so much. You were just the greatest. I remember that day that I first saw your picture on the internet. You were in a shelter far away and I had a cast on my leg and could not drive. I saved your picture on my computer and would go back day after day and look at it. Finally one day I called and asked about you. You had been rescued from an abusive home. Tied to a tree and left to starve. When rescued you weighed only 40 lbs. Can't even imagine how bad you must have looked. You were up to 70 lbs. when they let me bring you home. I eventually got you up to 100 lbs. Always amazed me how you had no food issues, except for being so fussy...and that was my doing because I spoiled you so. I always remember how, when I fed you...as I put your bowl of food down, with your head under my armpit, you always reached up and kissed me on the cheek. Never to start eatting until I stood upright.
I remember how you loved to ride in the car...going everywhere with me. No matter where we went, everyone you met fell in love with you.
How could they not? You were so personable...and funny.
That day I took you to the doctors and they told me you heart had enlarged and was taking up 3/4 of your chest cavity and pressing against your windpipe was the worst day of my life. I wanted to bring you home so bad...but I loved you so much that I didn't want you to suffer. You were such a good girl and no matter how much it hurt me I had to let you go. So I held you in my arms and hugged you until long after the end came. My only consilation is now you are in a better place.
I hope you know how much I loved you....and still do.
You are forever in my heart.
I miss you, sweetcheeks. Till we're together again........
Your Mommy

Hooch, you showed up at our door late one night not long after we'd moved to the country, drooling and looking a bit mad, but John said you were a good dog and needed a home. I was a little afraid, but we asked you to stay and you became a best friend, my protector. It seemed so ironic, of all dogs to show up and adopt us was a boxer. John and I both grew up with boxers, both of our families have boxers, and then years later, here you come, a boxer, my protector, so strong and intimidating, a fighter. Yes, you were a fighter, fought off a mountain lion that would have killed a lesser dog. Swallowed a treble hook, which we wouldn't have know if John hadn't seen the sinker hanging out of your mouth. Dr. Couch took it out with the bait still on it, and you didn't even know what you'd been through, up and going again strong soon after.

You have been so loyal, always sitting at the front door, watching over our house, and when a car drove up, you sat up as straight as a statue and without moving or making a sound, made strangers afraid to get out of the car. Little did they know, you were sweet and gentle and probably wouldn't hurt a fly. I always thought if someone tried to hurt me you would intervene. You were just like a shadow, early every morning following John down to the barn and staying until he and his crews left for the day. Then you came straight back to the house, waiting for me to come out and sit with you. I could never go up to my workshop without you being right there with me, and the past three weeks, when you could barely walk, I tried to sneak out so you wouldn't have to go through the pain of walking. But I couldn't sneak away, and there you were, watching me weld and keeping a watch on the road in case a someone should drive up. Even when I was on my tractor, you would follow me row after row, only stopping to rest in the shade occasionally. It hurt so much to let you go, but I know it was time, but still it hurts so much, every day. I still hear you let out your little whine to let me know you're there, but when I look out, you are gone, and I wish, wish, wish you were still here with me, but I couldn't stand to see your pain. You were the best of friends and I know we will meet up again someday. I will always love you Hoochie Koochie!

Hoss was an exceptional dog and did the Saint Bernard breed proud. He came into my life when I needed a friend and companion the most. He was much more than that, more like having a person around. When people first would see him they were sometimes nervous but after a short time with him they too thought he was something special. He always seemed to know what was needed to be a comfort or what to do to help someone weather it was blocking my grandkids from entering the woods or standing between you and a stranger that walked up. He was always there, always making the home feel safe. He lived a good life and gave back every bit of love he was given. In life you have many good dogs but sometimes you get that one that far excedes the rest and Hoss was that magnificent animal that deeply touched myself and everyone that loved him. He will be forever missed.

A wonderful little sheltie and BEST FRIEND who the world was in love with.

My little man,  
Papito, my heart is breaking at the thought that I will never see you again. I pray with all my heart that your last day did not bring you too much suffering, and that you felt the love of me and Justine as we said our good-byes to you. I held you my papito frito as you took your last breath, I hope that you felt me holding you and that you were not scared or in pain. I can't believe that I will never hear the tip tapping of your little paws in the early morning hours or your "yelling" at me when I would leave to go to work in the morning. My baby boy, I miss you so much...

i had a nervous breakdown at 16 years of age, & moved out into a flat of my own at 17. it could be very lonely at times, hunni was a rescue dog, who had been abandoned, and was as lonely as me, she was 12 weeks old & a little sod to begin with! she ate everything in my house, carpets pulled up, shoes ripped to shreds bins turned over everytime she had chance & contents eaten. but soon she became the friend that i needed. she was there for me when no human was. she was there in the middle of the night when i felt so hopeless. for the last 7 years i was never alone, she got me through some tough times, she was there the first time i got my heartbroken, she was there for birthdays, celebrations, christmases, she even used to come to work with me in a home for the young disabled. everybody who met her loved her. she was there to greet me whenever i got home from anywhere, always happy to see me & make my flat feel like a home. i miss her more than anything. she died too young, ironically because her heart was too big, which is quite fitting. she died at home in her bed, and i was with her which i am thankful for, & i hope that she knows how much i appreciate evrything she ever did for me, without asking for anything in return, without any judgement at all, & i hope she knows how much i miss her & how loved she was, my beautiful little monster x

God blessed my life with you, my precious little Hunter
I will carry you forever in my heart and in my thoughts till the last breath i take
be patient my baby, till we reunite again